The locals call Victoria Falls “Mosi oa Tunya” or “the smoke that thunders” for the spectacular spectacle provided by the world’s largest curtain of falling water, which causes a thunderous noise and a cloud of vapor which can be seen from several miles away. The Falls are nearly one and a quarter miles wide and drop over 300 feet into a narrow gorge below.
Victoria Falls are located on the Zambezi River on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and can be visited from both sides of the border.
The area around Victoria Falls is renowned as the Adventure Capital of Southern Africa and visitors can try their hand at everything from bungee jumping and whitewater rafting to canopy adventures, canyoning, rappelling, and much more. There are also wonderful national parks on both sides of the border, where you can go on a Big Five Safari adventure.
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