When you think of Africa several things come to mind; the pyramids, the Nile, lions and tigers, the Sahara, and the list goes on. Among the top of the list are the spectacular Victoria Falls that straddle the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Stretching 1,708 metres (which is almost 2 kilometers), and dropping nearly 108 meters, Victoria Falls is considered to be the largest waterfall on the planet thanks to the volume of water running down it. Tourists flock from all across the world to see the grandeur of this UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. Some enjoy looking at it directly from afar, while others look at it from above in a helicopter. Some prefer getting a little closer to it though, and peer over its edge from Devil’s Pools. For those brave enough, some even go white-water rafting nearby or go bungee jumping into the Zambezi.
Victoria Falls is also known by its Kololo name ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’, which means ‘the smoke that thunders’, which is an appropriate description considering the loud roar of the water. The best time to view the falls is from December to March which is when the highest volume of water will be flowing down it thanks to it being the rainy season. Sightseeing can be tricky at this time though, because due to the amount of water a column of spray can block your view. If you are looking to explore the area a little more, get some better pictures and do some of the extreme activities, you may want to wait until the water has slowed down a bit. This way you will get that perfect shot, and the dangers of the roaring water won’t be as high. This period runs between June and August.
Regardless of when you decide to visit Victoria Falls, you will still have an experience you won’t soon forget. It’s a sensory overload for sure, but a good one. From the loudness of it all, to the heat and moisture in the air, Victoria Falls is a natural adventure that everyone can enjoy.