Victoria Falls is one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders, where the Zambezi River plunges into a basalt gorge with a roar you feel in your chest. The experience changes dramatically by season, from thunderous spray and rainbows in high water to dramatic gorge views and, in the low-water months, the rare opportunity to swim at the Devil’s Pool.

Whether you stay on the Zambia side in Livingstone, the Zimbabwe side in Victoria Falls Town, or combine both, it’s a destination that works beautifully as a short extension to a Southern African safari — and delivers maximum impact in just a few nights.