Victoria Falls in Zambia Rediscovered
Ranulph Fiennes World famous British explorer is in Zambia, by courtesy of the British Airways (BA). Sir Ranulph Fiennes headed straight for Livingstone near the Victoria Falls to lead an expedition to retrace David Livingstone’s footsteps. Livingstone is the British famous missionary doctor and explorer who discovered the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River on November 16, 1855.
Now Mwandi Village is famous for a reason. This is the place Livingstone crossed the Zambezi River up stream of the water cataract. Sir Ranulph chose Mwandi Village as the starting point of his expedition. The route is a celebration marking the 150 years anniversary of the discovery of Victoria Falls by Dr Livingstone.
Sir Ranulph’s is recognized by the Guinness Book of world records. The record is about his more than 30 expeditions he has undertaken to the North and South Poles, the Arabic Desert, the Nile and many remote places.
BA country commercial manager Nilanthi Manatunga said Sir Ranulph was accompanied by his wife and Simon Wilde, founder of the expedition. BA has sponsored the expedition.
What about the expedition? November 11 was the zero date. The explorer’s plans are to peddle down the Zambezi River by canoe and travel on foot making night stops in the bush on his way to Livingstone Island. The island was the point at which Livingstone came close to the Victoria Falls abyss.
“The walking section will take him round the impassable rapids, retracing Dr Livingstone’s original steps,” Manatunga said.
Back in 1855 Livingstone was inspired to write about the Victoria Falls, “…but scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight."
And November 15 to 16 will be the centenary cerebration of Livingstone city and 150 years since the Victoria Falls was discovered. It’s the culmination of the year-long Visit Zambia 2005 campaign. Great celebrations are awaits Sir Ranulph’s party ... and two of Dr David Livingstone’s grand children who accepted an invitation to come to Zambia.
Now Mwandi Village is famous for a reason. This is the place Livingstone crossed the Zambezi River up stream of the water cataract. Sir Ranulph chose Mwandi Village as the starting point of his expedition. The route is a celebration marking the 150 years anniversary of the discovery of Victoria Falls by Dr Livingstone.
Sir Ranulph’s is recognized by the Guinness Book of world records. The record is about his more than 30 expeditions he has undertaken to the North and South Poles, the Arabic Desert, the Nile and many remote places.
BA country commercial manager Nilanthi Manatunga said Sir Ranulph was accompanied by his wife and Simon Wilde, founder of the expedition. BA has sponsored the expedition.
What about the expedition? November 11 was the zero date. The explorer’s plans are to peddle down the Zambezi River by canoe and travel on foot making night stops in the bush on his way to Livingstone Island. The island was the point at which Livingstone came close to the Victoria Falls abyss.
“The walking section will take him round the impassable rapids, retracing Dr Livingstone’s original steps,” Manatunga said.
Back in 1855 Livingstone was inspired to write about the Victoria Falls, “…but scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight."
And November 15 to 16 will be the centenary cerebration of Livingstone city and 150 years since the Victoria Falls was discovered. It’s the culmination of the year-long Visit Zambia 2005 campaign. Great celebrations are awaits Sir Ranulph’s party ... and two of Dr David Livingstone’s grand children who accepted an invitation to come to Zambia.
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