Victoria Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. It is located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe in southern Africa. The local name of Victoria Falls is Mosi-oa-Tunya (“The Smoke That Thunders”) and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The local calls it “The Smoke of Thunder” because you can hear its noise from a distance of 40 kilometers and it can be seen from a distance of 50 kilometers. The spray and mist from the falling water rises to a height of over 400 meters.

Victoria Falls is one of the greatest attractions in Africa and it is the largest waterfall in the world. Its combined width of 1,708 meters (5,604 ft) and height of 108 meters (354 ft) makes it the largest fall. It is approximately twice the height of Niagara Falls and well over twice the width of Horseshoe Falls.

10 Things to do in Victoria Falls

1.) White Water Rafting in Zambezi River

2.) Bungee Jumping

3.) Swim in Devil’s Pool (Edge of Victoria Falls)

4.) Bridge Slide

5.) The Boiling Pot Hike

6.) The Flight of Angels – Helicopter Flights

7.) Sunset Boat Cruise in Zambezi River

8.) Historical Bridge Tour

9.) Elephant Back Safari

10.) Rhino Encounter Game Drive

How to Get There?

Victoria Falls is located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.

From Lusaka in Zambia you can travel on the Mazhandu Family Bus to Livingstone. Some flights are available from Lusaka to Livingstone, but the service is less reliable than those offered by South African Airways and British Airways.

For those in Zimbabwe, there is a train service from Bulawayo to the township of Victoria Falls, on the Zimbabwean side of the border. Air Zimbabwe also offers internal flights to and from Vitoria Falls township.

From South Africa, regular flights are available from Johannesburg, to Livingstone and to Victoria Falls township.