:''See
Victoria Falls main article for details of the falls, and
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park for the Zambia national park sometimes incorrectly referred to as Victoria Falls National Park.''
Open to visitors throughout the year, the 'Victoria Falls National Park' in north-western
Zimbabwe protects the south and east bank of the
Zambezi River in the area of the world-famous
Victoria Falls. It covers 23.4 km² extending from the larger
Zambezi National Park about 6 km above the falls to about 12 km below the falls.
A notable feature of the park is the
rainforest which grows in the spray of the falls, including
ferns,
palms, liana vines, and a number of trees such as
mahogany not seen elsewhere in the region.
Visitors have the chance to view
elephant,
cape buffalo,
white rhino,
hippopotamus,
eland and a variety of other
antelope during drives and walking safaris. Crocodiles may be seen in the river, and a nearby Crocodile Ranch offers a safer view of these dangerous animals.
Accommodation is provided in
campsites in the Zambezi National Park and in the numerous resorts and hotels in and around the
town of Victoria Falls which forms part of the western boundary of the park.
Visitors are required to take precautions against
malaria.