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 raging mountain flood or a breached dam, creating a thrilling spectacle. To the east lies the Rainbow Falls, the most breathtaking and beautiful of them all. In front of the cliffs on either side of Rainbow Falls, there is a 30-meter-long footbridge suspended high above a yawning chasm, called the Knife-Edge Bridge due to its narrow width. Originally named Victoria Falls after being discovered in 1855 by David Livingstone, who named it after the then Queen of England, the falls were renamed Mosi-oa-Tunya (meaning “The Smoke That Thunders”) following Zambia’s independence, reflecting the local name. As a source of pride and a national symbol, the falls are also featured on Zambia’s coat of arms. Features        Located in southern Zambia, Mosi-oa-Tunya Falls is one of the world’s most renowned natural wonders. As Africa’s Mosi-oa-Tunya (or Victoria Falls), it lies within the world’s largest low-altitude basin. The falls are situated in the middle reaches of the Zambezi River and form the first dramatic barrier in the 130-kilometer-long Batoka Gorge.

　　        Lusaka, Zambia