The Zimbabwean side of the Victoria Falls offers some of the finest views of the falls and the little town of Victoria Falls remains safe and tranquil.
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The Victoria Falls offers a dramatic scenic contrast and change of pace after your safari experience. Especially when the Zambezi River is in full flow from March to July. Indeed, at that time, over a mile of unbroken surging water plunges into the Zambezi gorge below.
Victoria Falls safari holidays revolve around three separate scenic delights: soak up the Falls, experience the mighty Zambezi River, and head out on safari in the Zambezi National Park—all in one trip.
Victoria Falls town is also the beating heart of Zimbabwe’s adventure scene. Beyond its world-famous waterfall, the town is safe, lively, and packed with hotels, restaurants, and thrilling activities—whether you’re chasing spray rainbows, sunset cruises, or a shot of adrenaline on the Zambezi.
There’s an array of activities on offer from walking tours of the falls to adventure activities like bungee jumping, gorge swinging or the flying fox and ziplining. Helicopter trips or microlight flights over the falls are incredible. Whist the Victoria Falls Canopy tour is a network of slides, trails and rope bridges within the canopy of the Zambezi Gorge forest with spectacular views to Victoria Falls bridge and the rapids below.
Towards the end of the dry season (Mid-September to December), the best views are from the Zimbabwe side. (As the Zambian side dries up considerably.)
Plus, it’s just over an hour to Chobe National Park in Botswana and easy to get to Hwange National Park to the south - by road or air.
Stay three nights for the full experience—view the Falls, cruise the river, give yourself time to relax and rewind after your safari. With spare time to fit in an optional activity or two.
This is especially the case if you stay at one of the riverside safari lodges just outside Victoria Falls, as you can also enjoy game drives in the Zambezi National Park.
Quite a few of our safaris in South Africa, Botswana and of course Zimbabwe include 2-3 nights in Victoria Falls – see our tour selection below.
We have two tours which focus on Victoria Falls:
And some others which start from Victoria Falls and include a nearby safari area such as Hwange, Chobe or the Zambezi Region in Namibia
Let’s plan your Victoria Falls escape—just tell us your wish list and we’ll do the rest (Raincoats optional).
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What is the best time to visit Victoria Falls town?April to July offers peak water flow for dramatic views (but expect plenty of spray!). June to mid-August is perfect for photography and game viewing. Late August to December, the Falls are drier, but the Zimbabwe side still has an impressive flow of water. Plus, more adventure activities become accessible.
Most hotels and guesthouses in Victoria Falls town are within easy walking distance of the Falls’ main entrance, shops, and restaurants. Some are really close whilst others are a 10-15 minute walk. But many hotels offer complimentary transfers to the Falls if they are further away.
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