Victoria Falls Zimbabwe Walking Wildlife Safari: Before Falls

Walk the bush to the Falls, not straight to the crowds

A guided walking tour of Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side that begins with a wildlife safari through Zambezi National Park before entering the rainforest at the Falls themselves. Your guide leads you along marked paths to viewpoints where you see the gorge, mist and rainbows, sharing details about the geology and the rare plant and bird life sustained by the constant spray. Small groups only. Park fees depend on your nationality and are paid on arrival.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided walking safari and Falls tour

• Join small-group walking safari
• Spot wildlife in Zambezi National Park
• Walk through rainforest spray zone
• Visit best viewpoints of Victoria Falls
• Learn about geology and history

The experience

The route starts in the bush. Instead of walking directly to the entrance like every other tour, you move through Zambezi National Park with your guide, where wildlife sightings are common, though not guaranteed. This approach means you reach the Falls on foot rather than arriving with the tour buses, and the walk itself becomes part of the experience rather than a transfer to it.

Once you enter the rainforest created by the Falls' constant spray, the landscape changes completely. Lush vegetation and bird species thrive in this rare ecosystem that exists nowhere else in the region. Your guide takes you along clearly marked paths to the best viewpoints, where you stand in front of the gorge itself (the largest sheet of falling water on Earth), and see the mist and rainbows rising above it. The guide shares what the geology tells you and how the surrounding nature depends on the spray.

The whole experience runs about two hours. You'll want a raincoat or poncho because the spray reaches the paths, and you'll carry bottled water. Park entry fees are not included and vary by nationality. You pay them when you arrive. Small groups keep the pace manageable and the viewpoints from feeling crowded.

What’s included

• Bottled water and a live guide are provided.
• park entry fees are paid separately upon arrival and vary by nationality.

Options for this experience

3 options

Finish at the Rainforest Cafe, with an open endingGuide in 4 languages · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00Lasts 1 hour 50 minutes: after the regular tour of the Falls, we leave you free to enjoy the majestic Falls and you end at the Rainforest Cafe. Bottle of water included. Open ending.

Complete tour of Victoria FallsGuide in 4 languages · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00Lasts 2 hours 30 minutes: the guide walks with you to the Falls and brings you back to our office. Bottle of water included.

Victoria Falls guided tourGuide in 4 languages · 19 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:00Sunrise at Victoria Falls: the guide departs at 6 or 6:30 am so you enter the Falls in early morning light.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day19 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:00

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

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Operated by Savannah Adventures Safaris

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to avoid the bus-tour crowds and experience the walk to the Falls as part of the day itself. The wildlife section through the park means you arrive on foot rather than by vehicle, and small groups keep the viewpoints from feeling packed.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): 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.

What wildlife might I see on the walk through Zambezi National Park before reaching the Falls?

Wildlife sightings are common in this section of the park, though the operator notes they are not guaranteed. Your guide will point out what appears along the marked route.

Do I need to be fit to walk this tour of Victoria Falls?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll walk along clearly marked paths at a pace your guide sets, and the whole experience takes about two hours.

What happens when I reach the rainforest at the Falls themselves?

You enter the rare ecosystem created by the constant spray, where unique plant and bird life thrive. Your guide leads you to viewpoints along marked paths where you see the gorge, mist and rainbows, and explains the geology and natural history of the site.

Are park fees included in the tour price?

Park fees are not included and depend on your nationality. You pay them when you enter the park on the day of the tour.