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Victoria Falls, Southern Africa's Unique Attraction

The Victoria Falls constitutes one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. The Local people call it "Mosi-oa-Tunya" -- the smoke that thunders and the Victoria Falls are remarkable. There is a magic about them manifested in the towering column of spray known as the Victoria falls when the river is high, the thunder of the falling water, the terrifying abyss and tranquil lagoons upstream in which hippo and deadly crocodiles lurk. The Victoria falls is 1 708 meters wide, making it the largest curtain of water in the world. The Victoria falls drops between 90m and 107m into the Zambezi Gorge and an average of 550,000 cubic metres of water plummet over the edge every minute.

Remarkably preserved in its natural state, Victoria falls inspires visitors as much today as it did David Livingstone in the 1860's. The Victoria falls and the surrounding area have been declared National Parks and a World Heritage Site, thus preserving the area from excessive commercialisation. The Victoria Falls are spectacular throughout the year, but February onwards, after the rain season, has the heaviest flow and volume of spray. A number of activities can be undertaken by the Victoria Falls. The 'Flight of Angels' provides a fabulous vista of the Victoria falls, the upstream river and its many islands and for the more adventurous there is microlighting with stunning views of the Victoria Falls. Rafting the wild rapids below the Victoria Falls is a very popular adventure. Visitors of the Victoria falls can also kayak, canoe, fish, go on guided walking safaris, ride on horseback and lunch on Livingstone's Island.

TWO NIGHTS AT TONGABEZI LODGE, VICTORIA FALLS, ZAMBIA

Departure in the morning on Kenya Airways to Lusaka where you will catch a connecting flight to the town of Livingstone at Victoria Falls. Your hotel with its huge, very private rooms, partially open to the stars and perched on the bank of the great Zambezi River, is a wonderful base from which to visit everything of interest here. Next morning you can experience the thrill of white-water rafting through the rapids in the Zambezi Gorge with the cliffs towering above you. Climb back up exhausted and exhilarated and then (perhaps) leap off those same cliffs with a bungee rope attached to your ankles? The falls can also be viewed from the air, circling overhead through the mist and spray in a light aircraft.

TWO NIGHTS AT NGORONGORO CRATER LODGE, TANZANIA

The huge and famous caldera of Ngorongoro is ten miles across and sits perched amongst other ancient volcanoes with its 2000 foot high walls protecting a hidden treasure of wildlife. This is one of the last strongholds of black rhino. Perched on the edge of the famous Crater at the eastern edge of the Serengeti, is Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, without doubt one of the most architecturally spectacular lodges in Africa. The Crater considered the one of the natural Wonders of the World, is a World Heritage Site.

TWO NIGHTS AT MNEMBA ISLAND LODGE, PEMBA ISLAND TANZANIA

Situated on an intimate private island off the northeastern trip of Zanzibar, surrounded by an atoll of coral reefs within a amrine reserve, Mnemba Island Lodge is sheer unpretentious paradise. Here threatened green turtles find sacntausry in which tolay eggs, and the diving, snorkeling and fishing is excellent. With its ten rustic pal frond bandas nestled in a scluded tropical forest surrounded by a soft white beach, with delicious seafood and warm hospitality, it is no surprise that Mnemba is commonly recognized as one of the most romantic island destinations in the world.