Crossing Continents, Victoria Falls: Wilderness on the edge

Crossing Continents

Victoria Falls: Wilderness on the edge

11 August 2026

Available for over a year

The Victoria Falls on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe is one of the natural wonders of the world. It's also one of Africa's great tourist attractions. As both countries seek to grow the tourism economy, there’s been a push to develop land around the Falls. But as Isa Jacobson reports from Zambia, it's led to fears for the preservation of the World Heritage Site, and warnings that the loss of land will exacerbate a deadly conflict between local people and wildlife.

Presenter: Isa Jacobson

Producer: Alex Last

Sound Mix: Neil Churchill

Production Co-ordinator: Gemma Ashman

Series Editor: Penny Murphy