Victoria Falls & Zambezi River Travel Guides

Independent, detailed guides to visiting the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls. River cruise comparisons, Batoka Gorge white water rafting, Devil's Pool, border crossings and practical trip planning.

Spray cloud at peak flood, a factor in the best time to visit Victoria Falls

Best Time to Visit Victoria Falls: Month by Month Guide

Month by month guide to Victoria Falls water levels, weather, rafting and Devil's Pool seasons. Compare the trips for your dates.

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Swimmers at the lip of the falls in Devils Pool at Victoria Falls

Devil's Pool Victoria Falls: Season, Prices and Safety

When Devil's Pool is open, what Livingstone Island tours cost, how to reach it from Zimbabwe and how safe the swim is. See what to pair it with.

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Rainforest viewpoint, first of the things to do in Victoria Falls

Things to Do in Victoria Falls: 15 Activities, Prices

Activities on both sides of Victoria Falls, what each costs and how to fit them into two or three days. Compare the river trips.

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The steel arch of the Victoria Falls Bridge over the Batoka Gorge

Victoria Falls Bridge: History, Crossing, Bungee, Tours

The story of the Victoria Falls Bridge, how to walk onto it between Zimbabwe and Zambia, and what the bungee, swing and tour cost. See the details.

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Lunar rainbow in the spray, the Victoria Falls moonbow on a full moon night

Victoria Falls Moonbow: Lunar Rainbow Dates and Tickets

Full moon dates, the best months, viewpoints on both sides and what night entry costs at the two parks. See how to plan the evening.

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Raft running a rapid on Victoria Falls white water rafting in the Batoka Gorge

Victoria Falls White Water Rafting: Seasons, Rapids, Prices

Plan a Batoka Gorge rafting day at Victoria Falls: seasons, rapids, safety, Zimbabwe or Zambia and the real cost. Compare the trips.

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Border post road near the bridge, for Victoria Falls Zimbabwe or Zambia

Victoria Falls Zimbabwe or Zambia: Views, Fees, Visas

Compare the Zimbabwe and Zambia sides of Victoria Falls: viewpoints, park fees, the KAZA UniVisa, border crossing and where to base yourself.

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Game drive track through woodland in Zambezi National Park

Zambezi National Park: Animals, Game Drives and Fees

Wildlife, game drive routes, entrance fees and the sunset cruises on the park's stretch of the upper Zambezi. Compare the river trips.

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Passengers on deck during a Zambezi river cruise at golden hour

Zambezi River Cruise: Sunset, Dinner and Multi-Day Boats

Compare Zambezi river cruise options at Victoria Falls, from 2-hour sunset boats to dinner cruises and multi-day ships, with prices and boarding times.

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Hippos and a crocodile in the upper Zambezi River above Victoria Falls

Zambezi River: Facts, Wildlife and Where to See It

Where the Zambezi flows, what lives in it, why you should not swim, and the cruises and rafting that get you onto it. See the options.

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