What is special about Victoria Falls
What is special about Victoria Falls : Victoria Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world that every tourist should explore on an African safari. Victoria Falls is located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe in the Southern Africa. Victoria Falls is so special and this article brings about different factors that make Victoria Falls to be so. On an African safari, Victoria Falls is an awe-inspiring natural wonder, offering breathtaking scenery exciting adventures and cultural richness.
What makes Victoria Falls special.
Largest waterfalls: Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world by volume, with the average flow rate of 1088m3/s. This can be easily witnessed on either a Zambia or Zimbabwe safari to witness yourself the largest falls in the world.
Width and Height: Victoria Falls is over 1.7km wide and drop over 100 meters in to the Zambezi Gorge. The Victoria Falls has a height of 108 meters (354 feet) and the width of 1708 meters (5,604 feet). The height of the falls is the distance from the top of the falls to the base, while the width is the distance across the falls from one side to the other.
Spray and Mist: Victoria Falls do create the massive amounts of spray and mist, this mostly can be witnessed during the rainy season even to the point where you can be standing. Also this can be visible from miles away, earning it the local name ‘’Mosi-Oa-Tunya’’ that means ‘’the smoke that thunders’’.
Seven wonder of the world: Victoria Falls is considered as one of the seven Natural wonders of the world. In 2007, Victoria Falls was officially declared one of the seven natural wonders of the world, as chosen by over 100 million people worldwide because of unparalleled size, breathtaking scenery, awe-inspiring power, unique geology, natural wonder, global recognition, unspoiled natural habitat and among others.
Unparalleled scenery: The Victoria falls is surrounded by the lush tropical rainforest, with the stunning views and the hiking trails and the surrounding landscape from various vantage points. Dense, vibrant rainforest surrounding the falls, rugged gorges carved out by the Zambezi River thus creating a dramatic landscape. Stunning sunset views over the falls with the golden light illuminating the mist surrounding landscape, the Zambezi river views, intricate rock formations and fossils visible in the gorge walls. The scenery around Victoria Falls is awe-inspiring with the falls themselves being the centerpiece of a stunning natural wonder.
Wildlife and Adventure: The area offers abundance of wildlife; thus offering tourists the incredible views of hippos, crocodiles, and antelope species and among others. As well during your safari to the Victoria Falls you enjoy adventure activities like bungee jumping, white-water rafting, and helicopter flights and among many others.
Cultural significance: Your Victoria Falls safari cannot be complete minus carrying out cultural experience. That is Victoria Falls has a great cultural and spiritual significance for the local people with many ancient rituals and the ceremonies performed there.
Year-Round Flow: Compared to other falls, Victoria Falls has a consistent flow rate throughout the year, due to the presence of Zambezi River’s high water volume. That is during peak flow (February to May); that’s when water volume is at its highest, with an average flow rate of 12,800m3/s. High flow (June to August). Water volume is still high, with an average flow rate of 10,000 m3/s. Low flow (September to January), here the water volume is lower, with an average flow rate of 2000m3/s. This consistent flow makes Victoria Falls an exceptional natural wonder, attracting visitors and supporting local ecosystems year-round.
Moonbow: Do not miss out this amazing factor during the Victoria Falls safari. During the full moon, a ‘’moonbow’’ (lunar rainbow) can be seen at night, a rare and breathtaking sight which is awesome. The interesting facts about the moon bow of Victoria Falls include rare occurrence, nighttime spectacle, lunar rainbow, colorful display, best viewing spots, photographic opportunities and others. Remember that the moonbow is a rare and fleeting sight so if you are lucky enough to witness it, consider yourself privileged.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Victoria Falls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its natural and cultural significance in 1989 due to its international recognition, conservation importance, scenic beauty, archaeological importance, cultural significance, biodiversity hotspot, and among many others. The designation aims to preserve the integrity and the authenticity of Victoria Falls for future generations, while promoting sustainable tourism and supporting the local communities.
