Victoria Falls
Visited in July 2019
At a glance
- Country
- Zimbabwe
- Region
- Hwange District
- Population
- 33,060
- Best time to go
- February to May, August to October
- Main airport
- Victoria Falls (VFA)
- Coordinates
- 17.93°S, 25.86°E
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Overview
Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls town grew up a short walk from the falls themselves, and it's built around them: lodges, activity operators and the grand old Victoria Falls Hotel overlooking the gorge.
The Zimbabwean side has the most extensive views of the falls, best seen on the rainforest walk. Beyond the falls, there's game viewing along the Zambezi and easy access to Hwange, Zimbabwe's biggest national park.
Things to see
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Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 Victoria Falls rainforest walk
A path through spray-fed forest with viewpoints across the full width of the falls.
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Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 Victoria Falls Bridge
The Edwardian steel bridge across the gorge, home to bungee jumps and bridge tours.
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Photo: SpringbokSam, CC BY-SA 4.0 Victoria Falls Hotel
A 1904 landmark with a terrace looking out to the bridge, perfect for afternoon tea.
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Photo: Meraj Chhaya, CC BY 2.0 The Big Tree
An enormous ancient baobab on the road along the Zambezi upstream of town.
Things to do
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Photo: Brian McMorrow, CC BY-SA 2.5 Sunset cruise
Watch hippos, crocodiles and elephants along the upper Zambezi as the sun sets.
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Photo: Harvey Barrison from Massapequa, NY, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 Zambezi National Park
Game drives along the river, just upstream from town.
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Photo: JackyR, CC BY-SA 3.0 Day trip to Hwange
Zimbabwe's largest park, known for its big elephant herds, is a couple of hours' drive south.
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Photo: Samana2003, CC BY-SA 4.0 Flight of Angels
A helicopter flight over the falls shows the gorges zigzagging away downstream.
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Where to stay
Town centre
Walkable to the falls, with lodges, restaurants and activity booking offices.
Hotels in Town centreZambezi riverfront
Lodges upstream with river views and wildlife close by.
Hotels in Zambezi riverfrontOutskirts
Safari-style lodges in the bush overlooking waterholes.
Hotels in Outskirts
Getting around
The town is small and walkable, though stay alert for wildlife after dark. Lodges and operators provide transfers for most activities.
Victoria Falls airport is about 20 kilometres south of town, around 20 minutes by road; Livingstone in Zambia is just across the bridge.
When to go
The falls are at their fullest from about February to May, when spray can obscure the view. August to October gives clear views and good wildlife viewing. November is hot, before the rains.
Plan your trip to Victoria Falls
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- FlightsKiwi.com
- Attraction ticketsTiqets
- Airport parking, lounges and transfersHoliday Extras
- Car hireAuto Europe
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- GuidebooksAmazon
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Guide last checked October 2026. Opening times and prices change, so check before you go.