A wonder indeed

There are times when it is impossible to find the words to describe the magnificence around you.

I had that problem as I was enveloped by the awesome beauty of Mosi-oa-Tunya aka Victoria Falls. 

As usual, the British had accidentally run into it, but immediately claimed they “discovered “ it and named it after their queen.

The real name aptly describes it however, as it means “ the smoke that thunders.”

And that’s exactly what happens, as the mist (smoke) can be seen from miles away and the sound of the rushing waters are heard from up to 25 miles away.

This pic was taken miles away, but the mist (left) is clear and the cloud on the right is said to be always there.

In and out of the region, there is debate about whether it is better from the Zambian or Zimbabwe side, but in my book if you don’t see both sides you are the loser! 

rainbows are ever present 

The Zambia side is 1.7 km wide and Zimbabwe side just short of 2km.

 This is almost double the width of both sides of Niagara Falls. 

The Falls dump enough water into the Indian Ocean, to fill 1800 Olympic size swimming pools per minute. 

It boggles the imagination.

Hydro electricity is of course generated from the falls and not only supplies some of Zambia’s needs, but also some of South Africa’s and Namibia’s.

There is now a cooperation agreement between Zimbabwe and Zambia to build another hydro generation plant.

According to Wikipedia, the selection of  “Seven Natural Wonders is to promote and protect the natural wonders.”

This is Africa’s contribution to that cause.

Link. https://youtu.be/2G1dvywO71g

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PHOTO GALLERY 

Enjoying the walk through the natural rain forest 

Relaxing on the Zimbabwean side after a wonderful trek

Zimbabwean dancers entertain 

Trucks carrying goods on the pan African highway, wait at the border 

Got a soaking but enjoyed it 😊

A monitor lizard

The mist from the falls is still very visible at 8000 ft in the air. (Taken from the aircraft on leaving Livingstone)