Geotourism Potential

Victoria Falls Mosi Ao - Tunya Zambia

Presented By: Percy Mabvuto-Ngwira

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What I will talk about.

Brief introduction about Zambia Introduction of the Victoria Falls Facts Victoria Falls Geology Victoria Falls Geological Photos Tourist and Activities The way forward Conclusion Q&A
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Introduction - Zambia
Location: South Central Africa History: Got Independence from Britain on 24th October, 1964 Population: 13million people (2010 Country Census) Area: Total 752,618 sq. km Water: 9,220 sq. km Land: 743,398 sq. km Political: Multiparty Democracy GDP: 6.3% 2010 Real Annual Growth Rate

7th Natural Wonder of the World.

Victoria Falls

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Introduction Victoria Falls

The 7th Natural Wonder of the World

Introduction Management
Managed by both countries ZAMBIA AND ZIMBABWE through a Joint Management Plan approved by UNESCO
Zambian side managed by The Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources through National Heritage Conservation Commission

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Introduction Victoria Falls

On the Zambian Mosi-ao-tunya (The smoke that Thunders) By the Kololo People, on the Zimbabwean side Chinotimba ( The place that Thunders) By the Nambya people The name Victoria Falls was Given by Dr. David Livingstone in honour of Queen victoria the name has been widely accepted alongside Mosi-ao-tunya.

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Victoria Falls - Facts

The largest curtain of falling water known in the world. Width 1, 708 metres (5,604 feet) Depth at Highest Point 108 metres (36 feet) Water Fall during dry season (Late November to early December) with lowest levels of water is about 20,000 cubic metres of water per minute falling down the gorge. At peak season (Early March to late April) the water fall is double the dry season volume averaging 550,000 cubic metres per minute. E.g. in 1958; 700,000 cubic metres per minute were recorded during the peak flood period. Dr David Livingstone the Scottish Explorer is believed to be the first western man to see the Victoria Falls
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Victoria Falls - Facts

Parameters Victoria Falls Zambia & Zimbabwe Niagara Falls Canada & USA Height in 108m 360ft metres and feet Width in 1,708m 5,604ft metres and feet cuft/s Flow rate m/s in units (vol/s) 1,088 38,430 Mean annual flow rate 51m 1,203m
m/s

Iquazu Falls Brazil & Argentina 64-82m 2,700m

m/s

167ft 3,947ft
cuft/s

210-269ft 8,858ft
cuft/s

2,407

85,000

1,746

61,600

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Victoria Falls - Geology

Victoria Falls - Geology

During the Jurassic Period (150 - 200 million years ago) volcanic activity - resulted in thick basalt deposits that covered large parts of Southern Africa. As the lava cooled and solidified, cracks appeared in the hard basalt crust, which were filled with clay and lime. Erosion and the course of the mighty Zambezi River cut through these softer materials, forming the first of a series of waterfalls.
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Victoria Falls - Geology

Over at least 2,000 years, the Falls have receded 8km upstream, as the Zambezi carved its way through Seven (7) Gorges. Gorges The historical geological formation of the falls can be seen in the dark basalt in the series of rocky gorges below the Falls. It is guessed that the Devil's Cataract, which is Cataract presently the lowest point of Victoria Falls, will eventually become the next gorge as the river continues to cut its way back upstream.
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Victoria Falls The 7 Gorges

7th Gorge 6.5Km South of the Falls 120Km long 3rd Gorge 600m South of the Falls 1.95Km long 2nd Gorge 250m South of the Falls 2.15Km long

5th Gorge 2.55Km South of the Falls 3.2Km long

6th Gorge 5.3Km South of the Falls 3.3Km long

4th Gorge 1.15Km South of the Falls 2.25Km long

1st Gorge Victoria Falls 1,708m Wide

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Victoria Falls - Tourists

First White Tourist: Dr David Livingstone Scottish Explorer November, 1855

Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by Angels in Their Flight.
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Victoria Falls - Tourists

YEAR
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 GRAND TOTALS

LOCAL TOURISTS
68, 734 110, 790 78, 580 82, 224 79, 162 420 , 490

FOREIGN TOURISTS
40, 690 44, 267 58, 234 51, 980 58, 986 254 , 157

TOTAL
109,424 156,612 136,904 134, 204 138 148 683 , 292

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Victoria Falls - Activities

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Bunge Jumping
Victoria Falls Bungee Jumping is arguably the best bungee jump in the world, with a 111 metre plummet towards the Zambezi River

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White Water Rafting

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Jet Boating

Helicopter Flights
Probably the best way to have the full view of the Victoria Falls
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Micro - light Flights.

Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by Angels in Their Flight.
(Dr. David Livingstone 1855)
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Abseiling

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Gorge Swing
Arguably Victoria Falls Zambia is home to the only cable gorge swing in the world

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Victoria Falls - Forward

Both the Zambian and Zimbabwean adhere to the Joint Management Plan that they have developed. Zambia need to develop and implement policies and programmes that will enhance understanding of the geology and geomorphology of the victoria falls The Locals have to be involved in the management of the victoria falls if it has to be protected Tourists need to be sensitised on the geological part of the falls other than the hydrology only There is need for an holistic joint management approach for both Zambia and Zimbabwe to achieve the sustainability of the Victoria falls

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Victoria Falls - Conclusion

Has Victoria Falls got the potential to participate in Geotourism and contribute to sustainable development?

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Victoria Falls - Recap

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