Victoria Falls: The Complete Guide to Africa's Greatest Waterfall
Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and standing in front of it for the first time tends to silence even seasoned travellers. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, the smoke…
Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and standing in front of it for the first time tends to silence even seasoned travellers. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, the smoke that thunders, here is everything you need to know to plan your visit properly. The Falls Themselves Victoria Falls stretches over 1.7 kilometres wide and drops up to 108 metres, making it the largest sheet of falling water in the world by combined width and height. The spray from the falls can be seen from kilometres away during peak water flow, giving the falls their local name. Zimbabwe Side vs Zambia Side Both Zimbabwe and Zambia offer views of the falls, but Zimbabwe's side generally provides the more panoramic and dramatic viewpoints, with roughly 75 percent of the falls' width visible from its walking trails. Best Viewing Points The Zimbabwe side features a series of well-maintained viewpoints along a walking trail through rainforest kept lush by the falls' constant spray. Devil's Cataract and the Main Falls viewpoints are particular highlights, though be prepared to get wet during high water months. Adventure Activities Beyond sightseeing, Victoria Falls is one of Africa's premier adventure destinations, offering white water rafting on the Zambezi, bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls Bridge, and microlight flights over the falls for those wanting an aerial perspective. Plan Your Victoria Falls Trip with Kanguru Kanguru's 4-day Victoria Falls package starts from USD 1,350 per person on double sharing, including accommodation at Dzimbahwe Lodge, a Zambezi sunset cruise, and a traditional Boma dinner. Contact our team to start planning.