Photo: Matetsi Victoria Falls Matetsi Victoria Falls
Riverside suites on a private reserve upstream of the falls.
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Zimbabwe’s professional guides are some of the best trained in Africa, and they make a safari here special. Mana Pools is a favourite for walking and canoeing on the Zambezi, with elephants among the winterthorn trees.
Hwange is known for its large elephant herds and predators, and the private conservancy of Malilangwe in the south-east has excellent rhino viewing.
Most people arrive at Victoria Falls, where the view from the Zimbabwe side takes in most of the falls. It’s a simple place to start or finish a trip to Botswana or Zambia.
where to go
The widest sheet of falling water in the world, best seen from the Zimbabwe side.
Large elephant herds, lions and painted dogs.
Walking and canoeing along the Zambezi floodplain.
A huge lake for houseboats, fishing and sunsets.
Granite hills, rock art and white rhino tracked on foot.
A private reserve in the south-east with rhino and quiet game drives.
when to go
The dry months are best for game, and the falls are fullest after the rains.
July to October
Excellent game viewing, with animals around the water. October is hot.
May to June
Pleasant days and cool nights, with the bush starting to dry out.
November to April
Rain, lush scenery and newborn animals. Victoria Falls is at its fullest from February to May.
where to stay
Photo: Matetsi Victoria Falls Riverside suites on a private reserve upstream of the falls.
Ask us about this hotelA grand Edwardian hotel with views to the bridge and spray.
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Hwange Photo: Wilderness 
Hwange Photo: African Bush Camps Small and personal, with an elephant pool in front of the lounge.
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Malilangwe Photo: Singita A lodge overlooking a lake in a private reserve, with superb rhino viewing.
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experiences
See Victoria Falls from the rainforest paths on the Zimbabwe side.
Paddle past elephants and hippos on the Zambezi.
Track wildlife on foot with Zimbabwe's famous guides.
Follow white rhino on foot among granite hills.
Slow days on the lake, fishing and watching sunsets.
A cruise upstream of the falls with drinks as the sun goes down.
July to October for the best game viewing. The falls are at their fullest from February to May.
The parks and Victoria Falls are popular with visitors. We follow FCDO advice closely and will talk you through it.
UK visitors usually need a visa, and the KAZA visa can cover Zimbabwe and Zambia. Please check the latest guidance before travelling.
Zimbabwe is a malaria area. Please speak to your GP or a travel clinic, and check the TravelHealthPro website for the latest advice.
Botswana’s Chobe and Okavango Delta are a short transfer from Victoria Falls, or you can add Zambia.
pair it with
The Okavango Delta and the Kalahari. Small, exclusive camps and some of the best guiding in Africa.
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The Maasai Mara, Laikipia's private conservancies and the Indian Ocean coast. Classic safari country.
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Lake Malawi's clear water and islands, easily paired with a safari in neighbouring Zambia.
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