{"id":28840,"date":"2018-08-23T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-22T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=28840&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=28840"},"modified":"2024-10-16T15:33:11","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T04:33:11","slug":"victoria-falls-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/victoria-falls-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Your ultimate guide to Victoria Falls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Known by locals as Mosi-oa-Tunya, or \u2018the smoke that thunders,\u2019 <a href=\"\/search?keyword=victoria%20falls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victoria Falls<\/a> is one of the most iconic images of <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Africa<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also one of continent\u2019s most popular tourist destinations, with most visitors carving out a couple of days to view the world\u2019s largest curtain of falling water and sign up for some of the myriad adventure activities on offer.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to get the most out of your visit.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Zimbabwe vs Zambia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With around 80 per cent of the falls seen from the <a href=\"\/zimbabwe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zimbabwean side<\/a>, most visitors opt to bed down in Victoria Falls town, which is where you\u2019ll stay if you\u2019re travelling with Intrepid. Just a 10-minute walk from the falls, the compact tourist-orientated village is the most convenient base for adventure activities, though all activities are accessible from both sides of the falls with the appropriate visa. Be sure to bring plenty of USD with you, as Zimbabwe currently has a cash shortage, and not all local vendors accept credit cards.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/TRIPS\/UBOQC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>EXPERIENCE VICTORIA FALLS ON AN 18-DAY ADVENTURE AROUND SOUTHERN AFRICA NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Viewing the falls<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_28867\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28867\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28867\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana_VictoriaFalls_Scenic.jpg\" alt=\"Victoria Falls\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana_VictoriaFalls_Scenic.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana_VictoriaFalls_Scenic-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana_VictoriaFalls_Scenic-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana_VictoriaFalls_Scenic-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Mirae Campbell<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Entry to the Zimbabwean side of the falls costs US$30. Allow around two hours to check out all 15 viewpoints, and don\u2019t forget your rain poncho \u2013 if you\u2019re planning to visit every lookout, you\u2019re unlikely to stay dry. Don\u2019t miss viewpoints one and two, which offer spectacular views through the canyon, while viewpoint 15 offers views across to Victoria Falls Bridge. You can also walk out onto the bridge for a different view. If you have a KAZA multi-entry visa, you can check out the <a href=\"\/zambia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zambian side<\/a> of the falls (USD$20) while you\u2019re at it.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Adventure activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_28868\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28868\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana_VictoriaFalls_Group_Lookout.jpg\" alt=\"A group of travellers look at Victoria Falls\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana_VictoriaFalls_Group_Lookout.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana_VictoriaFalls_Group_Lookout-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana_VictoriaFalls_Group_Lookout-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana_VictoriaFalls_Group_Lookout-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28868\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Mirae Campbell<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Victoria Falls has an established adventure tourism industry, with some of the most popular activities including bungee jumping (off Victoria Falls Bridge), ziplining, whitewater rafting, gorge swinging, and taking a dip in Devil\u2019s Pool, a rock pool on the Zambian side of the falls. Since Easter 2018, you can also abseil to the bottom of the Zimbabwean side of the falls. If you\u2019re planning to sign up for any of these activities, be aware that some carry high safety risks. On New Year\u2019s Eve in 2011, an Australian tourist was incredibly lucky to survive after her bungee cord snapped, and while there have been no recorded deaths at Devil\u2019s Pool, you don\u2019t need to be a rocket scientist to work out that splashing around on the edge of a slippery 108 metre-high waterfall isn\u2019t exactly safe.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019ll cost you, but you\u2019re not likely to regret taking a heli flight over the falls. For the ultimate birds-eye-view, Intrepid recommends booking with the Zambezi Helicopter Company.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/adventures\/southern-africa-safari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED: WHAT IT\u2019S REALLY LIKE EXPLORING SOUTHERN AFRICA ON AN INTREPID TRIP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Wildlife tourism<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_28871\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28871\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Victoria-Falls-is-also-known-in-an-ancient-local-language-as-Place-of-the-Rainbow.-Image-by-Sarah-Reid-e1534727505918.jpg\" alt=\"Victoria Falls with rainbow\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Victoria-Falls-is-also-known-in-an-ancient-local-language-as-Place-of-the-Rainbow.-Image-by-Sarah-Reid-e1534727505918.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Victoria-Falls-is-also-known-in-an-ancient-local-language-as-Place-of-the-Rainbow.-Image-by-Sarah-Reid-e1534727505918-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Victoria-Falls-is-also-known-in-an-ancient-local-language-as-Place-of-the-Rainbow.-Image-by-Sarah-Reid-e1534727505918-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Victoria-Falls-is-also-known-in-an-ancient-local-language-as-Place-of-the-Rainbow.-Image-by-Sarah-Reid-e1534727505918-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Sarah Reid<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A handful of excellent wildlife experiences are available at Vic Falls, including day trips to Zimbabwe\u2019s Hwange Game Reserve and even Chobe National Park in neighbouring Botswana, as well as walking safaris in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the Zambia side of the falls.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, a number of other wildlife experiences available at Vic Falls \u2013 such as walking with lions and elephant-back safaris \u2013 have been linked to animal cruelty. Intrepid <a href=\"\/adventures\/change-elephant-rides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ceased offering elephant rides<\/a> on its tours back in 2014 due to overwhelming evidence that elephant rides (as well as shows such as painting demonstrations) are harmful for elephants. Intrepid also no longer encourages petting or walking with lions. While it might seem like fun to cuddle an African fur baby, the heartbreaking 2015 documentary <em>Blood Lions<\/em> exposed the realities of Africa\u2019s horrific <a href=\"\/adventures\/born-to-live-wild-pledge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lion breeding industry<\/a>, which is often passed off by tourism operators as a conservation exercise. Unable to be returned to the wild after interacting with humans, big cats used for tourism experiences typically end up in canned hunting farms.<\/p>\n<p>Animal welfare experts also advise against crocodile cage diving, which exploits crocodiles for human entertainment. For more info on wildlife tourism in Africa and elsewhere, check out Intrepid\u2019s <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/purpose\/animal-welfare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stance on animal welfare<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/mahout-elephants-tourism-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED: THERE ARE NO WINNERS IN THE ELEPHANT TOURISM INDUSTRY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Other activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_28869\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28869\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28869\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana_VictoriaFalls_Travellers_Hike-1-e1534726084527.jpg\" alt=\"Travellers in raincoats at Victoria Falls\" width=\"500\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana_VictoriaFalls_Travellers_Hike-1-e1534726084527.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana_VictoriaFalls_Travellers_Hike-1-e1534726084527-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Mirae Campbell<\/p><\/div>\n<p>More relaxed activities in Vic Falls include sunset cruises, and high tea on Livingstone Island, the spot from where British explorer David Livingstone first viewed the falls in 1855. If you\u2019re planning a day trip to Livingstone in Zambia, don\u2019t miss the Livingstone Museum. Victoria Falls town\u2019s Elephants Walk Shopping and Artist Village is also home to the small but excellent Jafuta Heritage Centre, which is tucked between the town\u2019s best shops.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/zambia-travel-safari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED: WHY ZAMBIA MIGHT BE AFRICA\u2019S MOST UNDERRATED SAFARI DESTINATION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Where to eat in Victoria Falls town<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Victoria Falls town has some of the best restaurants in central southern Africa. For African food, it\u2019s hard to beat the bushbuck lasagna at Lola\u2019s Tapas and Carnivore Restaurant, which serves game meats with Mediterranean flair. If you\u2019re really hungry, opt for the buffet feast at Boma, which includes traditional dancing and interactive drumming. Three Monkeys is the place to go for pizza, burgers, and excellent service, and Nam Took, in the Elephant\u2019s Walk complex, turns out terrific Thai food.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28870\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28870\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28870\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Treat-yourself-to-high-tea-at-the-Victoria-Falls-Hotel.-Image-by-Sarah-Reid-e1534727555484.jpg\" alt=\"High tea at Victoria Falls Hotel\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Treat-yourself-to-high-tea-at-the-Victoria-Falls-Hotel.-Image-by-Sarah-Reid-e1534727555484.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Treat-yourself-to-high-tea-at-the-Victoria-Falls-Hotel.-Image-by-Sarah-Reid-e1534727555484-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Treat-yourself-to-high-tea-at-the-Victoria-Falls-Hotel.-Image-by-Sarah-Reid-e1534727555484-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Treat-yourself-to-high-tea-at-the-Victoria-Falls-Hotel.-Image-by-Sarah-Reid-e1534727555484-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28870\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Sarah Reid<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For an afternoon treat, book ahead for high tea (US$30) at the resplendent Victoria Falls Hotel \u2013 Zimbabwe\u2019s oldest and grandest hotel \u2013 which offers superb views across manicured lawns towards Victoria Falls Bridge as you munch on jam-and-cream scones.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID\u2019S NEWSLETTER FOR TRAVEL TIPS, COMPETITIONS, GIVEAWAYS &amp; MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Where to drink<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Perched on the edge of Batoka Gorge, right near the bridge, Lookout Cafe is arguably the best spot on the Zimbabwean side to enjoy a sundowner. The River Brewing Company is perhaps the most atmospheric spot for a brew in town, while the bar at Shoestrings backpacker\u2019s hostel is the place to party on. Dimly lit Invuvu Bar, next to Victoria Falls Rest Camp, is a popular local spot for cheap beers and traditional barbecue. During the day, Dean\u2019s Cafe makes some of the best coffee you\u2019ll find in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All set for your Victoria Falls visit? Check out <a href=\"\/search?keyword=victoria%20falls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our range of adventures now<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Feature image by Chris Castle.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything you need to know about the smoke that thunders. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15946,"featured_media":28866,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[455,1313],"tags":[65,533,135,1338],"class_list":["post-28840","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature","category-guides","tag-africa","tag-southern-africa","tag-zambia","tag-zimbabwe","ipf_region-zambia","ipf_region-zimbabwe"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Victoria Falls: Your Ultimate Guide | Intrepid Travel Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Victoria Falls in one of Africa&#039;s most popular tourist destinations; most visitors spend a couple of days there, and sign up for some of the myriad adventure activities on offer. 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