Top Attractions in Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls Essentials

Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, spans 1,708 meters across the Zambezi River. This selection highlights key vantage points like Devil's Cataract and Main Falls, where the water drops over 100 meters into the First Gorge. Beyond the geological wonders, the list includes the historic 1904 Victoria Falls Hotel, high-adrenaline activities at the Batoka Gorge, and an ancient baobab tree estimated to be over 1,000 years old.

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Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is a waterfall on the Zambezi River in southern Africa, which provides habitat for several unique species of plants and…

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Devil's Cataract

Victoria Falls is a waterfall on the Zambezi River in southern Africa, which provides habitat for several unique species of plants and…

8. Main Falls

A primary vantage point offering a direct view of the widest section of the waterfall, where the Zambezi River plunges into the First Gorge.

7. Cataract Island View

Overlooks the westernmost island on the lip of the falls, providing views of the water diverting around the rocky outcrop before the drop.

3. Devil's Cataract

The lowest point of the falls at 70 meters deep. This viewpoint shows where the river has cut a new channel through a weak fault line in the basalt.

Big Tree (Baobab)

An ancient baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) estimated to be over 1,000 years old. It stands 24 meters high with a circumference of approximately 22 meters.

Victoria Falls Hotel

Established in 1904, this historic Edwardian-style hotel is the oldest in the region. It features a private path to the falls and views of the Victoria Falls Bridge.

Lookout Café

Perched 120 meters above the Batoka Gorge, this restaurant offers panoramic views of the Victoria Falls Bridge and the lower Zambezi rapids.

Gorge Swing & Zipline (Wild Horizons)

Adventure site located at the Batoka Gorge featuring a 70-meter freefall gorge swing, a 425-meter long zipline, and a flying fox cable slide.

Elephants Walk Shopping and Art Centre

A complex featuring local Zimbabwean stone carvings, traditional jewelry, and artisan studios. It also houses a small museum dedicated to the history of the Tonga people.