Victoria Falls: an African Natural Wonder

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Did you know that the world’s largest cascade of falling water is located at Victoria Falls between Zambia and Zimbabwe?

Well, Iguazu Falls and Niagara Falls might be more famous and well-known, but there isn’t a bigger waterfall that you can visit than Victoria Falls.

Fed by the Zambezi River, during the rainy season, the sheet of water that falls at Victoria Falls is unrivaled in the world. It isn’t the tallest nor the widest waterfall in the world, but its overall volume is the largest. It’s over a mile wide and 350 feet tall, however, so it’s certainly a massive sight to see.

Visitors that go to Victoria Falls can see the falls from the perspective of both African countries that house it.

On the Zambian side, you can visit the Knife’s Edge Bridge, which provides a spectacular viewpoint of the falls and also bathes you in mist from the falls. Also, here is the location of Devil’s Pool, a place where daring visitors can jump into the water just before the fall. The geology of the rocks of these natural pools prevents visitors from cascading over the edge.

The Zimbabwean side is generally considered to have the better viewpoints in of the two countries. Also, the Zimbabwean town of Victoria Falls is also considered to have better lodging options and other attractions for visitors. The Zimbabwean side is the gateway to visit the falls.

Try to go in spring or early summer if you can, when the falls are roaring at full capacity. You’ll never forget this experience.