Victoria Falls Zambia

The Victoria Falls are on the Zambezi River, at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe in southern Africa. They are one of the Great Natural Wonders Of The World.A mile across and 400 ft high, they form the largest vertical sheet of water in the world.They were "discovered" by David Livingstone in 1855 and named for Queen Victoria.Before that, they were known locally by a more romantic name - Mosi-oa-Tunya, or "Smoke That Thunders"The falls are part of two national parks, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia and Victoria Falls National Park in Zimbabwe, and they are one of Southern Africa's major tourist attractions.

Victoria Falls Bridge is situated close by the falls. The magnificent bridge that joins Zambia and Zimbabwe offers fascinating views of the Zambezi and the nearby dense forest. Another interesting activity in this area is Bunjee jumping. Interestingly, Victoria Falls is the world's longest bunjee distance - covering some 111 metres in length.

Zambia is described by many as "the real Africa"; it is also acknowledged as one of the safest countries in the world to visit. It is the home of the Victoria Falls, the wild Zambezi River, and a profusion of birds, wildlife and pulsating wilderness. Zambia's people are welcoming and live in peace and harmony. The wildlife is exceptional and some of the greatest safaris on earth are available from the safari companies. The country is also blessed with 17 magnificent waterfalls and an abundance of flora and fauna. The Victoria Falls are spectacular, columns of spray can be seen from miles away, the Victoria Falls Bridge affords a magnificent view both down the gorge on one side and through to the falls on the other. For a real thrill you can see it from the air. Micro-light and fixed wing flights are available.

There are various types of Zambia safari including walking safaris, horse riding safaris, safaris by boat or truck there are even elephant safaris. Accommodation varies from small tents that are removed seasonally due to the rainy seasons, to larger hotels catering for people who want to stay in more luxurious surroundings. Zambia safaris also cater for the more adventurous including whitewater rafting in the Victoria Falls.

After the Victoria Falls the Zambezi River passes through nine gorges it has cut down 122 metres deep. The nine gorges are in fact former waterfalls at different stages of the development and migration of the falls up stream. This migration covers the past 150 million years!

Capital is a small town located on sandy land at the Eastern Provence of Zambia and it is famous for fueling stations. There are various attractive sites in this town for instance the Central Mosque which is the most beautiful structure in the town. Other sites include Kunjara Hill and Kuramba where festivals are held. Ndola town is famous for fast food restaurants and also good accommodation for visitors. There is also one screen movie theatre available and tourists can watch movies in English.



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