Victoria Falls Adventure Planner

Victoria Falls Town packs an unusual range of experiences into a small area. Instead of listing them alphabetically, this planner sorts them by how much nerve and fitness they ask for, so you can build a trip that suits your group.

Gentle: for everyone

  • Rainforest trail. A paved path through Victoria Falls National Park with views of the falls across the gorge. Entry for international visitors is about US$58 per person and covers a single visit.
  • Sunset cruise. Flat water above the falls, with hippos, crocodiles and fish eagles along the banks. A US$12 ZimParks levy is added to the boat fare.
  • Boma dinner. Evening dinner and drumming at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.

Moderate: some energy needed

  • Helicopter flight. The Flight of Angels lasts 12 to 13 minutes. Resellers list about US$150 to US$190, and the park levy of US$18 is extra.
  • Canopy tour. Wild Horizons strings nine zipline cables and a suspension bridge along the Batoka Gorge.
  • Game drive. Zambezi National Park lies upriver, and entry costs US$17 for international visitors.

Demanding: fitness and a good head for heights

  • Bridge bungee. Shearwater runs a 111 m jump from the Victoria Falls Bridge, with about four seconds of freefall. The price you pay depends on the seller, roughly US$130 to US$200.
  • Rafting. A full day on the Zambezi for people aged 15 and over. The finish is a steep climb of about 250 m out of the gorge. Prices start around US$120, with a US$12 river levy.

Season check

Rafting depends on the river. Low water, about August to late December, allows the full run from Rapid 1 to Rapid 19. High-water runs in roughly January to March and May to July start at about Rapid 11 and end near Rapid 23. The river closes around March to June when the flood peaks, though dates shift yearly. The Zambian side hosts Devil’s Pool, which is usually open from mid-August to mid-January.

Money matters

The US dollar is the working currency for visitors, with the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) used locally since April 2024. Keep notes handy in case a card terminal goes offline. Fees to ZimParks rose on 13 February 2026 when VAT was added to tourism services.

Safety rules

  • Do not swim or wade in the Zambezi, except in the guided pools run by licensed operators.
  • Stay off the streets after dark. Elephants, buffalo and hippos graze in town.
  • Ask a doctor about malaria tablets before you travel.
  • Wildlife encounters should be wild ones. Skip elephant rides and lion walks.

Read more: Sightseeing in Victoria Falls Town and the three day Victoria Falls itinerary .

Booking help

Operators are listed at Shearwater and Wild Horizons . Search tours on GetYourGuide .