Victoria Falls private Guided tour Zambian Side and Zimbabwe
Description
Why Book This Tour With Us Your Victoria Falls guided tour gives you the chance to see the waterfalls from both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides in one seamless experience. We provide reliable service, knowledgeable guides, and comfortable transport, ensuring you get the most out of your visit. With us, you’ll enjoy expert storytelling, breathtaking viewpoints, and stress-free logistics so you can focus on making memories.
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Itinerary
On the Zimbabwean side, guests enjoy the most panoramic and extensive views of Victoria Falls, as about 75% of the falls can be seen from this side. The tour takes you along a network of rainforest paths with multiple viewpoints, each offering a different perspective of the falls. Highlights include: Devil’s Cataract – the westernmost point of the falls, where the water rushes dramatically into a deep chasm. Main Falls Viewpoint – the largest curtain of falling water, creating thunderous sounds and constant mist. Rainbow Falls – the highest drop of Victoria Falls, often forming vibrant rainbows in the spray. Eastern Cataract – stunning views of the gorge and the Zambezi River downstream. Rainforest Walk – a unique ecosystem sustained by the constant spray, home to exotic trees, colorful birds, and playful monkeys. Wildlife Encounters – baboons and vervet monkeys are commonly seen along the trails, along with bird species like hornbills and sunbirds.
Victoria Falls Bridge The historic Victoria Falls Bridge is one of the highlights near the falls. Built in 1905, it was part of Cecil Rhodes’ ambitious plan to connect Cape Town to Cairo by rail. The bridge stretches 156 meters across the Batoka Gorge, linking Zambia and Zimbabwe, and sits just downstream from the mighty falls. From the bridge, guests can enjoy: Breathtaking Views – panoramic sights of the Zambezi River, the gorge, and spray rising from Victoria Falls. Engineering History – a chance to learn how the bridge was constructed over 100 years ago with no modern machinery. Adventure Activities (optional, extra cost): bungee jumping, bridge swing, and zipline. Photo Opportunities – one of the best spots for dramatic photos with the falls’ mist in the background. The Victoria Falls Bridge is not just a crossing point between Zambia and Zimbabwe, but a landmark rich in history, adventure, and unforgettable scenery.
The Zambian side of Victoria Falls offers a closer and more intimate experience of the natural wonder. While it showcases about 25% of the falls, it provides thrilling viewpoints where guests can truly feel the power of the Zambezi River. Highlights include: Knife-Edge Bridge – one of the most dramatic viewpoints, where you may walk through mist and rainbows with the falls thundering just meters away. Boiling Pot – a viewpoint at the bottom of the gorge, where the Zambezi River swirls into a massive whirlpool. Main Falls View – a front-row seat to one of the most powerful sections of the waterfall. Seasonal Experiences – during high water (Feb–May), expect dramatic spray and roaring water; in low water (Sept–Dec), you can see the underlying rock formations and sometimes walk across parts of the river. Livingstone Island (optional, extra cost) – Flora & Fauna – unique rainforest vegetation fed by the spray, plus sightings of vervet monkeys, baboons, and colorful birds.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup Details – Victoria Falls Guided Tour: Pickup is available from any hotel in Livingstone, Zambia, or any hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Pickup times are coordinated to match the tour schedule for a smooth start. Clients are safely returned to their hotels after the tour. Vehicle amenities: air-conditioned, bottled water provided.
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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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(12)
Thank You Mannex, for making yout trip unforgettable. We loved everything, especially the tour guide with Isaac ...Great guide and host!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had an unforgettable trip with Mannex Travel & Tours. It means a lot to know you loved the experience, especially the time spent with Isaac. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him—he’ll be thrilled to hear them. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure soon!
Wonderful views of the falls from both sides of the river. My guide knew which viewpoints would have the best views and the best order to visit them.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the breathtaking views from both sides of Victoria Falls. It’s great to know that your guide carefully chose the best viewpoints and planned the route to give you the best possible experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure with Mannex Travel & Tours! 🌍🌈😊
Wonderful! Great guides! Amazing views. Lots of spray! Kind guides Mannex and Isaac are the best! Thanks!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re thrilled you enjoyed the amazing views of Victoria Falls and had a great experience with all the excitement of the spray. It was a pleasure guiding you, and Isaac and I truly appreciate your kind words. Thank you for choosing Mannex Travel & Tours—we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure soon! 🌍💙
Unforgettable visit to the Victoria Falls with a professional guide
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had an unforgettable visit to Victoria Falls. It was our pleasure to be part of your experience, and we’re glad our professional guide helped make your tour memorable. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back to explore more amazing adventures with Mannex Travel & Tours. Safe travels!
It was excellent, everything when smoothly from start to finish and I had a great time and I would definitely recommend it LP
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that everything went smoothly from start to finish and that you had such a great time. It was our pleasure to be part of your experience, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure with Mannex Travel & Tours! 🌍😊
Excellent experience with Guide Isaac. He was very knowledgeable about the Falls and their history. He also navigated me through the Border crossings with ease as I did both the Zambian side and the Zimbabwean side both of which are a must.
Thanks so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you had an excellent experience with Isaac. His knowledge of Victoria Falls and its history, along with making the border crossings smooth and stress-free, is something we take great pride in. We’re glad you enjoyed exploring both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides of the Falls. It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure with Mannex Travel & Tours!
Our operator Mannex was great. Prompt picks and well informed commentary. At Victoria Fall - Zimbabwe side - our local guide Shelton was also really full of information and interested in our travels. A great day!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great day with Mannex and Shelton. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the prompt service and informative commentary throughout your tour. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Shelton as well. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure with Mannex Travel & Tours! 🌍😊
The tour was amazing, the guide was accomodative given that we had a language barrier of English and Spanish, he made provision for ear phones for translation so we could understand each other, loved to see the wonders of God's creation. The company is professional and courteous with their travelers. Would recommend them in this area of Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had an amazing experience. We’re glad the translation solution helped overcome the language barrier and made your tour enjoyable. It means a lot to know you appreciated the beauty of Victoria Falls and found our team professional and courteous. Thank you for your recommendation—we truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Zambia and Zimbabwe! 🌍😊
Great tour, the guide Isaac was incredibly friendly and has patiently answered all my many questions. The border crossing was very smooth and having a guide ensures everything goes much faster. It was also great to have someone guiding me through the many trails so I was sure I didn't miss any nice viewing points. The falls are amazing but be prepared to pay the astronomical fee of $58 per person to enter the Zimbabwean side!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience and that Isaac made your tour enjoyable with his friendly nature and knowledgeable guidance. We’re also glad the border crossing was smooth and that having a guide helped you make the most of every viewpoint at the Falls. Thank you for choosing Mannex Travel & Tours. It was our pleasure to show you the beauty of Victoria Falls, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future. Safe travels!
Reliable pick up. Beautiful falls and tour on each side. Tour guide shared interesting information. There were some annoyances like crossing the border wasnt totally seamless but the tour guide made it easy. The tour was shorter than stated.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the beauty of Victoria Falls on both sides and found the information shared by your guide interesting and valuable. We appreciate your understanding regarding the border crossing process—while immigration procedures are beyond our control, we’re glad our guide made it as smooth and easy as possible. We also appreciate your feedback about the tour duration, as it helps us improve. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back to explore more of Southern Africa with Mannex Travel & Tours! 🌍😊
