Zimbabwe is arguably the better side of Victoria Falls. Zambia offers great close-ups and some spectacular vantage points, but Zimbabwe has the greater share of Falls frontage, picturesque views and year-round flow.

Everyone is catered for out here in the self-styled adventure capital of Africa. The only problem is choosing what to do so here's an abbreviated list of the most popular activities in and around Victoria Falls.

Look. There. Miles in the distance. What is that? It sure ain’t no fire burning. No smoke on the water. It’s mist. With the river running through it. It’s so noisy the Kololo called it Mosi-oa-Tunya, ‘the smoke that thunders’.

We have the latest information on water levels and predictions are possible because the river lives on rainfall thousands of kilometres away, offering a few months lag time. We'll help you consider the best time to go based on what experience you wish to have.

Easier than you think; more fun than you could possibly imagine, a self-drive holiday is the best way to explore, experience and enjoy our special part of Southern Africa. This is what it’s all about.

Approximate driving distances and self-drive times for Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Victoria Falls. We add plenty of time to stop for photographs, markets and comfort breaks.

Foreign exchange is freely traded in Botswana, Namibia, Victoria Falls and Zambia. It’s always better to be prepared. Know the local currencies accepted at each destination and make sure you have cash on you for when cards are not accepted.

Our core destinations of Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa are safe countries to visit with friendly, peaceful people and well-developed tourism industries. Essential travel information as a guide for travel to southern Africa.

It's one thing to pick your next holiday destination, it's another to plan getting there, but get you there we will. We know which routes work best, which airports to book your flights to and from and how to make the most of your itinerary.

Health and Safety standards in Botswana, Namibia, Victoria Falls and Zambia. What you need to know about health and safety when travelling to these destinations to ensure you are prepared for your holiday to southern Africa.

Self-drive tours of South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls and Zambia present few challenges. Beyond the main routes and over the borders, things get adventurous. We’d even go as far as to say, this special part of southern Africa is ideal for self-drives.

For the majority of visitors to Southern Africa, visas are issued at port of entry. There are of course exceptions so, regardless of what country you are from, be sure to confirm your visa requirements for every country you plan to visit in advance.

If you ask us, there's never a wrong time to go on holiday, but if you are specifically travelling for best game viewing, to get the best photographs or to enjoy mostly sunny days then this guide will help you decide when you should travel.