Victoria Falls Private Guided Tour both sides Zimbabwe and Zambia
Description
Experience the full magic of Victoria Falls with a private guided tour that takes you to both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides. This cross-border adventure offers two unique perspectives of one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls, led by experienced local guides who share deep insight into the falls' geology, history, and culture. Walk through lush rainforests, feel the spray of Mosi-oa-Tunya up close, and take in panoramic views from the best vantage points on both sides. With personalized attention, border assistance, and a flexible pace, this tour is perfect for those seeking a deeper, more immersive experience of Victoria Falls. Optional extras like a local lunch, visit to the Big Tree, or add-on activities like a helicopter flight can be included for a richer experience.
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Itinerary
The Big Tree, Zambezi Drive, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe and Zambia. Stop at The Big Tree, a colossal baobab believed to be over 1,200 years old. Towering nearly 20 meters high with a 22-meter girth, this iconic landmark is a favourite photo stop and a living piece of history. Your guide will share local legends and ecological facts about this ancient “tree of life” — a symbol of resilience that has watched over centuries of changing skies, shifting rivers, and curious explorers. Perfect for photos, shade, and a quiet moment before the thunder of the Falls. 20 minutes, Admission is free
Visiting Livingston town, african market
Discover one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World on a guided tour of Victoria Falls, locally known as Mosi-oa-Tunya—“The Smoke That Thunders.” This awe-inspiring waterfall stretches nearly 1.7 kilometers wide and plunges over 100 meters into the Zambezi Gorge, creating a breathtaking spectacle of mist, rainbows, and roaring water. Your tour takes you along well-maintained rainforest pathways and designated viewpoints, each offering a unique perspective of the Falls. Learn about the geology, flora, and cultural significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site as you experience its raw power up close. Whether it’s the thundering spray, the lush rainforest atmosphere, or the panoramic views across to Zambia, a visit to Victoria Falls is a truly unforgettable highlight of any Southern African journey.
Experience Victoria Falls from the Zambian side, where a network of trails and bridges brings you right to the heart of the spray. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya—“The Smoke That Thunders”—this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers dramatic, close-up encounters with the world’s largest curtain of falling water. Walk across the famous Knife-Edge Bridge, where the thundering water and swirling mist create a powerful, immersive experience. Depending on the season, you’ll see everything from the full flood of the Zambezi River to exposed rock formations and smaller cascades. Along the way, your guide shares insights into the geology, history, and cultural significance of the Falls. With fewer viewpoints but more direct encounters, the Zambian side offers an intimate, unforgettable perspective of this natural wonder.
As part of your journey between Zimbabwe and Zambia, you will pass over the historic Victoria Falls Bridge, a remarkable steel arch structure built in 1905. Spanning 198 meters across the Batoka Gorge, the bridge offers sweeping views of the Zambezi River and the mist rising from the nearby Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya (“The Smoke That Thunders”). The bridge not only connects two countries but also two cultures, and crossing it involves standard border formalities at the respective immigration posts. While we will not be stopping on the bridge itself, the drive across offers a unique perspective of this engineering feat and its dramatic setting. Guests should ensure they carry the correct travel documents for border clearance, as procedures vary depending on nationality and visa requirements.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Yes we will pick up all travellers, our driver guide will be positioned with a board with the client's name at the reception or public area of the pick up point and the car will be having company logo
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(36)
This adventure went as planned. Pickup was on time. Border crossing from Zimbabwe to Zambia & return was very crowded & disorganized, so having help from the guides was a very good thing. The falls are beautiful, but this year, at least, in late June, you will get soaked, despite the rain gear supplied. Make sure anything you carry is waterproof. My leather bag was totally wet, including cash & passports! Still it's worth the effort & the private tour was really good.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear everything went as planned and that our guides made the busy border crossing much easier. June is indeed one of the most spectacular times to experience Victoria Falls, and the spray can be intense! We appreciate your helpful tip for future travelers to bring waterproof bags for valuables. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Our guide Shelton was great. Once he passed us to the guide on the Zambian side, she walked us over and then said she had another tour with the other company she works for, she left us to do the tour on our own, told us she'd come back, she never did. Based on that I should rate lower, but Shelton was really great so I'd still recommend, hopefully they work with more reliable guides on the Zambian side in the future. Thanks Shelton!
Thank you for your honest feedback and for your kind words about Shelton. We're delighted to hear he made a positive impression. We sincerely apologize for your experience on the Zambian side, as this is not the level of service we aim to provide. Your comments have been noted, and we'll address this with our local partner to ensure a better experience for future guests. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again.
We booked a combined guided walking tour on the Zambian and Zimbabwian side, which we would highly recommend. The Company organized everything for us, from pick up at tbe hotel, water, raincoats and the transfer at the border. Everything worked perfectly. Mike was our guide on the Zambian side, and he was very knowledgeable on the falls, the history and Zambia overall. He told us when to put on our flip flops, so we would not get too wet, and made sure we had the best experience. View on the falls was wonderful, although you see more from Zimbabwe. Still woth seeing. Most fun was to see the Zambuan visitors, they love nothing more than getting soaking wet. Interestingly, most visitors on the Zambian side were Zambian, compared to the Zimbabwian side, where most are Foreigners. Our guide in ZW was Michael, he was very knowkedgeable too, and we had great experience. Also all was taken care off. Is it worth booking the walking tour? Absolutely. We learned so much from our guides that would not be in a guidebook
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had a seamless experience and enjoyed exploring both the Zimbabwe and Zambia sides of the Falls. It's great to know that Mike and Michael made your tour informative, enjoyable, and hassle-free. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future!
Enjoyed this tour thoroughly with Shelton as our guide. Visited Victoria falls at a leisurely pace, with lots of stops and photo opportunities. Could not visit the Zambia side due to visa requirement, only went upto the bridge. At the end of the tour had lunch at the look out cafe, which was a great experience by itself. The whole experience was elevated due to the Agency, Akost Safari and the guide, who were very flexible and easy going. Highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your tour with Shelton. It was a pleasure guiding you at a leisurely pace and ensuring you had plenty of opportunities to take in the beauty of Victoria Falls and capture memorable photos. While we couldn't visit the Zambia side due to the visa requirements, we're glad you still enjoyed the experience, including the views from the bridge and the memorable lunch at The Lookout Café. At Akost Safaris, we strive to be flexible, friendly, and accommodating, so your kind words truly mean a lot to us. Thank you for choosing Akost Safaris and for highly recommending our tour. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Southern Africa!
We would highly recommend this private tour to see both sides of the falls. Shelton was an excellent guide on the Zim side, full of local knowledge, history and entertaining conversation and Lucky looked after us on the Zam side. If you come during high water season then expect to get really wet from the mist on both sides during the tour as it’s all part of the experience and both guides provided long waterproof jackets to keep most of our clothes dry (but don’t wear your best footwear as your shoes will be squelching by the end of the tour!)
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring both sides of the Falls with Shelton and Lucky. Sharing the history, local knowledge, and unique perspectives of Victoria Falls is what we love most. High water season certainly brings an extra adventure, and we're glad the waterproof jackets helped you enjoy the experience despite the mist! Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Victoria Falls again someday.
Had the guided tour with Shelton and Mike. They were patient with us during the walks and also helped to settled the logistics for travelling across the border and moving around Victoria Falls. Just make sure to bring comfortable waterproof shoes or sandals as there is quite a bit of walking and there's a good chance you may get wet.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Shelton and Mike. We’re glad they could assist with the border logistics and ensure you had a comfortable and enjoyable tour of Victoria Falls. Thank you as well for the helpful tip about waterproof footwear—it’s definitely worth being prepared for the walks and the spray from the Falls! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again in the future.
What a great trip! When you go to Vic Falls, BOTH sides are really a must to get the best views. Especially Shelton was the best Guide! He gave wonderful Infos, showed all and everything, explained also the little things - always being super smart.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed visiting both sides of Victoria Falls and that the experience gave you the best possible views of this incredible natural wonder. A special thank you for your kind words about Shelton. He will be thrilled to know that his knowledge, attention to detail, and passion for sharing information helped make your tour so memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Victoria Falls again in the future!
Excellent tour on both sides of the Falls. Both guides were very informative. We appreciated the mist protection that was provided.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour on both sides of the Falls and found both guides informative and knowledgeable. We're also glad that the mist protection helped make your experience more comfortable while enjoying the incredible views. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in the future! 😊
The guide Michael was very helpful and very informative throughout the experience but when Indian people visit here they will have a problem with visa they can only see Zimbabwe side but not the Zambia side.So only one side of the falls will be visible.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that Michael was helpful and informative throughout your tour. We also appreciate your feedback regarding visa requirements. Visa regulations can vary depending on nationality, and in some cases travelers may face limitations when crossing between Zimbabwe and Zambia. We always do our best to provide guidance on visa options before the tour, but we encourage guests to check the latest visa requirements in advance to ensure they can enjoy both sides of the Falls. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future for another memorable experience.
Cannot praise this experience highly enough. Our wonderful guides Sheldon on Zimbabwe side and Delphister in Zambia were very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. The border crossing was very easy with the help of the guides. Viewing the falls from both sides was truely magical , an adventure we will never forget. Be prepared to get very wet, but it’s worth every drop.
We are truly delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience exploring Victoria Falls with us. Thank you for your kind words about Sheldon and Delphister. They will be thrilled to know that their knowledge, friendliness, and professionalism helped make your tour special. We're also pleased that the border crossing process was smooth and stress-free with their assistance. Seeing Victoria Falls from both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides really offers a unique perspective, and we're glad you found it such a magical adventure. And yes—getting soaked is all part of the experience when the Falls are at their most spectacular! Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future.
