Holiday in Victoria Falls
Area in Simbabwe — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
Simbabwe
Type
Area
Best time to travel
February to May (high water, maximum mist). September to December (dry season, Devil's Pool open, rocks visible). Impressive year-round.
Budget/day
100-250 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Johannesburg (JNB, 10.5 h), then connecting flight to Victoria Falls (VFA, 1.5 h). Alternatively via Livingstone (LVI, Zambia). Direct flights from Nairobi or Cape Town.
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What makes Victoria Falls special as a destination?
The Victoria Falls are the most spectacular natural spectacle in Africa — a water wall over 1.7 kilometers wide that plunges 108 meters down with a thundering roar, creating a permanent mist cloud that rises up to 300 meters into the sky and is visible from 30 kilometers away. The locals call it Mosi-oa-Tunya — the Smoke that Thunders. David Livingstone was the first European to reach the falls in 1855 and named them after Queen Victoria. Today, they are a UNESCO World Heritage site and form the natural border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. From the Zimbabwean side, 16 viewpoints along the rainforest offer breathtaking perspectives of the main falls, the Devil's Cataract, and the Rainbow Bridge, which permanently spans the gorge in sunshine. The Victoria Falls Bridge, a 198-meter-long steel arch bridge built in 1905, spans the gorge at a height of 128 meters and connects Zimbabwe with Zambia — today also the starting point for bungee jumping into the depths. The Devil's Pool on the Zambian side allows swimmers in the dry season to sit at the very edge of the falls, just inches from the edge — one of the most adrenaline-pumping experiences in the world. Helicopter flights, white-water rafting on the Zambezi (Class 5), sunset boat trips with hippos and crocodiles, as well as safaris in the nearby Chobe National Park make the Victoria Falls the ultimate adventure hub in Southern Africa.
What are the top highlights in Victoria Falls?
The top highlights in Victoria Falls include Victoria Falls Main View (UNESCO), Devil's Pool (Zambian Side), Victoria Falls Bridge, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, White-water Rafting (Class 5).
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Victoria Falls Main View (UNESCO)
1.7 km wide water wall with a drop of 108 meters: 16 viewpoints in the rainforest with permanent rainbows and thundering mist.
Devil's Pool (Zambian Side)
Natural infinity pool at the edge of the falls: in the dry season (Sep-Dec) you swim inches from the 108-meter edge.
Victoria Falls Bridge
Historic steel arch bridge from 1905 at 128 m height: bungee jumping, bridge swing, and zipline over the gorge between two countries.
Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Sunset boat trip on the Zambezi: hippos, crocodiles, and elephants on the shore, with drinks and African sunset.
White-water Rafting (Class 5)
World-class rafting through the Batoka Gorge below the falls: 23 rapids with names like The Devil's Toilet Bowl and Oblivion.
Helicopter Flight (Flight of Angels)
15-minute helicopter flight over the entire width of the falls: experience the dimensions of the Smoke that Thunders from a bird's eye view.
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When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?
The best time to visit Victoria Falls is February to May (high water, maximum mist). September to December (dry season, Devil's Pool open, rocks visible). Impressive year-round.. 25-32 °C (Nov-Mar), rainy season with heavy afternoon thunderstorms In winter: 10-25 °C (May-Aug), dry and sunny, cool nights
Recommended travel time
February to May (high water, maximum mist). September to December (dry season, Devil's Pool open, rocks visible). Impressive year-round.
Summer
25-32 °C (Nov-Mar), rainy season with heavy afternoon thunderstorms
Winter
10-25 °C (May-Aug), dry and sunny, cool nights
How much does a holiday in Victoria Falls cost?
Budget travellers: 40-80 €/day, mid-range: 100-250 €/day, luxury: 300-800 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-80 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
100-250 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
300-800 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Victoria Falls?
Flight to Johannesburg (JNB, 10.5 h), then connecting flight to Victoria Falls (VFA, 1.5 h). Alternatively via Livingstone (LVI, Zambia). Direct flights from Nairobi or Cape Town.
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Bring rain gear — the mist from the falls soaks everything. A waterproof phone case is a must. In high summer (March/April), the mist can be so strong that visibility may be restricted.
Devil's Pool only in the dry season — September to December, when the water level is low enough. Accessible by boat from Livingstone Island. Book early (around 100 USD).
Visit both Zambia AND Zimbabwe — KAZA UniVisa (50 USD) is valid for both countries. Zimbabwe has the better viewpoints, Zambia has the Devil's Pool.
Chobe day trip — Botswana's Chobe National Park is only 80 km away: day trip with boat safari and game drive (from 150 USD). Elephant herds in enormous density.
Book a full moon tour — during the full moon, a rare lunar rainbow occurs over the falls. Special night openings are offered.
What should you eat in Victoria Falls?
Typical specialities in Victoria Falls: Biltong — South African-Zimbabwean dried meat: seasoned with coriander and vinegar, made from beef, kudu, or springbok, the perfect safari snack., Sadza ne Nyama — Zimbabwe's national dish: stiff maize porridge (Sadza) with stewed meat in tomato-onion sauce, hearty and filling., Kapenta — dried sardines from Lake Kariba: crispy fried with tomatoes and peanuts, high in protein and flavorful., Braai — South African barbecue with boerewors (sausage), corn on the cob, and chakalaka (spicy vegetable relish): the social grilling culture of Southern Africa., Amarula Cream — liqueur made from the marula fruit: creamy-sweet, neat or in coffee, the iconic drink of Southern Africa..
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