Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls

National GeographicOct 8

Zimbabwe’s famed national park is home to Victoria Falls — the world’s largest curtain of falling water. Here’s how to plan a visit.

Zambia's national park for viewing the falls

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Mosi-oa-Tunya National ParkSightZambia's national park for viewing the falls
Boiling PotSightsteep descent down stone steps on Zambia side
Elsewhere
Zambezi National ParkSightVictoria Falls, Zimbabwegame drives here to see big cats
Victoria Falls HotelHotelVictoria Falls, Zimbabwehistoric hotel built in 1904, close to entrance
Victoria Falls BridgeSightVictoria Falls, Zimbabweviewpoint 16 offers views of this bridge
Chain WalkTrailVictoria Falls, Zimbabweslippery trail at viewpoint 2 with 73 steps
Devil's PoolSightLivingstone, Zambiaseasonal natural swimming pool on Zambia side
Livingstone IslandSightLivingstone, Zambiaaccess point for Devil's Pool
Mpala Jena CampHotelVictoria Falls, Zimbabweluxurious riverside camp in Zambezi National Park
N1 Hotel & Campsite Victoria FallsHotelVictoria Falls, Zimbabweaffordable and basic option near entrance

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park