According to the 2022 Population Census, the town had a population of 35,199.
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There are two traditional villages in the Victoria Falls area that tourists may visit. Both are on the Zambian side of the border. Mukuni village is close to the border gate and is home to about 6000 people from the Leya community, who have lived in the Falls area for many generations.
Only one photo-loving tourist is known to have fallen at the Victoria Falls and survived. Wang Shunxue, a Chinese tourist was lucky to be pulled alive from a horrific fall in November 2013.
The Zambezi River forms the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. This is why Zambia and Zimbabwe share Victoria Falls, with roughly two-thirds of the Falls lying on the Zimbabwe side.
It is possible to swim in the rock pools right underneath the waterfalls at certain times of the year ('low water'). This is an unforgettable adventure right in the heart of one of the most beautiful places on earth!
While you explore the paths around Victoria Falls, you'll be able to spot many birds (look out for Hornbills, Fork-tailed drongos, African paradise flycatchers, and Goliath herons) and some mammals in the lush forest, such as Chacma baboons, Vervet monkeys, Banded mongooses and if you're lucky, warthog and elusive ...
The Mosi-oa-Tunya/Victoria Falls is the world's greatest sheet of falling water and significant worldwide for its exceptional geological and geomorphological features and active land formation processes with outstanding beauty attributed to the falls i.e. the spray, mist and rainbows.
While you explore the paths around Victoria Falls, you'll be able to spot many birds (look out for Hornbills, Fork-tailed drongos, African paradise flycatchers, and Goliath herons) and some mammals in the lush forest, such as Chacma baboons, Vervet monkeys, Banded mongooses and if you're lucky, warthog and elusive ...
It is possible to swim in the rock pools right underneath the waterfalls at certain times of the year ('low water'). This is an unforgettable adventure right in the heart of one of the most beautiful places on earth! WHAT'S INCLUDED? All equipment (helmet, paddle, rafts etc.)
Modern tourismThe beauty of the falls lies in their natural state, but the area is at some risk of runaway tourism-based development—more resorts, hotels, and even a possible dam below the falls that could flood several park gorges.
Zimbabwe and especially Victoria Falls are very safe for tourists to visit. Local people in Victoria Falls Town are friendly and welcoming. However, both in the town itself and at the falls, touts trying to sell souvenirs can be very persuasive and sometimes overbearing.
In comparison, Victoria Falls is the world's largest sheet of falling water and is almost double the height of Niagara Falls and half a kilometer wider. In the wet season, the spray from Victoria Falls can rise 400m above the falls and can be seen from up to 48km away.
Victoria is fortunate to have a large koala population, with close to half a million living across the state. While the population is large, it faces threats such as disease, climate change and poor genetic diversity.
The Elephant Camp in Victoria Falls offers elephant encounters... ... giving you a chance for a close encounter with one of Africa's most iconic species.
To make the most of your time here, you will want to visit for at least two days. Even if your time is limited, you can make your trip to the falls an exciting memory that will last a lifetime. To enjoy Victoria Falls to the fullest, plan for three or four days.
Victoria Falls is a pretty casual destination and there are no specific restrictions on what you can and cannot wear, except for camouflage, which is prohibited. During the day shorts and t-shirts are very much the order of the day.
Niagara Falls is a dramatic sight to behold, but it can't compare with the raw power of Victoria Falls. The mist that gathers at Niagara Falls and drifts across the gorge offers an ethereal experience for visitors who take in its beauty from behind glass.