Zimbabwe vs Zambia Side of Victoria Falls: Which Is Better?
Victoria Falls is shared between Zimbabwe and Zambia, and one of the biggest decisions travellers face is which side to visit. The good news: with the right visa you can experience both. Here is how they compare.
The Zimbabwe Side — Best Panoramic Views
The Zimbabwe side holds roughly 75% of the falls and offers the most iconic, postcard-perfect panoramas. A network of viewpoints faces the full curtain of water, and it flows year-round. For first-time visitors wanting the classic Victoria Falls view, Zimbabwe wins.
The Zambia Side — Up Close & Devil's Pool
The Zambia side gets you closer to the edge, lets you walk across Knife-Edge Bridge into the spray, and is home to the legendary Devil's Pool. However, during low-water months (late year) parts can run dry.
The Verdict: See Both
With the KAZA Univisa ($50), you can cross freely between Zimbabwe and Zambia and even day-trip to Botswana. Most travellers base themselves on the Zimbabwe side for the views and cross over for Devil's Pool. We can arrange transfers and border assistance for a seamless two-country visit.
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