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THE SINK EXPERIMENT

by DAO

What is the sink Experiment? Scientifically water going down a sink will rotate counter clockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere. I set out to conduct this experiment for Virtual Tourist here in Zimbabwe, which is in the Southern hemisphere. This is due to the Coriolis Effect, a force caused by the rotation of the Earth. Guess what? IT’s A MYTH! I found that I could get the water to go in either direction just by diverting the water slightly. Often it ran in the ‘wrong’ direction. Don’t believe it? Come for a visit and try it for yourself!

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DAY VISAS AT VISTORIA FALLS

by DAO

*** THIS IS AN ANSWER TO A TRAVEL FORUM QUESTION ***Vias fees go by Nationality on the border at Vistoria Falls. A UK passport is less than a USA one for example. Then it gets interesting. Only at Victoria Falls does Zimbabwe offer a cheaper 1 day visa. Zambia works the same.The Zambia "Day Tripper" costs £20http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/zims/VISA_FEES.aspxZimbabwe offers a day visa as well, but does not advertise this on their websites. Just in case I was in Zimbabwe with a single entry visa, went into Zambia then walked past the always crowded Zimbabwe post just in case when I returned. They don't pay attention.If you stay on the Zambia side you will have to pay Zimbabwe $20-$30 max plus $25 to get into the park. All figures in US Dollars. Photo no. 5 is the Zimbabwe Border Post

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Baboons along the road

by georeiser

The 70 km road from Kazungula border to Victoria Falls is inside a national park. A lot of baboons were sitting along the road. When the taxi stopped, they all ran up away, and some of them climbed up in the trees.

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IS IT SAFE?

by DAO

This question comes up a lot on the travel forums here on VT. Zimbabwe is safe for Tourists. Not 100%, but no where is. Zimbabwe is a failed economy and there are many bad stories in the news about the poverty and sometimes violence. These issues do not affect Tourists. Yes, there is more property crime so keep an eye on your bags at all times. Tourist areas like Victoria Falls National Park are well controlled. The local people are extremely friendly. So what are the problems? You cannot rely on things like fuel here. You can drive here, but only a few companies will allow you to take a car into Zimbabwe. You cannot trust the money and/or banks. The Government has a policy of giving you exchange rates that are 25% of what you can get from some travel agents. Try never to have Zim money if you can avoid it. Food can be hard to find so bring some tinned food if you are travelling here for...

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Victoria Falls

by John195123

You can visit Victoria Falls of the Zambezi River from both the Zambia and Zimbabwe sides, both of which offer distinct views of different parts. Devil's Cataract, for example, is best viewed from Zimbabwe."The Smoke that Thunders" is an amazing place for geology- if you trace the history of the falls back over the millenia, you'll see that it is just the newest incarnation of the falls, which, from its base, zig zags downstream through the previous locations of the falls that existed long before Dr. Livingstone came across the falls in 1855, long before even the Kololo and other tribes even existed. Stretching for almost one mile, Mosi-oa-Tunya, as the locals call it, when flowing at full capacity, drops a little under 550 million (I've also heard 550,000) cubic meters per minute onto the rocks over 100 meters below, making it the largest sheet of water in the world. Once you cross the...

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TAKE SOME SCHOOL PICTURES

by DAO

This is Ms. Madzore’s class from Mbizo, Zimbabwe visiting Victoria Falls. Across Africa you will see school trips visiting the natural and historic wonders of their own country. A great thing. What they often do not have is a camera to record the event. One of the students watched me taking pictures and realised my camera had a digital screen. She asked me to take the class picture and they all had a good look at the result. Usually that’s the end of it. I asked Ms. Madzore if she would like me to email her the pictures. As soon as I said it I realised the problem. So, I took her details, printed the photos at home and posted them on to here. The cost to me? A few dollars of prints. For the class – priceless. So if you see a school group, why not adopt them and print up some photos they can cherish forever. If you would like to send a donation of supplies, please send it to the address...

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Victoria Falls in the Rain!

by nartjies

I can't believe that I border the country of Zimbabwe and this was the first time I saw the Vic Falls... It truely is one of the wonders of the world and is beyond expectation!!! The landscape around the water falls is untouched, completely natural, we actually saw a wild buck while walking around the falls. And since it was raining my tekkies got soaked in wild red berries! Even though we didn't do the water sports due to the weather, just running with the rain and the spray of the falls was a mighty experience!:)

GO BUNGEE JUMPING OVER THE FALLS!

by DAO

You don't have to be crazy to do this, but you will enjoy it more if you are. These guys are located in the ‘No Man’s Land’ between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The pictures are of a friend of mine who took the plunge and enjoyed it once he realise he would actually live. The 111 metre (364 feet) is advertised as 100% safe and there have been over 50,000 jumpers. Sounds like good business. It’s certainly scenic and you do get pictures of your jump included in the price. I just hope your pictures come out better than these! You can book in advance or just so and make arrangements with them. Just about any tour agent on either side will sell you a time slot. Have a blast!

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World Heritage Sites - Mana Pools

by MikeAtSea

On the banks of the Zambezi, great cliffs overhang the river and the floodplains. The area is home to a remarkable concentration of wild animals, including elephants, buffalo, leopards and cheetahs. An important concentration of Nile crocodiles is also be found in the area. Private and gouvernement camps can be found here, as are canoe tours along the mighty Zambezi River.

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World Heritage Sites - Matobo Hills

by MikeAtSea

The area exhibits a profusion of distinctive rock landforms rising above the granite shield that covers much of Zimbabwe. The large boulders provide abundant natural shelters and have been associated with human occupation from the early Stone Age right through to early historical times, and intermittently since. They also feature an outstanding collection of rock paintings. The Matobo Hills continue to provide a strong focus for the local community, which still uses shrines and sacred places closely linked to traditional, social and economic activities. Cecil John Rhodes the famous pioneer and "founder" of Rhodesia is also buried here.

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Top 3 Hotels in Zimbabwe

Ilala Lodge  Victoria Falls

 3 Reviews and 175 Opinions  The hotel is really super, with very friendly staff. We are shown to room no. 26 on the same level... 

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Holiday Inn Harare  Harare

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Holiday Inn Bulawayo (Milnerton Avenue )  Bulawayo

 1 Review and 14 Opinions  service was allright rooms are very basic, clean but a little used the restaurant was a posivtive... 

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  1. Victoria Falls Things to Do
  2. Harare Things to Do
  3. Bulawayo Things to Do
  4. Rhodes Matopos National Park Things to Do
  5. Mutare Things to Do
  6. Vumba Mountains Things to Do
  7. Hwange National Park Things to Do
  8. Gweru Things to Do
  9. Kariba Things to Do
  10. Mana Pools Parks and Wildlife Land Things to Do
  11. Rhodes Inyanga National Park Things to Do
  12. Chinhoyi Things to Do
  13. Masvingo Things to Do
  14. Chiredzi Things to Do
  15. Hot Springs Things to Do
  16. Chimanimani National Park Things to Do
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Q:  What would you recommend for this forthcoming trip? I aim to spend a clubbing and fun period between Harare (28 to 30 Dec) and... 

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A: I haven't been to Harare but I have by accident ("The Blue Train" derailed there) stayed overnight in Bulawayo. It isn't a place I would go back to. As for the Victoria... 

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