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.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Fri): take in the views from Victoria Falls Bridge, explore the striking landscape of Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park, and then see the world from above with a helicopter tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Victoria Falls Snake Park, and finally explore the galleries of Prime Art Gallery.

To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Victoria Falls tour planner.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Victoria Falls. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in April, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough 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), stroll through Thetford Game Reserve and then meet the residents at Wild Is Life Trust and ZEN.

To see other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Harare online journey planner.

Getting from Victoria Falls to Harare by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Victoria Falls in April: highs in Harare hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.