Packing List
- Quick Dry T-shirts - Chances are, you will break a sweat.
- Active Shoes - Great for exploring off-the-beaten paths, hiking trails and waterfalls. ...
- Hat & Sunglasses - To keep the sun out of your eyes and off your face.
- Swimsuit - Great for when you need to take a dip.
Victoria Falls is a pretty casual destination and there are no specific restrictions on what you can and cannot wear, except for camouflage, which is prohibited. During the day shorts and t-shirts are very much the order of the day.
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High-water season is from about February to July – expect the most spectacular views of the Falls and prepare to get a little wet. Low-water season is from about August to January – this is the best time for activities like white-water rafting and swimming in Devil's Pool.
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If you plan on visiting Victoria Falls themselves it is good to wear trainers or good walking shoes as the paths can get wet – especially between November and February. The falls are very misty at this time of year and in places you get wet – it is not cold but a very lightweight raincoat is a good idea at these times.
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Top Travel Tips for Victoria Falls Don't miss out: most hotels or lodges will gladly arrange activities on arrival for you, however, booking in advance is recommended to ensure availability on elephant-back safaris as these are often fully booked.
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high all year round in the north, east and northwest of the country including the valley of Zambezi River, Victoria Falls, national parks Chizarira, Hwange, Gonarezhou and Mana. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning, in combination with the use of malaria tablets.
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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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- Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A is recommended for travel to South Africa and Vic Falls.
- Typhoid. A food and water borne disease, typhoid vaccination is often recommended.
- Malaria. ...
- Rabies. ...
- Chikungunya. ...
- Travellers' Diarrhoea. ...
- Zika. ...
- Sexually transmitted illness.
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Money matters The accepted currency in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) is the US Dollar. Bring USD with you in cash, preferably in recent, small denominations; $1 and $5 especially. Avoid $100 bills because you can't get change.
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We don't recommend visiting the Falls at the end of the dry winter season – October through November – when the water level is lowest, and the weather is very hot and humid.
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Zimbabwe and especially Victoria Falls are very safe for tourists to visit. Local people in Victoria Falls Town are friendly and welcoming. However, both in the town itself and at the falls, touts trying to sell souvenirs can be very persuasive and sometimes overbearing.
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Explore this 2.4-mile loop trail near Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
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CDC recommends that travelers going to Zimbabwe take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.
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