As soon as you set eyes on Victoria Falls, you’ll understand why it’s known locally as “The Smoke that Thunders.“ On this walking tour of Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls National Park, you’ll journey through a unique rainforest ecosystem that’s created by the eternal spray of the world’s most spectacular waterfall. The tour starts at the Ilala Lodge Hotel, from where you’ll take a gentle walk to the falls’ entrance. Your path winds along the edge of a mile-long chasm directly opposite the bellowing curtain of water, offering uninterrupted views from several viewing platforms. As you stroll through the lush rainforest, you’ll hear fascinating tales about early explorers like David Livingstone who first brought these falls to the world’s attention, and daring engineers who constructed the famous bridge spanning the gorge below. On your way to the falls’ precipice, you’ll learn about the bitter controversy surrounding the construction of the Victoria Falls Bridge in 1905. You’ll also witness the mighty Zambezi River below, which spans over a mile wide above the falls and suddenly vanishes into a narrow gorge just 80 feet across. The tour ends with a spectacular view of the Zambezi Bridge and the swirling waters of the Boiling Pot far below. Along the way, you’ll have a chance to: • Stand before the Livingstone statue overlooking Devil’s Cataract, where the explorer’s favorite Bible verse is marked by his finger • Experience the intensity of the Main Falls, where the roar reaches 85 decibels and spray soaks visitors during the high-water season • Spot bushbuck and trumpeter hornbills within this rainforest that’s sustained entirely by waterfall spray • Gaze across to Livingstone Island, where David Livingstone first viewed the falls in November 1855 • Marvel at Rainbow Falls’ 108-meter drop – the highest point along the mile-long precipice • Discover how the falls have been transformed from a remote wonder to a world-famous destination that still maintains its awe-inspiring power By the end of this 120-minute walk, you’ll have experienced what Lord George Curzon described as “towers of descending foam, the shouting face of the cataract, and the thunder of the watery phalanxes.“ Please note: this tour does not include entrance to the National Park.