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David Livingstone was the first European to see and record the existence of these magnificent waterfalls, naming them in honour of his Queen Victoria. The local people called the Falls “the smoke that thunders” in their many different languages and dialects. This name is very apt and a striking description of the rushing and thundering sound of the water that can be heard at a distance of many kilometres at high water and the spray that is visible as a white cloud over a great distance. Victoria Falls has been listed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World is designated as an UNESCO World Heritage site.
In bare terms the water of the Zambezi River plummets into the gorge to a depth of 108 metres and at high water over a breadth of 1,7 km. But these dry facts do nothing to describe the highly impressive reality of the Falls. A visit in the afternoon is recommended, because the sun shines into the gorge then and often creates several rainbows in the spray. Guests should take their time to savour the visit, the incredibly loud thunder, the always changing but nevertheless hypnotic sight of the falling water, the fresh smell of the river, and of course –depending on the season- the occasional or almost constant shower from the spray.
The town that has grown up beside the Falls has much to offer her visitors. There is a huge choice of accommodation, from luxury hotels to backpacker lodges, from guest houses to camping sites.
We have incorporated a stay in Victoria Falls into our guided tour "The Elephant Route". The details of the tour are available here:
The Elephant Route
Please find an introduction to our work in Zimbabwe here:
Introduction
Some general tips and information can be found here:
General tips and info
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