Victoria Falls is one of the world's largest waterfalls, shared by Zimbabwe and Zambia. Walk the rainforest trails, take a helicopter flight, raft the Zambezi and watch elephants cross the river. The falls are at full flow from February to May.
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Best: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
How long to stay
3–5 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 17h from the US East Coast, 12h from Europe, 9.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Consider the KAZA UniVisa to cross between Zimbabwe and Zambia and visit Chobe.
- Bring a rain poncho for the falls in high water season.
- Carry small US dollar bills for park fees and tips.
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