Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Victoria Falls. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Zimbabwe and Zambia: Guided Tour of the Falls from Both Sides

• 5-Day Victoria Falls, Zambia and Botswana Safari Excursion

• Half-Day Zambezi River White-Water Rafting

• Victoria Falls Private Guided Tour, Both Sides, Zimbabwe and Zambia

• Victoria Falls Segway Tour

Fees for Victoria Falls depend on whether you enter from the Zambian or Zimbabwean side. From Zambia, international visitors pay US$20 per person, while Zambians enter for US$2. Children ages 6–16 pay half price. From the Zimbabwean side, you’ll pay US$58 per person, though for Zimbabwe residents this drops to just US$7. Children under 12 get a 50 percent discount, while those under 6 go free in both countries.

Yes, Victoria Falls—known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya—is the star attraction of the Victoria Falls area and is one of the largest waterfalls in the world, so it's definitely worth visiting. You can visit from either side of the falls (it sits on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe) via guided tours that handle the round-trip transportation for you.

Per one customer who booked the Zimbabwe and Zambia: Guided Tour of the Falls from Both Sides, "This guided tour of Victoria Falls from both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides was absolutely outstanding and far exceeded our expectations. Seeing the Falls from both countries in one day gave us a complete perspective, with breathtaking viewpoints on each side and just the right amount of time to enjoy them without feeling rushed. The visit to the local market was also a lovely addition and a great opportunity to support local artisans."

The best month to visit Victoria Falls is February. This is when the region’s rainy season has just ended, and the world’s largest waterfall is at its most powerful and the water levels at their highest. If you don’t want to get too wet during your visit, head to the falls during the dry season from June through September.

If you're just in town to visit the world’s largest waterfall, then one day is enough to spend in Victoria Falls. However, if you want to delve deeper into local culture and wildlife, then extend your stay to three days—that’ll give you a chance to visit Mana Pools National Park, one of Africa’s top safari spots.

The best way to visit Victoria Falls is on a tour that showcases the waterfall from both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides. This lets you see the world’s largest sheet of falling water from two different perspectives and sheds light on how the two countries differ in culture and history.

A tour of Victoria Falls generally lasts around two to three hours and lets you see the natural wonder from several different viewpoints depending on which hiking route you choose. Helicopter tours over the falls last around 20 minutes and offer unrivaled views of the world’s largest waterfall.

The rainy season in Victoria Falls lasts from mid-November until the end of April, and the waterfall increases in power and water volume. Though this is when the waterfall is most impressive, it can obscure visibility from the trails and make routes extra slippery.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Victoria Falls. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe:

• Chobe National Park

• Victoria Falls National Park

• Victoria Falls Bridge

• Hwange National Park

• Bulawayo

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.