Best Vic Falls activities: 5. Go on a sunset cruise in Victoria Falls
Dusk is a special time to be on the river, with a cold drink in your hands and the sound of the waterfalls at your back.
Best Vic Falls activities: 4. Do a bungee jump in Victoria Falls
This 111-metre bungee jump is in one of the most scenic places in the world.
Best Vic Falls activities: 3. Do the gorge swing or highwire in Victoria Falls
The gorge swing and zip line are arguably better experiences than the bungee jump. There’s also the “flying fox” and canopy tour highwire activities to try.
Best Vic Falls activities: 2. Dinner at The Boma restaurant in Victoria Falls
The Boma is a must-do for any visitor to Victoria Falls. Food is cooked on-the-spot: warthog, kudu and impala included.
Best Vic Falls activities: 1. See The Smoke That Thunders
There are no words to describe what it feels like to see Victoria Falls, or “The Smoke that Thunders”, for the first time.
Hell and high water on the Zambezi: Red Nose Day
Melanie C, Dara O’ Briain and other UK celebrities will brave the Zambezi river for Red Nose Day this year – I’m looking forward to watching it! They are raising money for school children in Zambia – I only wish they … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #8 Town and Gorge
Victoria Falls town: The town of Victoria Falls may seem small, but it has lots of shops and restaurants for its size – we didn’t have a chance to see even half of them, unfortunately. Some visitors talk about the … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #7 Vultures at lunch, hippos at supper
Vulture-feeding: After lunch, residents and day guests at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge are treated to a special sight… We were sitting on the deck and a guide invited us to go with him into the clearing in front of the … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #6 Adrenalin ravine
D-day for adrenalin in Victoria Falls Today was the day we were going to soar 425 metres across a deep gorge, where Victoria Falls had stood hundreds of years previously. I’d been in two minds about doing an ‘adrenalin activity’ … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #5 The Boma
On one of our evenings in Victoria Falls we had dinner at The Boma. I’d heard mixed opinions about it – some say it’s a tourist gimmick, some say it’s a priceless cultural experience. It cost around $40 per person … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #4 Waterfalls, casinos and golf courses
The falls of the same name: Today was the day we were going to see Victoria Falls, or just “the falls” as everyone calls it. Talking about Victoria Falls can get confusing – there is the town of Victoria Falls, … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #3 The roaring cloud of Victoria Falls
The drive from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls seems like one long, straight roads. We set off at about 10am and stopped off in Hwange town to get fuel. Some people stop off at Hwange Safari Lodge for lunch (which means … Continued
International flights to Zimbabwe: Includes route map and airline list
This article about flights to Zimbabwe was fully updated in May 2024. International flights to Zimbabwe are not as straightforward as they were 30 years ago – but they’re still absolutely worth the effort! When I was young, there were … Continued
Transport within Zimbabwe: What are my options?
Last updated Sept 2017There’s so much to see in Zimbabwe that you’ll probably want to visit a number of National Parks and cities to get the most out of your trip. This brings up the tricky question of how to get around. Package … Continued
