Outside Victoria Falls National Park

Outside Victoria Falls National Park

Outside Victoria Falls National Park Travel Tips

G-Free Travel Rating

7/10

Major Airport

Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA)

Official Language

English plus 15 others

Currency:

Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)

Power Outlets:

Types D & G

Eating Gluten Free Outside Victoria Falls National Park

We had a much easier time find gluten free meals in and around Victoria Falls. Our hotel, Nkosi, was able to accommodate gluten free options without incident. Some local establishments also offered gluten free options (and not just a salad with no croutons). The only thing that was getting to my husband at this point was the lack of sweets and we had to set off to find chocolate. Gluten free dessert is hard to come by in the African countries and is often offered as a bowl of fruit.

Things to do Outside of Victoria Falls National Park

Dinner cruise along the Zambezi River

There are many cruise types that are offered but we decided to do a sunset dinner cruise. It was a relaxing night on the water. We were able to see hippos and found a baby crocodile while on the cruise.

A cloudy evening sky over the Zambezi River

A worker feeds a flock of vultures as guests watch

Vulture Culture Experience

Every day at 1 pm, the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge offers a feeding of these endangered birds to all guests of the Victoria Falls area. It was an unexpectedly enjoyable experience. Best of all, it came with no price tag.

Go and see the “Big Tree”

This is a large Baobab tree located not far from Victoria Falls National Park. It is somewhere between 1000 and 1500 years old with a girth coming in over 50 feet!

A tree known as the "Big Tree" with a wide base and many large branches looming overhead

Elephant encounter

On our last day we spent a couple of hours meeting rescued and orphaned elephants. The team lets you meet the elephants and feed the gentle giants. It was a unique experience being up close and personal. They also show all the hard work they do in caring for the different elephants they get. Jock was our favorite and we came home with his unique footprint which is now framed and hanging in our house.

Zipline and other Aerial adventures over Victoria Falls

This is not for the faint hearted. We opted for the zipline but they also offer a flying fox or gorge swing for the more adventurous seekers. The zipline was long and only one way so they must pull you back.

Several people preparing to ride a zipline

Helicopter Tour

If you want a complete view of Victoria Falls this is the best way to accomplish that. The flight will offer views of the Zambezi River before it plunges over Victoria falls. These are incredible views you can’t get from being at ground level. We did not do this as we were quite impressed by just seeing the views from the national park on the Zimbabwe side.

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