SEASONALITY

The Victoria Falls normally reach their fullest from March to April, dropping to their lowest from October to December. The Zambian side of the falls mostly overlooks the Eastern Cataract, which dries up first when water levels start dropping. Travellers visiting the Zambian side of the falls during low water are recommended to visit the Zimbabwean side of the falls to make the most of their trip or, alternatively, a scenic flight over the falls to make the most of the experience. During high water, visitors to the falls are likely to get incredibly wet and certain parts of the falls might be hard to see at ground level due to the amount of water.

ACTIVITIES

The most recommended activities for visitors to Victoria Falls (aside from a tour of the falls themselves) include sunset cruises on the Zambezi River and helicopter scenic flights over the falls. Sunset cruises on the river are mostly about enjoying the scenery, the birdlife and possibly spotting a hippo or two, rather than being about game viewing. A helicopter flight over the falls will help to give you the full perspective of this natural wonder and contrasts brilliantly with a close-up view at ground level. Other recommended activities include a colonial high tea at either the Victoria Falls Hotel (Zimbabwe) or Royal Livingstone (Zambia) as well as village tours, elephant interactions and, on the Zambian side only, visiting Livingstone Island on the edge of the falls (only accessible during low water). For the more adventurous, ziplines, canopy tours, bungee jumps, gorge/bridge swings and white water rafting are also on offer.