Victoria Falls, Horseshoe waterfall in Livingstone, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Victoria Falls is a horseshoe waterfall on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe, where the river drops 108 meters (354 feet) into a narrow chasm. The curtain of water extends 1,707 meters (5,600 feet) across and flows into several basalt gorges below, while spray creates a permanent mist that rises especially high during peak flow months.
David Livingstone arrived in 1855 as the first European at the site and named it after Queen Victoria, though indigenous groups had known it for centuries. The area received protected status during the 20th century, with both countries establishing national parks, and UNESCO granted World Heritage status in 1989.
People along the Zambezi call the site Mosi-oa-Tunya, a name still in use today that reflects centuries of connection to the place. Visitors experience the waterfall from two countries, each side offering its own viewpoints and local communities working in tourism, selling crafts and guiding travelers through the area.
Visiting between May and September offers moderate water levels and clear visibility for the best experience. Access is through Livingstone in Zambia or Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, both served by international airports, and rain jackets help since spray can be heavy even during dry months.
The gorge system runs 80 kilometers (50 miles) downstream, with the Zambezi flowing through eight successive canyons formed by geological fault lines in the basalt. Formation began roughly two million years ago when tectonic activity created weaknesses in the rock that water gradually eroded, causing the falls to migrate upstream over time.
Location: Southern Province
Location: Matabeleland North Province
Elevation above the sea: 892 m
Height: 108 m
Width: 1,707 m
Part of: Zambezi River
GPS coordinates: -17.92478,25.85806
Latest update: December 2, 2025 22:12
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A collection of Zambia's principal natural landmarks, including national parks, waterfalls, and cultural sites, centered around the Victoria Falls region and major wildlife reserves.
Chobe National Park
174 km
Kazungula Bridge
64.8 km
Victoria Falls Bridge
405 m
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
6.8 km
Moremi Game Reserve
315.9 km
Kafue National Park
294.9 km
Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area
302.8 km
Victoria Falls National Park
1.7 km
Zambezi National Park
23.7 km
Kasikili
77.7 km
Nxai Pan National Park
262.1 km
Katima Mulilo Bridge
177.9 km
Ngonye Falls
281.1 km
Mudumu National Park
249.8 km
Impalila
69.1 km
Nata Bird Sanctuary
271.6 km
Lochinvar National Park
291.9 km
Sioma Ngwezi National Park
270.7 km
Boab Prison Tree
76.3 km
Chapman’s Baobab
292.7 km
The Livingstone Museum
8.6 km
Railway Museum
7 km
Maramba Market
8.6 km
Ngoma bridge
120.5 km
Kongolabrücke
266.8 km
Zambezi Nature Sanctuary
4.7 km
Livingstone Crocodile Park
4.5 km
Devil's Pool
507 mReviews
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