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Vic Falls Short Break

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4 days

Start

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Finish

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Trip Code

UBAV

Min Age

Trip Size

1 - 6

Physical Rating

Meals

3 breakfasts

Transport

Van

Accommodation

Hotel (3 nights)

From £517(4 days)

Trip Informations

Why you’ll love this trip

Witness the thundering power of the waters cascading over Victoria Falls with a local guide.

Enjoy spectacular views of the falls and surrounding area from Knife Edge Bridge – the spray from the falls keeps the forest healthy and green.

Pick and choose from an abundance of activities in the area, like whitewater rafting, the gorge swing and canoeing.

Get to know Victoria Falls without the burden of having to organise accommodation or transport.

Opt for a helicopter ride so you get a bird’s eye view of the world’s greatest curtain of falling water.

Is this trip right for you?

On Short Breaks, you maintain a good level of independence and freedom, with the added bonus of having the details sorted out for you. You’ll have lots of free time and you won’t be accompanied by a Trip Leader. This means that all included activities and tours will be run by different local Tuuur partners, and these may operate independently from each other. The included activities and transfers will operate on a join-in basis, which means that you could have your Adventure all to yourself, or others may join you along the way. If you would prefer to travel in a group with a dedicated Trip Leader, just get in touch with your booking agent and they will take you through some alternatives.

Regardless of where you stay, power cuts and breaks in hot water are sometimes unavoidable, as in any developing country. In particular, South Africa suffers from load-shedding: rolling blackouts that are engineered specifically to share out available power in the region.

Itinerary

Spend a few days at the largest waterfall in the world

The world’s largest waterfall deserves more than a flying visit. Soak up the spray of Victoria Falls – also known as Mosi-Oa-Tunya or ‘The Smoke That Thunders’ – and check out some of the adventure activities in the local area, like zip-lining, whitewater rafting and canoeing. Learn about the history of this natural wonder from a local guide (so wonderful that it’s been named one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World). Fill your four days by zipping or soaring over the falls or relax instead – it's up to you.

DAY 1
Day 1 • Victoria Falls
Mhoro! Welcome to Zimbabwe. Jump in your airport transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to your home for the next three nights. There are no activities planned today so you’re free to explore on your own. Victoria Falls is the town on the Zimbabwean side of the falls, with spectacular views and a reputation as the adventure capital of Zimbabwe. Maybe head out and find a restaurant serving Muboora (a traditional stew with pumpkin leaves) or Zimbabwe’s national dish sadza (a thick porridge made from maize meal).
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Special information
Your airport arrival transfer from Victoria Falls Airport is included. This transfer is only valid if arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-trip accommodation through Intrepid. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking, or at a minimum 15 days prior to travel. Transfers from Livingstone Airport can be arranged at additional cost.
You may notice businesses offering an optional 'Walk with the Lions' experience. We ask all Tuuur travellers to avoid this activity as it’s contrary to our Responsible Travel policy. While wildlife viewing is a big part of many of our itineraries, we strive to only view animals in their natural habitats and to do so with the greatest level of respect. The lion walking industry directly contributes to the captive breeding and canned hunting of lions.
Read more about animal welfare and our ‘Born to Live Wild’ pledge here:
DAY 2
Day 2 • Victoria Falls
Get up close to the world’s largest waterfall with a local guide. The Victoria Falls are an enormous curtain of water, about a mile wide, falling 108 m into a narrow gorge below. In the wet season, the spray created can rise an incredible 400 m and the falls are an impressive raging torrent. The spray from the falls can sometimes be seen from kilometres away. In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by spray and it's possible to see little islets in the river below. This afternoon, head to a local centre with your guide, where you can book whatever activities take your fancy.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls tour Zimbabwe Side
Optional activities
Victoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) - USD185
Victoria Falls - Gorge swing - USD103
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284
Victoria Falls - Village & township tour - USD61
Victoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (full day) - USD130
Victoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (half day) - USD130
Victoria Falls - Zambezi Sundowner Cruise - USD60
Special information
We’ve not risk assessed all the activities on offer at the local centre and only those listed in the itinerary are recommended. If you’re unsure, please check with your local guide. Please note that it is against company policy for guides to facilitate the booking of any activities that haven’t been risk assessed or don’t adhere to our Responsible Travel policy and ethos. This includes organising transport to and from these activities in our vehicles.
DAY 3
Day 3 • Victoria Falls
Today you’re free to design your day at Victoria Falls as you wish. Maybe swing along the shore of the falls or take in the scenery while zipping across the gorge. If you prefer your activities a little less adrenaline pumping, why not cruise along the Zambezi River at sunset? There are plenty of options and you can do as much or as little as you want. If you’d like to soar over the falls in an optional helicopter ride, book one through your local guide with Zambezi Helicopter co CAA Zimbabwe.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
DAY 4
Day 4 • Victoria Falls
There are no activities planned for today and you can depart the accommodation at any time. If you wish to spend more time here, just speak to your booking agent.
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Complimentary Airport Departure Transfer
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.
A departure airport transfer to Victoria Falls Airport is included so you’ll be collected from the hotel and transferred for your departing flight. Your local guide will confirm your pick-up time on Day 2.
Transfers to Livingstone Airport can be arranged at additional cost.

Inclusions

Meals

3 breakfasts

Transport

Van

Accommodation

Hotel (3 nights)

Included activities

Complimentary Arrival Transfer

Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls tour Zimbabwe Side

Complimentary Airport Departure Transfer

Optional activities

Victoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) - USD185

Victoria Falls - Gorge swing - USD103

Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150

Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284

Victoria Falls - Village & township tour - USD61

Victoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (full day) - USD130

Victoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (half day) - USD130

Victoria Falls - Zambezi Sundowner Cruise - USD60

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Monday May 26, 2025

Thursday May 29, 2025

Trip size max: 6 - Sold Out

Tuesday May 27, 2025

Friday May 30, 2025

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Saturday May 31, 2025

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Thursday May 29, 2025

Sunday Jun 01, 2025

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Friday May 30, 2025

Monday Jun 02, 2025

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Saturday May 31, 2025

Tuesday Jun 03, 2025

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Sunday Jun 01, 2025

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025

Trip size max: 6 - Sold Out

Monday Jun 02, 2025

Thursday Jun 05, 2025