At Victoria Falls, where the earth dramatically splits open, the mighty Zambezi River plunges into the depths of the Batoka Gorge, creating the world’s largest sheet of falling water. This awe-inspiring spectacle sends a towering cloud of mist into the sky, giving the falls their local name, ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ (the smoke that thunders). When the Zambezi River is at its peak, a raincloud of mist hovers above the falls, drenching visitors in a refreshing shower even on the sunniest days, and is visible from miles around. Upstream, the serene waters of the upper Zambezi offer a tranquil setting for sunset cruises, where the spray of the falls glows in the fading light.
Below the falls, the Batoka Gorge channels the lower Zambezi into a series of world-class rapids, perfect for exhilarating white water rafting adventures. Victoria Falls is not only a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World but also a natural border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Both sides of the falls offer breathtaking views and a range of activities, from helicopter flights that provide a bird’s-eye view to cultural village visits and vibrant souvenir markets. On the Zambian side, you can experience a side-on view of the falls, gaze into the depths of the Batoka Gorge, and even dare to edge close to the falls on the vertigo-inducing Livingstone Island.
On the Zimbabwean side, you’ll be treated to a full-frontal view of the falls, where three-quarters of the 1.7-kilometer-wide curtain of water can be admired from footpaths winding through a lush rainforest, kept perpetually humid by the falls’ spray. With Adventure Safari Network, explore Victoria Falls like never before, from every angle and in every thrilling way.
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