Experience Zambia - The Power of Victoria FallsPosted by Kang Calhoun on May 21st, 2021 Experience Zambia - The Power of Victoria Falls Victoria Falls is not a destination at which you wile away the hours, lounging and bathing in the sun. Zambia's most treasured destination shakes you awake and demands you pay attention. It brings your senses and soul alive. The native Kololo tribe is called the Falls Mosi-oa-Tunya - the Smoke that Thunders. What does 546 million cubic meters of water (a minute) plummeting over 100 meters of basalt sound like? It's more than a rumble of thunder; it is like being at the spot where thunder is born. Victoria Falls, one of the world's most spectacular waterfalls, is on the Zambezi River, which flows along the banks of both Zambia and Zimbabwe in South Africa. Traditionally, visitors have preferred to visit the Falls from Zimbabwe, which boasts of hosting about 80 percent of the waterfalls within its border. Zambia, though, is by no means a second-rate destination for viewing the falls. In fact, during the flood season, April - May, you cannot visit Victoria Falls on foot from the Zimbabwean side. Going through Zambia's Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park offers the opportunity to see nature at its most awe-inspiring. The spray of Victoria Falls can be seen from miles away; as you draw closer, you will hear the unmistakable rumble. The tranquil Zambezi undergoes a startling transformation as water rushes through gorges and down sheer walls of basalt. Besides incredible views, Zambia's visitors can experience mist-shrouded rain forests. Even walking across the Knife Edge Bridge or Victoria Falls Bridge is an experience never to be forgotten - and never to be replicated at any destination on earth. Imagine a 360-degree view of the plunging gorge, green water, lush forest, and black basalt; it is almost too much for the senses. The mist provides relief - both from the heat and the intensity of the Falls. One consideration that visitors need to keep in mind has nothing to do with which country has better views or nicer national parks: safety. Before planning a trip to Victoria Falls, either through Zimbabwe or Zambia, check for travel advisories. Unfortunately, though its beauty is unrivaled, Victoria Falls is situated in an area that often experiences unrest. You can check the US State Department 's website for current information. The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program can also be helpful for those traveling abroad: it can help provide up-to-the-minute information to citizens traveling throughout the world. There is risk no matter where in the world you travel; there is risk when you step out your door. Do the benefits and memories you will make outweigh these risks? When else will you have the opportunity to see where thunder is born? Jobs ZambiaLike it? Share it! |