Victoria falls

The falls was named by the local people, MOSI OA TUNYA which means the smoke that thunders. This is the mist that the water creates when falling and landing from the falls hence it looks like smoke with the heavy sound of water crashing to the gorge below.

The length of the falls is amazing it stretches for just over 1700 metres or 1.7km, with a height ranging from 90 to 107 m, thus making it the longest length of waterfall in the world.

The river that feeds the massive falls is known as the Zambezi river, this river is mighty and after falling from the falls it flows into Lake Kariba which is over 220km (140miles) long.

The best time to go and see the Victoria falls in all its might is between February and May , while April seems to be at its peak, the falls will produce one of the most spectacular sights that is known to man.

When going to the visit the Victoria falls there is not only the falls itself to see. There many different types of activities to do, from the adrenalin junkies of white water rafting to the calm sunset drinks on the river.

There are two sides that you able to have your holiday in Victoria falls. Both the Zimbabwe and the Zambian side have airports to fly into and fantastic hotels to enjoy your stay. The airports themselves are not international, so you will switching planes in one of the major airports in Southern Africa, eg: Harare International (Zimbabwe)

There are a few ways to view the falls, the most obvious is by land and standing and looking at it. Now you are able to fly by helicopter or light aircraft. This makes for the viewing of the falls remarkable

During a certain part of the year the Victoria falls creates this natural swimming pool, where you are able to jump in and swim so close to the edge that you believe that you will be swept over the the falls and drop over 100meters into the gorge below.

This is the ultimate thrill!

Hold on this can get very bumpy, one of the best water activies. Climbing into a blow up boat and trying to navigate your way through the raging currents makes a half or full day well spent.

Jumping off the Victoria falls bridge for a distance of over 100m should be scary enough.
Get yourself filmed in the process.

Take a lovely drive, walk or a boat trip with expert guides to see all the wildlife on display ranging from elephant to bushbuck and an abundant amount of bird watching to be done.