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Holidays to Victoria Falls

Luxury Holidays at Victoria Falls

The Victoria Falls lie on the Zambezi River and form the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. Victoria Falls has become a must-go destination for an adventure holiday whilst also being a great add-on for a safari holiday. For an exclusive and luxury visit to the falls we know the best luxury lodges to stay at within close proximity of the falls – all of which have a variety of adventure and safari activities.

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At over a mile wide and a hundred metres high - Victoria Falls is arguably the greatest waterfall in the world. Known locally as "Mosi-o-Tunya" - the smoke that thunders - they form a spectacular curtain of falling water double the height of the Niagara Falls.

The best way to see the falls 'up-close' on your holiday is to take one of the footpaths through the rainforest around the gorge.

The massive volume of water roars as it plunges into the chasm of the gorge and continuously shrouding the paths in a fine spray - so take an anorak!

Victoria Falls also has the deserved reputation as 'adventure capital' of southern Africa - and there are all sorts of exciting holiday adventures to be had (micro-lighting above the falls, rafting in the gorge below them, or bungee-ing into them).

However, it should also be pointed out that there are plenty of less extreme holiday activities to be enjoyed.

These include elephant walks, fishing, canoeing and sunset cruises on the calm upper reaches of the river.

The best way to get to Victoria Falls, is to fly via Johannesburg - from where many international carriers (British Airways, South African Airways, Virgin, Delta) offer flights to the UK and USA. The flight from Johannesburg to the Falls is about 2 hours. The Falls can also be reached by road (1.5 hours) from Chobe national park in northern Botswana.

When to go

All activities are dependent on ACTUAL water levels:
- A flight in a helicopter or microlight is fabulous year round (except in heavy rainstorms!)
- Livingstone Island can possibly be visited between Sept and Jun - and the Devil's Pool opens at very low water!
- Rafting is most hair-raising between Sept and Nov.

Please contact our team if you want to know more about water levels at Victoria Falls...

Sample Victoria Falls Luxury Tours


Safari in the Kruger Park in South Africa and then head to Zambia to marvel at the "smoke that thunders" - Victoria Falls.	Fly to unspoilt Zambia and spend the next three romantic nights falling asleep to the sounds of the mighty Victoria Falls.	Superb adventure featuring a stay at Victoria Falls and game drives in the wildlife rich Hwange National Park.

Our clients' favourite lodges and hotels at Victoria Falls

"THE most magnificent place I have ever stayed at during my many travels in Africa."	"Amazing game drives and brilliant food and service. It was just magic. Amazing, unique location!"	“A beautiful peaceful retreat in an ideal location. Would definitely go back."