What is better Victoria Falls or Niagara Falls?

Niagara Falls is a dramatic sight to behold, but it can't compare with the raw power of Victoria Falls. The mist that gathers at Niagara Falls and drifts across the gorge offers an ethereal experience for visitors who take in its beauty from behind glass.



Choosing between Victoria Falls and Niagara Falls depends on whether you value raw natural power or accessibility and entertainment. Victoria Falls, located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, is the largest curtain of falling water in the world; it is nearly twice as high as Niagara and significantly wider. It feels much more "wild," surrounded by national parks where you can see elephants and hippos. Niagara Falls, on the border of the US and Canada, has a much higher flow rate (volume of water) and is arguably more beautiful in terms of the iconic "horseshoe" shape and turquoise water. Niagara is a major tourist city with casinos, high-end hotels, and neon lights, making it very easy to visit with a family but less "adventurous." Victoria Falls offers unique thrills like the "Devil's Pool" (swimming at the edge), while Niagara offers the classic "Maid of the Mist" boat tour. Ultimately, Victoria Falls is for the nature purist and adventurer, while Niagara is for the traveler who wants world-class amenities alongside a spectacular natural wonder.

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To make the most of your time here, you will want to visit for at least two days. Even if your time is limited, you can make your trip to the falls an exciting memory that will last a lifetime. To enjoy Victoria Falls to the fullest, plan for three or four days.

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The Mosi-oa-Tunya/Victoria Falls is the world's greatest sheet of falling water and significant worldwide for its exceptional geological and geomorphological features and active land formation processes with outstanding beauty attributed to the falls i.e. the spray, mist and rainbows.

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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.

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The best time to visit the spectacular Victoria Falls is from February to May, directly after the region's summer rains, when you'll see the world's largest sheet of falling water flowing at its greatest volume.

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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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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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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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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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It may be the tallest in the world, but Angel Falls isn't very wide with a width of only 150 metres (500 feet). Victoria Falls has double Angel Falls' rate of flow and twice as much width. Victoria Falls is wider, and the water is more powerful.

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Angel Falls, Venezuela Beginning with the one that is the tallest uninterrupted waterfall, at the height of 3,200 feet, Angel Falls is the largest waterfall in the world.

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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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Rains start to return in November, and December-March is the peak of the rainy season in Victoria Falls. This is the best time to witness those amazing colorful rainbows you see in photographs. Rains typically come in the form of dramatic afternoon thunderstorms.

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