A Closer Look
One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls is a spectacular cascade on the Zambezi River. Known locally as 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' (the smoke that thunders), it's the largest waterfall in the world during the wet season.
What to do and what to see:
- Devil's Pool - natural infinity pool at the edge of the falls
- Smoke That Thunders viewpoint
- White-water rafting in the Zambezi Gorge
- Helicopter tours above the falls
- Local Shona cultural experiences
- Bird watching - over 400 species
- Victoria Falls National Park hiking trails
Best time to visit
May to September (dry season for best waterfall views and comfortable temperatures)