Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world because it is considered the largest waterfall in the world. It is important to note that it is ‘largest’, as these falls are not the tallest nor are they the widest falls on earth, however their combined height and width (1,708 meters wide by 108 meters in height) make them larger than any other set of falls - they have the largest sheet of falling water of anywhere on Earth (especially during the wet rainy season).
The falls are located along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, in southern Africa, and are formed by the Zambezi River. Tourists come from all over the world to see the spectacular natural wonder, and witness the 500 million literes of water which cascade over the cliff edge every minute. Visitors can view the falls from vantage points, or more adventurous travellers can swim in the river right up to the fall’s edge (in low season) and even bungee jump from the Victoria Falls Bridge.