Zimbabwe / Zambia · Africa
Victoria Falls holidays
Best time to visit Victoria Falls
The strongest period is May to September. April and October are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 28°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to Victoria Falls cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £110 a day at the budget end, around £150 a day mid-range and £375+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1500 to £2100 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £545 off-peak, £700 typically and £945 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
What kind of holiday is Victoria Falls?
Victoria Falls is strongest for natural landscapes, adventure, and wildlife watching. The main settings are wooded countryside, rainforest and jungle, and lakes, rivers and waterfalls, and the pace is active.
Strong fit if
- You want natural landscapes, adventure, and wildlife watching.
- You enjoy active days and getting outdoors.
- You are comfortable with a well-known destination.
Think twice if
- You need the cheapest possible version of the trip.
- You mainly want to stay by a pool or on one beach.
- You want lively nightlife every evening.
Travel from the UK
Allow roughly 12 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls?
The strongest period is May to September. April and October are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 28°C. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to Victoria Falls cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £110 a day at the budget end, around £150 a day mid-range and £375+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1500 to £2100 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £545 off-peak, £700 typically and £945 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.
How long is the flight or journey to Victoria Falls from the UK?
Allow roughly 12 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.
Who is Victoria Falls good for?
Victoria Falls best suits travellers looking for natural landscapes, adventure, and wildlife watching. Expect wooded countryside, rainforest and jungle, and lakes, rivers and waterfalls, with an active pace.