Wild Horizons Elephant Sanctuary and Orphanage rescues distressed elephants. You can observe them from a distance or try your hand at painting them at their watering hole. There’s an art teacher on hand to guide you through the experience.

2. Sunset cruise along the Zambezi

Retrace the route David Livingstone took when he first sailed into Victoria Falls in 1885 by embarking on a sunset cruise down the Zambezi River. It is subdued compared to other experiences in Victoria Falls, but no less epic. The cruise is also one of the more budget-friendly experiences in town depending on its duration and the type of boat you go on. The more upmarket, the more dollars you pay for the cruise. Ilala lodge offers a cruise aboard the Ra-Ikane, named after the man who led David Livingstone to the falls in 1855.

3. Wine and dine at the Look Out cafe

You can also have breakfast or lunch at this sweet spot of an establishment that’s located at

Wild Horizon. Great meals come with views of the Vic Falls bridge and the Gorge swing.

4. Take the scenic route to visit a 3500-year-old baobab tree

Cycle around the Victoria Falls bridge, with views of Batoka Gorge on your way to visit one of the most natural landmarks in town. The Big Tree is a baobab that’s been standing for 3.500 years. It’s one of the most famous trees in the world according to Zimbabwe Tourism. It’s just a really cool experience, whether you love trees or not. You can also visit using a car.

5. Shop against the backdrop of the Vic Falls

The market opposite the Victoria Falls National Park has trinkets like stone and wooden sculptures, wax cloth and beaded items. Go easy on the merchants when you negotiate. Price tags are always negotiable if your offer is reasonable.

6. High tea at Stanley’s Terrace

Victoria Falls has a colonial hangover. It lingers heavily at the Victoria Falls hotel. The 5-star establishment has become an icon. It was built in 1904 as accommodation for British workers on the Cape-to-Cairo railway. The hotel is set in lush gardens that beg to be enjoyed as part of having tea at Stanley’s Terrace.

7. Day trips to Chobe and Hwange National Park

Couple your stay with a day trip to Hwange National Park and Chobe in Botswana. Both are situated an hour away from Vic Falls. Hwange is the largest game reserve in Zimbabwe. Chobe is one of the stars of Botswana’s wildlife adventures and home to the largest population of elephants in the world. You can organise both trips with Ilala Lodge.

8. Keep your safari local

The Victoria Falls National Park and the Zambezi National Park have elephants, impala, kudu, leopards, lions, buffalo, and an array of birds. There are morning, afternoon, and game drives. This being Zimbabwe’s tourism central, there are many tour operators in town, while hotels like Ilala Lodge and Victoria Falls Hotel also offer activities and tours.

9. Take a ride on the tram

The Zambezi tram offers a two-hour lunch trip that comes with views of the Victoria Falls and Batoka Gorge. Tours start at the Victoria Falls Railway Station, which has the honour of being the oldest building in Victoria Falls. Here, you’ll be greeted with drinks and sandwiches before setting off on the tram.