Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, located in southern Africa on the Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe, are some of the largest in the world. They are almost twice the height of Niagara Falls at over 1,300 feet and they are over 5,500 feet wide.

The Falls was one of the first places we visited on our trip, and the sound of rushing water and views were spectacular. May is the end of the rainy season in Africa and the water levels at the Falls were very high, so we could barely see the Falls themselves. But due to the spray and mist, which during the rainy season can be seen from up to 30 miles away, we were surrounded by gorgeous rainbows.

We walked all through and around the Falls and were  absolutely drenched. Brian wisely opted for the raincoat and so did Kathryn and Jerry and most of the rest of our group (more on that later). After touring the Falls, we sat up at the top where it was peaceful, warm and lush, drying ourselves out and soaking it all in.