About
Victoria Falls is where the Zambezi drops into a deep gorge, and people know it as the Smoke that Thunders. Almost everyone travelling in Zimbabwe comes here at some point. On Google it is rated 4.8 from more than 9,000 reviews, which makes it one of the country's most reviewed places.
Reviewers say the real thing is nothing like the photos. You hear the roar before you arrive, and the mist hangs over everything. One visitor liked walking between the viewpoints, because each shows the Falls from a different side and gives new photographs. Another describes mini cloudbursts, changing light and rainbows rising out of the spray. A South African visitor who came in April with a guide found it educational as well as fun.
Plan to get wet, especially when the river is high. Several people recommend the high-water season for the most dramatic views. One visitor suggests seeing the Falls from both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides.
If you have more than a morning, reviewers mention boat cruises and helicopter rides as other ways to see the river and the gorge. The surroundings are described as clean and well kept, and the town has a relaxed, friendly feel.
Good to know
- Wheelchair-accessible car park