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Victoria Falls & Chobe: the Day-by-Day Itinerary
Victoria Falls is the show — a mile-wide curtain of the Zambezi thundering into a gorge — but the supporting cast seals the trip: sunset cruises among hippos, and day trips to Chobe where elephant herds swim the river at dusk.
Victoria Falls & Chobe is a 220 km loop (self-drive). It works best as 3–4 days; the plan below is the 4-day version for May, built from 66 verified places, with real road-routed transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.
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4
days
321 km
distance
5.3 h
driving
18
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- The falls peak after the rains — expect to be soaked on the knife-edge bridge; flights of angels indeed.
Day 1 Victoria Falls
🌡 4.7–33.5°C · 🌧 ~1 rain days · ☀ 11.2h light
09:00
Devil's Poolwaterfallsswimming & baths
Swim close to the edge of the falls and gaze over the breathtaking drop.
50 min · Victoria Falls
09:50
Victoria Falls Bridgewaterfallsmuseums & heritage
Stand on the steel arch and glimpse the mighty falls from its center.
50 min · Victoria Falls
10:40
Victoria Falls National Parkwaterfalls
Feel the mist from roaring falls and spot elephants in the lush rainforest.
50 min · Victoria Falls · International Visitors: $50, SADC: $30
open: 06:00-18:00
11:30
Boiling Potwaterfalls
See powerful swirls of water churning beneath the bridge with smooth edges.
50 min · Victoria Falls
12:20
Jafuta Heritage Centermuseums & heritage
Discover the cultural heritage of Shona, Ndebele, Tonga, and Lozi peoples.
50 min · Victoria Falls
13:10
The Big Tree
Marvel at the massive ancient baobab, possibly the oldest in Zimbabwe.
50 min · Victoria Falls
14:00
Victoria Falls Hotelwaterfallscraft beer & pubs
Savor lunch on Stanley's Terrace with a view of the iconic bridge.
60 min · Victoria Falls
18:30
Lookout Caféwaterfalls
Enjoy regional specialties with a spectacular view of the canyon below.
75 min · Victoria Falls
Overnight: Victoria Falls
e.g. Azambezi River Lodge · Victoria Falls Backpackers
Day 2 Victoria Falls → Livingstone
🌡 4.7–33.5°C · 🌧 ~1 rain days · ☀ 11.2h light
09:11
Livingstone Museummuseums & heritage
Discover Zambia's natural and cultural history insights.
50 min · Livingstone · Entrance US$5 for non-Zambians
10:01
Maramba Cultural Museummuseums & heritage
Appreciate traditional Zambian art and cultural heritage.
50 min · Livingstone
10:51
Zambia Railway Museummuseums & heritage
Explore the stories of Zambia's railway evolution.
50 min · Livingstone
11:41
Livingsone Performing Arts Foundation (LiPAF)
Feel the rhythm of Zambian music, dance, and ceremonial song.
90 min · Livingstone · US$25 per person
13:11
African Queen River Safari with Livingstone's Adventure
90 min · Livingstone
Overnight: Victoria Falls
e.g. Azambezi River Lodge · Victoria Falls Backpackers
Day 3 Livingstone
🌡 4.7–33.5°C · 🌧 ~1 rain days · ☀ 11.2h light
18:30
Olga's: The Italian Corner
Delight in authentic, flavorful Italian pizzas and pasta.
75 min · Livingstone
Overnight: Livingstone
e.g. The Royal Livingstone · Stanley Safari Lodge
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