Victoria Falls

The Victoria Falls, also known as Mosi-Oa-Tunya, meaning 'The Smoke that Thunders', is a spectacular visual experience one could ever behold. At almost 2 kilometres wide and 108 metres deep, it is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and also a World Heritage Site as declared by UNESCO.

Activities around the Victoria Falls include bungee jumping, abseiling, white-water rafting, kayaking, sunset cruises, canoeing, fishing, micro lighting and helicopter rides over the falls amongst others. Game viewing in the form of canoe safaris, which presents you with the option of exploring the Zambezi River and viewing the host of animals that dwell in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park and/or thrilling Safari walks with some of the Big five giants like Elephants and Rhinos.

Between March and June, the river’s prime flood season, the waterfall is amazing to see from all vantage points. The aerial vantage point presents an unparalleled view of the vast river snaking along the green landscape before it topples over the edge of a rugged vertical chasm at a height of 108 metres in a massive curtain of falling water. During its peak, a thundering 550,000 cubic metres of water falls per second.

Meanwhile from below you can see the falls up close. You have to brave the light showers in order to explore the falls at a much closer range. You may want to get a raincoat before going to the footbridge that pass over the gorge and is exposed to the water mist from the splash nearby. The mist is sometimes so thick that sun’s rays may be blotted and one would feel like they are in a fog.

You can view the falls from the ‘Knife-edge Bridge’ where you can see the Eastern cataract. You can also visit the boiling pot at the bottom of the fall where the river diverts into the Batoka Gorge. Another must visit point is the Devils Pool. The best time to enjoy a swim in the Devils Pool, would be in the dry season when the current is low.

More laid back activities include taking a stroll down to Mukuni Market at the entrance to the Falls and sampling the vast array of cultural artifacts and souvenirs on display by the locals. You can also visit the Maramba Cultural Village, or the Livingstone Art Gallery, the Jewish Museum, the Livingstone Museum, or the Mukuni Park in the city centre area.