Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Fly to

Livingstone (Zambia) or Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) via Johannesburg

Flying time

12 hrs 15 mins

time difference

GMT+ 2 hrs

Visas

Required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow fever certificate required if travelling from an endemic area

Best time to travel

Apr-Jun when the water levels are at their greatest.

Weather

The best time to travel is between April and June, there is little to no rain and the Falls are at their fullest. These are the winter months therefore temperatures will only peak at around 20°C, although days are clear and bright.

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"Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by Angels in their flight," is how David Livingstone described the breathtaking falls in his diary when he first came across them in 1855. With good reason for the Victoria Falls are one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world: at its peak over 5 million cubic metres of water cascade over a drop of 100 metres. Named by Livingstone in honour of his Queen, the Victoria Falls are perhaps best described by how they are known locally: "Mosi-oa-Tunya" literally meaning "Smoke that Thunders".

The town of Victoria Falls lies on the southern bank of the Zambezi and has become a focal point for action-packed fun including enchanting sightseeing flights over the falls, called 'The Flight of Angels', which can be done by light-aircraft, helicopter and microlight. Those seeking further thrills can bungee-jump over the Zambezi from the Knife Edge Bridge or raft down one of the world's toughest stretches of white water.

Close by there is a wide range of accommodation ranging from classic colonial hotel such as the Victoria Falls Hotel to luxurious camps including The Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.

Suggested Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Accommodation

Victoria Falls Hotel

Established in 1904, The Victoria Falls Hotel is set in The Victoria Falls National Park and has provided the base for statesmen, royals, authors and celebrities. The elegant lounges offer...

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

West facing, this 72 bedroom lodge is set high on a plateau on the border of the Zambezi National Park and just four kilometres from the Victoria Falls. Overlooking its own frequently visited water hole...

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