3 Day Victoria Falls Tour

On our 3 Day Victoria Falls Tour you have the option of staying at one of three lodges, namely, Insika Lodge, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge or Victoria Falls River Lodge. The best time to visit Victoria Falls varies depends on your interests but in general, a visit to Victoria Falls is special any time of the year, particularly on the Zimbabwe side, which this itinerary focuses on. The tour allows you to get a good feel of the falls by viewing on foot, as well as a sunset cruise above the falls. This tour is ideal to add to an existing tour you may have, or as a stand-alone tour if you have limited time and want to see the Victoria Falls.

3 Day Victoria Falls Tour
Itinerary at a Glance:
  • Day 01

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

  • Day 02

    Touring in & around Victoria Falls

  • Day 03

    Victoria Falls to Johannesburg

Day 01

Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

On arrival at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, you will board your morning flight to the Victoria Falls International Airport in Zimbabwe.  On arrival in Victoria Falls, you will be met and transferred to your chosen lodge. Here you will spend the next (2) nights at either Insika Lodge (Bed and Breakfast), Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (Bed and Breakfast), or Victoria Falls River Lodge (Fully Inclusive).

Aerial view of Victoria Falls Bridge
Insika Lodge is set in a stunning garden with view into the bush
The Insika Signature Rooms, Insika Lodge
A view of the waterhole right from your balcony at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
The warmth of the African bush is brought into each room, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Victoria Falls River Lodge, views of the river from your suite
Victoria Falls River Lodge, luxurious rooms

Insika Lodge is nestled in the mopane forests on the outskirts of Victoria Falls Town. A gorgeous garden awaits you as you stroll from the main area to your room, which is furnished with all the amenities you could need and your private balcony to relax while listening to the sounds of the surrounding bush.

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is located on a plateau overlooking the Zambezi National Park, with gorgeous views of a waterhole that a variety of wildlife frequent.  The rooms are tastefully furnished with elements that bring the outside landscapes in, you have a private balcony overlooking the waterhole where you can watch the wildlife come and go.

Victoria Falls River Lodge is away from the bustling little town of Victoria Falls town, in the Zambezi National Park on the banks of the Zambezi River. Guests are accommodated in 13 luxury tented suites, each with sweeping views of the Zambezi River and each with its own private plunge pool.

Day 02

Touring in & around Victoria Falls

This morning after breakfast, you will be taken on your guided tour of Victoria Falls. First, we go past one of the biggest baobab trees in the region. These gigantic and ancient trees are characteristic of the African bush.
From here we take a 3-kilometer walking tour around the falls taking in several different viewpoints including the Devil’s Cataract, Danger Point, and others. You will get wet at some of the viewpoints due to the spray, so remember to cover your cell phones and camera equipment. After your tour of the falls you will be transferred back to your lodge where you can relax for the afternoon.

Victoria Falls in full flood
The Big Tree, Baobab Tree near the falls
Victoria Falls is a once in a lifetime natural spectacle
Sunset Cruise, Zambezi River - Wild Horizons
Sunset on the Zambezi River

Later in the afternoon you will be collected again and transferred to the jetty for a sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River above the falls, complete with drinks and snacks. This excursion also affords the possibility to see not just a typically beautiful sunset, but also some wildlife including hippos, elephants, buffalo, and bushbuck.

Day 03

Victoria Falls to Johannesburg

This morning after your breakfast, you will be transferred back to the Victoria Falls International Airport, where you will board your outbound flight back to the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Pricing (quoted in USD)

Staying at Insika Lodge
$985 per person sharing (Jan - Dec 2026)
$1,045 per person sharing (Jan - Dec 2027)

Staying at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
$1,305 per person sharing (July – Dec 2026)
$1,280 per person sharing (Jan – June 2027)
$1,370 per person sharing (July – Dec 2027)

Staying at Victoria Falls River Lodge
$2,045 per person sharing (16 Jan – 31 March 2026 & 1 Nov – 14 Dec 2026)
$2,535 per person sharing (April – Oct 2026 & 15 Dec ‘26 – 15 Jan ‘27)
$2,170 per person sharing (16 Jan – 31 March 2027 & 1 Nov – 14 Dec 2027)
$2,590 per person sharing (April – Oct 2027 & 15 Dec ‘27 – 15 Jan ‘28)

Price Includes

02 Night’s accommodation at either:

Insika Lodge OR Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (Both on a Bed and Breakfast basis)

OR

Victoria Fall River Lodge on a fully inclusive basis, which means:
All meals; Local beverages; Snacks & local beverages are included on the game drives and/or the sunset river cruises; Afternoon Tea, Complimentary access to onsite Fitness Centre; WIFI; An optional daily transfer from camp (typically departing at 10h00 and returning at 15h00) to Victoria Falls town; A Tour of the Falls (part of the daily transfer to town) – the entry fee into the Rainforest is for guest’s account; Transfers to/from National Park Gate / Jetty for 3rd party activities; Bird watching; Two game activities – i.e. a choice of either a morning/afternoon game drive in the Zambezi National Park and a sunrise/sunset river cruise – per person per day (subject to availability).

All road transfers as per itinerary
All activities as per itinerary
Flights: Johannesburg - Vic Falls - Johannesburg return incl airport taxes (economy class)

Price Excludes

Visas if required
Bar accounts not specified and premium imports
Laundry
Entry fees/park fees
Travel Insurance
Personal items and gratuities

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