• Livingstone

    Livingstone is situated on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. It offers an international airport and is the base for many of the adventure companies offering tours in the area.
  • Gweru Zim

    Principal city of the midlands area, Gweru lies on the main road between Harare and Bulawayo. Antelope Park, where you can walk with lions, is near here.
  • Bulawayo

    This, the second largest city in Zimbabwe, has a strong sense of the colonial yesteryear.
  • Kariba Zim

    An immense man made lake that divides Zimbabwe and Zambia.

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Victoria Falls

This is one of the wonders of the world and well worth the visit.

Lotsa water...
Lotsa water. Heaps in fact. A big gush of water that just doesn’t stop. So go and get wet and have fun. ’Cos it compares to the pyramids, Ayres Rock and the Great Wall of China. The surprisingly small town is filled with adventure operators, low life selling currency, woman and drugs. Don’t be tempted to exchange money with them as all you’ll get in exchange is a wad of dirty newspaper notes. As far as adventure goes, you can do anything as long as you have buckets of cash. The 5 star hotels offer everything colonial days and can be quite fun if you scallywag your way in or have the dosh.
Viewing the falls
The falls can be accessed from both countries with each offering stunning viewpoints and a bunch of adrenaline activities guaranteed to make you giddy.
World heritage site
Did you know?
Vic Falls is a world heritage site. Small wonder…
Don't get wet
Hire a raincoat or a brollie if you’re water phobic or want to keep your camera working, and go and get wet...
Air travel

You can fly to directly from Jo’burg to Livingstone in Zambia or to the Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe.

Local currency
Psst. Don’t be tempted to exchange money with people on the street as all you’ll end up with is a wad of dirty newspaper “notes” and a bad taste in your mouth.
Visa requirerments
Make sure you meet all visa requirements before leaving.

Places to Stay

  • Shoestrings

    Bright, friendly and with an essential swimming pool.

Tourist Offices

  • Backpackers Bazaar

    The experts on travel and adventure in Southern Africa, based in Vic Falls.
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Johannesburg Airport Safaris
Get off the plane and into safari mode.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)

Attakwas
This Oudtshoorn lodge has onwers who have an in-depth knowledge of the Little Karoo and offer excellent accommodation.
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)

Paradise Garden Backpackers
You might meet Adam... Or not. But have a dip in the pool and eat an apple anyway…
(Windhoek,Namibia)

Swazi Trails
Rafting, caving, mountain biking, hiking, adventure and culture - just ask them.
(Lobamba,Swaziland)

Oceanworx Dive Charters
For the best Scuba diving on the South Coast and some of the best scuba in the world.
(Umkomaas,South Coast)

Travellers Inn
Travellers Inn is in Rustenburg, conveniently situated for access to the Magaliesberg, Sterkfontein, Plilanesberg and Sun City.
(Rustenburg and surrounds,North West Province)

Makuleke Home Stay
A Community Centre and Homestay that offers fascinating insight into our history and the paths that can be taken to repair past injustices.
(Punda Maria and Makuleke,Limpopo)

Zambia Safari Company
Quality safaris and adventures in and around Vic Falls.
(Gordon's Bay and Strand,)

Bokpoort Holiday Farm
Horse trails in the eastern Free State.
(Clarens Eastern Free State,Free State)

Vine Hopper
A South African wine tour with a difference.
(Stellenbosch,Wine Region)