One of the World’s Largest Waterfalls
Day 17 of 27 – Namibia & Botswana Safari Trip
Victoria Falls lies along the Zambezi River, where the water plunges over a basalt escarpment more than one hundred metres into a narrow gorge below. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya — “The Smoke That Thunders” — the falls are defined by their scale, sound and constant spray rising above the rainforest that lines the cliff edge. Seasonal water levels dramatically change the volume and character of the cascade, from exposed rock walls in the dry months to a continuous wall of water during peak flow. The surrounding area combines riverine forest, open woodland and sweeping views along the gorge, making it one of southern Africa’s most recognisable natural landmarks.
Day 17 – Jul 5: Kasane – Victoria Falls – Kasane
Today we went on a pre-booked day-trip to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. The border crossing took probably close to 2 hours, mainly due to understaffed border control; completely ridiculous. But of course, absolutely worth it, as we got to see one of the greatest attractions in Africa and one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, the Victoria Falls.
We were there during the dry season, meaning that the waterfall was at its largest: the rain water that falls during the rainy season in the mountains from Angola takes about 6 months to flow all the way to the waterfalls.
