Victoria Falls Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
waterfall on the Zambezi River in Zambia and Zimbabwe
About Victoria Falls
No doubt about it,Mosi-oa-Tunya(meaning "The Smoke That Thunders") – but more commonly known asVictoria Falls– is one of the most amazing sights in the world. The Falls are twice as tall asNiagara Falls, and several times longer. Although not the highest, widest or greatest volume of water, they have the largest sheet of water for any fall in the world, and are a sight not to be missed. It took thousands of years of erosion for Victoria Falls to appear as and where it does now. Mosi-oa-Tunya, or "the smoke that thunders” only became known to the western world as Victoria Falls after David Livingstone first set eyes on this astonishing natural wonder in 1855, a heartbeat ago in geological time. During the Jurassic Period (150-200 million years ago) volcanic activity resulted in thick basal
Top Attractions in Victoria Falls
Explore the best things to see and do in Victoria Falls:
- ★Boiling Pot
- ★Devil's Pool
- ★Jafuta Heritage Center
- ★The Big Tree
- ★Victoria Falls Bridge
- ★Victoria Falls National Park
Where to Eat in Victoria Falls
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Lookout Café
- 🍴Victoria Falls Hotel
Where to Stay in Victoria Falls
- 🏨Adventure Lodge
- 🏨Amadeus Garden
- 🏨Azambezi River Lodge
- 🏨Drifter Inn Victoria Falls
- 🏨Ilala Lodge
- 🏨Lorries B and B
Victoria Falls Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: