The Zambezi River

At 2,574km in length, the Zambezi is the fourth-longest river in Africa. Starting in Zambia the Zambezi flows through Angola, along the boundaries of Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Cutting through Mozambique, it finally empties its mighty mouth into the Indian Ocean.

Above the Falls the Zambezi is over two kilometres wide, and is scattered with large pods of hippos and numerous crocodiles.

While in Vic Falls, do not miss the opportunity to go for a leisurely cruise on this beautiful section of slow-moving water, or try some exciting white-water rafting on the frothing, foaming section that tears its way through Batoka Gorge, below the Falls.

For air-bound adventurers the Victoria Falls bridge is a popular site for bungee jumping. The bridge is one of only five that cross the Zambezi.

The Zambezi supports many species of animal, including countless birds and at least 32 million humans, all of whom depend upon the river for their survival. Among the humans, the BaTonga people worship the god of the Zambezi, Nyaminyami, who is dragonlike in appearance, with a snake's torso and a fish's head.

Two dams can be found along the Zambezi: Kariba in Zimbabwe, which provides hydro-electric power to Zimbabwe and Zambia; and Cahora Bassa in Mozambique, which provides power to South Africa.

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