Victoria Falls

On my trip to Zambia, I was lucky enough to spend one afternoon at Victoria Falls. It's absolutely stunning. Based on its width (something like 5600 feet), Vic Falls is the largest. I heard the water was "low" this year, yet, I still managed to get a little wet on the trail from the falls. Just take a look:

We followed the main path around the park, and then took the hike down to the Boiling Pot (this is where the Zambezi turns and heads down the Batoka Gorge). If I remember correctly, the sign said it would take about 15 minutes to get down, and 25 to get back up. I didn't have a watch...or my phone...but I actually think it took me longer to get down than up. I kept stopping to take pictures! I basically just beasted my way back up, only stopping briefly (close to the top) to talk to a couple of people who were asking about how much farther down it was and if the hike up was difficult...and they were already breathing heavy. I also noticed some people trying to go down in dressy clothes... I wouldn't recommend that. 

This is the view of the bridge from the Boiling Pot that people can bungee jump off. I would really like to go back and do that sometime. The rafting also sounds like a blast. I'm hoping I can work that in when I get to go back for the medical mission. 

After I got back up from the Boiling pot, we took a path up to the other side of the falls. This is where people can go out (during the dry season) and jump into what they call "Devil's Pool." It's a natural pool, just at the top of the falls. Wouldn't be my first pick for swimming. 

Bottom line--If you're ever in/near Livingstone, I would say you definitely need to stop by and see Victoria Falls. Try to go with adventurous people!