Victoria Falls
One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls is the most expansive curtain of falling water in the world and an awe-inspiring sight and sound to behold. The town of Livingstone – next to the Falls on the Zambia side – is known as the ““adventure capital” of southern Africa.
What Will I See?
- Victoria Falls – its local name “Mosi-oa-Tunya” means “the smoke that thunders” – is a rising spray of water and supports a unique rainforest ecosystem around its waters
- The world’s biggest curtain of falling water
- Elephants swimming in the wide Zambezi River
- Prolific birdlife
- Big game in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
- The Victoria Falls Bridge
- African craft markets
What Can I Do?
- Guided tour of the Falls
- Swimming in pools overlooking the edge of the Falls (low water season only)
- White water rafting
- Sunset boat cruises on the Zambezi
- Helicopter flips over the Falls
- The Lion Encounter – an opportunity to interact with lions
- Elephant Back Trails – an opportunity to ride an elephant
- Bungee jumping
- Abseiling (rappeling) and gorge swinging
- Microlight flights over the Falls
- Jet boating
- Game drives
- Fishing
- Horseback riding
- Cultural village visits




