Victoria Falls Private Guided Tour both sides Zimbabwe and Zambia

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1. The Big Tree, Zambezi Drive, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe and Zambia. Stop at The Big Tree, a colossal baobab believed to be over 1,200 years old. Towering nearly 20 meters high with a 22-meter girth, this iconic landmark is a favourite photo stop and a living piece of history. Your guide will share local legends and ecological facts about this ancient “tree of life” — a symbol of resilience that has watched over centuries of changing skies, shifting rivers, and curious explorers. Perfect for photos, shade, and a quiet moment before the thunder of the Falls. 20 minutes, Admission is free

   20 min

2. Visiting Livingston town, african market

   15 min

3. Discover one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World on a guided tour of Victoria Falls, locally known as Mosi-oa-Tunya—“The Smoke That Thunders.” This awe-inspiring waterfall stretches nearly 1.7 kilometers wide and plunges over 100 meters into the Zambezi Gorge, creating a breathtaking spectacle of mist, rainbows, and roaring water. Your tour takes you along well-maintained rainforest pathways and designated viewpoints, each offering a unique perspective of the Falls. Learn about the geology, flora, and cultural significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site as you experience its raw power up close. Whether it’s the thundering spray, the lush rainforest atmosphere, or the panoramic views across to Zambia, a visit to Victoria Falls is a truly unforgettable highlight of any Southern African journey.

   2 h

4. Experience Victoria Falls from the Zambian side, where a network of trails and bridges brings you right to the heart of the spray. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya—“The Smoke That Thunders”—this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers dramatic, close-up encounters with the world’s largest curtain of falling water. Walk across the famous Knife-Edge Bridge, where the thundering water and swirling mist create a powerful, immersive experience. Depending on the season, you’ll see everything from the full flood of the Zambezi River to exposed rock formations and smaller cascades. Along the way, your guide shares insights into the geology, history, and cultural significance of the Falls. With fewer viewpoints but more direct encounters, the Zambian side offers an intimate, unforgettable perspective of this natural wonder.

   2 h

5. As part of your journey between Zimbabwe and Zambia, you will pass over the historic Victoria Falls Bridge, a remarkable steel arch structure built in 1905. Spanning 198 meters across the Batoka Gorge, the bridge offers sweeping views of the Zambezi River and the mist rising from the nearby Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya (“The Smoke That Thunders”). The bridge not only connects two countries but also two cultures, and crossing it involves standard border formalities at the respective immigration posts. While we will not be stopping on the bridge itself, the drive across offers a unique perspective of this engineering feat and its dramatic setting. Guests should ensure they carry the correct travel documents for border clearance, as procedures vary depending on nationality and visa requirements.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 45 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Unique opportunity to view both sides

  Delphister on the Zambian side and Shelton on the Zimbabwean side were both excellent guides. Very informative and helpful. Delphister also made crossing the border a breeze.

  Derrick_SAugust 2026via Viator

• 4Breathtaking Victoria Falls from 2 countries

  Booked this tour because I hoped to be joined by other solo travellers. Unfortunately I was the only one so was a private tour after all. Nevertheless I had a great time and the guides Shelton and Delphistee were knowledgable, engaging, fun and of course helpful with the pictures.

  agnesvZ2581AFAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Fantastic experience!

  We were picked up, on time, by Sheldon at our lodging. He was kind, and very informational! He took us through the boarder crossing and handed us off to Delphister who was our guide on the Zambia side viewing, absolutely delightful! Then back to the Zimbabwe side and viewing. The entire experience was seamless and joyful! I would not have wanted to figure out the two border crossings and the passport inspections without these guides. Everything is a bit confusing.

  276cidbAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Victoria Falls

  An amazing experience, Zambia fee $20 each and Zimbabwe $58 each. Receipted at both sides. Our Tour guides Delphister for Zambia and Michael for Zimbabwe were excellent. Extremely informative and obviously have a love for the Falls. At this time of year rain capes are a must, the mist was extreme and certain parts very very wet, but the rainbows are just fantastic. The border crossing was very smooth and our guides ensured the process was quick and easy. In summary highly recommended.

  trustycopilotJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5An Outstanding Private Tour of Both Sides of Victoria Falls

  Our private tour of both the Zimbabwe and Zambia sides of Victoria Falls was exceptional from beginning to end. Sheldon was everything we could have hoped for in a guide. He was punctual, professional, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable about the falls, birds, wildlife, history, and local culture. He paid close attention to our pace and adjusted easily whenever we wanted to slow down, stop longer, or move more quickly. His sense of humor made the day even more enjoyable, and he immediately put us at ease. We truly could not have imagined a better guide. There is absolutely nothing we would suggest improving. On the Zambia side, Delphisti was helpful throughout the experience. She kept us informed about the border-crossing process, was knowledgeable about the history and culture of Zambia and the falls, took her time with us, and was kind and patient. We would gladly recommend both Sheldon and Delphisti. We also highly recommend touring both sides of Victoria Falls to experience the full scope of the falls and better understand how Zimbabwe and Zambia each connect to and differently share this extraordinary World Wonder.

  Carrie_VJuly 2026via Viator

• 5Outstanding Private Tour

  Our private tour of both the Zimbabwe and Zambia sides of Victoria Falls was exceptional from beginning to end. Sheldon was everything we could have hoped for in a guide. He was punctual, professional, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable about the falls, birds, wildlife, history, and local culture. He paid close attention to our pace and adjusted easily whenever we wanted to slow down, stop longer, or move more quickly. His sense of humor made the day even more enjoyable, and he immediately put us at ease. We truly could not have imagined a better guide. There is absolutely nothing we would suggest improving. On the Zambia side, Delphisti was helpful throughout the experience. She kept us informed about the border-crossing process, was knowledgeable about the history and culture of Zambia and the falls, took her time with us, and was kind and patient. We would gladly recommend both Sheldon and Delphisti. We also highly recommend touring both sides of Victoria Falls to experience the full scope of the falls and better understand how Zimbabwe and Zambia each connect to and differently share this extraordinary World Wonder.

  Carebear5July 2026via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Victoria Falls

• Its from-price is 54% below the median of the 986 experiences we list in Victoria Falls.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 36 of 986.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Victoria Falls

In the Zimbabwean town of Victoria Falls, the Zambezi plunges into a narrow gorge in a roar of spray, mist and rainbows.

Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, the Smoke That Thunders, the falls stretch for well over a kilometre across the Zambezi River, and the spray rises so high it can be seen from far away. Paths through the rainforest on the Zimbabwean side lead to viewpoints facing the Main Falls, the Devil's Cataract and Danger Point, with rainbows dancing in the mist.

Top-ranked sights in Victoria Falls: Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya), Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls Bridge.

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