Victoria Falls Hotels
Victoria Falls is the greatest curtain of falling water in the world. The Zambezi River, the fourth largest river in Africa travels peacefully on the upper Zambezi, some 2 km's wide, before being transformed into a crashing raging torrent as it plummets 100 m over the basalt rock face, sending 500,000 cubic litres of water per minute into the narrow gorge below; forming the magnificent and majestic Victoria Falls. Staying in a Victoria Falls hotels is a great way to experience the brilliance of the falls up close, offering incredible views and sounds right out your window!
Below the Falls, the Zambezi River continues its journey racing through the gorge cutting through the steep sides, forming arguably the most dramatic and invigorating rapids in the world, as it winds and carves a dramatic zigzag formation for a further 8 kms, continuing thereafter to the dammed Gwembe Valley, Lake Kariba.
David Livingstone first revealed this natural wonder to the world in 1855 when he was brought here by the Karanga people, he chose to name them after Queen Victoria but as one witnesses the plumes of spray formed from the plummeting Zambezi transcending sometimes as high as 2 km into the skies above, the Karanga name Mosi-oa-Tunya, literally "the smoke that thunders" describes it far more aptly.
There are many adventure activities in Victoria Falls, but Vic Falls is not only a destination for the adrenalin junkies of the world there is so much more on offer. There is a wide variety of Victoria Falls hotels and Victoria Falls lodges offering the most basic accommodation. There are friendly backpacker Victoria Falls hostels such as Shoestrings Backpackers and Savannah Lodge from USD 6, to the most Victoria Falls luxury hotels like Stanley & Livingstone Lodge, and of course the Victoria Falls Hotel itself from USD 195. The Lokhutula Lodges with their unique 3 tier design overlooking the bush are a great option for self caterers from USD 150 and the Vic Falls Rest Camp centrally located from USD 17, is a super choice for the lower end self-catering option.
There are also any Victoria Falls bed & breakfast lodges established in town; Amadeus Garden Guesthouse and Pamusha Lodge ranging from USD 50, are both centrally located with shaded garden and swimming pool. Enjoy a sun downer or stay a few nights at the award winning design Victoria Falls Safari Lodge from USD 231 which overlooks bush area and a watering hole frequented by buffalo, elephant and the curious Hyena.
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is a destination diverse with sights, wildlife, activity and accommodation, guaranteed to offer a remarkable and memorable holiday for everyone. We can offer you help and local knowledge and are happy to plan an itinerary together that will meet your desires and wishes and send you home with one notion in mind, planning your trip back! Please don't hesitate to contact us search for hotels in Victoria Falls and don't hesitate to ask for any information regarding your Zimbabwe travel.