3-day itinerary · Victoria Falls

3 Days in Victoria Falls: First-Timer Highlights

This plan suits first-time visitors seeking a mix of waterfall sightseeing, outdoor experiences and cultural entertainment. Start with views from land, air and water, then explore wildlife, town life and more adventurous perspectives.

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Day 1: The falls from every angle

Get acquainted with Victoria Falls through a guided walk, an aerial perspective and an evening river cruise.

  1. Victoria Falls: Private Guided Tour of the Falls

    Morning

    Victoria Falls: Private Guided Tour of the Falls

    Explore the falls with a private guide, making the waterfall itself the focus of your first morning.

  2. Helicopter Flight Experience Over Victoria Falls

    Afternoon

    Helicopter Flight Experience Over Victoria Falls

    See Victoria Falls from a helicopter, adding an aerial perspective to the views you explored on foot.

  3. Victoria Falls Luxury Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

    Evening

    Victoria Falls Luxury Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

    Cruise the Zambezi River at sunset, rounding out your introduction with a contrasting view from the water.

Day 2: Wildlife, town and theatre

Balance a guided game drive with a town bike tour and an evening of storytelling on stage.

  1. Small Group: Zambezi National Park Guided Game Drive

    Morning

    Small Group: Zambezi National Park Guided Game Drive

    Explore by open four-wheel vehicle with a guide, looking for wildlife to broaden your first visit beyond the falls.

  2. Wild Horizons Bike Tour (Zimbabwe)

    Afternoon

    Wild Horizons Bike Tour (Zimbabwe)

    Explore town by bike, adding its craft markets and shops to your picture of Victoria Falls.

  3. Victoria Falls Theatre Featuring Simunye: The Spirit of Africa

    Evening

    Victoria Falls Theatre Featuring Simunye: The Spirit of Africa

    Watch Simunye: The Spirit of Africa, following Bomani's story for a performance-focused complement to the day's outdoor exploring.

Day 3: Outdoor adventure and drums

Finish with an island excursion, canopy views and a drum show for an adventure-led finale.

  1. Small Group Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island Tour

    Morning

    Small Group Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island Tour

    Explore Livingstone Island with a guide and experience Devil's Pool, adding an adventurous close-up perspective on the falls.

  2. Victoria Falls Canopy Tour (Zimbabwe)

    Afternoon

    Victoria Falls Canopy Tour (Zimbabwe)

    Take the canopy tour for views of rapids and waterfall spray, continuing your outdoor exploration from another angle.

  3. The Boma Dinner and Drum Show

    Evening

    The Boma Dinner and Drum Show

    Round off your visit with the drum show and dinner, shifting from outdoor adventure to an evening of food and performance.

Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.