Tuesday 22 November 2011

Get cheap flights to Zimbabwe Victoria Falls

Located in the southern part of the African continent, Zimbabwe is recognized as a popular tourist destination. You may be wondering how since it is still one of the developing countries of the world. However, what you may not know of is the abundance of scenic sites and nature so conveniently found all around this beautiful country. In addition to this, Zimbabwe is home to many exotic animal that you could experience roaming about freely, so if you’re a nature lover, admire scenic beauty and love animals, book cheap flights from UK to Zimbabwe with us as soon as possible and embark on this enriching trip.One of Zimbabwe’s most interesting attractions remains to be the fascinating Victoria Falls. This intriguing town is located in the province of Matabeleland, north of the country on the southern bank of the glorious Zambezi River. This town is named after its ever popular Victoria Falls which is also widely known as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’, meaning ‘the smoke that thunders’. This glorious waterfall which has been attracting tourists from all over the world ever since its discovery, is located between the countries of Zimbabwe and Zambia on the Zambezi river is the southern part of Africa.Not only this fall and the breath taking view that it provides is popular but how it was discovered is also a very fascinating story. David Livingstone, a Scottish explorer and missionary has been given the credit of being the first European to view the falls from an island which is now known as the ‘Living Stone Island’ in Zambia which is the only land accessible in the middle of the falls. He decided to name the falls ‘Victoria Falls’ as an honour to the queen but the local name of ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ has also now emerged as a very popular one.Nor is the Victoria Falls the highest waterfall in the world and neither is it the widest, however, it remains to be recognized as the ‘Largest’ waterfall and has therefore made it into the ‘World Heritage List’. With a grand height of 108 meters and an impressive width of 1708 meters, the Victoria Falls is undoubtedly the largest sheet of falling water in the world.


Recognizing these marvellous falls in all its glory, it is the most visited attraction in the entire country of Zimbabwe and deservingly so! A large amount of tourists and even locals visit it every year to not only experience nature at its best but enjoy taking soothing walks amidst the rain forest and admiring the view from the scenic view points of the falls. Listening to the sound of water falling from such a height is sure to invigorate your senses. You would love to just stand still and breath in all the freshness and relaxation that this marvellous place has to offer.However, this is not all that you could do at the Victoria Falls. One could also get indulged in bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge and falling into the Zambezi River gorge or white water rafting in the crystal clear waters below the falls. Looking for some thrill and adventure? Well this place has it all. A relaxing and soothing experience is guaranteed by the Sun Dower Cruise which is ideal for all the non-adrenaline junkies and those who have come here to refresh their senses. A stunning bird’s eye view of the falls is provided by the ‘Flight of the angels’. This is the most exceptional view which is sure to leave you amazed.When David Loving Stone first saw the Victoria Falls, he described them as ‘Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight’ and we promise that you would have the same sentiments. To explore the best of nature and adventure, a visit to the Victoria Falls is absolutely essential. So wait no more and book your cheap air tickets to Zimbabwe now, you could have an experience of a lifetime.


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