Comparison

Which side of Victoria Falls is better?

The Zimbabwe side has the classic front-on views along the rainforest path; the Zambian side gets you close to the edge, including Devil's Pool at low water.

Last checked 27 October 2026

Zambia (Livingstone)

  • Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island at low water
  • Walking the Knife Edge Bridge
  • Visa-free entry for EU, UK and US
  1. January: Good
  2. February: Good
  3. March: Best
  4. April: Best
  5. May: Best
  6. June: Best
  7. July: Best
  8. August: Good
  9. September: Good
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Good

Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls town)

  • The widest views of the falls
  • A walkable town next to the falls
  • Hwange National Park nearby
  1. January: Good
  2. February: Good
  3. March: Best
  4. April: Best
  5. May: Best
  6. June: Best
  7. July: Best
  8. August: Good
  9. September: Good
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Good

Side by side

Zambia (Livingstone)Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls town)
Share of the fallsAbout a quarter of the widthAbout three quarters of the width
Best viewsClose-up from the Knife Edge BridgeFront-on panorama from 16 viewpoints along the rainforest path
AirportLivingstone (LVI)Victoria Falls (VFA)
Best monthsMar, Apr, May, Jun, JulMar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Visa, LithuanianVisa-freeVisa on arrival
Visa, BritishVisa-freeVisa on arrival
Visa, AmericanVisa-freeVisa on arrival
Headline feeSouth Luangwa National Park: US$25 per person per dayVictoria Falls Rainforest, main gate: US$58 per person
Yellow feverOnly if arriving from a risk countryOnly if arriving from a risk country
Main airportsLUN · LVIHRE · VFA

Our take

Zambia (Livingstone). Choose Zambia for the edge experiences and to skip a visa.

Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls town). Choose Zimbabwe for the views and the town; see both with the KAZA UNIVISA.

Combine them. With a KAZA UNIVISA (about US$50) you can cross the bridge and see both sides in one day.

Health

Zambia: Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.

Zimbabwe: Malaria is present in some regions. Check your route with a travel clinic.

Entry rules for your passport

Frequently asked questions

Which side of Victoria Falls is better?

Choose Zambia for the edge experiences and to skip a visa. Choose Zimbabwe for the views and the town; see both with the KAZA UNIVISA.

When is the best time to visit Zambia (Livingstone) and Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls town)?

Zambia (Livingstone): Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul. Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls town): Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul.

Can I combine Zambia (Livingstone) and Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls town)?

With a KAZA UNIVISA (about US$50) you can cross the bridge and see both sides in one day.

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