Victoria Falls: Both Sides Private Tour Zimbabwe & Zambia

Two Countries, One Waterfall: What It Feels Like to Stand in the Spray

You walk the rainforest trails on both the Zimbabwe and Zambia sides of Victoria Falls, cross the historic 1905 bridge between countries, and stand on the Knife-Edge Bridge in the spray. Your local guide shares the geology and cultural history while you move between viewpoints in an air-conditioned vehicle, with raincoats and water provided. Border assistance is included, and the flexible pace means you set the rhythm of the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Victoria Falls Zimbabwe and Zambia

• Visit The Big Tree baobab
• Explore Livingston town market
• Tour Victoria Falls Zimbabwe side
• Cross Victoria Falls Bridge
• Tour Victoria Falls Zambian side

The experience

There's a moment when you first hear it (not see it, but hear it) before the mist hits your face. The Zambezi River drops 100 meters into the gorge, and the sound alone tells you why locals call it Mosi-oa-Tunya, "The Smoke That Thunders." A private guide tour of Victoria Falls takes you to both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides, which means you don't just glimpse one perspective of the world's largest curtain of falling water. You walk into it from two completely different angles. The falls stretch nearly 1.7 kilometers wide, and standing on the Knife-Edge Bridge on the Zambian side, with the spray soaking through the raincoat they give you, you understand why people travel thousands of kilometers to stand exactly where you are.

The day starts at The Big Tree, a baobab that's been standing for over 1,200 years, towering nearly 20 meters high with a girth of 22 meters. Your local guide shares the stories attached to it (the legends, the ecology, the way it's watched over the landscape through centuries), and you get why it matters before you even reach the falls. Then you cross the Victoria Falls Bridge, built in 1905, a steel arch spanning 198 meters across the Batoka Gorge. You don't stop on it, but driving across gives you a view of the Zambezi and the mist rising from below, and the border formalities happen at the immigration posts on either side. It's straightforward if you have your documents, and the guide handles the logistics so you're not standing in a queue trying to figure out which line to join.

The Zimbabwe side takes you along rainforest pathways and designated viewpoints, each one showing you a different slice of the falls: the geology, the flora, the way the light hits the spray and throws rainbows across the gorge. The Zambian side is closer, more intimate. The Knife-Edge Bridge puts you right in the heart of the mist, and depending on the season, you see either the full flood of the Zambezi or the exposed rock formations and smaller cascades. Your guide explains what you're looking at (the geological forces, the cultural significance, the history), so it's not just water and noise, it's a place with depth. The air-conditioned vehicle moves between stops, and they provide bottled water, so you're not managing logistics while you're trying to absorb what you're seeing.

Optional add-ons like a local lunch or a helicopter flight can be arranged if you want to extend the day, but the core tour (both sides, the bridge, the Big Tree, the rainforest walks) is the thing that stays with you. You leave having seen Victoria Falls from two countries, walked through the spray, and heard the stories that make it more than just a waterfall.

What’s included

• Local guide with knowledge of the falls' geology, history, and culture.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport between stops.
• raincoat and bottled water.
• border assistance for crossing between Zimbabwe and Zambia.
• entry to Victoria Falls on both sides.
• access to rainforest pathways and viewpoints including the Knife-Edge Bridge on the Zambian side.
• visit to The Big Tree baobab.
• crossing of the Victoria Falls Bridge.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 13:00

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AgesAdult (35 to 50 years) · Senior (55 to 95 years) · Youth (12 to 18 years) · Child (6 to 11 years): free · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 70

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Akost Safaris

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Victoria Falls from two countries in one day without arranging transport, border paperwork, or timing between stops yourself: the private guide and vehicle handle the logistics so you focus on the falls.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 18 years); Child (6 to 11 years): free; Infant (1 to 5 years): free.

Do I need a visa to cross from Zimbabwe to Zambia on this tour?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality. The guide assists with border formalities, but you must carry the correct travel documents. Check your country's requirements for both Zimbabwe and Zambia before booking.

How long does the tour take?

The itinerary covers multiple stops including The Big Tree, both sides of Victoria Falls, and the Victoria Falls Bridge crossing. Plan for a full day. Exact duration depends on border wait times and how long you spend at each viewpoint.

What's included in the tour?

Local guide, air-conditioned vehicle transport, raincoat, bottled water, and border assistance. Entry fees to the falls are included. Optional add-ons like lunch or helicopter flights can be arranged separately.

What's the difference between the Zimbabwe and Zambia sides?

The Zimbabwe side offers panoramic views along rainforest pathways with multiple designated viewpoints. The Zambia side is closer and more immersive, with the Knife-Edge Bridge putting you directly in the spray and mist.

Can I do this tour if I have mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and the vehicle provides transport between stops. Some rainforest pathways are uneven. Discuss specific concerns with the operator when booking.

What should I bring?

A raincoat is provided, but bring extra clothes you don't mind getting wet, sturdy shoes with grip for wet surfaces, sunscreen, and your travel documents. The guide provides bottled water.

Is there a best time of year to visit Victoria Falls?

The falls flow year-round. During high water (April to August), you see the full volume and dramatic spray. During low water (September to March), you see more rock formations and smaller cascades. Both offer different perspectives.