Never knew that white water rafting takes place deep down in those ravines.
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Victoria Falls
The guide said that it is very rare that you sight a Southern Ground Hornbill and we were very fortunate to see one on our long drive through the Delta.
Another Hornbill was the Trumpeter Hornbill which was sitting motionless in the rainforest near the Victoria Falls.
Speaking of birds, we saw this Green Woodhoopoe in the same rainforest.
Being at the Falls was a different experience and when you see the constant spray, you realise how the greenery thrives all around it.
The sheer volume over the height of the falls is so great that before getting anywhere near the ground, the water is buffeted by the strong rising winds and turned into mist. If you stand here for more than a minute, you are sure to get fully drenched.
Never knew that white water rafting takes place deep down in those ravines.
Made a short video on the Victoria Falls which is one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Never knew that white water rafting takes place deep down in those ravines.
Beautiful! Thanks for the video and history.
ReplyDeleteGreat birds and a video of the falls. As you say, one of the natural wonders of the world.
ReplyDeleteI used to love visiting various waterfalls but as I grew older, they grew more developed for tourists. Now, as in your video, you see dozens of people looking through viewfinders or standing with their back to it for a picture and nobody just standing there soaking it in directly with their eyes. Such a shame.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video as I probably will never go to see it in person.
You rightly said it Ed. Most of the people are obsessed with the fact that others have to see that "see I visited this place" and hence this selfie craze or taking pictures with their back to the actual action.
ReplyDeleteThe falls are absolutely breathtaking, Haddock. Thanks for sharing these and the surrounding bird life.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
I never thought of it, but of course you would get drenched near the falls. What a sight.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place. I have seen many nature films with Victoria Falls - so impressive. Would be wonderful to see it in person!
ReplyDeleteI liked the photos and the video, such a beautiful place
ReplyDeleteThe Vitoria falls is simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNice voice over👌🏽 - very coordinated with the beautiful scenery & smooth movement of video - first thought it was one of the text to voice tools & was amazed at the technology but was relieved to see the credit to Karun Menon! 😊
ReplyDeletethank you for visiting my blog. I liked your post on the elephants. they are such magnificent creatures.
ReplyDeletehow beautiful and your video captures so much - the sound of the falls! thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMaravilosas las acataratas , la naturaleza nos hace preciosos rgalos visuales, tambien la vista de las aves por lo que cuentas dificiles de ver
ReplyDeleteGracias por compartir
Un abrazo
beautiful photos! :")
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Thank you for visiting my blog some time ago now - I have been away from keyboard for personal reasons for so long now that I forgot to reply. What wonderful shots of the falls - my friend used to be a safety kayaker for raft parties on that river. Many years ago I was a good kayaker too... but not that good!
ReplyDeleteYour blog has become a trusted companion in my quest for knowledge.
ReplyDeleteImpresionantes imagenes y una buena reseña. Un saludo
ReplyDeleteSplendid experience it might be my friend ❤
ReplyDeleteHeartfelt Thanks for sharing this with us .it is mesmerizing waterfall and I think i will return to read this post when power restored.
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Blessings