Victoria Falls – known to locals as ‘The Smoke That Thunders’ – is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the sheer power of this massive body of water plunging into the Zambezi Gorge is breath-taking and unforgettable. Lake Kariba, with its game-rich shores and islands, is an ideal safari spot containing spectacular sunsets; Hwange National Park is known for its huge herds of elephants; and a kayak trip down the Zambezi through the Mana Pools National Park will appeal to any traveller, providing close encounters with crocodiles, hippos and a host of other wildlife.