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Victoria Falls & Chobe — a 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
The 3-day version for May: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · best time to go.
3
days
299 km
distance
5.0 h
driving
16
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 → Livingstone
🌡 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
11:41
Livingstone Museummuseums & heritage
Discover Zambia's natural and cultural history insights.
50 min · Livingstone · Entrance US$5 for non-Zambians
12:31
Maramba Cultural Museummuseums & heritage
Appreciate traditional Zambian art and cultural heritage.
50 min · Livingstone
13:21
Zambia Railway Museummuseums & heritage
Explore the stories of Zambia's railway evolution.
50 min · Livingstone
14:11
Olga's: The Italian Corner
Delight in authentic, flavorful Italian pizzas and pasta.
60 min · Livingstone
18:30
Zig Zag Coffee House
Indulge in a extensive breakfast, lunch, or dinner menu.
75 min · Livingstone
Overnight: Livingstone
e.g. The Royal Livingstone · Stanley Safari Lodge
Day 2 Livingstone → Kasane (Chobe)
🌡 4.7–33.5°C · 🌧 ~1 rain days · ☀ 11.2h light
09:00
Livingsone Performing Arts Foundation (LiPAF)
Feel the rhythm of Zambian music, dance, and ceremonial song.
90 min · Livingstone · US$25 per person
10:30
African Queen River Safari with Livingstone's Adventure
90 min · Livingstone
12:00
Boiling Potwaterfalls
See powerful swirls of water churning beneath the bridge with smooth edges.
50 min · Victoria Falls
12:50
Jafuta Heritage Centermuseums & heritage
Discover the cultural heritage of Shona, Ndebele, Tonga, and Lozi peoples.
50 min · Victoria Falls
13:40
The Big Tree
Marvel at the massive ancient baobab, possibly the oldest in Zimbabwe.
50 min · Victoria Falls
15:41
Chobe river cruiseswildlife
Glide through sunset waters on a serene river cruise.
50 min · Kasane (Chobe) · About P320
Overnight: Livingstone
e.g. The Royal Livingstone · Stanley Safari Lodge
Day 3 Kasane (Chobe) → back to start
🌡 4.8–34.1°C · 🌧 ~1 rain days · ☀ 11.2h light
10:11
Ozzy Communications
See signs in Chinese and Japanese, offering phone calls.
50 min · Kasane (Chobe)
open: Opens 08:00
11:01
Bureau de Change
Access moderate-speed internet and currency exchange.
50 min · Kasane (Chobe) · P15 for 1st 30 minute; P10 for every 30
open: M-F 08:00-18:30, Sa 08:30-16:00, Su 09:30-16:00