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Activity Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Guided Tour of the Falls Experience Both Zimbabwe and Zambia
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About this activity
Explore the magnificent Victoria Falls from both Zimbabwe and Zambia, gaining a unique perspective on one of the world's natural wonders. This 6 to 7-hour tour takes you on a scenic walk through the park, showcasing the stunning gorge and cascading waters. Witness the breathtaking beauty of the falls and enjoy the refreshing mist as you immerse yourself in the natural surroundings.
- Discover Victoria Falls from both sides of the border for a complete view
- 2 to 3-hour walking tour through the park's scenic trails
- Experience the powerful cascades and the stunning gorge up close
- Perfect for nature lovers and those seeking adventure in Southern Africa
At a glance
- Duration
- 6–7 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 30 people
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- MaGold
Ages: Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–120 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Bottled water
- Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Not included: Zim Side Park Fees into the rain forest, which the Parks officers will collect from the travelers
- Not included: Zam Side Park Fees into the rain forest, which the Parks officers will collect
Itinerary
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Victoria Falls
2 hours
Victoria Falls – Zimbabwean Side Experience
The Zimbabwean side offers the classic, full-frontal introduction to Victoria Falls—the kind that ends up on postcards and quietly humbles first-timers. Here, the rainforest is lush year-round, the viewpoints are generous, and the scale of the Falls reveals itself without apology. Well-laid paths lead you through a sequence of panoramic lookouts, each delivering a wider, louder, more theatrical perspective than the last. It’s polished, immersive, and unapologetically grand—Victoria Falls in its most complete form.
Highlights:
Sweeping views of Devil’s Cataract, Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and Danger Point
Permanent rainforest fed by the Falls’ mist—green even in the dry season
Excellent photo opportunities with broad, uninterrupted vistas
Insightful guided commentary on history, geology, and local lore
Ideal for first-time visitors who want to understand the Falls before they feel them
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2 hours
Victoria Falls – Zambian Side Experience
If Zimbabwe shows you the Falls, Zambia lets you feel them. This side is more intimate, more dramatic, and refreshingly untamed. Narrow walkways and bridges pull you close to the action, where the spray rises, the ground trembles, and the Falls remind you who’s really in charge. Seasonal access makes each visit feel exclusive—raw, visceral, and deeply memorable. It’s not about wide views here; it’s about proximity and power.
Highlights:
Knife-Edge Bridge with exhilarating, mist-soaked perspectives
Boiling Pot and Eastern Cataract trails for up-close exploration
Thundering soundscape and immersive spray experience
Guided interpretation of the Falls’ force, formation, and folklore
Best for adventurous travelers who prefer awe at arm’s length
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Passing by
Elegant, audacious, and unapologetically dramatic—the Victoria Falls Bridge is where nature and nerve shake hands. Built in 1905, this historic steel arch spans the Zambezi River at its most theatrical point, offering sweeping views into the Batoka Gorge and the roaring spray of the Falls drifting upstream. One moment you’re admiring imperial-era engineering; the next, you’re watching gravity test someone’s courage.
Standing at the centre of the bridge, you are quite literally between two countries—Zimbabwe on one side, Zambia on the other—an unusually satisfying geographical flex. Whether you’re here for photos, history, or to watch bungee jumpers step into legend, the bridge delivers impact without overstaying its welcome.
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The Big Tree
20 min
The Big Tree – A Living Landmark
No visit to Victoria Falls is complete without a stop at The Big Tree. Towering near the Falls, this ancient baobab has stood watch for centuries, quietly unimpressed by trends, borders, or selfie sticks.
It’s a favourite pause on our tour—perfect for photos, shade, and a short story or two from your guide about its history and local lore. A calm moment before the thunder of the Falls, and a gentle reminder that long before explorers, visas, and bridges, this tree was already here… and clearly doing just fine.
Consider it nature’s way of saying: slow down, you’ve arrived.
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Batonka Guest Lodge
- Lulu Guest Lodge
- Cresta Sprayview Hotel
- 848 Guest House
- Savanna68
We pick up all travelers , at the chosen pick up point, I will be at the pick up point or one of my colleagues with a sign board written the name of the client .
Using your ticket
Park Fees should be paid direct to national parks at presentation of your passports so please remember to carry your passports for all activities
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
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| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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