Kenakare Trip Advisors
Mosi-oa-Tunya — the Smoke that Thunders — is often cited as the largest curtain of falling water on Earth, framed by rainforest, gorges and adrenaline adventure.
Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, "the smoke that thunders," Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and is often cited as the largest curtain of falling water on Earth, where the Zambezi River plunges over 100 metres into the Batoka Gorge along a cliff nearly two kilometres wide. The falls' perpetual spray sustains a rare rainforest ecosystem on the Zimbabwean side, with walking trails leading past viewpoints that tremble underfoot and drench visitors in mist and rainbows. Beyond the falls themselves, the town has become Southern Africa's adventure capital, offering white-water rafting through the Batoka Gorge, bungee jumping and gorge swinging from the Victoria Falls Bridge, helicopter flights, and sunset cruises on the Upper Zambezi where elephants and hippos gather along the banks.
✦Victoria Falls rainforest walk
✦White-water rafting
✦Bungee jumping
✦Gorge swinging
✦Helicopter flight of angels
✦Sunset Zambezi river cruise
✦Victoria Falls Bridge tours
✦Zambezi National Park game drives
A sunset cruise on the upper Zambezi above the falls aboard Shearwater's standard boat, departing daily year-round from Victoria Falls. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. A river usage fee is payable direct.
Shearwater's premium upper-Zambezi cruise aboard The Riversong, departing daily year-round from Victoria Falls. Transfers included (excluding the Zambian side). A river usage fee is payable direct.
A dawn cruise on the upper Zambezi for birdlife, departing daily year-round from Victoria Falls. Transfers included (excluding the Zambian side). A river usage fee is payable direct.
A midday cruise with lunch on the upper Zambezi, departing daily year-round from Victoria Falls. Minimum 10 pax if taken privately. Transfers included (excluding the Zambian side). A river usage fee is payable direct.
Guided walking tour of the Victoria Falls rainforest on the Zimbabwean side, departing daily year-round. Transfers included (excluding the Zambian side). The international entry fee is not included.
Guided walking tour of the Victoria Falls rainforest for SADC passport holders, departing daily year-round. Transfers included (excluding the Zambian side). The SADC entry fee is not included.
Guided night tour of the falls on full-moon days to see the lunar rainbow in the spray. Transfers included (excluding the Zambian side). A parks entry fee applies and is not included.
Day tour from Victoria Falls across the bridge to the Zambian side of the falls, departing daily year-round. Transfers included. The entry fee, bridge toll fees and any applicable visa fees are not included.
Guided visit to a traditional village near Victoria Falls, departing daily year-round. Minimum 4 pax. Transfers included (excluding the Zambian side).
Guided tour of the Chinotimba township in Victoria Falls, departing daily year-round. Transfers included (excluding the Zambian side).
The classic 12–13 minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls and the Batoka Gorge, departing daily year-round. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. Government fees and a fuel surcharge apply and are not included.
Extended 22 minute helicopter flight over the falls and down the Batoka Gorge, departing daily year-round. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. Government fees and a fuel surcharge apply and are not included.
The longest of Shearwater's scenic helicopter flights, covering the falls, the gorges and the upper Zambezi, departing daily year-round. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. Government fees and a fuel surcharge apply and are not included.
Guided morning walking safari in Zambezi National Park, departing daily (AM only) year-round. Minimum 2 pax. Drinks and snacks are included, as are transfers on the Zimbabwean side. Park fees apply per person and are not included.
Guided morning or afternoon game drive in Zambezi National Park, departing daily year-round. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. Park fees apply per person and are not included.
Evening game drive in Zambezi National Park including a bush dinner, departing daily year-round. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. Park fees apply per person and are not included.
Full-day guided game drive in Zambezi National Park, departing daily year-round. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. Park fees apply per person and are not included.
The 111 metre solo bungee jump from the Victoria Falls Bridge, daily year-round. Transfers are not included. Passport required at the bridge.
Zipline across the Batoka Gorge from the Victoria Falls Bridge, daily year-round. Transfers are not included. Passport required at the bridge.
Gorge swing from the Victoria Falls Bridge, daily year-round. Transfers are not included. Passport required at the bridge.
Two-person zipline across the Batoka Gorge from the Victoria Falls Bridge, daily year-round. Transfers are not included. Passport required at the bridge.
Two-person gorge swing from the Victoria Falls Bridge, daily year-round. Transfers are not included. Passport required at the bridge.
All three Victoria Falls Bridge activities in one package — the 111 metre bungee, the gorge swing and the zipline — daily year-round. Transfers are not included. Passport required at the bridge.
Guided tour of the 1905 Victoria Falls Bridge and its construction history, including a walk beneath the deck, daily year-round. Transfers are not included. Passport required at the bridge.
Full-day low-water rafting through the Batoka Gorge rapids, seasonal August–December and January. Age restrictions apply. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. A National Parks usage fee applies and is not included.
Full-day high-water rafting through the Batoka Gorge rapids, seasonal January–March and June–July. Age restrictions apply. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. A National Parks usage fee applies and is not included.
One day of rafting with an overnight in the Batoka Gorge, seasonal August–December and January. Age restrictions apply. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. A National Parks usage fee applies and is not included.
Multi-day rafting expedition from Victoria Falls to the Batoka Dam site, seasonal August–December and January. Age restrictions apply. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. A National Parks usage fee applies and is not included.
Five-day rafting expedition from Victoria Falls to the Matetsi mouth, seasonal August–December and January. Age restrictions apply. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. A National Parks usage fee applies and is not included.
High-speed jetboat run through the lower Batoka Gorge rapids, seasonal December/January–August/September. Transfers included (excluding the Zambian side). Park fees apply and are not included.
Guided hike into the Batoka Gorge combined with a visit to an Ndebele village, daily year-round. Transfers included (excluding the Zambian side). The village fee is included.
The Simunye 'Spirit of Africa' show at the Victoria Falls Theatre, Tuesday to Sunday, year-round. Transfers are not included.
The Simunye 'Spirit of Africa' show at the Victoria Falls Theatre with return transfers included, Tuesday to Sunday, year-round.
The Simunye 'Spirit of Africa' show with a two-course dinner, Tuesday to Sunday, year-round. Transfers are not included.
The full Simunye package — the 'Spirit of Africa' show, dinner and return transfers — Tuesday to Sunday, year-round.
Two-course Simunye dinner menu served at Explorers Village, daily year-round. Excludes theatre tickets. Transfers are not included.
Three-course Simunye dinner menu served at Explorers Village, daily year-round. Excludes theatre tickets. Transfers are not included.
Two-course Simunye dinner menu served at Marula Café, daily year-round. Excludes theatre tickets. Transfers are not included.
Three-course Simunye dinner menu served at Marula Café, daily year-round. Excludes theatre tickets. Transfers are not included.
Two-course Simunye dinner menu served at Baines Café, daily year-round. Excludes theatre tickets. Transfers are not included.
Three-course Simunye dinner menu served at Baines Café, daily year-round. Excludes theatre tickets. Transfers are not included.
Two-course Simunye dinner menu served at Dusty Road, daily year-round. Excludes theatre tickets. Transfers are not included.
Three-course Simunye dinner menu served at Dusty Road, daily year-round. Excludes theatre tickets. Transfers are not included.
Three-course set menu at The Rainforest Café in the Victoria Falls rainforest, daily year-round. Transfers are not included.
Three-course set menu at Explorers Village, Victoria Falls, daily year-round. Transfers are not included.
Three-course set menu at Marula Café in the Victoria Falls town centre, daily year-round. Transfers are not included.
Discounted scenic combo: helicopter flight, standard Zambezi cruise, guided tour of the falls and the historic bridge tour. Daily year-round. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. Government levies are not included.
Discounted scenic combo: helicopter flight, standard Zambezi cruise and guided tour of the falls. Daily year-round. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. Government levies are not included.
Discounted scenic combo: historic bridge tour, standard Zambezi cruise and guided tour of the falls. Daily year-round. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. Government levies are not included.
Discounted scenic combo: standard Zambezi cruise and guided tour of the falls. Daily year-round. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. Government levies are not included.
Discounted adventure combo pairing the 111 metre bungee with a day's rafting. Seasonal August–December and January; available during low water. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side.
Discounted adventure combo pairing the 111 metre bungee with the adventure jetboat. Seasonal January–March and June–July; available during high water. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side.
Discounted adventure combo pairing a day's rafting with the adventure jetboat. Seasonal December/January–August/September; available during low water. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side.
Any two Shearwater activities plus a sunset cruise, daily year-round. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. Government levies are not included.
Any three Shearwater activities, daily year-round. Transfers are included on the Zimbabwean side. Government levies are not included.
Third-party operated elephant experience in the Jafuta Conservancy near Victoria Falls. Three departures daily, year-round.
Third-party operated traditional dinner and drum show in Victoria Falls, daily year-round.
Third-party operated dinner cruise on the upper Zambezi, daily year-round. Park fees apply and are not included.
Third-party operated tiger-fishing trip on the Zambezi River, daily year-round. Park fees apply and are not included.
Third-party operated sunrise run on the Bamba Tram, the restored rail tram out of Victoria Falls, daily year-round.
Third-party operated Bamba Tram run out to the Victoria Falls Bridge, daily year-round.
Third-party operated Bamba Tram run combined with the historic bridge tour, daily year-round.
Third-party operated quad bike trails around Victoria Falls, daily year-round.
Third-party operated steam train excursion from Victoria Falls, departing Tuesdays and Fridays year-round.
Third-party operated guided rhino tracking experience near Victoria Falls, daily year-round.
