Visitors flock to Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls to see what the locals call the smoke that thunders and bask in the cool mist that comes off the falls. Several national parks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation means that opportunities for outdoor activities in Victoria Falls are many—cruise the Zambezi River while watching for zebras and crocodiles, or take a helicopter ride above the falls themselves. True daredevils can take a tour to plunge into the Devil’s Pool—a swimming hole that overlooks the falls and the gorge below.