See a lunar rainbow at Victoria Falls

Lunar rainbows are formed by the light of the moon rather than the sun and are much fainter and more elusive than a regular rainbow. Victoria Falls is the only place in Africa, and one of only a handful of places in the world, where this incredible natural phenomenon occurs – and something surprisingly few people know about!

You can see the lunar rainbow between April and July during the full moon. I find there’s something magical sitting at one of the vantage points and waiting for the moon to rise. They’re far less vibrant than a regular rainbow but lunar rainbows show up clearly in photos taken with a long exposure.

Absolute Zambia Safaris

Custom safari holidays to Zambia

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At a glance

Destinations

Victoria Falls

Activity

Safari, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

Physical Level

Easy

Duration

1 day

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