Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world On the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, this extraordinary natural wonder is formed by the mighty Zambezi River. The rivers waters plummet more than 100m over an escarpment and down into a rocky gorge, sending huge clouds of spray up into the air.

Victoria Falls is an entirely natural wonder and one of the most significant geological features on Earth. Located on the Zambezi River at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, it was formed over millions of years by the river eroding through a series of basalt cracks. It is the world's largest sheet of falling water, stretching 1.7 kilometers wide and dropping over 100 meters. While there is a man-made bridge nearby (the Victoria Falls Bridge, completed in 1905) and several hydroelectric power stations downstream that utilize the river's flow, the falls themselves are a UNESCO World Heritage site and remain a pristine example of natural erosion. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya ("The Smoke That Thunders"), the falls' massive spray can be seen from miles away and creates a unique "rainforest" ecosystem that thrives on the constant moisture, even during the African dry season.