Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya)
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Why was the Victoria Falls named Mosi-oa-Tunya?
In the local languages, the waterfall is known as 'Mosi oa Tunya' which means, 'The smoke that thunders'. It was named this because, the noise of the falls can be heard from a distance of 40 kilometres, while the spray from the falling water can be seen at a distance of 50 kilometres.
Why do Africans call the falls Mosi-oa-Tunya?
Victoria Falls was originally known by its Indigenous name, Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning “the smoke that thunders,” a name used by local Tonga and Lozi peoples for centuries to describe the powerful mist and sound of the falls.
Is Mosi, OA, Tunya National Park worth visiting?
The falls are classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site and considered one of the world's natural wonders for a reason: the roar of the water (Mosi-oa-Tunya means 'Smoke That Thunders'), the mist and spray, the rainbows, the dripping moisture and lush vegetation along the shady surrounding paths and the magnificent ...