By air
Victoria Falls Airport (VFA), ~20 km by road
Africa · Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
The smoke that thunders on the Zambezi
Getting there
Best time to visit
February to May — the falls at full flow; August to December — clearer views
Don't miss
Victoria Falls Rainforest
Victoria Falls Bridge
Zambezi National Park
Things to do
Walking the rainforest paths
Rafting the gorges
Bungee jumping
Sunset cruises on the upper Zambezi
Where to eat
Sources: Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
What to pack
Rain jacket or poncho, waterproof bag, sunscreen
A quieter corner
The Big Tree, a giant baobab on Zambezi Drive
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?
February to May — the falls at full flow; August to December — clearer views. What to pack: Rain jacket or poncho, waterproof bag, sunscreen.
How do I get to Victoria Falls?
Fly into Victoria Falls Airport (VFA), ~20 km by road.
What is there to do in Victoria Falls?
Walking the rainforest paths, rafting the gorges, bungee jumping, sunset cruises on the upper Zambezi. A quieter find: The Big Tree, a giant baobab on Zambezi Drive.
What should I eat in Victoria Falls?
Sadza with relish, bream from the Zambezi and game meats.
About Victoria Falls
- Riverside
Where it is
Victoria Falls is a town in north-western Zimbabwe beside the great waterfall of the Zambezi River, on the border with Zambia.
History
Local peoples knew the falls as Mosi-oa-Tunya, the smoke that thunders. David Livingstone saw them in 1855 and named them after Queen Victoria. The railway bridge across the gorge opened in 1905, and the falls were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, shared with Zambia, in 1989.
People
The town's residents speak Tonga, Nambya, Ndebele, Shona and English, and many work in tourism as guides, rafting crews and craft sellers.
Known for
- One of the largest waterfalls in the world
- White-water rafting
- The historic Victoria Falls Bridge
- Spray visible from far away
Did you know?
In the high-water months the spray from the falls can rise hundreds of metres and is visible from many kilometres away.
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