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On the Edge of Victoria Falls, Zambezi National Park Is a Quiet Wonder
The 1,700-meter-wide falls are undeniably impressive, but so too are riverside wildlife sightings—and the luxe new villas of Mpala Jena safari camp.
National GeographicOct 8
Everything You Need to Know About Victoria Falls National Park
Zimbabwe’s famed national park is home to Victoria Falls — the world’s largest curtain of falling water. Here’s how to plan a visit.
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- Zambezi National ParkSightVictoria Falls, Zimbabwegame drives here to see big cats
- Victoria Falls HotelHotelVictoria Falls, Zimbabwehistoric hotel built in 1904, close to entrance
- Mosi-oa-Tunya National ParkSightVictoria Falls, ZambiaZambia's national park for viewing the falls
- Victoria Falls BridgeSightVictoria Falls, Zimbabweviewpoint 16 offers views of this bridge
- Chain WalkTrailVictoria Falls, Zimbabweslippery trail at viewpoint 2 with 73 steps
- Boiling PotSightVictoria Falls, Zambiasteep descent down stone steps on Zambia side
- Devil's PoolSightLivingstone, Zambiaseasonal natural swimming pool on Zambia side
- Livingstone IslandSightLivingstone, Zambiaaccess point for Devil's Pool
- Mpala Jena CampHotelVictoria Falls, Zimbabweluxurious riverside camp in Zambezi National Park
- N1 Hotel & Campsite Victoria FallsHotelVictoria Falls, Zimbabweaffordable and basic option near entrance
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6
15 Best Resorts in the Rest of Africa 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts and safari camps in Africa outside of East Africa and South Africa.
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- Miavana by Time + TideHotelNosy Ankao, MadagascarA nothing-is-impossible hideaway for adventurous high-fliers.
- The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by AnantaraHotelLivingstone, ZambiaThis legendary hotel is part safari experience, part luxury resort, and within a stone’s throw of Victoria Falls,…
- Wilderness DumaTauHotelChobe National Park, BotswanaA premiere camp from luxury outfitter Wilderness for a fresh take on land- and water-based game viewing.
- Royal Chundu Luxury LodgesHotelLivingstone, ZambiaThe Royal Chundu commands a private stretch of the Zambezi River, located less than 20 miles upstream from the…
- Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast CampHotelSkeleton Coast National Park, NamibiaFor a safari experience unlike any other—it almost feels as if you're on the moon, but with elephants, giraffes, and,…
- Molori MashumaHotelMashuma, ZimbabweFor an ultra-luxurious tented camp experience—something especially rare for iconic Mana Pools National Park—in an area…
- Conrad Rabat ArzanaHotelRabat, MoroccoFor a front-row view of the rolling waves of the Atlantic Ocean, from a sleek contemporary hotel on the edge of the…
- Matetsi Victoria FallsHotelVictoria Falls, ZimbabweOf all the waterfalls on earth, Victoria Falls is perhaps the most jaw-dropping: one of the Seven Natural Wonders of…
- Wilderness Mombo Camp and Little MomboHotelMoremi Game Reserve, BotswanaFind reviews, tips, advice, and intel on Wilderness Safaris Mombo Camp and Little Mombo, Moremi, Okavango Delta,…
- Euphorbia MashatuHotelMashatu Game Reserve, Botswana
- Time + Tide ChinzomboHotelSouth Luangwa National Park, Zambia
- Royal Mansour Tamuda BayHotelTamuda Bay, Morocco
- MashatuHotelMashatu Game Reserve, Botswana
- Constance TsarabanjinaHotelTsarabanjina, Madagascar
Lonely PlanetSep 28
A Guide to Taking a Safari in Southern Africa
Southern Africa is home to the region
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- Okavango DeltaSightMaun, Botswanaworld's largest inland delta, a watery world
- South Luangwa National ParkSightLusaka, Zambiaknown for lion cubs on the river bank
- Kruger National ParkSightNelspruit, South Africapremier park, home to the Big Five
- Etosha National ParkSightOutjo, Namibiaelite park with incredible natural beauty and wildlife
- Chobe National ParkSightKasane, Botswanaone of Southern Africa's largest parks
- Hwange National ParkAirportHwange, Zimbabweknown for its large elephant populations
- SossusvleiSightSesriem, NamibiaThe name "Sossusvlei" is often used in an extended meaning to refer to the surrounding area.
- Victoria FallsSightLivingstone, Zambianatural wonder located near Botswana
- Drive BotswanaPlaceGaborone, Botswanaorganizes vehicle rental, campsite bookings and itinerary plans
- Safari BookingsPlaceCape Town, South Africawebsite to check a wide range of safari tour options
- Greater Kruger ecosystemSightNelspruit, South Africaprivate reserves adding land to Kruger NP
- Moremi Game ReserveSightMaun, Botswanapart of the Okavango Delta
- KhwaiSightMaun, Botswanaarea around the Okavango Delta
- Sabi SandsSightNelspruit, South Africaprivate game reserves revered for lion and leopard sightings
- TimbavatiSightNelspruit, South AfricaIt was established in 1956 by like-minded game farmers with the creation of the Timbavati Association.
- MkhuzeSightMkuze, South Africatop birding destination in South Africa
- iSimangaliso Wetland ParkSightSt Lucia, South AfricaWorld Heritage Site, top birding destination
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier ParkSightAskari, South Africaarid landscapes and red dunes, home to gemsbok
- Mountain Zebra National ParkSightCradock, South AfricaIt is surrounded by 896,146 hectares of the Mountain Zebra-Camdeboo Protected Environment.
- Pilanesberg National ParkSightRustenburg, South Africamalaria-free Big Five reserve near Johannesburg
- ShamwariSightGqeberha, South AfricaIt is part of the Indalo Protected Environment.
- Madikwe Game ReserveSightZeerust, South AfricaIt comprises 750 km2 (290 sq mi) of bushland north of the small town of Groot-Marico up to the border with Botswana.
- MalaMalaSightNelspruit, South Africa
- Samara Karoo ReserveSightNieu-Bethesda, South Africa
OutsideApr 1
The 5 Best Waterfalls to Visit During the Spring Snowmelt
Despite the dry winter, spring is when waterfalls are at their most breathtaking. Witness a snowmelt waterfall firsthand in these five locations.
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- Shoshone FallsSightTwin Falls, United StatesKnown as the “Niagara of the West,” 212 feet high.
- Shoshone Falls ParkParkTwin Falls, United StatesEntrance fee covers falls, lake, and canyon rim trail.
- Yosemite FallsSightYosemite Valley, United StatesOne of North America's tallest, plunges 2,425 feet.
- Upper Yosemite FallsTrailYosemite Valley, United StatesA two to three hour out-and-back climb for close views.
- Vernal FallsSightYosemite Valley, United StatesA 317-foot waterfall located on the Merced River.
- Nevada FallsSightYosemite Valley, United StatesA 594-foot waterfall located on the Merced River.
- Bridalveil FallsSightYosemite Valley, United StatesHangs from the south side of Yosemite Valley at 620 feet.
- Snoqualmie FallsSightSnoqualmie, United StatesDramatic 268-foot drop near Seattle on the Cascade Range.
- Snoqualmie Falls TrailTrailSnoqualmie, United StatesA 1.5-mile out-and-back with a view of the falls.
- Upper Mesa FallsSightAshton, United StatesOne of the last significantly sized undammed waterfalls.
- Mesa Falls Visitor CenterSightAshton, United StatesOpen daily in summer with trail information available.
- Mesa Falls Nature TrailTrailAshton, United StatesTwo-mile out-and-back to see both upper and lower falls.
- Palouse FallsSightWalla Walla, United StatesPlunges 200 feet into a tight, basalt canyon.
- Yosemite National ParkHotelYosemite Valley, United StatesRequires a standard, annual, or America the Beautiful Pass.
- Yosemite Falls webcamPlaceYosemite Valley, United StatesSet up by Yosemite Conservancy for virtual viewing.
- Palouse Falls State ParkSightWalla Walla, United StatesOffers 94 acres of recreational area and hiking trails.
- Lyons Ferry State ParkSightWalla Walla, United StatesNearby park with swimming and picnicking spots.
- Canyon Rim TrailTrailTwin Falls, United States
Condé Nast TravelerDec 15, 2025
The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2026
Our editors across the globe share their favorite places to stay.
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- Al Moudira HotelHotelLuxor, EgyptOasis on Luxor's quiet west bank.
- Bvlgari Resort DubaiHotelDubai, United Arab EmiratesSecret refuge with understated luxury.
- Kinondo KwetuHotelGalu, KenyaBarefoot Indian Ocean retreat.
- Mount Gahinga LodgeHotelsouthwest Uganda, UgandaUnderstated luxury with Virunga views.
- Our Habitas AlUlaHotelAlUla, Saudi ArabiaVillas dissolve into sandstone cliffs.
- HegraSightAlUla, Saudi ArabiaUNESCO-listed tombs, 20-minute drive.
- Raffles DohaHotelLusail Marina, QatarLandmark hotel shaped like a scimitar.
- The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu DhabiHotelAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesGrandest luxury resort on beautiful beach.
- The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi DesertHotelRas Al Khaimah, United Arab EmiratesDreamy escape with wildlife and desert adventures.
- Somalisa CampHotelHwange National Park, ZimbabweSafari lodge in Hwange National Park.
- Sterrekopje FarmHotelWestern Cape, South AfricaThoughtful healing hotel on a farm.
- SussurroHotelMozambique Island, MozambiqueArtistry in every corner on a peninsula.
- Wilderness Bisate LodgeHotelVolcanoes National Park, RwandaLuxury conservation tourism base camp.
- Buahan, A Banyan Tree EscapeHotelTaro village, IndonesiaOriginal property with volcanic views.
- Cape WeligamaHotelSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaClifftop hotel with new beach club.
- The AtlasRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaAll-day dining at Cape Weligama.
- TableauRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaLive cooking experience on cliff's edge.
- The SocietyRestaurantSouthern Riviera, Sri LankaRevamped bar with inspired tipples.
- Capella SingaporeHotelSentosa Island, SingaporeHilltop haven in former barracks.
- CassiaRestaurantSentosa Island, SingaporeFine dining at Capella Singapore.