Deep in the heart of Africa, between Zambia and Zimbabwe is one of the most dramatic natural phenomena - Mosi-oa-Tunya - The Smoke that Thunders, Seongo or Chongwe - The Place of the Rainbow, Victoria Falls. This is the greatest falling curtain of water on Earth, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The mighty Zambezi River has carved a unique pattern of gorges through the basalt rock and sandstone on its way to the Indian Ocean. Collectively, the six gorges which cover 150kms are known as the Bakota Gorge, and even now the Falls are cutting a new one at the Devil’s Cataract.

At its current location the Falls are 1708m wide and 125m high. It’s amazing to think that at one time they were 3.3kms wide and fell over 140m. The power of the river below results in Class 5 Rapids and some of the best white water rafting in the world. During the low-water season, a footpath will take you down to the Boiling Pot where the Falls form a massive whirlpool, and from where the Zambian white-water adventures begin. Livingstone Island and Devil’s Pool, a pool right on the edge of the Falls, can only be reached from the Zambian Side. Looking up from the Boiling Pot gives you a completely different perspective of the Falls.

The best way to experience the power and beauty of the Falls, the double rainbows, and on occasion the moonbows, awe-inspiring views, and thunderous rumble is on a guided walk along the paved paths and Knife-Edge Bridge, through the rain forest. During the flood season, the foot of the falls and its face are hidden by the sheer volume of water. The paths along the cliff are shrouded in mist. The spray from the Falls can be seen over 40kms away. It’s because of this spray that the rain forest exists. Along the edge of the edges of the Falls is a small, but highly significant ecosystem.

In 1855, David Livingstone, Scottish missionary and explorer, said, “Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight." Make sure they’re on your bucket list.

Including all transfers and time spent at the local craft market afterwards, the tour takes an hour and a half. But we guarantee you’ll want to spend longer than that.