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On a business trip to South Africa in September 2003, I found myself with a weekend to spare. Rather than spending it in the Sandton City shopping mall near Johannesburg, I opted to do a quick trip to Victoria Falls. I flew out from Johannesburg on Saturday morning and returned on Sunday afternoon. All in all, we had about 26 hours on the ground, but managed to maximize the fun-seeking opportunities while there!
This was my second trip to Zimbabwe (the first was in June 2001), and I was anxious to get to Vic Falls before the country's economy collapsed entirely. As it was, things appeared noticeably worse in 2003 than they had before, with vehicles scarce due to petrol shortages, tourists very thin on the ground even in the most heavily-promoted areas of the country, and an air of near-desperation prevalent. It is truly tragic to see how low this beautiful country has fallen, all as a result of politics: the productive economy, the tourist trade, and the wildlife and natural lands conservation have all been devastated. Even if everything suddenly starts going right in Zimbabwe--not likely under the current political regime--it will take decades to build this country back to where it was just a few years ago.
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The booze cruise
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Another must-do in Vic Falls is the infamous "booze cruise," which is a sunset cruise in the upper Zambezi above the... more travel advice
Bungy Jumping Madness
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OK, I finally got to use that VT tip title suggestion! Vic Falls is one of the most impressive bungy jump spots in the... more travel advice
Head across the bridge to Zambia
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From the outside of the entrance to the National Park, there's a road that leads toward the river. Walk up it for about... more travel advice
Water levels
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When I visited Vic Falls (September), the water was fairly low, so the flow over the falls was less spectacular than it... more travel advice
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Comments (13)
Thank you for the information , your tips are very good and interesting I hope I will have as good time as you had in the Victoria Falls Gracias !!!!
Awesome !
Great page, I hope to see Victoria Falls someday! beautiful pics of the falls, too!
Great tips and photos of a very beautiful location. Lucky you!
great tips, I unfortunately missed the opportunity for a trip up here while in South Africa.
Great tips Julie. We plan to be there next september :-)
Great opening picture!!! Smoking river was not at it's best from your pics but check out mine (from Zambia) where you mostly don't see the water!!! Only smoke!!! Thanks to Livingstone, I presume!!!
It started just after I left there in 10/99. Talked to my guide sat. He said it's raining! Good start. He's still doing safaris so there is hope! People must spend the money. I'll go visit again in 05. It is a BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY! Thanks, David
Great page and photos. i agree with you decision to pass on teh bungy-jumping and head for the booze cruise. - Hugh Grant
Hi Julie, great pic. Were you not deafened by the sound of 'The smoke that thunders'.
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