Fascinating Facts About the Zambezi Region

by | Jan 30, 2025 | Victoria Falls, Zambia

Kafue’s Cheetah Population: Kafue National Park is one of the few places in Zambia where you can spot cheetahs. Unlike other big cats, cheetahs rely on their incredible speed to catch prey, reaching up to 70 miles (112 kilometres) per hour. Kafue’s vast open plains provide the perfect hunting grounds for these magnificent predators.

 

Mosi-oa-Tunya’s White Rhinos: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is home to Zambia’s only population of white rhinos. These endangered animals are under constant protection by armed guards to prevent poaching. Visitors to the park have the rare opportunity to see these majestic creatures up close on guided rhino walks.

 

Victoria Falls, a Natural Wonder: Did you know that Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya or “The Smoke That Thunders”, is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World? The waterfall is the largest curtain of falling water on the planet, spanning 1 mile (1.7 kilometres) wide and dropping 108 meters into the Zambezi Gorge. During the rainy season, the spray from the Falls can be seen from over 31 miles (50 kilometres) away!