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A different perspective every day
Victoria Falls is more than one viewpoint. Explore the rainforest paths, see the Zambezi from the air, slow down on a sunset cruise, then carry the journey into nearby Chobe.
The Falls viewpoints
A guided walk on the Zimbabwe side reveals the Falls from a sequence of rainforest viewpoints, with face-on panoramas of the main curtain and the gorge. Water levels change the experience throughout the year, from immense spray in the high-water months to clearer views of the rock face later in the season.
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Victoria Falls changes character through the year. High water brings power and spray; lower water brings clearer gorge views and seasonal activities. Plan the Falls and the onward safari together so each part works for your dates.
BarrySafari Specialist & Field Guide
Victoria Falls: Zimbabwe vs Zambia
The Falls straddle the border, and each side offers a distinct experience. The best choice depends on your dates, the water level and the activities that matter most to you.
| What matters to you | Zimbabwe side | Zambia side |
|---|---|---|
| Where you're based | Victoria Falls town | Livingstone |
| View of the Falls | Sees the majority of the Falls face-on, year-round | Closer, more side-on views; sections can run dry late in the year |
| Signature experience | Panoramic rainforest viewpoints and the Falls Bridge | Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island, when water levels allow |
| High water, roughly Feb–May | Spectacular volume and heavy spray | Immense spray can obscure parts of the view |
| Lower water, roughly Aug–Jan | Clearer views and lower volume | Seasonal island visits and Devil's Pool may be possible |
| Getting to a safari | Around an hour to Chobe in Botswana | Around an hour to Chobe, with easy Zambia safari add-ons |
| Best for | A first visit and the classic panoramic view | Adventure-focused travellers and seasonal island access |
Victoria Falls and safari trips
Every Botswana itinerary below pairs naturally with Victoria Falls and is fully tailor-made, a starting point we'll shape around your dates, budget and preferred camps.
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Botswana
Classic Vic Falls & Botswana Safari Adventure
Our classic Botswana safari combines Victoria Falls with outstanding game viewing in Chobe and the Okavango Delta. The itinerary is well paced, moving from riverfront wildlife to the heart of the Delta by light aircraft. Classic safari camps keep you comfortable at night and you'll be in prime position to experience the best of Botswana's safari destinations.
9 Daysfrom $8,595
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Botswana
Luxury Botswana Safari & Vic Falls
This is a luxury safari through some of Botswana’s most remote and wildlife-rich regions. You’ll stay in small, exclusive camps and spend your days exploring rivers, floodplains and open wilderness with excellent guiding, expansive views and incredible wildlife viewing.
10 Daysfrom $18,215
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Botswana
Best of Three Rivers
This beautifully paced safari links three of Southern Africa’s most iconic waterways: the Zambezi, Chobe, and Okavango Delta. You’ll move from riverfront game viewing near Victoria Falls, to wildlife-rich safaris along the Chobe River, before finishing in the heart of the Okavango Delta. It’s a varied, immersive itinerary that showcases the region’s landscapes, wildlife, and rhythms at their very best.
7 Daysfrom $9,790
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Botswana
Luxury Makgadikgadi Salt Pans & Bush Safari
Combine two of Botswana’s most wildlife-rich regions with one of Africa’s most distinctive desert landscapes staying in Botswana's best accommodation. From the predator-heavy bush and floodplains of the Selinda Reserve and Okavango Delta to the vast, open salt pans of the Makgadikgadi.
10 Daysfrom $40,150
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Botswana
Botswana Safari, Vic Falls & Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
This trip brings together Botswana’s most defining landscapes, from the Chobe River and the Okavango Delta to the open salt pans of the Makgadikgadi. You’ll experience a mix of water-based safari, classic game drives, and the thundering Victoria Falls creates a trip of wild contrasts.
11 Daysfrom $11,470
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Botswana
Botswana Exclusive Safari & Vic Falls
This exclusive Botswana safari combines Victoria Falls with three of the country’s most rewarding wildlife areas. The journey flows from Chobe’s elephant-rich riverfront into the Khwai and Okavango Delta. You'll be staying at superior camps in excellent locations.
9 Daysfrom $11,570
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Best time to visit Victoria Falls
The Falls change dramatically through the year. High water brings immense power and spray, while lower water reveals the gorge more clearly and opens up seasonal activities on the Zambia side.
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Best all-round window: June to August for clearer viewpoints, comfortable weather and excellent onward safari conditions.
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Victoria Falls safaris: your questions answered
What's the best way to combine Victoria Falls with a safari?
The classic combination is Victoria Falls with Botswana's Chobe National Park, which is only around an hour away. Many travellers then fly on to the Okavango Delta for water-and-land safaris. You can also pair the Falls with Zambia's or Zimbabwe's national parks. We tailor the whole journey so the Falls and your safari flow seamlessly into one trip.
Should I visit the Zimbabwe or Zambia side of Victoria Falls?
The Zimbabwe side offers panoramic, face-on views of the majority of the Falls and is impressive year-round. The Zambia side gets you closer and more side-on, and is home to Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island, best from roughly August to January when water levels are lower. Both connect easily to a Botswana safari. We'll advise on the best base for your dates and what you most want to do.
How many days do I need at Victoria Falls?
Two to three nights is ideal, enough to see the Falls properly, enjoy a sunset Zambezi cruise and fit in an activity or two such as a helicopter flight or rafting, without it eating into your safari time. We'll balance the Falls with your game-viewing days so the whole trip feels well paced.
When is the best time to see Victoria Falls?
For sheer power and volume, the Falls peak after the rains from around February to May, though heavy spray can obscure the view. For clearer views and activities like Devil's Pool, the lower-water months of August to January are better. Helpfully, that drier window also overlaps with prime Botswana game-viewing season, so a combined trip works beautifully.
How much does a Victoria Falls and safari package cost?
Because we tailor every trip, prices vary with the camps, length and season, but our Botswana safaris that include Victoria Falls start from around $8,500 per person. We hold exclusive rates at many of the best lodges and camps, and build each itinerary around your budget rather than a fixed package.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
This page will get you started, but the best Victoria Falls and safari trip is the one built around you. Our specialists design every journey from scratch around your dates, budget and the experiences you most want, from the right side of the Falls to the best route into Chobe and the Okavango Delta.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
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Beyond the Falls
The safari that begins at Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is a natural gateway into Botswana. Continue from the Zambezi to Chobe's elephant herds, the waterways of the Okavango and the wide horizons of the pans.
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