All About Victorian Falls
This article was written by Phin Upham
Victoria Falls, sometimes called “The Smoke that Thunders,” are situated in Africa. They are named after Queen Victoria of 19th century England. The Western world first discovered the falls when Scottish explorer Dr. Livingstone came across them in 1855.
Victoria Falls has been a World Heritage site since 1989. It is known as a place of legend, romance and mythology, and it is regarded as one of the most beautiful water formations in the world.
The falls tower 300 feet over the Zambezi river. Over nine million liters fall per second, creating the world’s largest sheet of falling water and the sound of roaring thunder. The spray from the falls is visible for up to 30 kilometers from the site, and it rains down along the path that leads to the site.
Visitors will take the Knife Edge Bridge, where they can take in the view of the Eastern Cataract and the Boiling Pot near the main falls. The area was first used as a transportation hub, with trains that ferried freight across the Zambezi River.
Today, visitors flock from all over the world to bungee jump from the falls or white water raft through the Zambezi. The river also recedes to form a pool of water that visitors can swim in, with a spectacular view over the edge of the falls to the river below.
Follow the river from the falls and you’re likely to come across the Victoria Falls Craft Village. Visitors to this small town will find animal carvings made from wood, ceremonial masks and handmade walking sticks made from wood found in the jungles.
About the Author: Phin Upham is an investor at a family office/hedgefund, where he focuses on special situation illiquid investing. Before this position, Phin Upham was working at Morgan Stanley in the Media & Technology group. You may contact Phin on his Twitter page.
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