Thursday, September 20, 2012

The mighty Victoria Falls


By Tinotenda Sibambo
Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.Travelers can access the falls through either Livingstone, Zambia or Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The falls are also close to the border of Botswana. The Zambezi River, which originates in northern Zambia, serves as the fall's water source.Bellow are some people who visit to see the mighty Victoria Falls
 Statistically speaking, Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world. This recognition comes from combining the height and width together to create the largest single sheet of flowing water.




The name Victoria Falls was given to the falls by the Scottish explorer Dr. David Livingstone. He named the falls after the reining queen at the time. The locals called the falls Mosi-oa-Tunya meaning “smoke that thunders.” Many people still refer to this nickname, which accurately defines the falls.Below is David Livingston's statue
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A lot of tourists visit Zimbabwe to see the Victoria falls,here are some of them

A lot of tourists visit Zimbabwe to see the Victoria falls,here are some of them


As you move into the later part of the dry season, August through October, it is quite possible you will see more rock face than falls. However, this also opens the door for walking across the top of the falls which can be a unique and exhilarating experience as well.


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