3 days in Victoria Falls & Harare Itinerary

Victoria Falls, a Zimbabwean town near the eponymous waterfall, serves as one of two prime gateway points to the majestic cascade and its surrounding national park.

On the 10th (Fri), take in the views from Victoria Falls Bridge, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park, and then see the world from above with a helicopter tour. On the 11th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, then get to know the resident critters at Victoria Falls Snake Park, and finally explore the galleries of Prime Art Gallery.

To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Victoria Falls online vacation planner .

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Victoria Falls. In April, daily temperatures in Victoria Falls can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Harare.

Regarded as the nation's leading commercial, financial, and communications center, Harare attracts tourists with its modern architecture mixed with British colonial influence and traditional African flair.

On the 12th (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Thetford Game Reserve and then meet the residents at Wild Is Life Trust and ZEN.

For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Harare online tour builder .

Getting from Victoria Falls to Harare by flight takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. When traveling from Victoria Falls in April, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Harare: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.