Victoria Falls is one of the great natural wonders of the world. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, the Smoke That Thunders, it's often called the largest sheet of falling water on Earth, plunging into a gorge on the Zambezi River along the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. You can see its plume of mist from miles away.

On the Zimbabwe side, walk the trails through the lush rainforest created by the falls' spray, with viewpoints facing the main curtain of water. On the Zambia side, get close to the edge, and in the drier months, take a guided swim to the famous Devil's Pool, right at the lip of the falls. Walk across the historic Victoria Falls Bridge, which connects the two countries, and try bungee jumping or gorge swinging if you're brave. Take a helicopter flight over the falls, whitewater raft the Zambezi rapids below, and enjoy a sunset cruise on the upper river, often with elephants and hippos along the banks.

Fly through Johannesburg to Victoria Falls or Livingstone. The falls are at their fullest from about March to May. Victoria Falls pairs beautifully with a safari in Botswana or South Africa. I'll plan your stay, activities and safari connection.