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Victoria Falls
Mosi-oa-Tunya, ‘the smoke that thunders’, is the largest curtain of falling water on Earth, and it’s our home.
Zimbabwe & Zambia border
Victoria Falls (VFA), ~20 km
Feb–Jun for flow, Aug–Dec for Devil's Pool
The Falls, rafting, sunset cruises
Where is Victoria Falls?
Victoria Falls is in southern Africa, on the Zambezi River, which forms the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The town of Victoria Falls is on the Zimbabwean side. Livingstone is about 10 km away on the Zambian side, and the two are linked by the historic Victoria Falls Bridge. Botswana’s Chobe National Park is only around 80 km west, where four countries meet at the Kazungula crossing.
Which side of Victoria Falls is better?
The Zimbabwe side faces most of the Falls’ 1.7 km width. A rainforest trail runs along it to around 16 viewpoints, from the Devil’s Cataract to Danger Point. The Zambia side gives you the Knife-Edge Bridge, the walk down to the Boiling Pot and, in low water, Livingstone Island and Devil’s Pool. With a KAZA UniVisa (when available) it’s easy to see both.
Victoria Falls in numbers
The Falls are roughly 1,708 m wide and up to 108 m high, and at peak flood more than 500 million litres of water pour over the edge every minute. The spray can rise over 400 m and is visible from more than 30 km away. Victoria Falls has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1989.
What to see and do
- Guided rainforest walk to the viewpoints
- Helicopter Flight of Angels
- White water rafting in the Batoka Gorge
- Sundowner cruise on the upper Zambezi
- Gorge Swing, zip line and bridge tram
- Boma dinner and drum show
Best time to visit Victoria Falls
February to June is high water: maximum power, drenching spray and spectacular helicopter views. July and August balance strong flow with clear views. September to December is low water, when the rock face is revealed, Devil’s Pool opens and rafting is at its best. Read our month-by-month guide.
How to get there from Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) is about 20 minutes from town, with direct flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nairobi and Addis Ababa. Livingstone Airport (LVI) serves the Zambian side. We meet every arrival and handle transfers to your hotel.
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Victoria Falls: questions answered
Where is Victoria Falls located in Africa?
In southern Africa, on the Zambezi River on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. It’s close to Botswana and Namibia too.
What country is Victoria Falls in?
Both. The Falls are shared by Zimbabwe and Zambia. The town of Victoria Falls is in Zimbabwe, and Livingstone is the Zambian town.
How many days do you need at Victoria Falls?
Two to three full days covers the Falls, a sunset cruise and one or two big activities. Add a day for a Chobe day trip.
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Tours to Victoria Falls
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.
Victoria Falls
5 Day Victoria Falls & Chobe Combo
Waterfalls, wildlife and unforgettable moments: the classic two-country combination of Victoria Falls and Chobe.
Victoria Falls · Chobe (Kasane)
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
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
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
Zambezi Sundowner Cruise
Drinks in hand as the sun sinks into the Zambezi, with hippos grunting and elephants on the banks.
⏱ About 2 hours
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Victoria Falls tours, activities and Southern African safaris, planned by a local team in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
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