things to do

The legendary Boma Dinner and Drum Show is one of our most popular culinary experiences, with non-stop entertainment from the moment you are ceremoniously dressed in your “chitenge” (sarong), to the Zimbabwean dance performances, traditional face painting and fortune tellers, to the renowned interactive drumming show. With just about every traditional local dish on offer, as well as international cuisine, this is a highly recommended night out particularly for first-time visitors.

Go on a journey through African culture and the history of Victoria Falls with a lively, entertaining specialist talk. The talks include the life of David Livingstone - missionary, explorer, author and philanthropist and can be tailored as required, including at specific lodges or onboard a cruise. This is a bucket list activity for those interested in the fascinating history of the region and local culture.

Art of Africa is an organisation providing a range of creative experiences. Work alongside local artists on painting excursions, observing and interpreting what you see with oils, pastels, watercolours and charcoal. Materials are provided. They will take you to the best spots along the river, the markets, or to encounter elephants close-up, and work with you to create memorable pieces to take home.

Capture the magic of our wildlife, culture and landscape through a lens.

Capture your Vic Falls adventure on film with a lifestyle and travel specialist photographer. Sarah Kerr is a local Victoria Falls resident who works with children, groups, couples and individuals to snap those memorable moments, usually in natural settings.

Victoria Falls has many local artists and artisans, many of whom exhibit in local galleries, or welcome visitors to their studios.

Across from Elephants Walk is the Orange Elephant, a premier gift shop, specialising in handmade, locally inspired art, craft, homeware & books. The Orange Elephant regularly hosts artists and authors to conduct children’s reading and art workshops on Saturdays.

For a closer, more intimate experience, book a home-cooked meal with a local family, and share lunch or dinner while chatting with your host. It is advisable to book at least 24 hours in advance.

To feel the real heartbeat of Victoria Falls join the only interactive drumming show in Zimbabwe. A boma is a temporary shelter constructed from wood, in which people and animals can be protected at night. Traditionally, these nights are filled with dancing, drumming, singing and feasting around the fire. This experience invites the curious to try these traditions firsthand. You will be ceremoniously adorned in a chitenge (sarong) and face-paint - dots to signify beauty for beauty, and stripes to signify warriors for men. Then you will feast and be entertained by traditional dancers, a local folk storyteller and a fortune teller. Only then, in the dark after dinner does the drumming begin. You will learn a few rhythms on the djembe drum and beat your part in the firelight.

Simunye We Are One is an explosive theatrical journey with live music, puppetry and dance. Follow Bomani, the son of Chief Ekanjo, cast out from the Kimba tribe, as he wanders the African hinterland in search of home, accompanied by his loyal elephant friend, Ndlovu. Directed by acclaimed handspring Puppeteer Mongiwekhaya, the show spotlights local professional artists in an intimate 180-seater open air theatre. It delivers a powerful message of love and community so central to Victoria Falls.

Refurbished in one of the oldest buildings right in the centre of town, the River Brewing company is a vibrant micro brewery pub and bar, celebrating its own in-house brand of craft beer “brewed from pure Zambezi water, the finest German malted barley and hops”. The experience is about bringing people together in a down to earth environment with regular local musicians and bands.

To meet the local communities around Victoria Falls, embark on one of the Community Village visits. Located within the quiet rural countryside, you can visit traditional Zimbabwean homesteads and learn about life, customs and history of the village. These activities support the development of community-based tourism in more diverse areas of the city.

Located in the heart of Chinotimba, the oldest township of Victoria Falls, is the Dusty Road Township Experience - a traditional dining experience where food is cooked the Zimbabwean way, on open fires and in cast iron pots. The restaurant is an eclectic design of inventive recycled artworks from the region with a heavy dose of African humour. This initiative aims to improve the livelihoods of the families in this town as a meeting point for locals and visitors.

Embark on an entertaining journey that takes you back over 100 years in time. This theatrical tour provides the history of the iconic Victoria Falls bridge built in 1904. From its remarkable design and initial prefabrication in England, to its construction in Africa, The Historic Bridge Tour is informative and proves a unique perspective on the river and the Batoka Gorge by allowing privileged access to ‘walk the catwalk’ below the bridge - an area normally closed to the public.

Hop onboard an authentically styled 19th century tram known as the Bamba Tram. This is the world’s most beautiful tram ride and a fun experience for families and groups. It goes from the Railway station through Victoria Falls National Park and down onto the historical Victoria Falls Bridge, taking in astonishing scenery of the landscape and city. Whilst admiring the view from the bridge, light refreshments are served. Spectacular sunrise trips are available on request and confirmed with a minimum of 6 people.

Situated in the Trading Post complex in the heart of the City Center, Mama Africa Eating House has a vibrant local atmosphere with traditional African style decor. With live music most nights from the local Mama Africa band which includes jazz, reggae and pop renditions, you can expect great live music to accompany a casual dining experience.

Nothing can prepare you for the experience of seeing Victoria Falls for the first time. Getting your first glimpse of the world’s largest curtain of falling water whilst being enveloped in its mist and feeling the roar of the thundering water is a magical experience. The Victoria Falls Rainforest is walkable from the City Centre however a guided tour is highly recommended as it provides unique insight into the history, unique ecosystem, the geological formation and seasonal changes of this natural world wonder. Victoria Falls is also one of the few places on earth where the natural phenomenon of a lunar rainbow takes place on a regular basis. Each full moon the Victoria Falls Rainforest re-opens in the evening for special tours to see the magical lunar rainbow.

Art of Africa is an operator that provides a range of unique art experiences for travelers. Through Art of Africa you can work alongside local artists on painting excursions, observing and interpreting what you see in oils, pastels, watercolors and charcoal. Materials are provided. The team will take you to the best spots along the river, in the markets, or to encounter elephants close-up, and work with you to create memorable pieces to take home. They also organise art-cruises, creative cultural art tours and tailor each excursion to your requirements.