6-Hour Victoria Falls Walking Tour with All 16 Rainforest Viewpoints

6 Hours Round trip from Hotel lobby Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore all 16 viewpoints along the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls
02 Walk the rainforest trails with a licensed local guide born and raised in Victoria Falls
03 See Devil's Cataract, the Main Falls, Knife-Edge Bridge, and the Eastern Cataract
04 Learn the geology, history, and folklore of Mosi-oa-Tunya
05 Get spray photography tips and guidance to the best viewpoints

Walk the edge of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World on a guided tour through the Victoria Falls Rainforest. Follow the 1.7 km trail network for up-close views of Devil's Cataract, the Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and the thunderous Eastern Cataract, while learning the geology, history, and folklore of Mosi-oa-Tunya ("The Smoke That Thunders"). Your licensed local guide also shares insights into David Livingstone's first sighting and modern conservation efforts at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, you may spot rainforest wildlife such as bushbuck, vervet monkeys, and more than 400 species of birds.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Victoria Falls

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Victoria Falls Rainforest Walk to All 16 Viewpoints

08:00 - Pickup from your Victoria Falls hotel.
08:15 - Arrive at the Victoria Falls Rainforest entrance and obtain park permits.
08:30 - Begin your guided walk from the western end at Devil's Cataract.
09:15 - Reach the Main Falls and the Knife-Edge Bridge viewpoint.
10:00 - Continue to the Eastern Cataract and Danger Point, season permitting.
02:30 - Return via the Boiling Pot viewpoint.
03:00 - Drop-off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hotel lobby 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Licensed professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Victoria Falls town)
Victoria Falls Rainforest entrance fees ($50 USD value)
Bottled water

What's Not Included

Raincoats/ponchos (available for rent at the entrance)
Tips/gratuities for the guide
Meals and beverages

What to bring

Wear quick-dry clothing; you will get wet from the spray, especially from February to July.
Non-slip shoes are strongly recommended.
Raincoats can be rented at the park entrance.
The tour operates rain or shine.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven rainforest paths.

Know before you go

Wear quick-dry clothing; you will get wet from the spray, especially from February to July.
Non-slip shoes are strongly recommended.
Raincoats can be rented at the park entrance.
The tour operates rain or shine.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven rainforest paths.

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