1. Is it safe to visit Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe as a whole has received a great deal of bad press in recent years due to its political instability. Therefore the question Is It Safe to visit is well justified. Victoria Falls has however always been its own entity and should be viewed separately from the rest of Zimbabwe with regards to crime and safety.
To understand this clearly you need to be aware of the tribal structure of the local people of Zimbabwe. Supporters of Robert Mugabe are the Mashona people from the Mashonaland Province. The Victoria Falls region is in the Matabeleland Province and is the stronghold of the Matebele people, their dominance here is so strong that Mashona supporters don’t dare venture here. For this reason Victoria Falls has been free from the Political unrest that the rest of Zimbabwe has been subjected to. » Read more: 15 Most Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers to Victoria Falls
