Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world. It is
situated along the Zambezi River, a river which separates the countries of
Zimbabwe and Zambia. The famous waterfalls are named as one of the Seven Wonders
of the World. The following are facts about the waterfalls:
Victoria Falls Facts
Fact 1
Another name for the Victoria Falls is Mosi-oa-Tunya loosely
meaning ‘the smoke that thunders’, a
name given to the falls by the indigenous Tonga people.
Fact 2
The falls are shared by Zimbabwe and Zambia. Livingstone is
the nearest town on the Zambian side of the border and Victoria Falls is the nearest
town on the Zimbabwean side of the border.
Fact 3
The Falls are 108m high and 1,708m wide, the largest in the world.
Fact 4
David Livingstone was not the first person to discover the
Falls because there were indigenous people living there. However, David
Livingstone is thought to be the first European explorer to see Mosi-oa-Tunya
on 17 November 1855.
Fact 5
The Victoria Falls are named after Queen Victoria, an honor
given to her by David Livingstone, the first European explorer and missionary
to see the Falls.
Fact 6
The Victoria Falls has the Victoria Falls National Park and
Zambezi National Park on the Zimbabwean side and the Mosi-oa-Tunya National
Park on the Zambian side.
Fact 7
The Falls emits sprays and mist into the sky which can be
seen at an average distance of 50km away.
Fact 8
There are eight gorges along the falls, a breeding ground
for the Black eagle and Taita falcon.
Fact 9
A natural rainforest (containing non-indigenous flora) which
is nurtured by the sprays from the Victoria Falls exists on the Zimbabwean side.
The sprays can reach a maximum height of 500m and you will need an umbrella all
the time to explore the forest.
Fact 10
The most spectacular views of the Victoria Falls can be seen
when the Zambezi River is full, in the rainy and flood season which normally
starts from February to April.
Fact 11
A large herd of elephants reside in the Zambezi National
Park as well as small numbers of zebra, giraffe, buffalo, wildebeest,
hippopotamus, bushpig, warthog, lion, leopard, vervet monkeys and baboons.
Fact 12
39 species of fish are known to reside under the Victoria
Falls.
Fact 13
The Victoria Falls are 2 times the height of Niagara Falls in
the USA.Iguazu Falls in South America is the second largest falls after
Victoria Falls.
Fact 14
The first European settlement in the Victoria Falls region
began in 1900.
Fact 15
The oldest hotel in the Victoria Falls region is the
Victoria Falls Hotel opened in 1904.
Fact 16
One of the most dangerous and stupid things that some
visitors do is swimming in the Devil’s Pool (on the Zambian side) where there
is a risk of falling over the edge of the falls.
Fact 17
The Victoria Falls Bridge is a well-known spot for bungee
jumping.
Fact 18
The maximum water flow over the falls is 500 million liters
per minute during floods.
Fact 19
The minimum flow is 10 million liters per minute during the
dry season.
Fact 20
Traditionally, the Zimbabwean side of the Falls is the most
visited and it offers the best view of the Falls. There are more facilities and
activities to be found here, with over 17 high quality hotels, a lot of game
viewing and hunting areas rich with wild animals such as the Matetsi Private
Game Reserve. White water rafting, canoeing, Zambezi River cruises and elephant
safaris are some of the things that you will do.
Facts about Victoria Falls Hotel
Rates
Because of the destination’s international appeal, booking a
hotel room at the Victoria Falls can be very expensive.However, there are many
types of accommodations at the Victoria Falls which includes hotels, lodges,
inns, cottages, bed & breakfast and campsites.
Despite having different types of affordable accommodation available,
it is not a good idea to ignore your needs and tastes. Comfort and quality are
some of the things that you will need to consider. When these are met, you will
be able to enjoy every minute of your stay at Victoria Falls.
Don’t be a cheapskate traveler who expects 5 star service
from a 2 star hotel, then leaves a negative review about the hotel - really?
There are ways to get high quality accommodation at low prices and it is your
prerogative to find them.
One way of getting high quality accommodation at low rates
is by booking via an established online travel agency that negotiates lower
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