A visit to the Victoria Waterfalls in Zimbabwe is a spectacular option, once you have reached the Caprivi. Coming from Katima Mulilo you first of all get to the border to Botswana near Ngoma Bridge (75 km). And from there it is another 80 kilometres to the border to Zimbabwe at Kasane and another 90 kilometres to the Falls. The road and the border crossing are not difficult and a 4x4 is not required.
The Victoria Falls were only discovered in 1855 by the explorer David Livingstone, who named them after the British monarch. With the mighty Zambesi River roaring over a two kilometres' width to eventually plunge 120 metres down, Victoria Falls are the biggest waterfalls in Africa.
The town of Victoria Falls offers all types of hotels and lodges of all price range as well as a couple of camping grounds. A scenic flight across the waterfalls is definitely recommended.
Generally one must be cautious when travelling Zimbabwe at the moment. The Mugabe regime has ruined the economy. Due to a lack of foreign currency, the country can't afford enough fuel, so it's hardly ever available at the petrol stations. Even the most basic of foods are scarce. The once flourishing agricultural sector of this country now lies in shambles. Wheat has to be imported and paid for in foreign currency while bakers have realised it's not lucritive to bake bread which they would have to sell at a minimal price anyway (fixed by the government). In Harare and elsewhere, people are queuing for hours to get a loaf of bread.
