Transport thumb|1975 photo of Victoria Falls Bridge The river is frequently interrupted by rapids, so has never been an important long-distance transport route. David Livingstone's Zambezi expedition attempted to open up the river to navigation by paddle steamer, but was defeated by the Cahora Bassa rapids.
Transport thumb|1975 photo of Victoria Falls Bridge The river is frequently interrupted by rapids so has never been an important long-distance transport route David Livingstone's Zambezi expedition attempted to open up the river to navigation by paddle steamer but was defeated by the Cahora Bassa rapids