Victoria Falls Travel Tips

Victoria Falls sits about midway along the course of the Zambezi River, at the border of Zambia to the north and Zimbabwe to the south, and is easily accessible from both countries. Much of the area around the Falls is protected within national parks.

The Falls are just a short walk of about a kilometre from the town of Victoria Falls (in Zimbabwe). This small town, affectionately abbreviated to Vic Falls by anyone who's been there, was built for tourism, and until recently was the major adventure travel centre of southern Africa.

These days many people prefer the Zambian side, which offers the full range of exciting Victoria Falls activities and the chance to get away from it all if you wish. The Zambian town of Livingstone is about 10km from the Falls, but most of the Livingstone accommodation is set along the banks of the Zambezi River and not in the town itself.

The magnificent Victoria Falls Bridge spans Batoka gorge, just below Victoria Falls, and forms a sort of no-mans land between the border posts of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Border crossings are relatively quick, providing you don't get stuck behind a tour bus.

If you're planning a Victoria Falls holiday, find out the best time to visit the Falls, have a look at our frequently asked questions, or read through our other Victoria Falls travel tips.