The Victoria Falls are surely the most memorable of the world's
seven natural wonders. One can never tire of seeing this huge waterfall
and basking in it's presence. First documented by David Livingstone,
who named them Victoria Falls after the British Queen at the time,
the falls are known in local dialects as "Mosi-oa-Tunya"
- literally translated as "The Smoke that Thunders" after
the massive plume of vapour that rises from the chasm into which
the water pours.
The Victoria Falls are formed between Zambia & Zimbabwe where
the Zambezi River plummets over a massive basalt rock structure
and they are the largest single curtain of falling water in the
world. The falls themselves are 1750 metres wide
and 103 metres in height, with a maximum flow rate
of 500 000 cubic metres of water per minute. The
falls are fullest in about June and lowest in about November due
to the rains that fall. Below the falls lie an extensive system
of gorges named the Batoka Gorge. The Rain Forest surrounding the
lip of the falls and the Batoka Gorge are World Heritage Sites due
to the species diversity in these areas, including the Taita Falcon.
Ilala Lodge is the closest accommodation to the falls and it is
an easy walk to get to see this amazing spectacle of nature. You
can also take a guided falls tour to get more detailed information
whilst there.
The town itself is extremely user friendly with all basic amenities
and attractions within walking distance from the hotel. Transfers
can be arranged through the hotel reception or tour desk. There
is a wide variety of shopping, restaurants and recreational activities
all of which we can arrange for you. |
