Waterfalls Travel · Tour
Victoria Falls Guided Walks on Both Sides with Big Tree and Bridge Stops
Ratings collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Victoria FallsThe day runs six to seven hours, of which two to three hours are spent walking through the park on scenic trails above the gorge. The Zimbabwean side comes first. Well-laid paths lead through a series of panoramic lookouts with views of Devil's Cataract, Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls and Danger Point, and the rainforest stays green even in the dry season because the mist feeds it. The guide covers history, geology and local lore. The Zambian side is closer and wetter. Knife-Edge Bridge sits in a mist-soaked stretch, and trails lead to the Boiling Pot and the Eastern Cataract. Access changes with the season. Two stops fill out the itinerary. The Victoria Falls Bridge, a steel arch built in 1905, sits between the two countries and gives views into the Batoka Gorge, with bungee jumpers stepping off at the center. The Big Tree is an ancient baobab near the falls and a stop for photos, shade and a short story from the guide about its history. Bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Park fees on the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides are collected by park officers and are not part of the price. Up to 15 travelers can book together, guiding is in English, and the tour suits first-time visitors, nature lovers and travelers who like some adventure.
What's included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
The map could not be loaded. Please try again in a moment.
-
Victoria Falls
The Zimbabwean side is the classic first look at Victoria Falls. The rainforest is green all year, the viewpoints are generous and the scale of the falls shows itself in full. Well-laid paths lead through panoramic lookouts, each wider and louder than the one before. Views take in Devil's Cataract, Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls and Danger Point, and the open vistas are good for photographs. The guide adds commentary on history, geology and local lore, which suits first-time visitors.
-
Victoria Falls
The Zambian side is more intimate and wilder. Narrow walkways and bridges lead close to the spray, where the ground trembles. Knife-Edge Bridge gives mist-soaked views, and trails lead to the Boiling Pot and the Eastern Cataract. The sound of the water and the spray are part of the walk, and the guide explains the force, formation and folklore of the falls. Access varies with the season. Best for adventurous travelers.
-
Victoria Falls Bridge
The Victoria Falls Bridge is a historic steel arch built in 1905 across the Zambezi River. It gives wide views into the Batoka Gorge and of the spray drifting upstream from the falls. Standing at the center of the bridge puts you between Zimbabwe on one side and Zambia on the other. It is a stop for photographs, for the history of the engineering and for watching bungee jumpers.
-
The Big Tree
The Big Tree is an ancient baobab near the falls that has stood for centuries. It is a favorite pause on the tour: a place for photos and shade and for a short story or two from the guide about its history and local lore, a calm moment before the thunder of the falls.
Not included
- Zim Side Park Fees into the rain forest, which the Parks officers will collect from the travelers
- Zam Side Park Fees into the rain forest, which the Parks officers will collect
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Show 3 more Show less
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
Reviews
Loading reviews…
Keep exploring
More experiences in Both Sides of Victoria Falls
-
Free cancellationHalf-Day Private Victoria Falls Tour Through Zimbabwe and Zambia with Guide
4.8 (37) 4.8 stars out of 5, 37 reviewsHotel pickup and a private guide for about five hours in the rainforests of Zimbabwe and Zambia. Park fees, visas and lunch are extra. Starts from two guests.
Discounted price € 57.50 Regular price€ 63.88 -
Free cancellationLivingstone and Victoria Falls Combo, Zambia and Zimbabwe Sides with Museum Visit
4.7 (139) 4.7 stars out of 5, 139 reviewsSixteen Zimbabwe viewpoints, a Zambian walk and an hour at the Livingstone Museum, with a shared transfer from lodges on either side. Lunch and park fees extra.
€ 125.94 -
Free cancellationPrivate Victoria Falls Tour, Zimbabwe Rainforest Paths and Zambia Knife-Edge Bridge
4.7 (20) 4.7 stars out of 5, 20 reviewsPrivate tour with guiding in five languages, covering the Zimbabwe rainforest paths and Zambia's Knife-Edge Bridge. Air-conditioned vehicle and water included.
€ 68.45
Ratings collected by Viator and Tripadvisor