Touched by The magnificence of The Victoria Falls

It was during a business trip that I got to experience the majesty of the mighty Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls, is also known as Mosi-oa-Tunya, which means the smoke that thunders. I took my fellow women colleagues with me. Our first port of call was the Boma dinner, where we experienced some drum beats. 

Upon entrance, we were presented with an African traditional robe. In next to no time, we were immersed in the vibrant atmosphere. One of the waiters who introduced himself as Eddie took us through the  whole process of what was to take place at the Boma.

 He brought some traditional African beer, including maheu as the starter. My memories were rekindled as I remembered my maternal grandmother, who sang us traditional songs. The African music signified the authenticity of “Africans”. I could feel the ambience of  Africa.

 The aromas of traditional dishes and various types of game meat on the barbeque filled the restaurant. I tried to taste different types of meat and several desserts which amounted to 20 but I failed to taste all of them, as the excitement took me to another level. 

From there, we experienced some drum beats. I took myself to the dance floor, to the awe of the revelers. The exciting interactive drum show is still ringing in my mind up to now. I loved the idea of engaging everybody to beat the drums. My colleagues where mesmerized by the unique grandeur of the whole setup.  

The following day, we headed to see the rain forest and the majestic Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls Rainforest has become renown. It is an area of dense woodland vegetation supported by the constant spray from the waterfall. I experienced the splendour, the beauty of Africa which has remained unmatched over the years. 

 From there we proceeded to the Zambezi River sunset cruise. What a superb way to relax and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the Zambezi River. We spent two hours in the boat, cruising along the Zambezi River in our mother land. We were treated to drinks and snacks. What an amazing experience it was! 

 We then left to see the crocodile farm, situated about 5km from the City centre of Victoria Falls. The crocodile Farm houses more than 30 000 crocodiles.  I got to see albino crocodiles as well. Some are almost 100 years. 

I got amazed and scared at the same time, when I heard that there is an opportunity to dive into a pool where you get to feed crocodiles with a machine. Snakes are also featured at the crocodile farm.

We also got to see the African baobab, which is more than 1 200 years. It is popularly known as the upside-down tree, a name that originates from its branches; that look like the roots of the tree. It has been recognised as one of the largest and oldest and most resilient African baobab trees in the world. According to written records baobab can store   120 000 litres of water in their trunks, enabling them to endure harsh drought conditions. Their longevity is also aided by their ability to produce new stems that fuse together with existing stems, allowing for continued expansion and growth.