Romantic holiday in Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is one of the most memorable destinations in Africa for the majestic waterfalls that have earned a place as one of the most breathtaking sights on the planet and for the incredible range of activities that you can do in the area. Whether you’re an adventurous couple looking to get adrenaline kicks on your holiday, or whether you prefer more relaxing experiences, then Victoria Falls is the perfect destination for a romantic holiday.

There’s a good choice of luxury lodges and hotels to choose from in both Zambia and Zimbabwe: and if you’re looking for a safari experience then you can stay in an all-inclusive lodge inside the Zambezi National Park on the Zimbabwean side. Book a suite for more privacy, and enjoy special romantic touches such as private meals on your terrace, intimate picnic lunches and lantern-lit dinners for two in the garden, in-room spa treatments and a personal butler. Some hotels and lodges also offer honeymoon packages with discounted rates and bonuses such as bottles of sparkling wine.

Highlights for couples include flying above Victoria Falls in a helicopter, doing a tandem bungee jump together off of the Victoria Falls Bridge into the Batoka Gorge, ziplining through the treetops, having a white-knuckle ride on the huge rapids of the Zambezi on a white-water rafting adventure, taking in easy on a canoeing safari to spot animals drinking in the river and more than 400 species of birds, having sundowner drinks on riverside decks, and taking in the beautiful wilderness on both sides of the river –cocktail in hand – on languid sunset cruises.

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…

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…

Victoria Falls in December

Climate December is slightly cooler than November but still a hot month with daytime temperatures averaging 31C. It’s also the second wettest month of the year (after January), so most days you’ll get an afternoon thundershower. Highlights of the month The Zambezi River is low in December, so the falls are much less dramatic than earlier in the year. The waterfalls can also…

Victoria Falls in February

Climate February is another rainy and hot month in Victoria Falls. Though it will rain most days, usually the thundershowers clear up fairly quickly, leaving blue skies and sunshine. Highlights of the month February is a great month to see Victoria Falls if you want to experience the full dramatic power of the Zambezi River gushing down the gorge, although all of the mist and spray…

Romantic holiday in Victoria Falls

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