5 of the most tagged safari destinations in Africa that Instagramers will love
Why has Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls National Park, home to the world’s largest waterfall, gained 215,513 geotags – more than any other wildlife attraction on the continent?
The spectacular 1,708-metre- (5,600 foot-) wide Victoria Falls – the largest curtain of falling water in the world – on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, is a must-see destination for most travellers in Africa.
It is situated in Victoria Falls National Park, in Zimbabwe, which according to Instagram, tops the list of the most geotagged safari destinations on the photo and video-sharing social networking service.
The park, which is also home to a huge variety of wildlife, has been tagged 215,513 times – and counting – by Instagram users who are increasingly visiting safari park areas for holidays in search of memorable travel experiences and the chance to snap – and post – great Instagram photos.
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1. Victoria Falls National Park, Zimbabwe – 215,513 tags
The waterfall – situated in an area that lies within Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Parks, and Zambia’s Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park – is known for its natural geographical beauty and as a picture-perfect holiday location.
The huge spray of mist rising up to 500 metres high and stunning rainbows, created as the waters of the Zambezi river plunge noisily over the gorge at a rate of 500 million litres (110 million gallons) per minute, are visible up to 50km (30 miles) away.
Secluded away in the Zambezian and Mopane woodlands eco-region, visitors to the park can experience not only the great scenery of the falls, but also observe wild animals including elephant, rhinoceros, hippopotamus and endangered birds such as the Taita falcon and black eagle.