Victoria Falls guided tour both sides: Walk the Knife Edge Bridge

Walk to the Knife Edge Bridge and stand in the spray of 550 million litres of water falling every minute

A guided tour of Victoria Falls on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides, led by a professional guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle to vantage points across the Knife Edge Bridge, walk through the rain forest sustained by the falls' spray, and learn the history of Mosi oa Tunya, the smoke that thunders, as it cascades 111 metres into the Batoka gorge.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Victoria Falls and surroundings

• Experience Mosi oa Tunya National Park
• View the 1.708 km wide waterfall
• Learn about the history of the Falls
• Walk vantage points across Knife Edge Bridge

The experience

Victoria Falls is 1.708 km wide and drops between 90 and 108 metres into the gorge, making it the largest falling curtain of water in the world. A professional guide meets you and drives you to the national park in an air-conditioned vehicle, then leads you on foot to the walkways and vantage points that cross the Knife Edge Bridge. During peak flow, the Zambian side is the most spectacular. The guide explains the geology and the history of the falls as you move between viewpoints, and you'll feel the towering column of spray when the river runs high.

The rain forest surrounding the falls exists year-round because of the constant spray, and plant species grow here that are rarely seen elsewhere in Zambia. Rain jackets are provided, and the walk takes you through this lush vegetation to different angles of the water. The tour covers both sides of the falls and lasts 5.5 hours total, including the drive and the time spent at each vantage point.

What’s included

• Bottled water and rain jackets to protect you from the spray.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport to and from the falls.
• professional guide in your choice of five languages.
• hotel or accommodation pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 10:00 and 13:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Arnolubi Safaris & Tours

Is this one for you?This is a shared guided tour with a set itinerary and fixed schedule, so you move as a group between the vantage points the guide knows best. Choose it if you want the history and the geology explained as you walk, and if you prefer not to navigate the park alone or arrange your own transport to the falls.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

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 wide is Victoria Falls and how much water falls over it each minute?

Victoria Falls is 1.708 km wide, and approximately 550 million litres of water plummet over the edge every minute, making it the largest falling curtain of water in the world.

What is included in the tour and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes a professional guide, air-conditioned vehicle transport, rain jackets and bottled water. Entry fees to the Victoria Falls Zambia and Zimbabwe sides are not included and must be paid separately. Bring a camera if you want to photograph the falls.

What is the Knife Edge Bridge and where is it?

The Knife Edge Bridge is a walkway that leads to vantage points across Victoria Falls on the Zambian side, offering direct views of the water cascading into the Batoka gorge and the spray column when the river is high.

Is this tour suitable for families with children?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and has a minimum age of 12, so families with older children can participate. Younger children may find the 5.5-hour duration and the wet conditions challenging.