According to Wikipedia: The Victoria Falls are some of the most famous, considered by some to be among the
Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
[1] David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, is believed to have been the first European recorded to view the Victoria Falls - which he did from what is now known as 'Livingstone Island' in Zambia, the only land accessible in the middle of the falls.
[2]. David Livingstone gave the falls the name 'Victoria Falls' in honour of his Queen, but the indigenous name of 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' - literally meaning the 'Smoke that Thunders' - is also well known. The
World Heritage List recognises both names.
[3] While it is neither the
highest nor the widest waterfall in the world, it is claimed to be the largest. This claim is based on a width of 1,708 metres (5,604 ft)
[4] and height of 108 meters (360 ft), forming the largest sheet of falling water in the world. The falls' maximum flow rate compares well with that of other major waterfalls
According to Sharon: Proof that we serve an amazing and creative God! Victoria Falls was more beautiful than words can describe. My favorite part was the hike down to the Boiling Pot. Basically, at the bottom of the falls, there is a pool of water where the water collects, swirls around, and bubbles, looking like a boiling pot. So cool! And the landscape down to it looked surreal. Ok, words are failing me. Maybe pictures will help, though pictures don't do it justice.
According to Wikipedia: The Victoria Falls are some of the most famous, considered by some to be among the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.[1] David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, is believed to have been the first European recorded to view the Victoria Falls - which he did from what is now known as 'Livingstone Island' in Zambia, the only land accessible in the middle of the falls.[2]. David Livingstone gave the falls the name 'Victoria Falls' in honour of his Queen, but the indigenous name of 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' - literally meaning the 'Smoke that Thunders' - is also well known. The World Heritage List recognises both names.[3] While it is neither the highest nor the widest waterfall in the world, it is claimed to be the largest. This claim is based on a width of 1,708 metres (5,604 ft)[4] and height of 108 meters (360 ft), forming the largest sheet of falling water in the world. The falls' maximum flow rate compares well with that of other major waterfalls
According to Sharon: Proof that we serve an amazing and creative God! Victoria Falls was more beautiful than words can describe. My favorite part was the hike down to the Boiling Pot. Basically, at the bottom of the falls, there is a pool of water where the water collects, swirls around, and bubbles, looking like a boiling pot. So cool! And the landscape down to it looked surreal. Ok, words are failing me. Maybe pictures will help, though pictures don't do it justice.
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