{"id":7158,"date":"2013-10-23T14:43:30","date_gmt":"2013-10-23T18:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=7158"},"modified":"2017-11-19T10:42:26","modified_gmt":"2017-11-19T15:42:26","slug":"whats-secret-victoria-falls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/whats-secret-victoria-falls\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the secret in Victoria Falls?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With thousands upon thousands of visitors coming to Victoria Falls each year, why are they attracted and why do they keep coming back? Search high or search low, search fast or search slow, search wet or search dry\u2026let\u2019s see if we can\u2019t find out why.<\/p>\n<p><b>HIGH<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>111-meter bungee jump from the Victoria Falls Bridge<\/li>\n<li>12 or 30 Minute helicopter flights over the falls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>LOW<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"http:\/\/vicfalls.zimbabwe.co.za\/Victoria_Falls_Adventure_Activities-travel\/explore-victoria-falls-crocodile-encounters.html\">crocodile farm<\/a> will let you safely get up really close to these ground huggers. Over 900 crocs in one place \u2013 freaky.<\/li>\n<li>Sit down if you can at the <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/www.victoria-falls-safari-lodge.com\/restaurant_detailed.html?rcode=1\">BOMA food experience<\/span> \u2013 a lively celebration of food, music and fun for the whole family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Victoria-Falls-0020.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7161\" alt=\"Dinner at Boma\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Victoria-Falls-0020.jpg?resize=599%2C338\" width=\"599\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Victoria-Falls-0020.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Victoria-Falls-0020.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Victoria-Falls-0020.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>FAST<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The flying fox, the foofie slide and the gorge swing will all get the adrenaline pumping.<\/li>\n<li>Quad biking is available on a track or a special route around town.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>SLOW<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Slowly stalk wild game on a game drive, right here in Victoria Falls <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lionencounter.com\/\">Walking with the lions<\/a> is a leisurely way to start a day, but the memories will last a lifetime.<\/li>\n<li>Sunset cruise on the new <a href=\"http:\/\/zambeziexplorer.com\/staging\/boat.html\">Zambezi Explorer<\/a> is the perfect way to wind down at the end of the day. Three levels on this ship offer a range of prices and service levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Zambezi-Explorer-9474.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7159\" alt=\"Zambezi Explorer\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Zambezi-Explorer-9474.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Zambezi-Explorer-9474.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Zambezi-Explorer-9474.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Zambezi-Explorer-9474.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>WET<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victoria_Falls\">The falls themselves<\/a> will just about always give you a shower from the constant mist<\/li>\n<li>River rafting in class 5 rapids is about as hairy as it gets.<\/li>\n<li>Jet boats are available for those who want to go even faster than the rapids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Victoria-Falls-.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7160\" alt=\"Victoria Falls\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Victoria-Falls-.jpg?resize=600%2C448\" width=\"600\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Victoria-Falls-.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Victoria-Falls-.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Victoria-Falls-.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>DRY<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/www.victoriafalls.net\/explore-victoria-falls\/victoria-falls\/elephants.aspx\">Ride an elephant<\/span> as they take you on a stroll through the bush.<\/li>\n<li>Shop the craft markets and load up with gifts for all your family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Victoria-Falls-9841.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7162\" alt=\"Interact with the elephants\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Victoria-Falls-9841.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Victoria-Falls-9841.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Victoria-Falls-9841.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Victoria-Falls-9841.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Enough reasons? For purposes of this article, we now might know why. Let\u2019s just agree it could be any or all of these. The secret is that there are so many things to do, and more that haven\u2019t even been mentioned yet. Victoria Falls offers the perfect getaway for everyone in the family.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re sold and you\u2019re coming to Victoria Falls, <a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2013\/10\/23\/victoria-falls-great-hotel-choices-choose\/\">check out this article on where to stay<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><code><br \/><\/code><br \/>\n<b><i>More about Zimabawe:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2011\/11\/15\/destination-%E2%80%93-african-adventures\/\">Inn on Rupara \u2013 a game drive in your backyard<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2011\/11\/15\/12-things-to-know-about-traveling-in-zimbabwe\/\">12 Things to know about travel in Zimbabwe<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2013\/10\/12\/safari-zimbabwe-now\/\">Why safari in Zimabawe? Why do it now?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cpsc.zenfolio.com\/zimbabwe\">Photo gallery of images from Zimbabwe<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/zimbabwetourism.net\/\">Zimbabwe Tourism website<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2013\/10\/23\/victoria-falls-great-hotel-choices-choose\/\">Three great places to stay in Victoria Falls<\/a><br \/>\n<code><br \/><\/code><br \/>\n<i>Follow Doug Bardwell on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bardwellwrites?sk=wall\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook <\/a>,\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/photodb\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter,\u00a0<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dougbardwell\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/104364214412141376690?rel=author\">Google+<\/a><\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p><code><br \/><\/code><\/p>\n<p><code><br \/><\/code><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With thousands upon thousands of visitors coming to Victoria Falls each year, why are they attracted and why do they keep coming back? Search high or search low, search fast or search slow, search wet or search dry\u2026let\u2019s see if we can\u2019t find out why. HIGH 111-meter bungee jump from the Victoria Falls Bridge 12 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thousands upon thousands of visitors coming to Victoria Falls each year, why are they attracted and why do they keep coming back? Search high or search low, search fast or search slow, search wet or search dry\u2026let\u2019s see if we can\u2019t find out why. HIGH 111-meter bungee jump from the Victoria Falls Bridge 12 or 30 Minute helicopter flights over the falls LOW The crocodile farm will let you safely get up really close to these ground huggers. Over 900 crocs in one place \u2013 freaky. 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