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# Victoria Falls – nonstop water, water everywhere!

> Victoria Falls, on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, is the world's largest single stretch of falling water — 1,708 metres wide and 108 metres high — offering a thundering, spray-drenched spectacle that UNESCO declared a World Natural Heritage Site in 1989.

## Destination
Victoria Falls, on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, along the Zambezi River.

## When to go
Toward the end of the rainy season the mist billows so high it can be seen from more than 30 kilometres away and even from an approaching plane.

## Why visit
Victoria Falls is considered the largest waterfall in the world by total area of falling water, producing an earthshaking roar and drenching spray even in brilliant sunshine, with 16 overlooks offering different perspectives on the spectacle.

## What to see
- **Victoria Falls** — 1,708 m wide and 108 m high; 16 overlooks accessible via guided tour, each offering a distinct view of the falls.
- **Livingstone Island** — The only accessible land in the middle of the Zambezi, from which David Livingstone first viewed the falls in 1855.
- **Victoria Falls Bridge** — A 198-metre-long rail and road bridge built in 1905, spanning the gorge at 128 metres height and connecting Zambia and Zimbabwe.

## What to do
- **Guided tour with Africa Travel Vicfalls** — Expert local guides cover all 16 overlooks and share history and geological facts about the falls.
- **Shearwater Bungee Jump** — A 111-metre, 4-second bungee jump off the Victoria Falls Bridge into the rainbow mist below.

## Good to know
Entry to Victoria Falls National Park costs USD 30 per person. Bring rain gear — spray soaks visitors completely regardless of sunshine. Rubber sandals are recommended over hiking boots. The article notes the camera should be spray-proof.

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