Victoria Falls is on the Zambezi River at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe in southern Africa, near the towns of Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and Livingstone (Zambia).

Quick location facts

  • Continent : Africa, in the southern part of the continent.
  • Countries : Straddles the border between Zambia (north bank) and Zimbabwe (south bank).
  • River : Formed by the Zambezi River, one of Africa’s major rivers.
  • Nearby towns :
    • Victoria Falls Town in Zimbabwe lies just a few kilometers from the falls.
* Livingstone in Zambia is around 10–15 km away and is another main access point.

Map-style details

  • Approximate coordinates : 17.9° S, 25.9° E.
  • Region context : The falls sit in far northern Zimbabwe and southern Zambia, close to where several countries come together (Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, and Namibia).

Extra context

  • Locally, Victoria Falls is known as Mosi-oa-Tunya , meaning “The Smoke That Thunders,” referring to the mist and roar of the waterfall.
  • The area around the falls is protected by national parks on both sides and is a major hub for wildlife viewing and adventure tourism such as rafting and bungee jumping.

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