Victoria Falls travel guide

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You're Going to Love Victoria Falls

With a population of 35.761, Victoria Falls is the largest city in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Victoria Falls has to offer.

When to visit Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls in June
Estimated hotel price
€245
1 night at 3-star hotel
Victoria Falls in June
Estimated hotel price
€245
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Victoria Falls in October, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 174 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Victoria Falls, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Victoria Falls

Plane

When flying to Victoria Falls, you’ll arrive at Victoria Falls (VFA), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Victoria Falls, you’ll arrive at Victoria Falls (VFA), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Airports near Victoria Falls

Airlines serving Victoria Falls

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,257 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (414 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
South African
Good (17 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (74 reviews)
Cemair
Good (13 reviews)
fastjet
Excellent (5 reviews)
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Where to stay in Victoria Falls

From 5-star hotels such as the Victoria Falls Safari Suites to great affordable options like the Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel, Victoria Falls offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €632 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Victoria Falls

Most booked hotels in Victoria Falls

The Victoria Falls Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€418+
Elephant Hills Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€140+
Azambezi River Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€93+
N1 Hotel & Campsite Victoria Falls
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€73+

Hiring a car in Victoria Falls

The most frequently booked car type in Victoria Falls is Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai Atos or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Victoria Falls is Compact (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai Atos or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.