Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, also known as Mosi-oa-Tunya (meaning “Thundering Smoke” in Lozi) and Shungu Namutitima (meaning “Boiling Water” in Tonga), is a magnificent waterfall located on the Zambezi River in southern Africa. It straddles the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe1. With a staggering width of 1,708 meters (5,604 feet), it ranks among the world’s largest waterfalls. The falls cascade over a basalt plateau, creating a mesmerizing spectacle as the Zambezi plunges 108 meters (354 feet) into the gorge below. David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, first laid eyes on this natural wonder in 1855 and named it after Queen Victoria.
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest natural reserve, spans approximately 14,600 square kilometers. Situated in the northwest of the country, it lies near the main road connecting Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. The nearest town is Dete. Founded in 1928, Hwange National Park is home to diverse wildlife, including the largest population of elephants in Zimbabwe and Africa’s largest population of the endangered wild dog. Rare species such as roan and sable also thrive within its boundaries.
Lake Kariba
Lake Kariba, the world’s largest artificial lake and reservoir by volume, lies along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It was created by damming the Zambezi River in the Kariba Gorge, where the river narrows between hills of hard rock, approximately 250 miles (400 km) below the iconic Victoria Falls. The lake stretches over 223 kilometers (139 miles) in length and spans up to 40 kilometers (25 miles) in width. Its storage capacity is an impressive 185 cubic kilometers (44 cubic miles),
