Victoria Falls...Adventure Capital of Africa! Livingstone, Zambia

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December 14th 2007

Published: March 11th 2008

Victoria Falls is known as the adrenaline capital of Africa. It has one of the highest bungee jumps in the world, the Devils Armchair (a pool right on TOP of the falls, gorge swinging and white-water rafting. We wanted to indulge in every activity offered, and definitely enjoyed quite a few! One of the highlights was white-water rafting on the Zambezi River. The rapids were way more than we barg... Read Full Entry

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Fawlty Towers

This was the internet cafe. Trust me when I say dsl is a ways off here.

White Rhino

This is the last white rhino in Zambia. Unfortunately, poachers killed a potential mate a few months prior.

Walking Safari

We were able to get very close due to an injury from an attempted poaching incident. His horn would bring close to $30,000 on the black market.

Showing off that horn!

Exit Strategy

"Remember to zig-zag if he comes at us..."

Dry Season!

The river flow is highest in March and April. The thundering mist makes photography very difficult during the wet season.

Devil's Armchair

To get to this point, we had to swim against the river's current to a small rock outcropping where this pool is. To add to the thrill, small fish are nibbling at our legs and feet. Unreal!