Private Victoria Falls Tour, Zimbabwe Rainforest Paths and Zambia Knife-Edge Bridge

The Zimbabwean side comes first in this private tour, and it shows the most: about 75 percent of the falls can be seen from there, along rainforest paths with Devil's Cataract, the Main Falls viewpoint, Rainbow Falls and the Eastern Cataract. Baboons and vervet monkeys are common on the trails, and hornbills and sunbirds are the birds to look for. Zambia then gives the rest, about 25 percent, at close range: Knife-Edge Bridge, the Boiling Pot at the bottom of the gorge and a view of the Main Falls. Season changes what you see. In high water, February to May, expect heavy spray and roaring water. In low water, September to December, the rock beneath the falls shows and parts of the river can sometimes be crossed on foot. Livingstone Island is an optional extra at additional cost. The tour lasts just over four hours and goes by air-conditioned vehicle, with a bottle of water for each guest and a driver from pickup to drop-off. Guiding is available in German, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Government park fees on the Zimbabwean side are not included, and the Zambian fee is paid at the entrance. A KAZA or double-entry visa should be obtained at the airport or border: a single-entry visa means buying another to re-enter Zimbabwe after the tour. Up to 15 travelers, moderate fitness, wheelchair accessible.