Victoria Falls National Park

Getting There and Things to Do

As Zimbabwe is a tourist hub, the roads to the park are very accessible, and no 4WD vehicle is necessary. 

GPS Coordinates: 17.8999° S, 25.8166° E

Driving to Victoria Falls National Park 

The most direct route is from Bulawayo. Travel along the A8 until you reach Victoria Falls National Park. This journey of 273 miles (440 km) should take roughly six hours. 

Flying to Victoria Falls National Park 

Land at Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA), the main entry point into Zimbabwe, and ground transfer along the A8 as above. This is a quick 16-mile (25-km) trip of approximately 26 minutes. 

Adrenaline Junkie Activities at Victoria Falls National Park 

By now, we think it's pretty apparent that this park is only visited for one thing, so it makes sense that it offers many exciting activities to truly embrace the beauty of the falls. 

Remember that the seasons impact some of the activities available. Certain water activities may be too dangerous to do during the high water season. If you need more information, get in touch with your tour operator.  

Victoria Falls is dubbed the adventure capital of Africa, so add these activities to your bucket list: 

• Bungee jump over the Zambezi River

• Canoeing along the Zambezi River

• Batoka Gorge Swing or Zipline

• Lunar rainbow views from the Victoria Falls Bridge

• Victoria Falls Helicopter flight (Year-round) – Known as the "Flight of Angels"

• White-river rafting on the Zambezi River (Only in Low Water Season)

• Zambezi River sunset cruise

Are There Any Threats Facing Victoria Falls National Park? 

The media has caused a frenzy in the past few years with its "Victoria Falls Has Dried Up" headlines. 

In June 2024, a study was published on the implications of climate change (El Niño phenomena) with its droughts and impact on tourism and the economy. The study revealed that these extreme weather events did, in fact, significantly impact the water flow of the falls, but not to the extent the media made it out to be. 

Four El Niño events affected water flow at Victoria Falls between 1980 and 2024, and evidence shows that the flow is lower than the long-term average. 

The study proposed measures to enhance resilience in the park. It suggested that the tourism industry focus on promoting activities unaffected by water levels and that close collaboration between the government, tourism industry, and conservation groups be achieved. 

Sustainable practices should be promoted, conservation measures should be implemented, and water wastage should be reduced. 

After all, tourism is a vital instrument for development, which indirectly affects livelihoods, so all efforts must be made to conserve the majestic waterfall and its surroundings. 

Conclusion 

A visit to Victoria Falls National Park is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Where else would one come face to face with the world’s largest waterfall safely tucked away in a prime wilderness area? It's like getting the perfect two-for-one deal. Speak to one of these tour operators in Zimbabwe today to make one of your dreams come true!