Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in the world, located on the Zambezi River at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, known locally as 'Mosi-oa-Tunya,' or 'The Smoke That Thunders.'
The falls stretch nearly a mile wide and drop over 350 feet, creating massive clouds of spray visible from miles away, which give rise to its local name describing the thunderous mist.
Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone became the first European to see the falls in 1855, naming them after Queen Victoria, though the falls had been known to local peoples for centuries prior.
Victoria Falls was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989 and remains a major tourist destination for both countries, supporting activities including whitewater rafting and bungee jumping along the Zambezi gorge.