'The Smoke that Thunders' - this the name given to Victoria Falls by the locals. I've loved spending three incredible days at this beautiful awe inspiring location. At this time of year there the Zambezi river which feeds the falls is very high, causing A LOT of water to pour over and create large clouds of vapor which then rain down as you take in the awesome sight. The noise of the falls sounds like the roar of an engine which increases to the point of deafening when standing directly opposite - you have to shout to on another just to be heard.
There's a permanent rainbow over the falls due to the year round sunshine and clouds of water vapor... at some places this turns into a complete 360 degree circle due the amount to water in the air. At certain points during the year there's even whats known as the lunar rainbow - this is a rainbow that appears at night, illuminated by the moon!
We are staying at the Zambezi Sun which as so close to the falls a drop of water vapor hits you as you walk around. In the evening you completely understand why the locals call it 'The Smoke that Thunders' as the clouds of vapor appear dark against the twilight sky.
'The Smoke that Thunders' - this the name given to Victoria Falls by the locals. I've loved spending three incredible days at this beautiful awe inspiring location. At this time of year there the Zambezi river which feeds the falls is very high, causing A LOT of water to pour over and create large clouds of vapor which then rain down as you take in the awesome sight. The noise of the falls sounds like the roar of an engine which increases to the point of deafening when standing directly opposite - you have to shout to on another just to be heard.
There's a permanent rainbow over the falls due to the year round sunshine and clouds of water vapor... at some places this turns into a complete 360 degree circle due the amount to water in the air. At certain points during the year there's even whats known as the lunar rainbow - this is a rainbow that appears at night, illuminated by the moon!
We are staying at the Zambezi Sun which as so close to the falls a drop of water vapor hits you as you walk around. In the evening you completely understand why the locals call it 'The Smoke that Thunders' as the clouds of vapor appear dark against the twilight sky.
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