How many viewpoints are at Victoria Falls?

The waterfall on the Zimbabwe side has 16 viewing points and the Zambian side has another 13, but not all of those look onto the waterfall.



There are a total of 19 official viewpoints along the edge of Victoria Falls, divided between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Zimbabwean side (Victoria Falls National Park) contains the vast majority of these, with 16 distinct viewpoints (numbered 1 through 16) that offer the most iconic "head-on" views of the Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and the Rainbow Falls. The Zambian side (Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park) contains the remaining 3 viewpoints (17 through 19), which provide a unique perspective from the Knife-Edge Bridge and allow visitors to get much closer to the cascading water, especially during the dry season. In 2026, it is highly recommended to visit both sides using the KAZA Univisa, as the Zimbabwe side offers the grand panoramic "classic" view, while the Zambia side offers the thrill of being right on the lip of the gorge, including access to the famous Livingstone Island and Devil's Pool.

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Here are some fascinating facts which may surprise you, or simply encourage you to see the area for yourself.
  • IT IS THE LARGEST WATERFALL IN THE WORLD. ...
  • VICTORIA FALLS IS PART OF THE ZAMBEZI RIVER. ...
  • IT IS FOUND IN TWO NATIONAL PARKS. ...
  • ITS ENGLISH NAME WAS CHOSEN BY DAVID LIVINGSTONE. ...
  • YOU CAN SEE THE FALLS FROM TWO COUNTRIES.


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The Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls has 75% more viewing points, and gives an overall better perspective of the falls. In all seasons it is a great view, but if you are travelling at the end of Dry season then the Zimbabwean side is the side to pick since Zambia's views are particularly minimal.

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Victoria Falls Entrance Zimbabwe If you book a guided Tour of the Falls, your tour operator will pickup and drop you off from your hotel/lodge. But if you want to do a self guided tour, then you will have to make your own way there.

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With scale, drama, power and beauty it is easy to see why The Victoria Falls has been accredited as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world. Such an awe-inspiring experience, a once in a lifetime opportunity to observe one of our world's most precious areas of natural magnificence.

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It is possible to swim in the rock pools right underneath the waterfalls at certain times of the year ('low water'). This is an unforgettable adventure right in the heart of one of the most beautiful places on earth!

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Approximately twice as wide and twice as deep as Niagara Falls, the waterfall spans the entire breadth of the Zambezi River at one of its widest points (more than 5,500 feet [1,700 metres]). At the falls, the river plunges over a sheer precipice to a maximum drop of 355 feet (108 metres).

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In recent years, Zambia has entrenched itself as one of the safest and most stable countries in sub-Saharan Africa, whereas Zimbabwe has become synonymous with tyrannical rule and economic mismanagement. Despite this, both sides of Victoria Falls are popular with tourists and as safe to visit as anywhere in the region.

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The Zambezi River forms the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. This is why Zambia and Zimbabwe share Victoria Falls, with roughly two-thirds of the Falls lying on the Zimbabwe side.

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Victoria Falls is one of the very few destinations in Zimbabwe where you stand the chance to spot each and every member of the renowned Big Five. To aid you in your pursuit to catch sight of them all, we've put together of list of just where in Victoria Falls you can find lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.

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Visiting Victoria Falls requires vaccinations against Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and B, and Tetanus. You will also need to take anti-Malaria medication, especially important when you are travelling to the falls during wet season as mosquitoes are at their highest levels.

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Victoria Falls, the world's largest waterfall, is very tall. At 350 feet, it's as high as a 35-story building, 45 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty from pedestal to torch, and more than twice as high as Niagara Falls. More than 50 blue whales could fit between one end of the Falls and the other.

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Victoria Falls, the world's largest waterfall, is very tall. At 350 feet, it's as high as a 35-story building, 45 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty from pedestal to torch, and more than twice as high as Niagara Falls. More than 50 blue whales could fit between one end of the Falls and the other.

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David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, is the first European recorded to have viewed the falls on 16 November 1855, from what is now known as Livingstone Island, one of two land masses in the middle of the river, immediately upstream from the falls near the Zambian shore.

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According to the 2022 Population Census, the town had a population of 35,199.

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It is possible to swim in the rock pools right underneath the waterfalls at certain times of the year ('low water'). This is an unforgettable adventure right in the heart of one of the most beautiful places on earth! WHAT'S INCLUDED? All equipment (helmet, paddle, rafts etc.)

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