Victoria Falls from Kasane: Both Zimbabwe & Zambia sides

See Victoria Falls twice in one day from opposite sides of the river

A full-day tour from Kasane that crosses into both Zambia and Zimbabwe to see Victoria Falls from each country's vantage. You start at 7am with hotel pickup and border assistance, spend the morning on the Zambian side exploring close-up viewpoints and the Knife-Edge Bridge, then cross the historic Victoria Falls Bridge into Zimbabwe to walk all 16 rainforest viewpoints including Main Falls and Rainbow Falls. Lunch in town and a craft market visit are optional. The guide handles both border crossings and returns you to Kasane by afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Victoria Falls from Zambia and Zimbabwe

• Guide collects you at 07:00 in Kasane
• Transfer through Kazungula into Zambia
• Tour Victoria Falls Zambian side viewpoints
• See Knife-Edge Bridge and Eastern Cataract
• Cross Victoria Falls Bridge into Zimbabwe
• Explore 16 rainforest viewpoints in Zimbabwe
• Visit Main Falls, Devil’s Cataract, Horseshoe, Rainbow Falls
• Enjoy optional lunch in Victoria Falls town
• Optional visit to local craft market
• Return to Kasane with border assistance

The experience

The day hinges on seeing the same waterfall from two completely different angles. The Zambian side gives you the drama: close spray, the Knife-Edge Bridge, the Eastern Cataract hitting hard from nearby. Then you cross the historic Victoria Falls Bridge and the view flips: Zimbabwe's rainforest path takes you past all 16 viewpoints, each one opening onto a different piece of the falls. Main Falls, Devil's Cataract, Horseshoe, Rainbow Falls: the scale shifts as you move through them.

Your guide meets you at 7am in Kasane and handles the border crossings at Kazungula into Zambia and then at the Victoria Falls Bridge into Zimbabwe, so you're not navigating paperwork or queues. The tour itself is guided on both sides. After the Zimbabwe section wraps, you're free to grab lunch in Victoria Falls town (you pay separately) at places like Lookout Café or Three Monkeys, and there's a craft market if you want to browse. The return to Kasane happens in the afternoon with the same border assistance, so the day ends as smoothly as it started.

What’s included

• Guided tour of both the Zambian and Zimbabwe sides of Victoria Falls.
• professional guide speaking English.
• hotel pickup and return transfers from Kasane.
• full border assistance at both Kazungula (Botswana-Zambia) and the Victoria Falls Bridge (Zambia-Zimbabwe) crossings.
• transport between all tour points.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 78

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cuckoo Safaris

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary comfortably whether you're watching the spray on the Knife-Edge Bridge or reading the geology of the 16 viewpoints in Zimbabwe. If you want the falls explained as you move through them rather than just walking on your own, this tour delivers that.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How much time do I actually spend at Victoria Falls on each side?

The full day runs 8 hours from pickup to drop-off in Kasane. You spend the morning on the Zambian side with close-up viewpoints and the Knife-Edge Bridge, then cross into Zimbabwe to walk the rainforest path past all 16 viewpoints. Lunch and the craft market are optional and happen between the two countries.

Do I need a visa to cross from Botswana into Zambia and Zimbabwe?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Your guide provides full border assistance at both crossings, but you're responsible for any visa fees required for entry into Zambia and Zimbabwe.

What is the Knife-Edge Bridge and why is it on the Zambian side?

The Knife-Edge Bridge is a narrow walkway on the Zambian side that juts into the spray zone of Victoria Falls, giving you an up-close, dramatic perspective of the water and mist. It's one of the iconic viewpoints that makes the Zambian side famous for its intense, close-range views.

Can I skip lunch or the craft market?

Both are optional. Lunch in Victoria Falls town is at your own expense, so you choose whether to eat and where. The craft market visit is also optional, so you can spend that time resting or exploring on your own.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?

All areas and surfaces on the tour are wheelchair accessible. The guide can advise on the best viewpoints and paths for your needs, and infants can sit on an adult's lap during transfers.