3 Day Victoria Falls Explorer

The essential Victoria Falls short break: the Falls, the river and a night at the Boma, with room for one big adventure.

DURATION

3 days / 2 nights

ROUTE

Victoria Falls

STYLE

Budget, mid-range or premium

GROUP

Private, from 1 guest

Price

On request

Trip overview

Three days is the sweet spot for a first visit to Victoria Falls. This short break covers the essentials without rushing. You’ll take a guided walk through the rainforest to the viewpoints, watch the sun set from a Zambezi cruise, and spend an evening drumming at the Boma.

A free afternoon leaves room for the activity you came for. Add a helicopter flight, the Gorge Swing or a game drive and we’ll slot it in.

Rates depend on travel dates, travel style and group size. We send a full, no-obligation quote.

Choose your travel style

Same route, three ways to travel. Every option includes your guide, transfers and activities, and the difference is where you sleep and how you move.

Budget

Camping & simple rooms

Guided camping safaris and simple en-suite rooms. Shared safari vehicles, with a camp crew that cooks and runs camp. The most affordable and most immersive way to travel.

Victoria Falls · 2 nightsShearwater Explorers Village or similar

Mid-range

Comfortable lodges & tented camps

Comfortable lodges and classic tented camps with en-suite bathrooms, good food, and a mix of shared and private activities.

Victoria Falls · 2 nightsIlala Lodge Hotel or similar

Premium

Luxury lodges & fly-in camps

Luxury lodges and fly-in camps, private guiding where available, light-aircraft transfers in the Delta and gourmet dining.

Victoria Falls · 2 nightsThe Victoria Falls Hotel or Old Drift Lodge or similar

Lodges shown are examples (“or similar”). We confirm camps for your dates and send a quote for each style.

Full itinerary

1Day 1
Arrive in Victoria Falls
Meet-and-greet at Victoria Falls Airport and transfer to your hotel. In the late afternoon, board a sundowner cruise on the upper Zambezi for hippos, elephants and a spectacular sunset.
Overnight: Victoria Falls · Meals: —
2Day 2
The Falls and the Boma
Morning guided tour of the Falls through the rainforest. The afternoon is free for an optional activity: helicopter flight, Gorge Swing, bike tour or game drive. In the evening, dinner and drums at the Boma.
Overnight: Victoria Falls · Meals: B, D
3Day 3
Departure
Breakfast, a last look at the Falls if time allows, and a transfer to the airport.
Overnight: — · Meals: B