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Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe

5 days in Victoria Falls

One of the world's greatest waterfalls and adventure hub. Here's how to spend 5 days in Victoria Falls: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Victoria Falls trip is May, June and July. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
May, June, July
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Railway Museum (Livingstone, Zambia)~$15
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.
12:30
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
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Diocese of Livingstone~$5
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Livingstone is a diocese located in Livingstone in Zambia.
12:30
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
16:00
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
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Day 3

09:00
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
12:30
Big Tree at Victoria Falls
The Big Tree is a large baobab of the species Adansonia digitata situated close to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. It is unusually large for a baobab, measuring 22.40 meters in girth a
16:00
1996 Zambezi River hippopotamus attack
The 1996 Zambezi River hippopotamus attack was an incident on the Zambezi River, Zimbabwe, near Victoria Falls on 9 March 1996 where a hippopotamus attacked two river tour guides k
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Day 4

09:00
Victoria Falls Bridge
The Victoria Falls Bridge crosses the Zambezi River just below the Victoria Falls and is built over the Second Gorge of the falls. As the river forms the border between Zimbabwe an
12:30
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is a waterfall on the Zambezi River, located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is one of the world's largest waterfalls, with a width of 1,708 m (5,604 f
16:00
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is a national park in Zambia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to one-half of the Mosi-oa-Tunya—"The Smoke that Thunders", known worldwid
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Day 5

09:00
Victoria Falls Power Station
The Victoria Falls Power Station is a hydroelectric power plant on the Zambezi River in Livingstone, Zambia. It is located in the third gorge below Victoria Falls and consists of t
12:30
Old Drift cemetery
The Old Drift Cemetery is a small burial site near the Zambezi river in modern-day Zambia. It includes the graves of early European settlers and visitors to nearby Victoria Falls w
16:00
Local food tour of Victoria Falls~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Victoria Falls.

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What 5 days in Victoria Falls costs

What this trip costs

$1,191
Flights$45038%
Stay$23420%
Activities$11710%
Food$19516%
Local transport$787%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$238/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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5 days in Victoria Falls: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Victoria Falls?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Victoria Falls, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Victoria Falls?+

Start with Railway Museum (Livingstone, Zambia), Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 days in Victoria Falls cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $650 per person for 5 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?+

The best months to visit Victoria Falls are May, June, July and August, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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