Holiday in Victoria Falls
Area in sambia — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
sambia
Type
Area
Best time to travel
February to May for maximum water. September-November for Devil's Pool and better views. Impressive year-round.
Budget/day
Getting there from Germany
Flight from Johannesburg, Nairobi, or Addis Ababa to Livingstone (LVI) or Victoria Falls (VFA), total about 12-16 hours.
About Victoria Falls
The Victoria Falls — known by locals as "Mosi-oa-Tunya" (the smoke that thunders) — are the widest waterfall in the world and one of the seven natural wonders. Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, the Zambezi River plunges 108 meters over a width of 1,708 meters, creating a mist that can be seen for kilometers. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers two completely different experiences depending on the season: During the rainy season (March-May), 500 million liters of water flow into the gorge every minute — the spray drenches visitors to the bone. In the dry season (September-November), the curtain of water recedes, revealing the Devil's Pool — a natural pool right at the edge where one can swim. On both sides of the falls, the towns of Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and Livingstone (Zambia) offer an adventure ecosystem: bungee jumping, white-water rafting, helicopter flights, and safari tours.
Top 5 highlights in Victoria Falls
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Victoria Falls (UNESCO)
1,708m wide, 108m high — the widest waterfall in the world creates a mist that can be seen from space.
Devil's Pool
Natural rock pool right at the edge of the waterfall — swimming at the brink (only Sep-Dec, from the Zambian side).
Bungee Jumping (Victoria Falls Bridge)
111m above the Zambezi — one of the most legendary bungee spots in the world on the bridge between two countries.
Helicopter "Flight of Angels"
15-minute flight over the falls — the best perspective on the "smoke that thunders" and the gorges.
White-Water Rafting
Class V rapids in the Batoka Gorge below the falls — one of the best white-water experiences in the world.
Hotels in Victoria Falls
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Reise-SIM für Victoria Falls
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Victoria Falls
Recommended travel time
February to May for maximum water. September-November for Devil's Pool and better views. Impressive year-round.
Summer
25-35°C, rainy season Nov-April
Winter
10-28°C, dry May-October
How much does a holiday in Victoria Falls cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-70 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
200-600 € (lodges)
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Zambia vs. Zimbabwe: From Zambia: Devil's Pool + fewer tourists. From Zimbabwe: better frontal view of the falls. Ideal: visit both.
KAZA UniVisa: The KAZA visa (€50) is valid for both countries — saves money and time at the border.
Bring a rain jacket: In the peak season (March-May), the spray drenches everything — protect your camera in a ziplock bag.
Full Moon Tour: During a full moon, a rare "Moonbow" appears over the falls — a magical experience.
Food & drink in Victoria Falls
These specialties you must try!
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