Destination
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls is the widest curtain of falling water on earth, a mile across, with helicopter flights, white-water rafting and Zambezi sunset cruises built around it.
Trips to Victoria Falls from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- February, March, April, May: Peak flow: the heaviest spray and rainbows; the Devil's Pool is closed and rafting is suspended.
- August, September, October, November, December: Low water: Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island swims open and rafting is at its most intense.
- October, November: Hottest months, often above 40°C.
Where to stay in Victoria Falls
- Victoria Falls town: Walking distance to the falls entrance, with the Victoria Falls Hotel and the craft markets.
- Zambezi riverfront lodges (Zimbabwe): Safari lodges upstream of the falls with elephants and hippos at the water's edge.
- Livingstone (Zambia): Quieter side with the Royal Livingstone and access to Livingstone Island.
- Zambezi National Park: Tented camps 20 minutes out with game drives and river sundowners.
What to do in Victoria Falls
- Walk the rainforest paths facing the Main Falls and the Devil's Cataract
- Swim in the Devil's Pool on the lip of the falls (Zambian side, low water)
- Helicopter 'Flight of Angels' over the gorge
- White-water raft the Batoka Gorge
- Sunset cruise on the Zambezi
- Day trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana
Good to know
| Airports | Victoria Falls International (VFA), Livingstone Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International (Zambia) (LVI) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | Africa/Harare |
| Kind of trip | nature, adventure, national-park, romantic |
Questions about Victoria Falls
When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
Do US citizens need a passport for Victoria Falls?
Yes. Victoria Falls is in Zimbabwe; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Victoria Falls on the ground?
Victoria Falls is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.