Mosi-oa-Tunya Falls

Mosi-oa-Tunya Falls

The falls are divided into five sections by rocky islands. The western section is known as the "Devil's Cataract," where the water surges like a mountain flood or a breached seawall, creating a breathtaking spectacle. To the east lies the most stunning and enchanting "Rainbow Falls." In front of the towering cliffs on either side of Rainbow Falls, there is a 30-meter-long footbridge suspended high above a seemingly bottomless chasm. Because of its narrow width, it is called the "Knife-Edge Bridge." Mosi-oa-Tunya Falls was formerly known as Victoria Falls. It was named by David Livingstone when he discovered it in 1855, after the then reigning British monarch, Queen Victoria. After Zambia gained independence, it was renamed Mosi-oa-Tunya, which means "The Smoke That Thunders" in the local Tonga language, reflecting the traditional name used by the local people. As a source of pride and a national symbol, the great falls are also featured on Zambia’s coat of arms. Highlights: Located in southern Zambia, Mosi-oa-Tunya Falls is one of the world’s most famous natural wonders. Situated in Africa’s lowest basin, these falls lie along the middle course of the Zambezi River and mark the first of a series of dramatic gorges in the 130-kilometer-long Batoka Gorge.

Lusaka, Zambia