To The Victoria Falls

A Natural Wonder

Welcome to the online guide 'To the Victoria Falls'. This website aims to bring you the wonder of the Victoria Falls through a look at its natural and human history. See our sections on the formation, discovery and development of the falls, together with information on it's people, flora and fauna. If you are planning to visit the region, this is the place to research what to see, where to go and when to do it! To The Victoria Falls... The Victoria Falls - A Natural Wonder Introduction to the Victoria Falls An introduction to this website and Victoria Falls. The Zambezi River An introduction to the Zambezi River - facts and figures. The Victoria Falls An introduction to the Victoria Falls - facts and figures. A Tour of the Falls A descriptive tour of the Victoria Falls National Park. Falls Gallery Browse our Victoria Falls photo gallery. Formation of the Victoria Falls Origins of the Victoria Falls Background information on the origins of the Victoria Falls. Formation of the Zambezi River A brief introduction to the formation of the Zambezi River. Formation of the Victoria Falls A brief introduction to the formation of the Victoria Falls. Future of the Victoria Falls Discussion on the possible future development of the Victoria Falls. People of the Victoria Falls Early People An introduction to the indigenous people of the Victoria Falls region. The San A look at the San bushmen, nomadic hunter-gathers of the region. The Valley Tonga A look at the Tonga people of the middle Zambezi valley. The Toka-Leya A look at the Toka-Leya people, local to the Victoria Falls area. The Lozi A look at the Lozi people of the upper Zambezi valley. The Makalolo A look at the Makalolo people of the Victoria Falls region. Enter the Ndebele The Mfecane . Mzilikazi . Matabeleland . Discovery of the Victoria Falls Early Europeans An overview of the early European explorers to the southern African region. David Livingstone David Livingstone and the discovery of Lake Ngami. Discovery of the Upper Zambezi River The discovery of the Upper Zambezi river by David Livingstone and William Oswell. Discovery of the Victoria Falls The discovery of the Victoria Falls by David Livingstone. Livingstone's Second Expedition An overview of Livingstone's Second Expedition to the Zambezi river. In Livingstone's Footsteps Thomas Baines and James Chapman The arrival of Thomas Baines and James Chapman at the Victoria Falls. In Livingstone's Footsteps A look at the European explorers and adventurers to following in Livingstone's footsteps to the Victoria Falls. George Westbeech, the trader of Pandamatenga . The Early Zambezi Missionaries . First Photographs First Photographs of the Victoria Falls, by Frank 'Zambezi' Watson. Development of the Rhodesias Colonial Powers A look at the background to European colonial interests in the region. Lobengula . Rhodesia Rhodesia. The Matabele Wars The Matabele Wars. Development of the Railway Cape to Cairo The Cape to Cairo Railway. The Coming of the Railway The story of the early development of the railway north. Bulawayo or Bust The story of the development of the railway to the Bulawayo. European Settlers A history of the first European settlers to the Victoria Falls. To The Victoria Falls The story of the development of the railway to the Victoria Falls. The Victoria Falls Bridge The story of the construction of the Victoria Falls Bridge. The Victoria Falls Hotel The story of the development of the Victoria Falls Hotel. The Zambezi Regatta The story of the first Zambezi Regatta. The Victoria Falls Power Scheme The story of the development of the Victoria Falls Power Scheme. To The Congo The story of the development of the railway north of the Zambezi. Development of Tourism Percy M Clark A look at Percy Clark, the first resident of Victoria Falls. Zambezi International Regatta The story of the 1910 Zambezi International Regatta. The Beginning of Tourism A look at the beginnings of tourism to the Victoria Falls area. The Age of Air A look at the development of flights to and around the Victoria Falls. Royal Visits A look at the Royal Visits, including that of 1947. Life Magazine Gallery A photographic gallery of images taken by Life photographer Eliot Elisofon in April 1947. Political Perspectives A very brief overview of the modern political history of the region. Growth of Victoria Falls town A look at the development of Victoria Falls town. Recent History An introduction to the Victoria Falls today. Image Gallery Image Gallery. Ecology of the Victoria Falls Flora of the Victoria Falls An introduction to the flora of the Victoria Falls area. Fauna of the Victoria Falls An introduction to the fauna of the Victoria Falls area. [In Development] General Contact Us Links References