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Mosi-oa-Tunya translates as ‘the smoke that thunders’ and, as the name suggests, this small Zambian park is all about the world-renowned Victoria Falls and Zambezi River. You will likely see elephants, buffalo, hippo, general game, and a plethora of birds. You can track white rhinos on foot, but this is not a park anyone should focus on for its wildlife value alone.
If you have come to admire the Zambezi thundering over the edge into a gaping abyss – and it’s a sight well-worth seeing – then you should certainly consider taking a game drive, boat cruise or microlight flight over Mosi-oa-Tunya to spot a few animals. But, with a main road cutting through its heart and Livingstone town right next door, this small park is busy: it is not a wildlife or wilderness area for serious safari goers nor those in search of peace and tranquillity in the African bush.
Viewing Victoria Falls
This tiny national park is divided into two sections: Victoria Falls World Heritage National Monument Site; and the Game Park. The former exists for the purpose of ogling one of the continent’s great natural wonders - thundering Victoria Falls. This immense spectacle will sear itself in your mind - bring a rain jacket - not for rain, for the spray!
If it’s wildlife you’re after the Game Park is where you should be. For such a small area there is a large number of animals including elephants, buffalo and white rhinos. For most of the Big Five however you’ll need to leave more footprints in Zambia.