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Victoria Falls is defined as the world’s biggest waterfall when measured by the sheer volume of falling water. Traditionally known as Mosi-oa-Tunya or ‘the Smoke that Thunders’, it’s one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and among Africa’s greatest and most-visited attractions.
The area is also known as Africa’s Adventure Capital – you can hit the water in a canoe or white-water raft; take flight in a helicopter or microlight for a bird’s eye view of the Falls; or get your pulse racing by bungee jumping off an historic bridge.
A trip to Victoria Falls is easily combined with Africa’s other popular destinations and is often the endpoint of a thrilling safari.
Here are our favourite Victoria Falls tours that include safaris, all completely customisable around your personal travel wishes:
Luxury Victoria Falls Safari Tours
1. Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools, Hwange & Livingstone Safari
Duration: 10 Days | Locations: 3
This itinerary showcases some of Zimbabwe’s premier safari locations with a grand finale at one of Zambia’s most opulent and contemporary lodges, just upstream from the colossal Vic Falls. Explore the magical Mana Pools National Park (a stronghold for rare wild dogs), enjoy up-close encounters with elephants in Hwange National Park and explore the vast Victoria Falls from a luxury lodge just upstream.
Highlights:
- Bungee jumping, guided rainforest walks and helicopter flips over Victoria Falls
- See wild dog in Mana Pools
- Canoe excursions on the Zambezi River
- Superb big game viewing in Hwange
- Private sunrise and sunset cruises on the Zambezi River
Best for:
Couples and families with children over 6 years old
2. Kruger, Zambia & Victoria Falls Safari
Duration: 12 Days | Locations: 3
Start your vacation at a sophisticated safari camp in the private Sabi Sands Game Reserve, bordering the Kruger National Park and considered one of the best Big 5 reserves in southern Africa. Then make your way to the banks of the mighty Zambezi River for private boat cruises and a guided tour of Victoria Falls. Culminate your trip at an incredible safari camp designed by a renowned architectural team in Zambia’s highly underrated South Luangwa National Park.
Highlights:
- See the Big 5 in Sabi Sands
- Day and night game drives in a private reserve
- Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls (optional)
- Private sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River
- Stay at the most luxurious camp in the South Luangwa
Best for:
Couples and honeymooners
3. 10-Day Family Livingstone, Linyanti & Delta
Duration: 10 Days | Locations: 3
Perfect for any fun-loving family, this safari offers high value with fantastic experiences in some of Botswana’s most game-rich areas. All the lodges are family-friendly on this Victoria Falls tour and feature plenty of privacy and spacious suites. A warm greeting at Livingstone Airport and transfer to the contemporary Thorntree River Lodge in Zambia kickstart your family adventure while cultural visits, tours of Victoria Falls, game drives, fishing, and sunset cruises keep up the tempo.
From the banks of the Zambezi River to the lush Linyanti marshlands of Botswana, your journey continues. A down-to-earth safari camp offers a front-row seat to the area’s wondrous wildlife. Enjoy guided nature walks, enthralling game drives with expert guides, and water-based safaris when water levels permit. Finally, immerse yourself in Botswana’s kaleidoscopic Okavango Delta and the unfenced borders of Moremi Game Reserve. The eco-conscious, solar-powered Khwai Leadwood will be your home-away-from-home on this leg of your Victoria Falls safari.
Highlights:
- Guided tour of the Zambian side of Victoria Falls
- Discover Linyanti, one of Botswana’s top wildlife gems
- Mokoro (traditional canoe) safaris in the Okavango Delta
- Excellent predator sightings – especially wild dog
- A beautiful riverside location
Best for:
Families with children older than 7
Romantic Trips & Tours
4. Cape Town, Kruger & Vic Falls
Duration: 11 Days | Locations: 4
Regarded as three of southern Africa’s safari heavyweights, this sought-after route delivers the perfect African vacation experience: a visit to one of the most awarded cities in the world; a Big 5 safari in a private game reserve; and a face-to-face encounter with the biggest waterfall on Earth. This is the honeymoon that dreams are made of!
Highlights:
- Stay at a chic boutique hotel in a trendy part of Cape Town
- Visit Table Mountain, Boulders Beach and Cape Point
- Excellent cuisine in the Cape Winelands
- See the Big 5 in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
- Stay within walking distance from Victoria Falls
Best for:
Couples, honeymooners and special occasions
5. Victoria Falls & Botswana
Duration: 5 Days | Locations: 2
Botswana’s Chobe National Park is just under a two-hour road transfer from Victoria Falls, which makes it a highly attractive safari add-on. You’ll spend two nights at an elegant hotel with direct access to the Falls before enjoying some of the best boat-based game viewing in Africa.
Highlights:
- The Royal Livingstone Hotel’s direct access to Vic Falls
- Private butler service
- Sensational game viewing in Chobe National Park
- Sunset boat cruises on the Chobe River
- Tree-top spa treatment room at Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero
Best for:
Couples, honeymooners and special occasions
6. Romantic Vic Falls, Chobe & Delta Safari
Duration: 7 Days | Locations: 3
Spend 7 days discovering classic safari destinations including the winding waterways of the Okavango Delta, elephant-rich Chobe National Park, and the iconic Victoria Falls. Begin in Victoria Falls and explore the vast waterfall and all of its surrounding activities from bungee jumping and Devil’s Pool, to white-water rafting, helicopter tours, and sunset cruises along the Zambezi River.
From there, it’s time to venture to Botswana, starting with game drives and water-based safaris (water levels permitting) in Chobe National Park. Your final destination, Sanctuary Chief’s Camp, on the Okavango Delta offers sublime views, mokoro (traditional canoe) and boat-based safaris as well as safari staple, 4×4 game drives. Take advantage of alternative activities such as bird watching, fishing, and guided nature walks.
Highlights:
- Luxurious accommodation throughout
- Mokoro, motorboat, and 4×4 game viewing opportunities
- Visit and tour Victoria Falls
- Enjoy a sublime sunset cruise on both the Zambezi and Chobe River
- Discover the Okavango Delta and its diverse game
Best for:
Couples, families, and small groups
Good-value Trips & Tours
7. Tanzania & Victoria Falls
Duration: 13 Days | Locations: 4
We see ‘good value’ as game viewing in some of Africa’s best parks while staying at comfortable accommodation that delivers all you need without being over the top. This incredible itinerary makes it possible for you to spend almost two weeks in some of East Africa’s top safari destinations before crowning your vacation in Vic Falls.
With the opportunity to spend time exploring some of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations while on a more modest budget, this is undoubtedly one of the most ‘well-valued’ Victoria Falls safari tours.
Highlights:
- See big elephant herds in Tarangire
- Seek out the Big 5 in the Ngorongoro Crater
- Witness some of the Wildebeest Migration’s most dramatic events
- Incredible game viewing in the Serengeti
- Stay at an Edwardian-style lodge just upstream from Vic Falls
Best for:
Couples and special occasions
8. Kenya & Victoria Falls
Duration: 9 Days | Locations: 2
Designed specifically for first-time visitors with a modest budget, this trip takes you to two of Africa’s most exciting destinations: the Masai Mara and Vic Falls. As this tour is designed to fit into a more limited timeframe, you’ll fly between camps and lodges to give you more time on the ground. Your safari itinerary is designed to immediately immerse you in the action – transfer straight from the airport to Nairobi National Park for your first night and a taste of what’s to come.
From there, venture to Masai Mara National Reserve where the Maasai introduce you to their ancestral home. Its vast open plains allow for prime game viewing while your experienced guides showcase wildlife hotspots and safari secrets. At night, admire the naked night sky in all its splendour, rich in colour and contrast thanks to the lack of light pollution. Spend your remaining time admiring the majesty of Victoria Falls and all of the adventurous activities on offer.
Highlights:
- Stay at an authentic safari camp in a private concession
- See the Masai Mara’s renowned big cats – lion, leopard, cheetah
- Guided bush walks with Maasai warriors
- Hot-air balloon safari over the Mara (optional)
- Chundukwa River Lodge’s excellent proximity to Vic Falls
Best for:
Couples, families and small groups.
Trips With A Purpose
Our Trips With A Purpose tours are a diverse collection of safari itineraries that focus on conservation. Whether their focus is supporting local communities, environmental work, wildlife conservation, or a combination, these tours offer an immersive, hands-on experience.
9. Botswana & Livingstone Community & Wildlife Safari
Duration: 10 Days | Locations: 3
A 10-day luxury itinerary leads you through two of Africa’s top destinations, Zambia and Botswana. Begin your safari adventure in the community-run Khwai Concession at the exquisite Khwai Leadwood for exceptional wildlife encounters on both 4×4 and mokoro (traditional canoe) safaris. Next up, Linyanti Bush Camp in the Linyanti Concession bordering Botswana’s lauded Chobe National Park. A high density of wildlife, including great numbers of big cats and elephants, promise great game viewing opportunities.
Finally, hear the roar of Victoria Falls and witness the vast spectacle up-close on a Zambian sojourn at the tranquil, eco-conscious Thorntree River Lodge. Bush walks, sunset boat cruises, and awe-inspiring African sunrises await. This tour comprises several positive impact initiatives, including a portion of every booking going towards stationery packs at Maunga Primary School.
Highlights:
- Superb game drives, bush walks, and water-based safaris
- Stay in superlative African accommodation and concessions
- Immersion into cultural experiences and community initiatives
- Visit the vast, thunderous Victoria Falls
- Sunset cruises along the Zambezi River
- Contribution to conservation and community upliftment
Best for:
Couples and adventure travellers
10. Victoria Falls & Zimbabwe Community & Wildlife Safari
Duration: 10 Days | Locations: 3
A true triple threat, this tour combines the best of Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, and Matusadona National Park. Begin a stone’s throw away from the mighty Victoria Falls in Zambia’s Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park at one of the leading environmentally-conscious lodges, Thorntree River Lodge. Discover a local community upliftment project, immerse yourself in local culture, and enjoy bush walks, sunset boat cruises, and other game viewing opportunities.
Jet off to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest natural reserve, for a sensational safari experience featuring guided bush walks and game drives. When you’re not admiring nature’s theatre, spend time engaging in local community projects. The finale entails several nights at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge overlooking the vast expanse of Lake Kariba where thrice-daily game viewing, fishing, sunset cruises, and boating activities are all on offer
Highlights:
- Stay in eco-conscious and luxurious accommodation
- Discover Victoria Falls from the Zambian side
- Visit Lake Kariba and enjoy wonderful views
- Explore Zimbabwe’s largest natural reserve
- Engage with local community projects and cultures
- Enjoy a host of activities throughout
Best for:
Adventurous couples and small groups
Are You Ready to Start Planning Your Botswana Safari?
Have Zimbabwe’s diverse wildlife and exceptional natural landscapes inspired you? Whether one of these terrific tours have caught your eye or you’re looking for a custom itinerary, speak to one of our experienced African Safari Experts for the ultimate advice.
