| Victoria Falls - Part 2 |
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The first day at the Royal Livingston Hotel on the banks of the Zambezi River above Victoria Falls, we took a pontoon boat ride up the Zambezi River to see what sights the river had to offer from the water. The river was beautiful, but we saw few animals except for a lone rhinoceros and a few birds.
Looking across the Gorge The falls from the the air The second day of our stay we walked along the shore of the river a short distance downstream to the falls, where a network of paths afforded a variety of places for observation. The river was at low water stage so it wasn’t as spectacular as it can be, but it was still very picturesque and the spray was minimal. The bridge connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia across the deep gorge is a short distance below the falls. It is 364 Feet high and a favorite place for adrenalin junkies. They can bungee jump from the bridge for $90 U.S. For the adventurous river rapids enthusiast, the river below the falls is the home of some thrilling class three and four rapids and some really scary class five ones. For the true extreme sports lover a flight over the falls in a micro light or ultra light motorized hang glider is a great way to see the falls.
The Helicopter & Baobab Tree Bridge Across Gorge
We opted for a helicopter ride. Our pilot was a no-nonsense South African. The views were absolutely spectacular. It is the best way to see the falls for the less adventurous traveler. I had the front seat next to the pilot and could aim my camera straight down at the cataracts. Our flight lasted about fifteen to twenty minutes allowing numerous passes over the falls. It was our first helicopter ride and one of the highlights of the entire trip.
Cataract Falls From Helicopter We opted for a helicopter ride. Our pilot was a no-nonsense South African. The views were absolutely spectacular. It is the best way to see the falls for the less adventurous traveler. I had the front seat next to the pilot and could aim my camera straight down at the cataracts. Our flight lasted about fifteen to twenty minutes allowing numerous passes over the falls. It was our first helicopter ride and one of the highlights of the entire trip.
Royal Livingston from the air Sunset from the deck
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