The Victoria Falls are located where?

Victoria Falls is located on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border. The Zambezi River, which forms the border between the two nations, creates the mile-wide waterfalls. Zambia and Zimbabwe thereby share a side of the world’s largest falling sheet of water. What is the precise location of the Victoria Falls? This Natural Wonder is located south of Livingstone and east of Victoria Falls town. This is a summary of the attractions on each side of the Victoria Falls.

The main cascades, which run year-round, are excellently visible from the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls. The waterfalls are next to the town of Victoria Falls. From your hotel or boutique guesthouse—many of which are within walking distance—explore this vibrant area. Luxury safari resorts like Victoria Falls River Lodge, which offers breathtaking views of the Zambezi, are located upstream and close to the Vic Falls.

There are amazing close-ups, dramatic viewpoints, and nerve-racking pathways on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. Additionally, you can eat lunch on Livingstone Island, swim above the falls in Devil’s Pool, and walk beneath the spray from October to December when the water is at its lowest. Stay at the resort-style hotels at Avani or Royal Livingstone if you want to be near Zambia’s waterfalls. Upstream on the Zambezi River, a short drive (15–30 minutes) from the Natural Wonder, are opulent safari lodges.

What time of year is ideal for visiting Victoria Falls?

The higher water season, which runs from January to early May, is the ideal time of year to visit Victoria Falls. It is not simply a sight to behold—you can feel and hear the sound of the rushing Zambezi River as it cascades down a precipitous precipice!

In terms of weather, Victoria Falls is a great place to visit all year round. It has moderate winters due to its location in the northern region of Southern Africa. It is therefore not surprising that we incorporate this Natural Wonder into our itineraries throughout the year. It all boils down to your individual preferences.

The summer months of October through April are hot, with daytime highs of above 30°C and mild evenings. In addition to reducing the heat, brief afternoon showers prepare the way for breathtaking sunsets. You can take advantage of your hotel’s pool during this season and truly experience Africa. November through March is when it rains.

In general, winter lasts from May until September. The temperature reaches about 20°C during the dry, sunny days and drops to about 5ºC at night. Long sunny days and chilly nights are hallmarks of the winter season, when you will appreciate a warm sweater, hat, and scarf. You should not expect to utilize the hotel pool unless you are extremely cold-tolerant.

Excellent game viewing is another benefit of winter in the Victoria Falls region. Large herds of buffalo and elephants descend on the Zambezi to drink because of the lack of rain, which forces the animals to gather around recognized water sources. Riverfront properties such as Matetsi, Vic Falls River Lodge, Old Drift, Toka Leya, Thorntree, and Sanctuary Sussi offer great game viewing.

How much does it cost to visit Victoria Falls?

The cost of a Victoria Falls vacation ranges from $135 to $1,800 per person per day. Your choice of hotel, lodge, or guesthouse, along with the activities you choose, the season, and the duration of your stay, are the primary determinants of the overall cost. Speak with one of our travel specialists to create a customized schedule that fits your spending limit.

How can I travel to the Victoria Falls?

With so many possibilities, it can be difficult to figure out how to go to Victoria Falls. Do you fly into Victoria Falls Airport or Livingstone Airport? Which countries—South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia—should you fly from? Do you want to drive? Can we talk about the opulent Rovos Rail? Here are some suggestions we have for getting to Victoria Falls.

Flying to Victoria Falls from Johannesburg is the most practical choice. From O.R. Tambo International, Johannesburg provides daily flights to Livingstone Airport in Zambia and Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe that last 90 minutes.

Flying to Victoria Falls from Kruger National Park is another well-liked method. Kruger Mpumalanga International, which services all Kruger safari lodges, is the departure point for the two-hour direct trip. It is fantastic that the morning departure allows you to connect from your safari lodge the same day and arrive at Victoria Falls that afternoon!

Along with a number of regional flights from Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, Cape Town also offers direct flights to Victoria Falls.

Luckily, it does not really matter which airport you land at or which nation you choose to call home. We include a cross-border road transfer in your schedule, and obtaining a UniVisa upon arrival is simple. You may easily travel back and forth between the two nations as frequently as you like with these multi-entry visas, which cover the majority of nationalities.

at addition to visiting Victoria Falls, many tourists spend time at the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park in Botswana. It is a well-liked combo and a simple two-hour drive from Zimbabwe or Zambia to Kasane, Botswana.

What are the attractions of the Victoria Falls safari and activities?

You will need at least two nights to see and do everything in and around Victoria Falls. This allows you time for the important things, like seeing the Falls, taking a boat ride on the Zambezi River, and exploring the area at your own pace. It will take an additional half or maybe a full day to complete additional activities.

Activities take place at the Victoria Falls on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides. Since some are so well-liked, we advise making reservations in advance to prevent disappointment. This is particularly true for the popular Livingstone Island excursion, which includes a swim in the famous Devil’s Pool.

Our top picks for Victoria Falls safaris and tourism

(Pro tip: Check the lunar calendar for a full-moon tour of the Falls!) Tour of Victoria Falls: Discover this Natural Wonder of the World from the rainforest in Zimbabwe and from Knife Edge in Zambia.

Take a leisurely sunset or supper boat tour upstream of the Falls on the Zambezi River.

wildlife drives, river safaris, walking safaris, horseback safaris, wildlife watching hides, and birding trips are all available during a Victoria Falls safari.

Experiment with Big 5 safari trips to Hwange National Park or the Chobe Region.

Take a walking safari to get up close and personal with rhinos and elephants.

Experience the art, history, and culture of the area through township tours, museums, craft villages, conservation initiatives, and village feasts.

Activities for adventure in Victoria Falls

After visiting Livingstone Island, cool off at Devil’s Pool, the most thrilling infinity pool in the world (available only during the low-water season).

Take a spectacular helicopter or microlight flight over the Falls to get high.

Enjoy the greatest commercial white water rafting in the world to decompress.

Experience the sky through canopy tours, ziplining, gorge swinging, or the flying fox.

What is Victoria Falls’ history?

“Smoke that Thunders” or Mosi-oa-Tunya is the local term for the powerful water curtain that forms the Victoria Falls. The Scottish adventurer David Livingstone “found” these historic and beautiful Falls in 1855. He came into this wonder while trying to discover a way to the African continent’s east coast. He dubbed it the Victoria Falls in honor of Queen Victoria, the British monarch. The renowned Devil’s Pool activity starts on Livingstone Island, an island in the center of the river on the edge of the waterfall that bears his name.

As a result of Livingstone’s tales, the Falls started to draw Anglo traders. Old Drift, the first Victoria Falls town, was born as a modest trading village on the present riverside.

People traveled from South Africa to see the Falls, and the number of foreign visitors increased gradually. Due to the devastating effects of malaria, Old Drift was moved to the modern-day Zambian town of Livingstone at the turn of the century.

Livingstone’s four years of isolation from the outside world while searching for the source of the Nile aroused questions about his well-being. The New York Herald dispatched Henry Stanley to track him down as a result. By saying the iconic words “Doctor Livingstone, I presume” to the explorer in an African village on November 10, 1871, Stanley succeeded in his mission.

When Stanley returned to America in 1872 after failing to convince the daring missionary to join him, their friendship came to an end. At the age of 60, Dr. David Livingstone passed away on May 1, 1873. He became a legendary character in Southern and Central Africa after traveling almost 50,000 kilometers through the continent and significantly contributing to the least known region of the world. Names associated with this renowned explorer are the only exception to the rule that many African cities have had their names changed to indigenous ones, reflecting their legendary status. These include Livingstone and the well-known Victoria Falls, which are still standing today as a tribute to the great man.

Is a visa required to enter Victoria Falls?

In Zambia and Zimbabwe, visa requirements and fees are subject to frequent changes. Having a consultant at your disposal is quite helpful when organizing a journey to these distant locations because what is released and feasible today could not be tomorrow. To make sure everything is current for your trip, your Adventure in the Wild Safaris Travel Expert will speak with you individually about your unique needs.

Why is the difference between high and low water important?

The yearly rise and fall of the Zambezi River have an impact on your experience at Victoria Falls. High water levels create the world’s biggest and most breathtaking waterfalls. Exciting water-based activities and breathtaking views are available at low water levels. Knowing the water levels will help you determine when to visit Victoria Falls because a one-meter change in river level causes a five-meter rise at the falls.

Elevated Water

The Zambezi River peaks in April and reaches its highest water levels near Victoria Falls between February and July. The Falls are most striking from both the Zambian and Zimbabwean perspectives with high water. With a constant boom and swirling plumes of spray, a mile-wide wall of water plunges 100 meters down a small canyon. The safari season begins in the second half of the high water season. Hwange, Chobe, Mosi-oa-Tunya, and other top-notch wildlife reserves and national parks are all close to Victoria Falls. Except for white water rafting, which is occasionally suspended during abnormally high levels in April, activities in Victoria Falls town continue year-round, regardless of water levels.

Low-Level Water

At Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River reaches its lowest point between August and January. Due to its minor elevation, the Zambian side of the Falls nearly completely dries up, allowing you to reach Livingstone Island and Devil’s Pools above the falls. The Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls, however, continues to flow, providing a striking yet beautiful demonstration of the force of nature. Low water season is the optimum time to do white river rafting, for which the Zambezi is famed worldwide, and October is the best time to see game in the area. The best part is that the multi-entry univisa allows you to travel between Zambia and Zimbabwe to see the Victoria Falls in both countries.