Victoria Falls is one of the natural wonders of the world, and the Zambian side of the falls offers some of the most dramatic views of this extraordinary spectacle. The falls are formed where the Zambezi River drops 108 metres into a basalt gorge, creating the largest curtain of falling water on earth by combined width and height. The Zambian town of Livingstone, named after the Scottish explorer David Livingstone who was the first European to document the falls in 1855, is the base for most visitors on this side of the border. The town has a more relaxed and authentically African feel than the Zimbabwe side, and for adventure seekers it is one of the best addresses on the continent. 16 Activities at Victoria Falls from the Zambian side include white water rafting on the Zambezi (Grade 5 rapids, some of the best rafting in the world), bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls Bridge, gorge swings, zip-lining, and helicopter flights over the falls for the ultimate aerial perspective. The Devil’s Pool, a natural rock pool right at the lip of the falls on the Zambian side, can be visited from August to January when water levels allow. The best time to visit Victoria Falls for the most dramatic water volume is from February to May when the Zambezi is at full flood, sending spray visible from kilometres away. The best time for swimming in the Devil’s Pool and for clearer views is from August to December when water levels are lower. Getting to Livingstone involves flying into Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, with connections from Johannesburg, Nairobi, and other regional hubs.