Victoria Falls
The Smoke That Thunders. World's largest waterfall curtain.
About Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders - a mile-wide curtain of water crashing 355 feet into a narrow gorge. Experience the thundering falls from multiple viewpoints, raft wild rapids, or take the Devil's Pool swim at the edge.
What to See & Do
Waterfall viewpoints
Devil's Pool swim
White-water rafting
Helicopter flights
Bungee jumping
Wildlife safaris
Where to Stay
Victoria Falls Hotel
luxuryHistoric colonial hotel with falls views
Royal Livingstone by Anantara
luxuryLuxury on Zambezi River
Ilala Lodge
boutiqueBoutique near falls entrance
Activities & Experiences
Falls Viewpoints Tour
Walk along edge viewing multiple angles
Devil's Pool Swim
Swim at edge of falls (September-December)
Helicopter Flight
Flight of Angels over the falls
White-Water Rafting
Grade 5 rapids below falls
Where to Eat
The Palm Restaurant
Fine Dining
Fine dining at Victoria Falls Hotel
Boma Dinner
African
African feast with traditional entertainment
Royal Livingstone Dining Room
International
Elegant with river views
Sample Itineraries
Victoria Falls Adventure
Arrival
- Check into hotel
- Sunset cruise on Zambezi
- Dinner
The Falls
- Morning falls viewpoints tour
- Rainforest walk
- Helicopter flight
- Boma dinner
Adrenaline
- White-water rafting OR Bungee jump
- Afternoon rest
- Sunset at falls
Wildlife & Departure
- Morning game drive in Zambezi National Park
- Lunch
- Departure
Quick Facts
Region
Africa
Best Time to Visit
Feb-May (peak flow)
When to Go
February-May for maximum water flow. September-December for Devil's Pool.
Avoid: October-November lowest water (but still impressive).
Getting There
Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) on Zimbabwe side. Livingstone Airport (LVI) on Zambia side. Can visit falls from either country.
Local Tips
- Bring rain gear - spray is intense
- February-May highest water flow
- September-December can swim Devil's Pool
- Book helicopter and rafting ahead
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