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Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
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Practical info — Victoria Falls

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🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

  • Visit the falls in the morning to see the most beautiful rainbows in the mist.
  • Bring a rain poncho; you are guaranteed to get wet from the spray.
  • Beware of baboons; do not leave food visible in your car or backpack.
  • Book a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River for an unforgettable experience.

🍽 Food

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Boma Dinner

A famous game meat buffet with an interactive drumming show.

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Zambezi Bream

Fresh fish from the river, best enjoyed grilled with lemon.

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Sadza with Stew

The local staple, served with hearty meat or vegetable stew.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Elephant's Walk Village

A hub for high-quality crafts, galleries, and jewelry.

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Curio Market

Near the park entrance, find hand-carved wood and souvenirs.

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Safari Lodge Terrace

A great spot for a sunset drink overlooking the waterhole.

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Zambezi National Park

Provides peaceful drives along the river away from the main tourist crowds.

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River Path

A walking path along the Zambezi, set slightly away from the main falls noise.

Victoria Falls is a waterfall on the Zambezi River in southern Africa, located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is renowned for being one of the largest waterfalls in the world, with a width of 1,708 meters and a height of 108 meters. The town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe has a population of around 33,000 and serves as a major tourism hub. The falls are part of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The geological formation is a result of the Zambezi River cutting through a basalt plateau, creating a series of gorges downstream. The area experiences a subtropical climate with a distinct wet season from November to March. Tourism drives the local economy, featuring activities like white-water rafting, bungee jumping, and helicopter tours. The Victoria Falls International Airport connects the region to several African and international destinations.

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is May, Jun, Aug.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °C262525232119182125292826
Rain mm1311259233320021264137

Geography

Population
35,215 (2024)
Coordinates
-17.93330, 25.83330

Facts

  • The waterfall is 1,708 meters wide and 108 meters high.
  • Average water flow is 1,088 m³/s.
  • David Livingstone discovered the falls in 1855.
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1989.
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park covers 66 km².
  • The town of Victoria Falls has about 33,000 inhabitants.

Explore nearby

Notable places around

Victoria Falls Power StationVictoria Falls Power Station3 km · NExplore →
Old Drift SettlementOld Drift Settlement5 km · SEExplore →
Mukuni VillageMukuni Village8 km · NEExplore →
Maramba FortMaramba Fort9 km · EExplore →
Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula AirportHarry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport11 km · EExplore →
Livingstone Railway StationLivingstone Railway Station14 km · EExplore →
Kazungula BridgeKazungula Bridge65 km · SExplore →
Bumbusi National MonumentBumbusi National Monument69 km · NWExplore →

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Sights in the town Victoria Falls (5)

The Snake Pit👨‍👩‍👧 family

Family attraction in Victoria Falls featuring a collection of snakes.

Steam Loco🏛 museum

Museum housing a historic steam locomotive from the colonial railway era.

Horseshoe Falls📍 landmark

Horseshoe Falls, a wide cascade on the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls.

Devil's Cataract📍 landmark

Devil's Cataract is a prominent cliff section of the renowned Victoria Falls.

Main Falls📍 landmark

Main Falls, the central and most powerful section of Victoria Falls.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?
The best view is between April and June when the water level is high.
Is a visa required for Victoria Falls?
Many nationalities can obtain a visa upon arrival at the airport.
Is swimming allowed at Victoria Falls?
Swimming is dangerous and strictly forbidden; only in Devil's Pool (Zambia) is it allowed.
How long does a visit to the falls take?
Allow at least a full day to enjoy all the viewpoints.
Is it safe for tourists there?
Yes, Victoria Falls is a very tourist-friendly and safe place.
Victoria Falls: where is it located?
Victoria Falls is located in Zimbabwe.
Victoria Falls: what is there to see?
Highlights include The Snake Pit, Steam Loco, Horseshoe Falls.
Victoria Falls: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is May, Jun, Aug.
Victoria Falls: why is it worth visiting?
Victoria Falls is a waterfall on the Zambezi River in southern Africa, located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Nkayi is a remote but essential administrative and trading center in the heart of Matabeleland North.

History & landmarks

Livingstone Statue — Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Livingstone Statue
A statue of David Livingstone on the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls, looking out over the gorge.

Nature

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Gwayi River
A major river in western Zimbabwe.
Sanyati River — Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Sanyati River
A tributary to Lake Kariba.
Tuli River — Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Tuli River
A river in the dry south-west.
Shashe River — Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Shashe River
A tributary of the Limpopo at the border.
Mzingwane River — Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Mzingwane River
Tributary of the Limpopo.

More places

Victoria Falls Bridge — Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls Bridge
A masterpiece of engineering built in 1905 over the Zambezi Gorge.
Victoria Falls Wildlife Center — Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls Wildlife Center
A center near the falls for assisting wildlife.
Bumbusi National Monument — Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Bumbusi National Monument
Bumbusi includes rock carvings as well as ruins from the Late Iron Age.
Hwange Colliery — Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Hwange Colliery
One of Zimbabwe's largest and oldest coal mines, supplying thermal power stations and industry.
Gwayi Valley — Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Gwayi Valley
A river lowlands in western Zimbabwe.
Chizarira Forest — Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Chizarira Forest
A remote national park with dense forest.
Chizarira Hills — Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Chizarira Hills
A rugged mountain region in the north-west.
Sanyati Valley — Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Sanyati Valley
A valley towards Lake Kariba.