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Zimbabwe · 7 days · Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls Classic Safari
See both banks of Victoria Falls, cruise the Zambezi at sunset and stay with a village host.
Duration7 Days
EnquiriesWhatsApp
RegionZimbabwe & Zambia
Group size4–14
DifficultyEasy
What you’ll actually do
Both sides of the Falls
See both banks of Victoria Falls, cruise the Zambezi at sunset and stay with a village host.
- Airport welcome and route briefing
- Locally led activities throughout
- Small group or private departure
- 24/7 in-country support
Day by day
The full itinerary
Your guide adapts each day to conditions, wildlife and how the group is going — the shape stays, the detail flexes.
Wildlife is free-ranging. Species and sightings vary with season and conditions, and no animal encounter is guaranteed.
- D1
Arrival in Victoria Falls
Arrive at Victoria Falls Airport and meet your guide. Check into the guesthouse and take your first afternoon walk to the rim of the Falls. The spray cloud visible from miles away will become your constant companion.
- Airport pickup and guesthouse check-in
- Orientation walk with local guide
- First views of Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwe rim
- Sunset at the Falls lookout point
- Welcome dinner at a local restaurant
- D2
Zimbabwe Rainforest Walk
Enter the Victoria Falls National Park rainforest — created entirely by the spray of the Falls — with your guide. Walk the full length of the Zimbabwe rim through dripping forest to 16 viewpoints. The roar and mist are astonishing.
- National Park rainforest walk (8am entry)
- 16 viewpoints along the Zimbabwe rim
- Danger Point — standing above the gorge
- Livingstone statue and historical context
- Devil's Pool from the rim view
- Afternoon at leisure in Falls town
- D3
Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Morning free for optional activities (helicopter, bungee, white water rafting — bookable locally). Afternoon: the iconic Zambezi sunset cruise — 2.5 hours on the river watching wildlife from the deck as the sun sets over Zambia.
- Morning free for optional adventure activities
- 2pm: board the Zambezi River cruise boat
- 2.5 hours on the upper Zambezi
- Look for hippos from the boat; sightings are not guaranteed
- Look for elephants and crocodiles along the bank
- Sundowner drinks as the sun sets
- Return to Victoria Falls town
- D4
Cross to Zambia — Livingstone Side
Cross the border into Zambia and visit Victoria Falls from the Zambian side — widely considered the more dramatic view. Then explore Livingstone town, the David Livingstone Museum, and the edge of the gorge at Knife Edge Bridge.
- Border crossing to Zambia (by foot across the bridge)
- Zambian side Falls viewpoints
- Knife Edge Bridge — suspended above the gorge
- David Livingstone Museum and history
- Livingstone town exploration
- Return to Zimbabwe side
- D5
Village Homestay — Community Life
Leave the tourist area and spend the day in the villages that have existed alongside the Falls for generations. Help with cooking, visit the community school, and settle in for an overnight homestay.
- Morning drive to local community village
- Community school visit and classroom session
- Cooking lesson with local family (traditional sadza)
- Village life immersion — farming and daily routine
- Meeting with community leader
- Overnight with host family — shared stories
- D6
Dugout Canoe Safari
Early morning dugout canoe safari on the upper Zambezi — the section above the Falls where the river is calm. Different entirely from yesterday's boat — silent, close to the water, and extraordinary for wildlife.
- 6am: dugout canoe launch on the upper Zambezi
- Silent wildlife observation from the canoe
- Explore river channels and bird-rich islands
- Look for crocodiles along the river
- Return to Victoria Falls town
- Afternoon free for rest or optional activities
- D7
Final Morning & Departure
Final morning walk to the Falls at sunrise — the most peaceful time. Farewell breakfast with your guide, airport transfer, and onward travel.
- Sunrise walk to Victoria Falls (6am)
- Farewell breakfast with local guide
- Final shopping at the craft market
- Airport transfer
- Onward flights
One package
What is included
Check the lists alongside for this trip’s inclusions and exclusions. Message us for current booking details.
Included
- All accommodation (guesthouse and village homestay)
- All meals
- Guided Victoria Falls rainforest walk
- Zambezi sunset cruise
- Dugout canoe experience
- Village homestay with local family
- All park entrance fees
- Airport transfers
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities (helicopter, bungee, white water rafting)
- Personal expenses
Before you ask
Common questions
What exactly is included in the price?
Everything on the included list on this page — accommodation, meals as stated, all ground transport, permits and park fees, your guide team, and every activity in the itinerary. International flights, travel insurance, visas and personal spending are not included, and we never add them later.
How much is the deposit and when is the balance due?
Message us on WhatsApp for current booking and payment details. It holds your place and is fully refundable if you cancel 90 or more days before departure. The balance is due 8 weeks before you fly, in a single payment.
Can I travel solo, or do I need to bring people?
Most travellers book alone and join a small group. If you'd rather have the trip run privately for you or your friends, tell us in the enquiry and we'll price it — private departures usually work from two people.
What if I'm not fit enough?
Tell us honestly in your enquiry and we'll say honestly whether it's realistic. On trekking routes we'll often suggest a shorter itinerary rather than sell you one you won't enjoy. Nobody is talked into a trip here.
Are the dates fixed?
The itinerary length is fixed but start dates are flexible on almost every trip. Give us the window you're working with — term dates, exam finish, a flight you've already found — and we'll build around it.
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