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Victoria Falls is described by the Kololo tribe as Mosi-oa-Tunya or 'Smoke that Thunders' is located on the Zambezi River, on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, 1800m wide and 128m high. Victoria Falls has 6 main waterfalls - Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Rainbow Falls, Armchair Falls, Eastern Cataract and Devils Cataract forming the largest curtain of falling water in the world are a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty.

Columns of spray can be seen from far away as over 450 million cubic meters of water per minute plummet over the edge into a deep gorge below. The first European to see the falls was David Livingstone in 1855, he renamed them after Queen Victoria. Victoria Falls is known as the 'Adventure Centre' of Southern Africa, with a variety of adrenaline sports, a outdoor lovers paradise waiting to be explored, accommodating all budgets and tastes. things to do in Victoria Falls

The Zambezi is at its lowest, between October and November, and highest between February and May, making this the most spectacular time to visit Vic Falls. Victoria falls are part of 2 national parks, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia and the Victoria Falls National Park in Zimbabwe. Sundowner cruises and safari excursions down the Zambezi river is a great way to view local wildlife. There is a sizable population of elephants, buffalo, giraffes and a large population of hippos.

The Zambezi river plays host to the famous rapids offering some of the most terrifying whitewater river rafting anywhere in the world. Several companies now offer one and two day trips from Livingstone and Vic Falls, while the more adventurous can take a week long journey all the way to the mouth of Lake Kariba.

Facing the falls, on the Zimbabwe side are well marked and paved walks through rain forests. Every so often the path will open out into a clearing for a awesome view of Vic falls. Although less can be seen of the width of the Falls during the wet season, the intense spray provides welcome relief from the heat, expect to get wet.

See general info on what to bring, wear and health risks in Zambia and the falls region. Both countries permit tourists to make day trips from one side to the other without the necessity of obtaining a visa in advance, but visas issued at the border are expensive, particularly upon entering Zimbabwe. See what travel documents are required for Vic Falls.