Day 12: Victoria Falls

Official handover of the two Toyota Land Cruisers sponsored by Toyota South Africa to Peace Parks Foundation's Climate Change Programme. Left, Willie van Greunen (Toyota South Africa); right, Tony Knowles (Peace Parks Foundation)

GRAA meeting with rangers from Mosi-Oa-Tunya Reserve

Januario Valoi admiring the view at Victoria Falls

Another view of the falls

Sandra Botha soaking up the wonderful scenery

Januario, William & Hendrik imitating David Livingston

Local musician adding some colour

The team rose early with everyone commenting on the very cold conditions we had to endure during the night. Everyone is making sure they won’t freeze again tonight!

Although we all love the stunning scenery here, the noise polution from micro lights, helicopters and the one Dakota is spoiling it a bit. We are so used to the sounds of animals when we wake up in the morning, that the sound of engines is not that appealing!

But nothing will take away the breathtaking beauty of the Victoria Falls. The thunderous sound of the water crashing beneath and the perfect rainbow in the water spray that fills the gorge is a sight no photo can capture! You have to see it to understand what it is to experience the wonder of these waterfalls.

Before I get carried way, let’s backtrack to the beginning...

We started the morning with a presentation by Tony Knowles from the Peace Park Foundation’s Climate Change Programme and the official handover of the two sponsored Toyota Land Cruisers by Toyota South Africa for this specific project.

As usual, we met with the local rangers from as far as Sioma Ngwezi National Park to share experiences, struggles, but also to connect on a friendship level.

Steven Malungu, Area Warden of Mosi-Oa-Tunya, also gave a presentation on the park. It is so encouraging to see yet another African dedicated and passionate about conservation!

The meeting was followed by a visit to the Victoria Falls.

Tomorrow will be another full day meeting with past students of the SAWC and also exploring Mosi-Oa-Tunya.