Africa Tours from Victoria Falls

What our customers ask about Africa Tours from Victoria Falls

• What's the typical length of tours starting from Victoria Falls?

  Tours from Victoria Falls span anywhere from 8 to 23 days with most travelers choosing the 15 to 17-day routes. The "Vic Falls to Stone Town" route takes you on a 17-day journey through Zimbabwe Zambia Malawi and Tanzania. Shorter options like the "Delta & Falls Westbound" tour covers Zimbabwe Botswana and Namibia in 8 days. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The 17-day journey was perfectly paced giving us time to really experience each destination."

• What's included in the meal plans for tours starting from Victoria Falls?

  Daily breakfast comes standard with most tours while many include lunch and dinner particularly during camping segments. The "Vic Falls to Stone Town" tour provides 16 breakfasts 10 lunches and 14 dinners with a mix of local and international dishes. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The food was amazing throughout - from traditional Zimbabwe dinner at Victoria Falls to delicious camp-cooked meals. Our cook Emanuel prepared three excellent meals daily that met everyone's dietary requirements."

• How do I get to Victoria Falls to start my tour?

  Two main airports serve Victoria Falls: Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) in Zimbabwe and Livingstone Airport (LVI) in Zambia. Most tour packages include pickup from VFA with a 20-30 minute transfer to your hotel. As noted by a TourRadar reviewer: "Make sure to get your Zimbabwe visa sorted before arrival - the tour operator provided clear instructions and the transfer from airport to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge was seamless."

• What are the best wildlife viewing opportunities near Victoria Falls?

  Chobe National Park in Botswana sits just 1-2 hours from Victoria Falls offering encounters with its population of 120000 elephants. Closer to home Hwange National Park houses lions leopards and rhinos among its diverse wildlife. A TourRadar traveler observation: "the game viewing in Chobe was exceptional with elephants coming right up to our vehicle."

• What accommodation options are available for tours starting in Victoria Falls?

  Accommodations range from established properties like Batonka Guest Lodge and Pioneer Lodge in Victoria Falls to camping sites such as Thebe River Camp in Chobe. The Okavango Wilderness Discovery tour starts at A'Zambezi River Lodge before transitioning to national park camping. According to a TourRadar traveler: "we loved the mix of lodge stays and camping which gave us different perspectives."

• What are the must-do activities when starting a tour in Victoria Falls?

  Key experiences include exploring Victoria Falls National Park taking a Zambezi River sunset cruise to spot hippos and crocodiles and choosing from adventure activities like white water rafting or bungee jumping. Standard tour inclusions often feature a guided falls walk and dinner cruise with stays at the Victoria Falls Hotel or Shearwater Lodge. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The sunset cruise was magical - we saw elephants coming to drink at the river's edge while enjoying sundowners."