Zambia · Safari destination
Victoria Falls
Safaris built around Victoria Falls.
The world's largest waterfall by combined width and height, where the Zambezi plunges 108 metres in a thundering curtain of spray and rainbows.
Victoria Falls
The Smoke That Thunders
Victoria Falls is one of the natural wonders of the world. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, “The Smoke That Thunders”, the Zambezi River plunges 355 feet (108 metres) over a basalt cliff face stretching just over a mile wide. It is the largest curtain of falling water on earth by combined width and height, and the spray can be seen from over 30 miles away.
The falls sit on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, and both sides offer a distinct experience. From the Zimbabwe side, visitors can see roughly three-quarters of the falls face from a network of viewpoints along the gorge rim, including the iconic Knife-Edge Bridge. The Zambia side is home to Devil’s Pool and Livingstone Island, where guests can swim on the very edge of the precipice (roughly August to December, depending on water levels). The KAZA UniVisa covers both countries and allows easy day crossings, so most visitors experience both sides during their stay.
Beyond the falls themselves, Victoria Falls is a destination in its own right. Scenic helicopter flights (the “Flight of Angels”) offer a bird’s-eye view of the gorge and spray. White-water rafting on the Zambezi below the falls is among the best in the world. Sunset cruises, bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls Bridge, zip-lining across the gorge and guided tours of Livingstone Island round out an extraordinary range of activities. Most guests spend two or three nights here before continuing to Chobe, Hwange or the Lower Zambezi.
- When is the best time to see Victoria Falls at full flow?
- The falls are at their most powerful between March and May, when the Zambezi carries the summer rains over the edge. The spray rises hundreds of metres and the sound is extraordinary. If you prefer clearer views and calmer conditions, the drier months from August to November reveal more of the rock face and are ideal for photography.
- How many nights should I spend at Victoria Falls?
- Two to three nights is ideal. That allows a full day at the falls themselves, a sunset cruise or helicopter flight, and time for an additional activity such as white-water rafting or a visit to Livingstone Island. Many guests combine Victoria Falls with two or three nights in Chobe or Hwange for a complete safari.
- Should I stay on the Zimbabwe side or the Zambia side?
- Most guests stay on the Zimbabwe side, which offers views of roughly three-quarters of the falls face and has a wider choice of lodges and restaurants. The Zambia side is home to Devil’s Pool and Livingstone Island and has a more relaxed, less commercial feel. The KAZA UniVisa allows easy day crossings, so you can experience both sides regardless of where you stay. Our safari specialists can recommend the best fit for your trip.
- Do I need a visa for Victoria Falls?
- The KAZA UniVisa (available on arrival for most nationalities) covers both Zimbabwe and Zambia and allows unlimited border crossings between the two, as well as day trips into Botswana’s Chobe National Park. Check the latest entry requirements with our safari specialists before you travel, as visa policies can change.
- Can I see the Big Five at Victoria Falls?
- Victoria Falls is primarily an activity destination rather than a Big Five safari area. For big game, most guests add two or three nights at Chobe National Park in Botswana (a two-hour transfer) or Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe (a four-hour drive or short flight). Both are outstanding Big Five reserves and pair naturally with a Victoria Falls stay.
- What does it cost to stay at Victoria Falls?
- Accommodation ranges from comfortable three-star lodges starting around USD 125 per person per night to world-class luxury properties from approximately USD 965 per person per night. Rates typically include accommodation, meals and selected activities. Our safari specialists can tailor a stay to your budget and preferences, and respond in as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
Most requested · 3 days · Zimbabwe
3 Day Victoria Falls Fly-in Safari
Most meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at the award-winning Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
- Guided walking tour through the rainforest at Victoria Falls
- Sunset cruise on the Zambezi with drinks and snacks
- Dinner at the Boma Drum Show and Vulture Culture lunch
Special offer available
From
$1,410 normally $1,420
per person, complete package
≈ $2,820 for two · international flights excluded
Most requested · 8 days · Mauritius
8-Day Victoria Falls and Mauritius Combo
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge overlooking a busy waterhole
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls and sunset cruise on the Zambezi
- Overnight at Southern Sun OR Tambo between flights
- 4 nights at 5-star Constance Sakoa Boutik in Trou Aux Biches
From
$5,800
per person, complete package
≈ $11,600 for two · international flights excluded
Most requested · 11 days · South Africa
11-Day Southern Africa Safari in Style
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at The Cape Milner with Table Mountain and V&A Waterfront at hand
- 3 nights at Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge in a private Kruger concession
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives with expert guides
- 3 nights at The Wallow Lodge on a private concession near Victoria Falls
Special offer available
From
$4,095
per person, complete package
≈ $8,190 for two · international flights excluded
7 days · Zimbabwe
7-Day Safari in Kapama Game Reserve and Victoria Falls
Most meals · Most activities · Most transfers
- 3 nights at Kapama River Lodge in the Greater Kruger
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives and guided bush walks
- 3 nights at the ultra-luxe Victoria Falls Safari Club
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls and a Zambezi sunset cruise
From
$4,970
per person, complete package
≈ $9,940 for two · international flights excluded
8 days · Botswana
8-Day Luxury Botswana to Hwange Safari
All meals · Most activities · All transfers
- 2 nights at Ngoma Safari Lodge overlooking the Chobe floodplains
- Morning game drive in Chobe and sunset cruise on the river
- 2 nights at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge with waterhole-facing room
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls and dinner at The Boma drum show
From
$4,435
per person, complete package
≈ $8,875 for two · international flights excluded
4 days · Zimbabwe
4-Day-All-Inclusive Victoria Falls Safari at Elephant Camp
All meals · All activities · All transfers
- 3 nights at Elephant Camp inside Victoria Falls National Park
- Suites with private plunge pools overlooking the Zambezi Gorges
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls and the Canopy Tour
- Game drives and walking trails tracking the Big Five
Special offer available
From
$2,220 normally $2,685
per person, complete package
≈ $4,440 for two · international flights excluded
7 days · South Africa · Zimbabwe
7-Day Safari Promotion: From Sabi Sands to Victoria Falls
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, then 3 at The Elephant Camp
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives and a walking safari in Sabi Sand
- Big Five tracking across the unfenced Sabi Sand and Kruger wilderness
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls plus a Zambezi sunset cruise
From
$8,795
per person, complete package
≈ $17,590 for two · international flights excluded
8 days · South Africa
8-Day Cape Town Family Safari and Vic Falls Combo
Most meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel on Cape Town's V&A Waterfront
- Table Mountain cable car, Bo-Kaap and optional Robben Island visit
- 2 nights at Gondwana Family Lodge in Sanbona with twice-daily Big Five game drives
- 2 nights at The Wallow Lodge on a private concession inside Victoria Falls National Park
From
$4,935
per person, complete package
≈ $9,870 for two · international flights excluded
11 days · South Africa · Zambia
11 Day Luxury Kruger, Victoria Falls & Cape Town
Most meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 4 nights at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel on Cape Town's Waterfront
- Table Mountain cable car, Cape Peninsula drive and Boulders Beach penguins
- 3 nights at Lion Sands River Lodge for Big Five game drives in Sabi Sand
- 3 nights at Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma on the Zambezi River
From
$10,485
per person, complete package
≈ $20,970 for two · international flights excluded
7 days
7-Day Ultra-Lux Kruger and Vic Falls Fly-in Safari
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Lukimbi Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives and guided bush walks
- Suite with private deck, indoor and outdoor showers overlooking the river
- 3 nights at the 5-star Palm River Hotel in Victoria Falls
From
$5,440
per person, complete package
≈ $10,880 for two · international flights excluded
7 days · South Africa
7-Day Victoria Falls and Chobe: Classic Railway Safari Adventure
All meals · Most activities · Most transfers
- 3 nights aboard Rovos Rail in a Pullman Suite from Pretoria to Victoria Falls
- Gourmet meals and all beverages included throughout the rail journey
- 3 nights at Ngoma Safari Lodge overlooking Chobe National Park
- Game drives among Chobe's renowned elephant herds
From
$7,975
per person, complete package
≈ $15,950 for two · international flights excluded
7 days
7-Day Kruger Park and Vic Falls Combo
All meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights aboard Kruger Shalati, the train on the bridge over the Sabie River
- Twice-daily game drives in open Land Rovers across Kruger National Park
- 3 nights at The Wallow Lodge in Victoria Falls
- Full-day Chobe National Park trip with river safari, lunch and game drive
Special offer available
From
$5,230 normally $5,525
per person, complete package
≈ $10,465 for two · international flights excluded
12 days · South Africa
12-Day Rovos Rail Pretoria to Victoria Falls Safari
All meals · All activities
- 11 nights aboard Rovos Rail from Pretoria to Victoria Falls
- Panorama Route stop at God's Window and Blyde River Canyon
- Full-day Kruger game drive and a Kapama Reserve game drive
- Cultural visits to Maputo, eSwatini's Mantenga Village and Great Zimbabwe
From
R 165 000
per person, complete package
≈ R 330 000 for two · international flights excluded
4 days · South Africa · Zimbabwe
4 Day Victoria Falls Rovos Rail Journey
All meals · All activities
- 3 nights aboard Rovos Rail in a 5-star Pullman Suite
- Departs Pretoria, travelling north through Warmbaths and across the Limpopo
- 114 km along one of Africa's longest straight stretches of railway
- Game drive at The Hide in Hwange National Park
From
R 57 600
per person, complete package
≈ R 115 200 for two · international flights excluded
4 days
4-Day Fly-In Victoria Falls Ultimate Adventure
Most meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Batonka Guest Lodge in Victoria Falls
- Sundowner cruise on the Zambezi aboard the Pure Signature Deck
- Sunrise walking tour of Victoria Falls with a 25-30 minute helicopter flight
- Full-day crossing into Botswana for a Chobe game drive and boat cruise
From
$1,810
per person, complete package
≈ $3,620 for two · international flights excluded
9 days · South Africa
9-Day Victoria Falls, Cape Town, MalaMala Camp Ultra-Luxury Safari
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at Victoria Falls Safari Club, 3 at Victoria & Alfred Hotel, 3 at MalaMala Camp
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls and sunset cruise on the Zambezi
- Private Cape Peninsula tour to Cape Point and Boulders Beach penguins
- Full-day Winelands excursion through Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
From
$9,015
per person, complete package
≈ $18,030 for two · international flights excluded
10 days
10-Day Exploring Victoria Falls, Hwange & Chobe National Park Safari
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at Victoria Falls Hotel, 3 at Camelthorn Lodge, 3 at Chobe Game Lodge
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls and sundowner cruise on the Zambezi
- 12-minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
- Game drives and nature walks in Hwange National Park
From
$14,385
per person, complete package
≈ $28,770 for two · international flights excluded
11 days · Botswana · Zimbabwe
11-Day Victoria Falls to Okavango: A Luxurious Safari Odyssey
Most meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 3 nights at 528 Victoria Falls Guest House in Zimbabwe
- Zambezi sunset cruise and helicopter flight over the Falls
- 3 nights at Ichingo Chobe River Lodge with boat safaris and fishing
- 4 nights at Camp Okavango deep in the Delta
From
$7,735
per person, complete package
≈ $15,470 for two · international flights excluded
6 days · Zambia · Botswana
6 Day Luxury Victoria Falls & Chobe
All meals · All activities · All transfers
- 3 nights at Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma on the Zambezi River
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls plus a sundowner cruise
- Canoeing, fishing and game drives in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
- 2 nights at Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero overlooking the Chobe floodplains
Special offer available
From
$3,790 normally $4,545
per person, complete package
≈ $7,580 for two · international flights excluded
7 days · South Africa · Zimbabwe
7-Day Madikwe to Vic Falls Luxury Safari
Most meals · Most activities · Most transfers
- 3 nights at Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives with all meals and beverages included
- 3 nights at the colonial-era Victoria Falls Hotel overlooking the falls
- Guided tours of Victoria Falls with optional helicopter flights and Zambezi cruises
From
$6,160
per person, complete package
≈ $12,325 for two · international flights excluded
10 days · Zambia · Botswana
10-Day Botswana to Zambia Luxury Safari
All meals · Most activities · All transfers
- 3 nights at Atzaro Okavango Camp with helicopter transfer from Maun
- Game drives, walking safaris, night drives and mokoro rides in the Delta
- 3 nights at Thorntree River Lodge on the Zambezi, near Victoria Falls
- Guided Victoria Falls tour, rhino trekking and sunset river cruises
Special offer available
From
$9,570
per person, complete package
≈ $19,140 for two · international flights excluded
15 days · Botswana · Zimbabwe · Zanzibar
15-Day Safari Adventure: Botswana, Victoria Falls & Zanzibar
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 4 nights at Belmond Mount Nelson with Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula sightseeing
- 2 nights at Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge tracking large elephant herds and predators
- 2 nights at Belmond Eagle Island Lodge with mokoro and boat safaris in the Okavango
- 3 nights at Victoria Falls River Lodge with guided tour of the Falls and Zambezi cruises
Special offer available
From
$13,490 normally $13,945
per person, complete package
≈ $26,985 for two · international flights excluded
10 days
10-Day Romantic Safari Across Southern Africa: Victoria Falls, Delta & Kalahari
Most meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at Mbano Manor with a guided tour of Victoria Falls
- 4 nights at Feline Fields Vintage Camp in the Khwai region
- Game drives, mokoro rides and walking safaris in the Okavango Delta
- One-hour private helicopter flight over the Delta to the Kalahari
From
$12,500
per person, complete package
≈ $25,000 for two · international flights excluded
3 days · Zambia
3-Day Livingstone, Victoria Falls Safari
Most meals · All activities · All transfers
- 2 nights at the 5-star Royal Livingstone Hotel on the Zambezi
- 10-minute walk to Victoria Falls from the hotel
- Guided walking tour of Victoria Falls
- Helicopter or microlight flight over the Falls
From
$1,610
per person, complete package
≈ $3,225 for two · international flights excluded
3 days · Zimbabwe
3-Day Vic Falls Safari at A'Zambezi River Lodge
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at A'Zambezi River Lodge on the Zambezi, 5 minutes from Victoria Falls
- Sunset cruise on the Zambezi with hippo and crocodile sightings
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls, 'The Smoke That Thunders'
- Game drive for elephant, giraffe and antelope along the Zambezi
Special offer available
From
$1,340 normally $1,430
per person, complete package
≈ $2,680 for two · international flights excluded
6 days · Zimbabwe
6-Day Sweet n’ Short Kariba & Victoria Falls Safari
Most meals · Most activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at Shongwe Lookout near Victoria Falls, then 3 at Changa Safari Camp
- Guided viewing of Mosi-oa-Tunya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Game drives, walking safaris and boat cruises in Matusadona National Park
- Catch-and-release fishing and birdwatching on Lake Kariba
From
$3,160
per person, complete package
≈ $6,325 for two · international flights excluded
7 days · Botswana
7-Day Ultra-lux fly-In safari Okavango Delta to Vic Falls
All meals · All activities · Most transfers
- 3 nights at Karangoma Lodge in the Okavango Delta
- Helicopter transfer from Vumbura Airstrip to the lodge
- Mokoro safari through the Delta's waterways with a bush breakfast
- 3 nights at Camp Hwange with twice-daily game drives and walking safaris
From
$6,425
per person, complete package
≈ $12,850 for two · international flights excluded
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Brochure
Southern Africa Guide
Southern Africa's icons, shaped into one itinerary: Greater Kruger, Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta and Cape Town.
Where to stay
Lodges in Victoria Falls.
32 lodges
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Premium Live availabilityVictoria Falls Safari Lodge
Located a mere four kilometers from the famed Victoria Falls and voted Best Safari Lodge/Resort Hotel in Zimbabwe for 21 consecutive years, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is a unique wildlife experience in a beautiful part of the world.
From $330 per person · night
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Lux Live availabilityThe Elephant Camp
The Elephant Camp is a luxury safari camp nestled in the woodland area of the Victoria Falls National Park and is located only a mere 10 kilometers from the majestic Victoria Falls.
From $1,085 per person · night
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Lux Live availabilityThe Elephant Camp West
The Elephant Camp West has been specifically designed to meet the needs of smaller groups and families looking for a more intimate and exclusive Victoria Falls getaway.
From $1,220 per person · night
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Premium Live availabilityThe Wallow Lodge
The Wallow Lodge is located in the Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary, a private concession in the Victoria Falls National Park. A birds-eye view of the area would show you the silver-blue shimmer of the Masuwe River, snaking across a mosaic of green and gold wilderness.
From $575 per person · night · normally $630
Special offer available
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Premium Live availabilityAvani Victoria Falls Resort
Set out on the adventure of a lifetime with Avani Victoria Falls Resort. The resort is located as close as it gets to the Victoria Falls, one of the world’s top wonders. Experience magical daily encounters during your stay, with zebras grazing the lawn and giraffes ambling by.
From $520 per person · night · normally $655
Special offer available
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Affordable Live availabilityInsika Lodge
Insika Lodge is a contemporary 40-room property a short drive from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, set on landscaped grounds beside the national park. African-inflected interiors, a spa and sauna, swimming pool and chef-led dining give it a relaxed base for exploring the falls, with an in-house sunset cruise on the Zambezi.
From $230 per person · night
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Affordable Live availabilityBatonka Guest Lodge
Ideal for guests seeking a small, personalized guest lodge in the heart of Victoria Falls, Batonka Guest Lodge offers high-quality service and intimate surroundings.
From $230 per person · night
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Affordable Live availabilityVictoria Falls Safari Suites
Perfect for families and small groups seeking space, privacy, and stylish comfort, the sunset-facing Victoria Falls Safari Suites are nestled in natural bushland near Zambezi National Park, just 4 km from Victoria Falls.
From $265 per person · night
Rates per person sharing, per night.
Victoria Falls
Your guide to Victoria Falls.
When
The volume of water flowing over Victoria Falls changes dramatically through the year. Peak flow arrives between March and May after the summer rains, when the curtain of spray is at its most spectacular and the thundering roar can be heard for miles. This is the most dramatic time to visit, though the spray can obscure parts of the view from the Zimbabwe side.
From August to December, water levels drop and the rock face becomes partially visible, particularly on the Zambia side, which can slow to a trickle by November. This lower-water season is the best time for white-water rafting, for swimming in Devil’s Pool and for unobstructed photography of the gorge. The dry months from May to October also bring mild temperatures, virtually no rain and a lower malaria risk, making them the most comfortable for travel. Victoria Falls is rewarding year-round, and each season reveals a different character.
Where
Victoria Falls straddles the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia in southern Africa. On the Zimbabwe side, the town of Victoria Falls and its airport (VFA) serve as the main gateway, with most lodges a 10- to 30-minute transfer from the airport. On the Zambia side, the city of Livingstone and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) provide access, with lodges along the upper Zambezi a short drive from town.
The falls are roughly a two-hour road transfer from Kasane in Botswana, making a Victoria Falls and Chobe combination one of the most popular pairings in southern Africa. Direct flights connect Victoria Falls and Livingstone to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nairobi and several regional hubs. Most guests stay on the Zimbabwe side, where the greater concentration of lodges and viewpoints lies, and cross into Zambia for a day trip.
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Imagery
Victoria Falls, in pictures.
Recent travellers
Word from people who have just been to Victoria Falls.
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"Booked an 11-day tour starting and finishing in Johannesburg and including Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta. The service from Cearl was very professional with numerous options discussed before settling on the final version. Prices seemed to be very reasonable."
"Just booked a trip to South Africa (Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls, and Okavango Delta) via Safari.com for Sept 2027 including all accommodations, transportation and safaris. Booking process very smooth. Lana was very professional & responsive! Soooo excited to experience Africa!"
"You need lots of help and advice when making bookings, especially for a safari in South Africa. Victoria Falls has also been on my bucket list for a long time, so combining the two seemed the most logical way to go. A friend referred me to Shann and she quickly worked through the logistics, coordinating dates, flights, accommodation, transfers and all of the…"
"Kim was efficient, organised and friendly in her emails as she was setting up our 3 day safari to Victoria Falls."
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