Victoria Falls Packages/Deals & Travel Agents Near Me

4-night Stars Of South Africa With 3 Nights Cape Town, 2 Nights Victoria Falls, 2 Nights Johannesburg, 3 Nights Greater Kruger National Park Cruise/Land Package

Price: $14,806 - # of Days: 14 days

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4-night Discover Africa With 3 Nights Cape Town, and 2 Night Victoria Falls Cruise/Land Package

Price: $11,206 - # of Days: 9 days

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9-Nights Family Botswana Safari

Price: $12,995 - # of Days: 9 days
From Desert to Delta, an Exhilarating Adventure to Thrill Safari-Goers of All Ages For families, there’s no topping the adventure of an African safari—and in Africa, it’s tough to top Botswana. Big game is abundant, and we get amazingly close to elephants, lions and much more fr...

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9-Nights Icons of Southern Africa

Price: $4,195 - # of Days: 9 days
Icons Of Southern AfricaTake in the contrasts of Cape Town and Table Mountain before heading out on safari and visiting Victoria Falls. You’ll get your fill of adventure as you explore in search of the Big 5 and feast on traditional meals during this Icons of Southern Africa trip.Dining Summary4 Din...

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14-night Stars of South Africa Soulful Experience Cruise/Land Package

Price: $15,695 - # of Days: 14 days

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11-Nights Southern Africa Odyssey

Price: $4,279 - # of Days: 11 days
FIRST-CLASS | SMALL GROUP: Embark on a soul-stirring journey through Southern Africa. Connecting from Cape Town’s cosmopolitan charm to Makalali’s wild majesty to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, this elevated small group journey promises an unforgettable immersion into Southern Africa&...

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11-Nights Magic of Africa: Cape Town, Sabi Sands, Victoria Falls & More

Price: $9,929 - # of Days: 11 days
DELUXE | TAILOR-MADE: Discover the magic and splendour of Southern Africa on this 12-day luxury journey from South Africa to Botswana. Starting in Cape Town, you’ll venture to the Cape Winelands, Kruger National Park, majestic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, and the waters of the Chobe River in Bo...

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21-Nights Wonders of the World by Private Jet - In Partnership with Kalos Golf

Price: $158,000 - # of Days: 21 days
Wonders of the World by Private Jet From the eternal city to the Greek coast, through the wonders of Africa, the Indian Ocean and ancient Egypt, this exclusive journey takes you to some of the finest hidden golf gems in the world. Between rounds, spend your nights in exceptional hotels and resort...

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12-Nights Essence of South Africa with Victoria Falls

Price: $7,350 - # of Days: 12 days
Essence Of South Africa With Victoria FallsBush, beach and two vibrant cities – capture the essence of South Africa on this culmination of a Cape Town to Kruger experience, including Johannesburg, the 'City of Gold'. Then, the power and beauty of Africa’s wilderness is revealed as you take in the th...

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17-Nights Best of South Africa with Victoria Falls

Price: $8,483 - # of Days: 17 days
Best Of South Africa With Victoria FallsConnect with the culture of South Africa as you travel from the north to south to encounter the legacy of Mandela and the cosmopolitan spirit of Cape Town. Then, the power and beauty of Africa s wilderness is revealed as you take in the thrill of Victoria Fa...

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Introduction

One of the most stirring sights in Africa, the Victoria Falls is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. It is where the mile-/kilometer-wide Zambezi River suddenly plunges 30 stories into the Bakota Gorge, at times spilling water at a volume of more than 2 million gallons/7.6 million liters per second. Rainbows, mist and the tremendous roar of the water stir the senses—few other natural wonders match the raw power of the Victoria Falls.

The first European to see them was David Livingstone on 17 November 1855, during his 1852-56 journey from the upper Zambezi to the mouth of the river. The falls were already well known to the local people and the Matabele named them Mosi-au-Tunya, "the smoke that thunders," because of the cloud of spray that rises above them. Livingstone named them in honor of Queen Victoria.

Livingstone's fantastic stories attracted many European adventurers and travelers, and the town of Victoria Falls quickly grew. The famous Victoria Falls Bridge and Victoria Falls Hotel were both built in 1905. Today there are numerous hotels, attractions and activities around town and no shortage of operators to organize it all.

The falls themselves can be seen within the Victoria Falls National Park, where there are many viewpoints. There's another major viewing point from the Victoria Falls Bridge that connects Zimbabwe to Zambia. It can be crossed on foot and the border guards will issue you a day pass to access the bridge, which serves as no-man's-land between the two country's borders. We highly recommend this view, as the angle up the gorge of the Zambezi to the center of the falls is spectacular. If you are feeling daredevilish, you can bungee jump—a 360-ft/110-m plunge—off the bridge.

Apart from the falls themselves, there are few sights, but there are lots of activities below and above the falls and on the Zambezi River. During most of the year, you can go whitewater rafting (the rapids are world-class), canoeing, elephant and horseback riding in the surrounding bush, and for the very active, rappeling or gorge-swinging (flying fox and rap jumping) in the Batoka Gorge.