The Devil's Pool at the breathtaking Victoria Falls

By MOOK Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 
For those accustomed to urban life, the pristine wilderness landscapes and terrains of Africa remain endlessly fascinating. Located at the northwestern border of Zambia and Zimbabwe in Central Africa, there is a world-famous waterfall known as Victoria Falls, locally referred to as Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning 'The Smoke That Thunders.' The roaring waters and thunderous sound leave an unforgettable impression on many who witness it.

Victoria Falls is situated in the middle section of the Zambezi River, which stretches a total of 2,700 kilometers, making it the largest river flowing eastward from the African continent into the Indian Ocean. Geologists estimate that Victoria Falls formed around 150 million years ago. The falls span a width of 1,688 meters, with a height drop of up to 108 meters—1.5 times wider and twice as high as Niagara Falls. Its awe-inspiring power is easy to imagine, and the spray and thunder can be seen and heard from dozens of kilometers away.