Victoria Falls National Park

Victoria Falls National Park protects the southern bank of the Zambezi River where it plunges dramatically into a gorge. The falls span across the landscape and divide into multiple channels as they descend into the chasm below.

The park was established in 1950 to protect the falls and surrounding landscape. The falls became known to Western audiences through David Livingstone's documentation in 1855, making it a globally recognized natural site long before formal protection began.

The local Tonga people perform traditional ceremonies where ancestral spirits are honored with rituals passed down through generations.

The park offers several viewing platforms connected by paved trails where visitors can walk to different vantage points. Plan your visit during the dry season if you want clearer views without heavy mist.

The constant mist from the falling water feeds a specialized rainforest with ferns and palms that grow nowhere else in the region. This green ecosystem survives only because of the spray environment created by the falls.

Location: Hwange District

Inception: 1950

Part of: Victoria Falls

GPS coordinates: -17.95100,25.84072

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56