Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is the biggest waterfall in the world. It’s also divided by Zimbabwe and Zambia, with one side being called “Zambia’s thundering falls” and the other side called “Zimbabwe’s smoke that thunders.” With so many magnificent things to see, it can be hard to know where to start.
Don’t worry! We’ve narrowed down the best things to do for you. From hiking to bungee jumping, these are some of our favorite things that you should do while visiting Victoria Falls. Read on for more!
Top 10 things to doin Victoria Falls
- Go on a safari tour! The national parks in Zimbabwe are home to tons of wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, variety of monkeys, zebras, giraffes, cheetahs and more. The best way to see these animals is on an open safari. You get to be up close with the animals while being guided by an expert who can tell you about the different species. The closest park is Zambezi National park which you can explore on an afternoon or morning game drive as well as night drive with dinner under the African sky. You can also go on safari in near Chobe National Park
- Visit the Falls themselves. The falls can be seen from both Zimbabwe and Zambian side but the best views are from the Zimbabwean side were you are directly facing the waterfall, the thunder and the smoke from the plumage will leave you agape with wonder. You can go with an experienced guided for a detailed tour overview or by yourself
- Hike through the gorge! If you’re feeling adventurous, hike through the gorge for the best view of the gorge and Victoria Falls bridge. This hike is very strenuous but worth it if you want to see Victoria Falls from all angles.
- Go bungee jumping! This is one of the most popular activities in Zambia’s side of Victoria Falls. It has been voted one of the top 10 things to do in Africa by National Geographic Traveler magazine for five years in a row!
- Take a helicopter tour! You’ll get a great aerial view of Victoria Falls that you’ll never forget. Don’t take my word for it add it to your bucket list
- Watch the golden sunset ! There are two options for sunsets: Hope on one of the sunset cruises and watch it from the boat as you sail up the Zambezi Channels with a sundowner and snacks or go watch it from Zambian side as it sinks below the horizon as well as visiting the falls late afternoon to experience the thundering falls and smoke that thunders with a reflection of the golden sunsets.” Either way, they both offer beautiful views and make for perfect Instagram pictures!. You can also upgrade your sunset cruise a dinner cruise
- Visit Livingstone Island – this is where David Livingstone first discovered Victoria Falls in 1855 and named them after her queen Victoria.
- The Boma Dinner – this is arguable one of the most entertaining experience which will also give an insight into the culture and African theme celebrations characterized by plenty of food, drum playing, dancing and having the greatest vibes in Africa.
- Visit the lookout Café for for a hearty lunch or a snack and cocktails as you take in the gorgeus views of the Victoria Falls bridge and the Zambezi gorge. The Lookout Café is perched on the edge of the Zambezi gorge to give you a picturesque view of the Zambezi gorge and the Victoria Falls Bridge. You can also join in the thrilling Highwire activities from the flying fox to the Gorge swing.
- Last but not least, you can’t leave Victoria Falls without experience the culture and the lifestyle that surrounds it. Go shopping for souvenirs at the curio market, visit Chinotimba township which is the oldest township in Victoria Falls or go on a village tour to meet with the rural folk and learn a few lifestyles that you never thought existed.
How to get there
There are many methods of transportation to get to Victoria Falls. You can fly in and out of the Victoria Falls International Airport or the Livingstone Airport, many companies provide airport transfers, drive with your own vehicle, take a bus from Johannesburg, Johannesburg-Victoria Falls Express Bus Service, or take a bus from Bulawayo/Harare
