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Vic Falls Short Break
Spend a few days at the largest waterfall in the world
The world’s largest waterfall deserves more than a flying visit. Soak up the spray of Victoria Falls – also known as Mosi-Oa-Tunya or ‘The Smoke That Thunders’ – and check out some of the adventure activities in the local area, like zip-lining, whitewater rafting and canoeing. Learn about the history of this natural wonder from a local guide (so wonderful that it’s been named one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World). Fill your four days by zipping or soaring over the falls or relax instead – it's up to you.
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- Duration
- 4 days
- Group size
- 1 to 6
- Minimum age
- 5 years old
- Style
- Original
- Theme
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- Independent - Short Breaks
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EUR 528 €
Why you'll love this trip
- Witness the thundering power of the waters cascading over Victoria Falls with a local guide.
- Enjoy spectacular views of the falls and surrounding area from Knife Edge Bridge – the spray from the falls keeps the forest healthy and green.
- Pick and choose from an abundance of activities in the area, like whitewater rafting, the gorge swing and canoeing.
- Get to know Victoria Falls without the burden of having to organise accommodation or transport.
- Opt for a helicopter ride so you get a bird’s eye view of the world’s greatest curtain of falling water.
Itinerary
Mhoro! Welcome to Zimbabwe. Jump in your airport transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to your home for the next three nights. There are no activities planned today so you’re free to explore on your own. Victoria Falls is the town on the Zimbabwean side of the falls, with spectacular views and a reputation as the adventure capital of Zimbabwe. Maybe head out and find a restaurant serving Muboora (a traditional stew with pumpkin leaves) or Zimbabwe’s national dish sadza (a thick porridge made from maize meal).
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Included activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Special information
Your airport arrival transfer from Victoria Falls Airport is included. This transfer is only valid if arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-trip accommodation through Intrepid. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking, or at a minimum 15 days prior to travel. Transfers from Livingstone Airport can be arranged at additional cost.
You may notice businesses offering an optional 'Walk with the Lions' experience. We ask all Intrepid travellers to avoid this activity as it’s contrary to our Responsible Travel policy. While wildlife viewing is a big part of many of our itineraries, we strive to only view animals in their natural habitats and to do so with the greatest level of respect. The lion walking industry directly contributes to the captive breeding and canned hunting of lions.
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Get up close to the world’s largest waterfall with a local guide. The Victoria Falls are an enormous curtain of water, about a mile wide, falling 108 m into a narrow gorge below. In the wet season, the spray created can rise an incredible 400 m and the falls are an impressive raging torrent. The spray from the falls can sometimes be seen from kilometres away. In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by spray and it's possible to see little islets in the river below. This afternoon, head to a local centre with your guide, where you can book whatever activities take your fancy.
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals
- Breakfast
Included activities
- Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls tour Zimbabwe Side
Optional activities
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$29 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD173
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes USD39 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD328
- Victoria Falls - River Song Sunset Cruise (excludes USD12 NP Fee) - USD100
- Victoria Falls - Sunset Cruise (excludes USD12 NP Fee) - USD59
- Victoria Falls - Traditional Village Tour - USD74
- Victoria Falls - Simunye Show - USD58
- Victoria Falls - Jet Boat (Seasonal - excludes USD12 NP Fee) - USD141
- Victoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (Seasonal - excludes USD12 NP Fee) - USD173
- Victoria Falls - Bridge Swing - USD137
- Victoria Falls - Bridge Tour - USD64
Special information
We’ve not risk assessed all the activities on offer at the local centre and only those listed in the itinerary are recommended. If you’re unsure, please check with your local guide. Please note that it is against company policy for guides to facilitate the booking of any activities that haven’t been risk assessed or don’t adhere to our Responsible Travel policy and ethos. This includes organising transport to and from these activities in our vehicles.
Today you’re free to design your day at Victoria Falls as you wish. Maybe swing along the shore of the falls or take in the scenery while zipping across the gorge. If you prefer your activities a little less adrenaline pumping, why not cruise along the Zambezi River at sunset? There are plenty of options and you can do as much or as little as you want. If you’d like to soar over the falls in an optional helicopter ride, book one through your local guide with Zambezi Helicopter co CAA Zimbabwe.
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals
- Breakfast
There are no activities planned for today and you can depart the accommodation at any time. If you wish to spend more time here, just speak to your booking agent.
Meals
- Breakfast
Included activities
- Complimentary Airport Departure Transfer
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.
A departure airport transfer to Victoria Falls Airport is included so you’ll be collected from the hotel and transferred for your departing flight. Your local guide will confirm your pick-up time on Day 2.
Transfers to Livingstone Airport can be arranged at additional cost.
Inclusions and activities
Included activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls tour Zimbabwe Side
- Complimentary Airport Departure Transfer
Optional activities
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$29 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD173
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes USD39 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD328
- Victoria Falls - River Song Sunset Cruise (excludes USD12 NP Fee) - USD100
- Victoria Falls - Sunset Cruise (excludes USD12 NP Fee) - USD59
- Victoria Falls - Traditional Village Tour - USD74
- Victoria Falls - Simunye Show - USD58
- Victoria Falls - Jet Boat (Seasonal - excludes USD12 NP Fee) - USD141
- Victoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (Seasonal - excludes USD12 NP Fee) - USD173
- Victoria Falls - Bridge Swing - USD137
- Victoria Falls - Bridge Tour - USD64
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Before you book you should know
- On Independent Short Breaks, you maintain a good level of independence and freedom, with the added bonus of having the details sorted out for you. You’ll have lots of free time and you won’t be accompanied by a Trip Leader. This means that all included activities and tours will be run by different local Intrepid partners, and these may operate independently from each other. The included activities and transfers will operate on a join-in basis, which means that you could have your Adventure all to yourself, or others may join you along the way. If you would prefer to travel in a group with a dedicated Trip Leader, just get in touch with your booking agent and they will take you through some alternatives.
- Regardless of where you stay, power cuts and breaks in hot water are sometimes unavoidable, as in any developing country. In particular, South Africa suffers from load-shedding: rolling blackouts that are engineered specifically to share out available power in the region.
1.Return airport transfers are included. Please ensure you provide flight details to your bookings consultant and ensure you have a voucher for each transfer. You will receive important information about the included and optional activities during this arrival transfer. If no transfers are required please advise your sales consultant.
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Hotel (3 nights)
Cresta Sprayview Hotel
Livingstone Way
Victoria Falls
ZIMBABWE
Description
Cresta Sprayview Victoria Falls is a stylish and conveniently located hotel, just 1.4 km from the majestic Victoria Falls one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. All rooms are air-conditioned and include complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, flat-screen TVs, and en suite bathrooms.
Instructions
An arrival transfer is included from Victoria Falls Airport, your driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals area near the point you clear customs. Please look out for a Shearwater Adventure sign board.
If you are unable to find your driver please make your way to the ‘Shearwater Adventure’ desk which is located in the arrivals terminal. Shearwater Adventure operate our ground transfers and a representative will be able to help you. If you are still unable to find your driver, you can call +27 82 822 9407 during business hours, or +27 82 822 9407 after hours. If you are delayed beyond one hour after your scheduled arrival time, please make your own way to the hotel.
The Sprayview s located 20kms north of the Victoria Falls International Airport - roughly 30 minute drive away. If you wish to take a taxi instead of a shared transfer, they are readily available and will cost upwards of USD$50. Alternatively, it is 20kms south of Livingstone Airport in Zambia but the drive can be much longer through town traffic - up to one hour. Taxis from Livingstone will cost upwards of USD$60.
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Traveled September 2025