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Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

The Smoke That Thunders

Established

1972

Size

66 km²

Elevation

870–920 m

Ecosystem

Riverine, Miombo

Best Time

February – July (peak flow)

Entry Fee

$20 per adult/day

About Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is the Zambian side of Victoria Falls — offering the most immersive experience of the world's largest waterfall with the famous Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island experiences. The compact park also protects a pocket of wildlife along the upper Zambezi, including white rhinos reintroduced from South Africa. From the Knife Edge Bridge, you stand directly opposite the main falls with spray drenching you on high-water days. The park is named for the Kololo people's name for the falls — "The Smoke That Thunders" — describing the massive spray column visible for kilometers.

What Makes It Special

Devil's Pool edge swimming

Livingstone Island experience

Knife Edge Bridge

White rhino walks

Lunar rainbow

Wildlife & Species

White RhinocerosElephantGiraffeZebraBuffaloHippoVervet MonkeyCrocodile

Things to Do

Falls Viewing
Devil's Pool Swimming
White Water Rafting
Bungee Jumping
Rhino Walking Safari
Sunset Cruises

Best Time to Visit

Peak Season

Best wildlife viewing

FebMarAprMayJunJul

Shoulder Season

Fewer crowds, good value

AugJan

Green Season

Lush landscapes, birding

SepOctNovDec

Where to Stay

Royal Livingstone Hotel

Ultra-Luxury

Grand colonial-style hotel on the Zambezi with views of the falls spray from the terrace.

From $500/night / night

Tongabezi Lodge

Luxury

Romantic riverside lodge with private houses and the famous Sindabezi Island camp.

From $700/night / night

Jollyboys Backpackers

Budget

Livingstone's most popular backpackers with pool, bar, and activity bookings.

From $20/night / night

Safari Packages

3-Day Victoria Falls & Rhino Walk

3 Days$1,200

Falls viewing, Devil's Pool, and walking safari with white rhinos

5-Day Livingstone Adventure & Safari

5 Days$2,800

Falls, rafting, bungee, sunset cruise, and game drives

2-Day Victoria Falls Highlights

2 Days$700

Falls visit, Knife Edge Bridge, and Zambezi sunset cruise

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