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Victoria Falls Adventure Activities
Adventure Guide Vic Falls Livingstone (Victoria Falls), Zambia, is southern Africa's adventure capital. The Upper Zambezi River, the Victoria Falls and the Batoka Gorges below the Falls provide an adventure playground found... [more information] Birding Opportunities The best birding in the immediate Victoria Falls area is along the Zambezi River upstream from the Falls and in the rain forest section of the Victoria Falls National Park... [more information] Bungi Jumping at Vic Falls 111 metres of pure adrenaline rush! The bungi jump operates off the Victoria Falls Bridge and has a 100% safety record... [more information] Canoeing above the Falls Canoeing above the Falls gives a great view of the “smoke that thunders”, as well as the beauty of the riverside and its animal life... [more information] Crocodile Encounters A visit to the crocodile farm outside Victoria Falls is a convenient way to avoid the heat of the day as it is surrounded by tall, shady trees... [more information] Elephant Back Safaris Zimbabwean elephant-back safaris actually take you into the Zambezi National Park where you have the chance to see buffalo, other elephants and possibly even lions... [more information] Fishing at Victoria Falls From fly-fishing to traditional angling and the chance to test your skills against one of the great aquatic acrobats – the world-renowned tiger fish – fishing on the Zambezi is a must for avid anglers... [more information] Flying and Skydiving Fixed-wing flights over the Falls depart from airports on either side flying two-seater de Havilland Tiger Moth or a or a Pitts Special... [more information] Game Viewing and Safaris Victoria Falls is not a safari destination in the true sense of the word. However, you are sure to come across animals during your visit – particularly on the Zimbabwean side, as the town of Victoria Falls itself is in a protected wildlife area... [more information] Golf at Elephant Hills The 18-hole Elephant Hill’s golf course outside Victoria Falls town sprawls down to the banks of the Zambezi. Designed by world famous South African golfer Gary Player... [more information] Helicopter Flights The helicopter experience comes in two forms – a 15-minute excursion over the Falls and a 30-minute trip down over the gorge and back up and over the Falls... [more information] High Wire Activities There are four main “high wire” activities on offer at Victoria Falls which, as travel writer Ian Michler has remarked, will “cement your faith in the art of cables and clips and those who keep them fastened”... [more information] Microlight Flights The ultralight is a cross between the fixed-wing and microlight experience with one passenger at a time being taken up in this small aircraft... [more information] Other Attractions Guided horse riding excursions are available on both sides of the Falls and can be tailored to the riders’ experience level... [more information] Rain Forest Walk Experiencing Victoria Falls cannot be done in a virtual world. No film, IMAX theatre, or computer-generated image can quite capture the heart-pounding sensation of actually standing on the edge of the precipice above the raging waters... [more information] River Boarding and Surfing The Zambezi River is to riverboarding as Hawaii is to surfing. The river is classified as a high volume; pool drop river... [more information] River Boat Cruises Victoria Falls is famous for its sunset booze cruises and this is a “must do” experience. But you don’t have to be an alcohol drinker to enjoy the experience of being on Southern Africa’s largest river... [more information] Vic Falls Tours It protects 5 white Rhino (probably the only remaining rhino in Zambia), plus various Antelope, Buffalo, Giraffe, Wildebeest and Zebra. The riverine vegetation is beautiful and there are stunning... [more information] Walking with Lions Operators in the Victoria Falls area have pioneered a unique experience that allows you to come into close contact with the alpha predator of the African savanna - the lion... [more information] Walking with the Rhinos With the chance of encountering the endangered white rhino at close quarters, a guided walking safari in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park can also bring you into close contact with buffalo, hippo and numerous species of antelope... [more information] White Water Rafting Ask any local what their choice of a “must do” experience at Victoria Falls is, and most will say white water rafting – and with good reason. The rafting below the Falls is rated among the best in the world... [more information] Zambezi River Walk There are several interesting walks to do on both sides of the Zambezi. The most highly recommended one is the Zambezi River Walk on the Zimbabwean side of the river... [more information]
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