Victoria Falls Between Zambia & Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls of Zambia and Zimbabwe is one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonder, and it appeals to travelers all across the globe. The Zambezi River flows placid and broad to the edge of a basalt lip measuring 1700 meters before plunging 100 meters into the frothy, thunderous abyss below.
History
The history of Victoria Falls does not go back too far from now, as it was only discovered in November of 1855 by David Livingstone. However, today the falls continues to be as allusive a destination as it was to the explorers, surveyors, missionaries, and hunters of the 1800s. The impulse to travel to the falls is the same, but the pursuit is only a little bit different.
Adventure
Victoria Falls is the biggest waterfall in the whole world, and it serves as a safari gateway for Southern Africa. The falls has become a very popular place for visitors to go white water rafting, river boarding, and even bungee jumping. The downstream rapids of the river after the falls provide some of the scariest river boarding and white water rafting for beginners, as well as those who have experience, than anywhere else.
Activities
Bungee jumpers also enjoy the thrill of Victoria Falls, where they can jump down 111 meters off of the bridge by the falls, which was just recently named the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Aside from rafting and bungee jumping, however, visitors can also enjoy bird watching, aerial trips on a helicopter, walking trails, shopping, etc. as well.
Pictures & Photos
Victoria Falls With RainbowPhoto by: TheLizardQueen
Bride at Victoria FallsPhoto by:Mister-E
The Eastern Cataract, on the Zambian sidePhoto by:WikiCommons
Turbulent waters of Zambezi River Rush Victoria Falls Forming RainbowPhoto by:Zest-pk
Victoria Falls BridgePhoto by:Mister-E
Sunset Over Victoria FallsPhoto by:Adam Annfield
Another Shot of Victoria FallsPhoto by:garybembridge
Bottom of the FallsPhoto by:SarahDepper
Side View of the WaterfallPhoto by:SarahDepper
Another Sunset View of Victoria FallsNileGuide.com
River Path of the FallsPhoto by:SarahDepper
Royal Livingstone Hotel in Zambia Near Victoria FallsPhoto by:garybembridge
Main Part of Victoria Falls
"Devil Swimming Pool" - Is This Safe?
View of Victoria Falls From the Sky in 1972
Many will see it as rude and disrespectful to suggest that the Victoria Falls was never seen before November 1855. Of course, one can never belittle the work of Dr. David Livingstone and the impact he had on the region. However, he did not discover the Victoria Falls. He is merely the first European to see it. Zambians for centuries had known of the Falls and even have a name for it – Mosi-oa-Tunya, which means ‘The Smoke that Thunders’. In my opinion, this is a name that is more befitting of such a spectacle of nature’s majesty.
Zambians are a very warm and loving people. Please do not disregard their history and heritage.
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