Victoria Falls - to be seen

Victoria Falls , The Smoke that Thunders' ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ it is the biggest curtain of falling water on the planet and is one of the world's greatest natural spectacles and a must see .Victoria Falls waterfall is on the Zambezi River, bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe in Africa, you can view the falls face on ,mostly from the Zimbabwe side

The Victoria Falls Facts

· The Falls are 1690m wide

· the highest point it is 103m high (the average height is 92 meters)

. Devils cataract in the Zimbabwe corner is the lowest point and hence has most water cascading over it.

· At the lowest water level (Nov/Dec), there are less than 20 000 cubic meters of water per minute flowing over the Falls

· At peak flood (Feb/April), over 550 000 cubic metres of water per minute pass over the Falls

· The spray can reach 1km high and can be seen over 30km away

· Small islands stand on the lip of the Falls, including Livingstone Island, where David Livingstone first viewed the falls

All segments except the Eastern Cataract are on the Zimbabwe side

The Rainforest is sustained by the spray from Victoria Falls, with plant species that are rarely found elsewhere in Zimbabwe or Zambia

When to Visit Victoria falls? -( Different times of the year will provide different experiences)

The months of February to April Is  flooding time the falls cannot be seen on foot. On the Zimbabwe side, with clouds of spray rising high into the sky and drenching all tourists, your view is still beautiful (high water time).The months during April and May , is  better viewing the falls on foot but often the spray is so thick it is difficult to see the full width of the falls ( mid water) . From May onwards it floods . lastly during the months of October, November and December ;Visitors are able to fully expeirence , the falls and the full length .  this is when Water and time is the best (low water).

All about and intresting Facts on Zimbabwe....

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is set in south-central Africa, between two of the well known African rivers the Limpopo and the mighty Zambezi.It is bordered by Botswana on the west, Zambia on the north, Mozambique on the east, and South Africa on the south. It has no coastline and is totally landlocked.Zimbabwe is roughly three times the size of England or slightly larger than Montana 

Climate: tropical; moderated by altitude; rainy season (November to March)

Population:Just under 13 million people live in Zimbabwe. Life expectancy is around 36 years. Birth rate is on average 3.5 per woman. 25% of the population is believed to have HIV/AIDS. Literacy rate is just over 90%.

Ethnic Groups: 
African 98% (Shona 82%, Ndebele 14%, other 2%), mixed and Asian 1%, white less than 1%.Religion: 
Syncretic (part Christian, part indigenous beliefs) 50%, Christian 25%, indigenous beliefs 24%, Muslim and other 1%.
Natural resources: coal, Chromium ore, asbestos, gold, nickel, copper, iron ore, vanadium, lithium, tin, platinum group metaBlessed be the Land of Zimbabwe’ is the national anthem of Zimbabwe 


Sport & symbols:

• Football is the most popular of sports in the country, along with rugby union and cricket.  
• The two main traditional symbols of Zimbabwe are the Zimbabwe Bird and the Balancing Rocks. Others include the flame lily and the Sable Antelope.

Government:
Zimbabwe has a centralized government and is divided into eight provinces and two cities with provincial status, for administrative purpose 
Zimbabwe has a semi-presidential system republic, which has a parliamentary government
 the armed forces of the country comprise of the Zimbabwe National Army and the Air Force of Zimbabwe 

Zimbabwe's International Airport: Harare International Airport (code: HRE) lies 7 miles (12km) southeast of Harare.

Getting to Zimbabwe: By air, visitors usually arrive in Harare, or Victoria Falls.Zimbabwe's 

Embassies/Visas: Visa requirements change frequently for visitors to Zimbabwe, check with their embassy for up to date information.

$$Currency: US Dollar


Fun Questions ????  

• What is the  currency unit of Zimbabwe ?

Dollar. 1 Zimbabwe dollar = 100 cents 

• What are the best festivals and when do they take place?

The main national holidays in Zimbabwe are: Independence Day (18th of April), Africa Days (25th and 26th of May), and Heroes Days (11th and 12th of August). The Bulawayo Music Festival (mid-June) proposes one week of typical local music, so can be very interesting. The music tradition is very important in country life.

• What about a passport?

You need a passport that is valid 

• Is Zimbabwe dangerous?

In the big cities, like Bulawayo, there is a lot of street robbery at night. Do not walk the streets after sunset. In the daytime, some care should be taken: do not show large amounts of money, be sure to hide your camera when it is not being used and do not wear conspicuous jewellery.  in the eyes of most Africans we are super wealthy.

• What color is the lion on Zimbabwe's flag? 

There is no lion on Zimbabwe's flag.. Zimbabwe's flag has seven horizontal stripes of green, yellow, red, black, red, yellow and green. A white triangle on the left contains a yellow Great Zimbabwe bird on a red star. There is no lion on Zimbabwe's flag. 

•  What does the word "zimbabwe" mean in the Shona language? 

house of stone. The Shona people established their rule about A.D. 1000. They built a city called "Zimbabwe", or "Great Zimbabwe". The city's ruins lie near the province of Masvingo. 

• What is the official language of Zimbabwe? 

English. The official language of Zimbabwe is English, but Shona and Sindebele are widely spoken. When to Go: The best time to travel to Zimbabwe is from April to October during the dry season. 

• What is the best time to see wild life?

Winter is the best time to spot wildlife because it’s dry and animals tend to concentrate around a few waterholes.










So, I'm sorry to say, but it's time to leave! Did you enjoy the trip?