Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and Africa's adventure capital. The falls span nearly 2km and plunge over 100m, creating a spectacular display of nature's power with a permanent rainbow mist.
The Zambezi River announces itself with a roar audible from miles away, then reveals its power in the most spectacular fashion�a curtain of water nearly two kilometers wide plunging into a chasm so deep that spray rises hundreds of meters into the air. The local Kololo people named it Mosi-oa-Tunya: The Smoke That Thunders.
One of Seven Natural Wonders
Victoria Falls divides its splendor between Zimbabwe and Zambia, but the Zimbabwe side offers the most comprehensive views. The rainforest-lined paths of Victoria Falls National Park provide vantage points across from each of the five main cataracts, from Devil's Cataract to Rainbow Falls. During high water, the spray soaks visitors thoroughly�an unforgettable baptism in one of nature's greatest spectacles.
The falls have become Africa's adventure capital. Bungee jumping from the historic bridge, white-water rafting through the Batoka Gorge, helicopter flights over the cascades, and sunset cruises on the tranquil upper Zambezi create a menu of activities unmatched on the continent.
The lunar rainbow, visible on clear full-moon nights when water levels are right, adds a magical dimension. Standing before the roaring falls under a brilliant rainbow arc lit only by moonlight�it is a moment that transcends ordinary travel and enters the realm of the sublime.
Why Visit
Highlights of Victoria Falls
One of Seven Natural Wonders
Adventure activities
Lunar rainbow viewing
Devil's Pool swimming
Zambezi sunset cruises