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The Victoria Falls

The Victoria Falls

Mosi-oa-Tunya, the local name for Victoria Falls, on the Zambezi River, is certainly a far more descriptive name for the actual waterfall. The Smoke That Thunders is the translation – and a highly accurate one! 
 
During March and April when the volume of water going over the Falls is at its greatest, you are hard pressed to hold a conversation above the sound of the water, and even if there isn’t a cloud in the sky, be prepared to get a soaking… rain coats and umbrellas are on hand, and don’t be embarrassed about using them! 

Of course the level of the Zambezi River changes with the seasons… and during November and December, the waters are at their lowest, thus turning the spectacle into a trickle, and making for some interesting geology! Even ‘off season’ the Falls are fascinating, you get to see the true extent, and on the Zambian side in particular, you can actually walk, and even swim, not to mention picnic, at the top of the Falls. 

Therefore, if a visit to the Falls at Victoria Falls is on your 'bucket-list' you may want to check to ensure that the water flow will be at it's best for the time of year in which you wish to travel. Although weather is somewhat unpredictable, the seasons are generally set regarding rainfall, water levels.

A true description wouldn’t be complete without just a few numbers: at peak flow, an estimated 546 million cubic metres of water per minute cascade down the 100 metre high falls, with the waters spreading over the 1.7 kilometre long edge. The River then disappears into a series of dramatic, and narrow, gorges. ​

Our images below give you some idea of water levels in conditions, throughout the year, on both the Victoria Falls and Livingstone sides of the Zambezi River, as it plunges down the Falls. 

Best time to see The Falls
The Victoria Falls at sunset
The Falls at Sunset
View of the gorges from Victoria Falls at low water
The Falls with gorges below
The Victoria Falls at high water
The Falls in June
The Victoria Falls aerial view from Zimbabwean side
The Falls Zimbabwe side
Zambian side of Victoria Falls in November
Zambian side, November
The Victoria Falls low water
Low water
The Victoria Falls from the gorges, aerial view
Low Water aerial view
The Victoria Falls at sunrise
Sunrise over The Falls
Aerial view of Victoria Falls, high water
High water
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    • Birding Safaris
  • Accommodation
    • Hwange Lodges >
      • The Hide
      • Somalisa Camp
      • Davison's Camp
      • Camp Hwange
      • Bomani Tented Camp
      • Camelthorn Lodge
      • Little Makololo
      • Iganyana Tented Camp
      • Nehimba Lodge
      • Jozibanini Camp
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      • Changa Safari Camp
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