For you a visit to these falls will not only be a splendorous sight but will give the added pleasure of diverse and easily-seen wildlife. You could also walk in the footsteps of David Livingstone, who the first European to see the Mosi-oa-Tunya which he named the Victoria Falls after his monarch. The bridge links Zambia on the left and Zimbabwe on the right They are shared between Zambia and Zimbabwe, and each country has a national park to protect them and a town serving as a tourism centre: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and Livingstone in Zambia, and Victoria Falls National Park and the town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. The Africans called the falls the Mosi-oa-Tunya which means the smoke that thunders. That’s probably because of the mist and vapor that is tossed in drafts around the cataract especially during the rains. And also because of the spray that shoots upwards like reversed rain, especially at Zambia’s Knife-Edge Bridge. The the Zambezi river forms the Victoria falls. The river’s course is dotted with numerous tree-clad islands, which increase in number as the river approaches the falls. Options to stay: Royal Livingstone Hotel is an option very close to the falls. For a taste of the backpacker scene, try Jollyboys International Backpackers hostel Victoria Falls sits on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, so travelers must choose which country will be their point of arrival. The beauty around waterfalls generally masks the destructive force that fluid water holds. However, a fall of such magnificence just reinforces a feeling of being alive. Source: The New York Times
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Botswana Wildlife Safari: Giving shape to your wildlife dreams
Country: Botswana Location: Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered by South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west, Zambia to the north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast. Why visit? Botswana is one of the most exciting and beautiful destinations to experience the wildlife in Africa. The country offers diverse ecology, ranges from magnificent Chobe National Park that shelters the world’s largest elephant herds, to the Okavango Delta, a wildlife paradise enclosed by the great Kalahari thirstlands. 17% of the lands areas have been remain untouched for national reserves and game parks while 84% of Botswana is covered by the Kalahari Desert. If you nourish a desire to discover the geological, cultural and wildlife wonder of this matchless destination than without visiting the destinations such as Chobe, Okavango Delta, Kalahari, Tuli and Makgadikgadi your journey would be incomplete. A camera is a magnificent tool that has made it possible to share your experiences. There are many safari and wildlife lodges all over Botswana and these provide the local dwellers with employment and contribute to the stable economy of this democratic country. Major Attractions � Chobe National Park, Moremi National Park in the Okavango Delta � Central Kalahari Game Reserve � Victoria Falls, on the edge of the Zambian border Climate: Botswana experience semi-arid climate. Though it remains hot and dry for much of the year, yet there is a rainy season that runs during summer months. The rainfall is unpredictable and highly regional. Often a heavy shower may occur in particular area while 10 or 15 kilometers away there is no rain at all. Read MORE PICS