Victoria Falls travel guide
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Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls travel guide

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One of the world's greatest waterfalls and adventure hub. The best time to visit Victoria Falls is March, April, May, September and October. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
March, April, May
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Top things to do in Victoria Falls

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Railway Museum (Livingstone, Zambia)
Railway Museum (Livingstone, Zambia)
The Railway Museum is a museum in Livingstone, Zambia, dedicated to preserving Zambia's railway heritage, as well as holding an exhibition on the history of Jews in Zambia.
~$15 · 2h
Diocese of Livingstone
Diocese of Livingstone
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Livingstone is a diocese located in Livingstone in Zambia.
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls, popularly known as Vic Falls, is a resort town and city in the province of Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe. It lies on the southern bank of the Zambezi River at the we
Free · 2h
Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls Hotel
The Victoria Falls Hotel is a historic luxury hotel at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, dramatically situated with a view of the Second Gorge and the Victoria Falls Bridge from its terrac
Free · 2h
V
Victoria Falls Solar Power Station
The Victoria Falls Solar Power Station is a 100 megawatts solar power plant under construction in Zimbabwe. The project is under development by Kibo Energy, an independent power pr
Free · 2h
Statue of David Livingstone, Victoria Falls
Statue of David Livingstone, Victoria Falls
The Statue of David Livingstone on the Zimbabwean side of the Victoria Falls is erected towards Devil's Cataract in the western bank of the falls. The statue has an inscription tha
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Victoria Falls
Taste the signature dishes of Victoria Falls.
~$25 · 2h
C
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Victoria Falls itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Railway Museum (Livingstone, Zambia)12:30 · Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · Diocese of Livingstone12:30 · Victoria Falls Hotel16:00 · Statue of David Livingstone, Victoria Falls
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Day 3
09:00 · Victoria Falls Solar Power Station12:30 · Big Tree at Victoria Falls16:00 · 1996 Zambezi River hippopotamus attack

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Victoria Falls travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?+

The best months to visit Victoria Falls are March, April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Victoria Falls?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Victoria Falls, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Victoria Falls expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Victoria Falls (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Victoria Falls?+

Popular highlights include Railway Museum (Livingstone, Zambia), Diocese of Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls Hotel. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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