Where is Victoria Falls?

On the Zambezi River on the Zambia–Zimbabwe border. David Livingstone named it in 1855; the site is UNESCO-listed.

How wide is Victoria Falls?

Roughly 1,708 meters across, often called the largest curtain of falling water. In flood, spray can carry many kilometers.

18°C

Clear

8:41:35 AM

Africa/Lusaka

Currency

$ USD

Best time

Apr-Sep

Population

Remote

Daily budget

$80-160

Where is Victoria Falls?: On the Zambezi River on the Zambia–Zimbabwe border. David Livingstone named it in 1855; the site is UNESCO-listed.
How wide is Victoria Falls?: Roughly 1,708 meters across, often called the largest curtain of falling water. In flood, spray can carry many kilometers.

Victoria Falls is approximately 1,708 meters wide, making it the largest curtain of falling water in the world.
The waterfall's height of 108 meters is nearly double that of Niagara Falls, which stands at 51 meters.
During the rainy season, the flow rate of Victoria Falls can reach up to 1,088 cubic meters per second, creating a stunning display of mist that can be seen from as far as 30 kilometers away.
The 'Devil's Pool,' a natural rock pool located on the edge of the falls, allows adventurous visitors to swim safely during the dry season, typically from September to December.
Victoria Falls was named by explorer David Livingstone in 1855 in honor of Queen Victoria, and it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989.

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