Victoria Falls – The Name of Both a Natural Wonder and a Town
Victoria Falls is not only the name of the world-famous waterfalls but also the name of a vibrant tourist town. The Victoria Falls are one of the most impressive natural wonders of the world. This is where the mighty Zambezi River plunges into a deep gorge, creating the "Smoke that Thunders" – Mosi-oa-Tunya. Visiting these waterfalls is a breathtaking experience, combining the raw power of nature with African culture and adventure.
Victoria Falls offers countless adventures – sunset cruises on the Zambezi River, helicopter flights over the falls, adrenaline-pumping bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls Bridge, Boma dinner experiences, elephant rides, crocodile farm visits, and many more activities.
The waterfalls were discovered on November 16, 1855, by the English explorer David Livingstone and were named after Queen Victoria. In 1875, they were explored by the Czech traveller Emil Holub, who created the first map of the falls. Holub is also the author of the first independent publication about Victoria Falls – a short sixteen-page booklet titled The Victoria Falls.
The width of this magnificent waterfall spans 1,800 meters, with water cascading down cliffs that are 120 meters high into a narrow canyon that is 130 meters wide and 140 meters deep.
