The Victoria Falls Facts

The best time to see Victoria Falls, moonbow is during a full Moon and when the spray is high. ( Jan to July )

· The Victoria Falls spray can be seen for miles, and on a clear, bright, moonlit night it forms something called a “Moonbow "— reputedly one of the most beautiful natural phenomena on the planet

· Victoria Falls forms the largest curtain of falling water on the planet and is one of the world's greatest natural spectacles and a must see when on safari in Africa

· Victoria Falls is called by the locals : ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ 'The Smoke that Thunders'

· In Nov 1855 the Victoria Falls were made known to the outside world by David Livingstone

· One can view the Victoria Falls face on ( mostly from the Zimbabwe side), as facing the falls is another sheer wall of basalt, rising to the same height and capped by a mist-soaked rain forest.

· The Victoria Falls are 1690m wide

· the highest point it is 103m high (the average height is 92 meters)

. Victoria Falls, Devils cataract in the Zimbabwe corner is the lowest point and hence has most water cascading over it.

· At the lowest water level (Nov/Dec), there are less than 20 000 cubic meters of water per minute flowing over the Victoria Falls.

· At peak flood (Feb/April), over 550 000 cubic metres of water per minute pass over the Victoria Falls.

· The Victoria Falls spray can reach 1km high and can be seen over 30km away

· Small islands stand on the lip of the Falls, including Livingstone Island, where David Livingstone first viewed the Victoria Falls

Welcome to Victoria Falls

The Victoria Falls or Mosi-o-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders) is a waterfall located in southern Africa on the Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The falls are the largest in the world.
Victoria Falls is one of the most famous falls, considered to be among the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, is believed to have been the first European recorded to view the Victoria Falls — which he did from what is now known as 'Livingstone Island' in Zambia, the only land accessible in the middle of the Victoria Falls.

Mosi-Oya-Tunya - "Smoke that Thunders"

David Livingstone gave the falls the name 'Victoria Falls' in honour of his Queen, but the indigenous name of 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' — literally meaning the 'Smoke that Thunders' — is also well known.

The World Heritage List recognizes both names. While it is neither the highest nor the widest waterfall in the world, it is claimed to be the largest. This claim is based on a width of 1,708 metres (5,604 ft)and height of 108 metres (354 ft), forming the largest sheet of falling water in the world. The Victoria Falls' maximum flow rate compares well with that of other major waterfalls .

For a considerable distance upstream from the falls, the Zambezi flows over a level sheet of basalt, in a shallow valley bounded by low and distant sandstone hills. The river's course is dotted with numerous tree-covered islands, which increase in number as the river approaches the falls. There are no mountains, escarpments, or deep valleys which might be expected to create a waterfall, only flat plateau extending hundreds of kilometres in all directions.

Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is the largest curtain of water in the world.
Not only is this destination packed with adrenaline sports but there are a host of others adventure activities for the less crazy folk.

How to get to Victoria Falls?

Just 11 kilometers from the town of Livingstone by road. At the border post there is a parking area where you can leave your car. You can walk to all points around theVictoria Falls from here.

From Zimbabwe, cross the border at the town of Victoria Falls and park just after the Zambian border post.

What to do at Victoria Falls?

The Victoria Falls area is the ‘Adventure Centre’ of Southern Africa, with various adrenaline sports, unmatched scenery of breathtaking proportions, and many other leisure options for outdoor lovers.

Whitewater rafting
Canoeing
Bungi jumping
River safaris
Elephant back safaris
Abseiling