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Things to do in Victoria Falls
28 Victoria Falls activities, from white water rafting and helicopter flights to sunset cruises, Chobe day trips and village tours. Real prices, booked in minutes.
Adrenaline
Rafting, gorge swings and zip lines in the Batoka Gorge.
White Water Rafting on the Zambezi
A full day on some of the most famous commercial white water in the world, deep in the Batoka Gorge.
⏱ Full day
Victoria Falls Gorge Swing
Step off the edge of the Batoka Gorge into a freefall that turns into a huge swing above the Zambezi.
⏱ 2–3 hours incl. transfers
Batoka Gorge Zip Line
Race across the gorge on a high cable with the Zambezi far below your feet.
⏱ 2 hours incl. transfers
Flying Fox over the Batoka Gorge
Launch head-first, superhero style, and slide across the gorge. It’s the easiest way into Vic Falls adrenaline.
⏱ About 1.5 hours incl. transfers
Victoria Falls Canopy Tour
Move between platforms by cable slides along the gorge wall, with views of the Falls between the trees.
⏱ 2–3 hours incl. transfers
Highwire Pass: Gorge Swing, Zip Line & Flying Fox
All three gorge-edge rushes in one session, for less than booking them separately.
⏱ Half day
Rafting & Gorge Swing Combo
The ultimate Victoria Falls adrenaline double: a day on the rapids plus the Gorge Swing.
⏱ Full day + 2 hours
Scenic Flights
See the Falls and the Zambezi from the air.
Helicopter Flight over Victoria Falls
The famous Flight of Angels: circle the whole width of the Falls, then follow the Zambezi upstream.
⏱ 12–13 or 25 minutes flying
Microlight Flight over Victoria Falls (Zambia)
Nothing between you and the view: an open-cockpit flight over the Falls from the Zambian side.
⏱ 12–15 or 25 minutes flying
River & Island
Sundowner cruises and Livingstone Island on the Zambezi.
Zambezi Sundowner Cruise
Drinks in hand as the sun sinks into the Zambezi, with hippos grunting and elephants on the banks.
⏱ About 2 hours
Luxury Zambezi Royal Cruise
The elevated sunset cruise: a luxury vessel, premium drinks and canapés at golden hour.
⏱ About 2 hours
Zambezi Dinner Cruise
Watch the sunset, then stay on board for a plated dinner on the river as the stars come out.
⏱ About 3 hours
Livingstone Island Breakfast
Boat out to the island where David Livingstone first saw the Falls, then eat breakfast right on the edge.
⏱ Approx. 2–3 hours
Livingstone Island Lunch
The longest, most leisurely island visit: a swim at the edge and a gourmet lunch with the Falls thundering beside you.
⏱ Approx. 2–3 hours
Livingstone Island High Tea
Tea, cakes and the edge of the world: an afternoon session on Livingstone Island.
⏱ Approx. 2–3 hours
Safari & Wildlife
Game drives, elephants, horseback trails and Chobe.
Chobe Day Trip from Victoria Falls
Cross into Botswana for one of Africa’s best elephant parks: a river cruise, lunch and a game drive in one day.
⏱ Full day
Elephant Encounter
Spend time with a habituated elephant herd and the carers who know each one by name.
⏱ About 3 hours
Elephant Art Safari & Lunch
Learn about elephants up close, then capture them on canvas in a relaxed, guided art session, with lunch or snacks.
⏱ Half day
Game Drive in Zambezi National Park
Classic open-vehicle game viewing along the Zambezi River, just minutes from Victoria Falls town.
⏱ About 3 hours
Private Reserve Game Drive
A more exclusive game drive on a private reserve, with small groups and a flexible guide.
⏱ About 3 hours
Night Drive or Bush Dinner
See the bush after dark: a spotlit night drive for nocturnal wildlife, or dinner around a fire under a sky full of stars.
⏱ About 3–4 hours, evening
Horseback Safari
Ride quietly through the bush, where animals see a horse, not a human, and let you come closer.
⏱ 2–3 hours
Tours & Culture
The Falls, the town, its people and its food.
Guided Tour of Victoria Falls
Walk the rainforest trail with a local guide who knows every viewpoint, rainbow and story of Mosi-oa-Tunya.
⏱ About 2 hours
Victoria Falls Bike Tour
Explore Victoria Falls town and its bush edges by bicycle, with a local guide and plenty of stops.
⏱ 2–3 hours
Meet the People Village Tour
Spend a morning in a rural village outside Victoria Falls, hosted by the people who live there.
⏱ About 3 hours
Home-Hosted Lunch
Sit down to a home-cooked Zimbabwean lunch with a local family and taste the food Victoria Falls actually eats.
⏱ About 2 hours
Boma Dinner & Drum Show
An evening of fire-cooked food, traditional dance and a drum in every guest’s hands.
⏱ About 3 hours, evening
Bamba Tram Sunrise Run
A vintage tram ride to the Victoria Falls Bridge as the sun comes up over the gorge.
⏱ About 2 hours
Prices are in US$ per person and include VAT. The park, conservation or activity levy is paid separately. Rates are valid until December 2026 and all activities are subject to availability.
When to visit Victoria Falls
The Zambezi rises and falls with rain that lands hundreds of kilometres upstream, so the Falls change completely through the year. Pick your season, and we’ll match the activities to it.
- High water, Feb–Jun. Thundering spray, rainbows and the best helicopter views.
- Sweet spot, Jul–Aug. Strong flow with clear views, cool days and wildlife gathering.
- Low water, Sep–Dec. Devil's Pool opens, rafting is at its best and game viewing peaks.
- High water
- Sweet spot
- Low water
Indicative Zambezi flow. Actual levels vary year to year.
Not sure what to choose?
Tell us how many days you have and what you enjoy. We’ll suggest the perfect mix and book it all for you.
Victoria Falls tours, activities and Southern African safaris, planned by a local team in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
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