Affordable Victoria Falls holiday

There are a number of great mid-range hotels and lodges in Zambia and Zimbabwe to pick from for an affordable trip, as well as a huge choice of all-inclusive packages covering flights, lodging and some activities, which can offer excellent value.

Activity costs can add up quickly, especially if you’re travelling in a family, so a good option is to choose an activity package, which gets you a discounted rate on a range of activities bundled together.

Travelling during the low “green” season of November to April will mean discounted hotel rates and great prices on travel packages. While this isn’t the best time of year to visit Victoria Falls, there are some benefits (other than discounted prices): it’s the best time of year for birdwatching, November and December are great months for white-water rafting, and the summer rains bring lush, green foliage in the national parks around the falls.

Victoria Falls in June

Climate June is a dry, cool month in Victoria Falls, with night time temperatures dropping to below 10C, although daytimes are mild and temperatures can go up to the mid 20s. You’ll need to bring along warm clothing for night time activities and early morning hikes and game drives. Highlights of the month June is one of the busiest months of the year for visiting Victoria Falls.…

Solo holiday in Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is a perfect destination for solo travellers, whether you choose to stay in either Zambia or Zimbabwe. Both Livingstone and Victoria Falls town are well-set up for tourism and are easy to travel to, book lodging and organise activities. There are plenty of opportunities to meet other travellers in the guesthouses, hotels and in bars and restaurants in town, and many…

Victoria Falls in November

Climate In November the summer rains begin, bringing a welcome relief from the intense heat of October, although it’s still very hot. Highlights of the month The Zambezi River is at its lowest level of the year, and Victoria Falls can completely dry up on the Zambian side, although the waterfalls flow year-round in Zimbabwe. It’s not the best time to see the falls if you want to…

Zambezi River

Region explained There’s more to the Zambezi River than just its powerful cascade down a 1.7 kilometre-wide gorge to form Victoria Falls. This mighty river – Africa’s fourth largest – draws adventure seekers from all over the planet for Africa’s most thrilling white-water rafting on powerful Grade Five rapids. White-water rafting is not the only way to have fun on the…

Budget safari holiday in Victoria Falls

How to have a budget-conscious trip Both Zambia and Zimbabwe have some great lodging options for budget travellers: your options include campsites on the banks of the Zambezi, friendly backpackers and well-run guesthouses. For a bush experience you can also camp in the Zambezi National Park (on the Zimbabwean side). The best way to save money on food is to prepare your own meals: some of…

Why would people come back?

Apart from the fact that there are so many activities to do in the Victoria Falls area, an excellent reason to return to the destination is to experience the waterfalls and the outdoor adventures in changing seasons. Victoria Falls is very different month by month: the level of water in the Zambezi River changes with seasonal rains, which means that at times the waterfalls are…

Popular Victoria Falls Safaris

These popular itineraries can be customised to match your budget and travel dates