Monumentally tall and immensely powerful, Mosi-oa-Tunya, or the Victoria Falls, is a natural spectacle that humbles all who visit. Known as 'The Smoke That Thunders', this is one of the largest waterfalls in the world. It lies on the Zambezi River, forming the border between Zambia to the north and Zimbabwe to the south, with two-thirds of the falls on the Zimbabwean side, including the main cascade.

A track runs along the top of the gorge, leading to several awe-inspiring viewpoints. One of the most dramatic is Cataract View, offering a heart-stopping perspective over the Devil's Cataract and the thundering, frothing waters below.

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