Victoria Falls Frequently asked Questions and Answers

Although the political situation in Zimbabwe is regularly featured negatively on the international news – We can honestly say that Victoria Falls Town is like a different country. Victoria Falls is a perfectly safe tourist destination.

2020 Prices

International tourists US$ 30

Regional tourists US$ 20

Zimbabwe Permanent Residents ZWL $60

Lunar Tour US$40

Zimbabwe enjoys the most view, about 80% of the of the Falls (16 view points). Zambia has only a small section - the eastern cataract (1 view point). If you only see the Falls from Zambia you have not really experienced Victoria Falls at all.

In the dry season from September through to December the Zambian portion of the Falls (eastern cataract) dries up almost completely. If you arrive during this time and only see the Falls from Zambia you will feel cheated.

The major hotels and lodges accept Visa and Master Credit Cards, but many of the smaller establishments still don't and will only accept cash. If you arrive at a hotel without a previous booking the chances are you will pay a very high price. So my recommendation is to research and pay for your accommodation before departure with whoever you make your booking through.

There is a very wide range of hotels and lodges, bed and breakfast, self catering and camping to choose from. Whatever your budget is, there will certainly be something to suit you

Besides viewing the magnificent Victoria Falls, there is an activity to suit everyone’s needs. These include White water rafting, bungee jumping, canoeing, gorge swing, zip wire, flying fox, sunset and dinner cruises on the Zambezi, game viewing activities, walking safaris, horseback safaris, fishing, golf, helicopter flights, elephant back safaris, walking with lions, cultural experiences and lots of local crafts.

You can access Victoria Falls by Air, Rail and Road. Victoria Falls has an international airport 21kms from the town centre. Transfers and taxis from the airport are readily available

Travellers planning to visit both Zimbabwe and Zambia should apply for a Uni-Visa (also known as KAZA visa). The visa can be obtained in advance, as well as at ports of entry. The Uni-Visa allows travellers 30 days travel within both Zambia and Zimbabwe, and is also valid for day-trips to Botswana.

That depends on what you want. It is hot most of the year round although in the winter months of June, July and August evening temperatures can drop to only few degrees Celsius. Summer - September through to April can get exceedingly hot with temperatures reaching 40 degrees. The Falls are at their fullest flow rate around March, April, May and at their lowest in late October early November. At peak flow rate there is so much spray it is sometimes difficult to see the falls, but you can certainly feel them. So there is a different experience all year round.

Yes almost everyone, staff is well trained and experienced. The local people's mother tongue is Ndebele. Many Hotels and activity operators also have multi-lingual staff speaking French, Italian, German and even Chinese, Special guides can be arranged at an additional cost.

If you are on an organised trip the tour operators provide their own fuel, so as a visitor this will not have any impact on you what so ever.

If you are a self drive tourist fuel is available from the Total, Zuva , Petrotrade and Puma garage . Fuel is always available in Botswana and Zambia.

It is standard practice to advise all tourists to purchase the necessary medical and evacuation cover when travelling to foreign countries, we are pleased to advise that there is an excellent private clinic in Victoria Falls manned by qualified and experienced staff.

T.H.B Private Hospital (www.thehealthbridge.org) was built and equipped specifically for tourists. It has state of the art equipment of international standard and experienced practitioners. It offers Accident & Emergencies; Maternity; Admissions and dental.

They also have a Medical Air Rescue Service (MARS) base in Victoria Falls in the event that an emergency evacuation is required. Most activity operators and some hoteliers include MARS evacuation cover in their charges.

Yes. Most, if not all locals, drink happily from municipal supplies. However, if you suspect you may have a sensitive stomach, then bottled water is recommended and is readily available.