Victoria Falls

Another incomparable natural wonder, called Victoria Falls, has found its place on the southern side of Africa on the Zambezi River. This magnificent waterfall is huge, with a width of 1800 meters and a height of 120 meters. Previously, this natural landmark was known among the local population as "Thundering Smoke" and only in 1855, it was renamed to the name we know, David Livingston, who is a Scottish researcher.

The beautiful waterfall with the name of Queen Victoria herself is the main attraction of this part of the world, which is protected by UNESCO. There is no such waterfall in the world, this natural painting is in a single copy. 

The sharp fall of the Zambezi River into the abyss provides life to Victoria Falls. There are many islets on its crest that distribute the water flow into several currents. The roar created by falling water can be heard even from forty kilometers away. A thick fog has formed around Victoria Falls, which also extends for more than one kilometer.

There are several gorges located here, where the first one has a depth from 80 m. to 108 m. The second one is called a digester, where the river makes a sharp turn and forms a deep pool. This waterfall is often called "Victoria Falls", and this is not for nothing, because it is a really complex system of waterfalls that consists of the Devil's Waterfall, the Main Cascade, the Rainbow Waterfall, the Horseshoe, the Eastern Waterfall, and the Armchair. The river's path is very difficult, but bypassing all obstacles, including a section called the "boiling pot", as well as a zigzag canyon, it opens onto the plain, where its current calms down.

Nearby Victoria Falls, a bridge has been built through the gorge itself, which has the shape of an arch. Its length is about 250 meters, and its height is 125 meters from the river level. Thanks to the railway that leads to Bulawayo, tourism began to flourish in this place. Many travelers were in a hurry to see the natural landmark. Due to the influx of tourists, a tourist town has grown in the surrounding area. The number of tourists increased and decreased due to the political situation in the country.

This ancient natural landmark cannot be described in words, it must be seen with your own eyes. These swirling bodies of water at Victoria Falls, thick clouds of fog, and a multicolored rainbow that cannot even be captured with a glance deserve attention and, of course, a visit.