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Victoria Falls, Livingstone & Chobe Circuit: 6-Day Plan You Can Actually Do
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The 6-day version for July: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight.
6
days
220 km
distance
8.6 h
in transit
15
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- June–September balances clearer Victoria Falls views with the drier Chobe road and wildlife season; exact water level, wildlife, borders and park operations remain live.
- Light days: day 3, day 4, day 5, day 6 have one stop and time left over. Local tours and day trips are the way to fill them — each day links to what is bookable in its own town.
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This is a planning draft. Check these changing details for your dates before booking or travelling.
Some route advice is currently available in English.
- Confirm both falls parks and their current visitor access.
Confirm Zimbabwe rainforest and Zambia Mosi-oa-Tunya admission, hours, water level, spray, heat, paths, closures and mobility limits. The two sides are separate paid visits.
Check source ↗ - Wildlife sightings, boats, flights and adventure activities are not guaranteed.
Any river cruise, helicopter, rafting, bungee, walking safari or other provider activity requires a separate booking and current operator, weather, water and safety confirmation.
Check source ↗
Day 1 Victoria Falls Zimbabwe confirmed public rainforest day
- Transit
- 0h20
- Finish
- ~13:50
- Temperature
- 8.7°C–25.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~0
- Daylight
- 11.0h
09:00
Victoria Falls Zimbabwe confirmed public rainforest circuit zimparks.org.zw map ↗
Use the currently open Zimbabwe Victoria Falls National Park rainforest paths within posted access, water, spray and safety conditions; no wildlife sighting or adventure activity is assumed.
50 min · Victoria Falls Zimbabwe confirmed public rainforest day · Confirm current admission, border, booking and access conditions
10:00
11:00
12:00
12:50
Lookout Café thelookoutcafe.com map ↗
Enjoy regional specialties with a spectacular view of the canyon below.
60 min · Victoria Falls Zimbabwe confirmed public rainforest day
Overnight here
e.g. Azambezi River Lodge · Ilala Lodge
Day 2 Livingstone reserved border arrival and public heritage day
- Transit
- 1h36
- Finish
- ~15:10
- Temperature
- 8.7°C–25.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~0
- Daylight
- 11.0h
10:10
Complete the confirmed Zimbabwe–Zambia border transfer and use a bounded public Livingstone museum, civic and heritage orientation if formalities and daylight allow.
50 min · Livingstone reserved border arrival and public heritage day · Confirm current admission, border, booking and access conditions
11:10
Discover Zambia's natural and cultural history insights.
50 min · Livingstone reserved border arrival and public heritage day · Entrance US$5 for non-Zambians
12:15
Zambia Railway Museum read more
Explore the stories of Zambia's railway evolution.
50 min · Livingstone reserved border arrival and public heritage day
13:20
Maramba Cultural Museum facebook.com read more
Appreciate traditional Zambian art and cultural heritage.
50 min · Livingstone reserved border arrival and public heritage day
14:10
Olga's: The Italian Corner olgasproject.com
Delight in authentic, flavorful Italian pizzas and pasta.
60 min · Livingstone reserved border arrival and public heritage day
Overnight here
e.g. Fawlty Towers · Jollyboys Backpackers
Day 3 Mosi-oa-Tunya Zambia confirmed public falls day
- Transit
- 0h33
- Finish
- ~10:25
- Temperature
- 8.7°C–25.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~0
- Daylight
- 11.0h
09:35
Mosi-oa-Tunya Zambia confirmed public falls circuit zambiatourism.com map ↗
Use the separately admitted Zambia-side Mosi-oa-Tunya falls paths within current water, spray, weather and access conditions; no aerial, river or adventure product is assumed.
50 min · Mosi-oa-Tunya Zambia confirmed public falls day · Confirm current admission, border, booking and access conditions
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
Day 4 Kasane reserved border arrival and public riverfront day
- Transit
- 2h45
- Finish
- ~12:35
- Temperature
- 9.1°C–26.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~0
- Daylight
- 11.0h
11:45
Complete the confirmed Zambia–Botswana transfer and use a bounded public Kasane town and riverfront orientation in daylight; no boat, bathing or wildlife encounter is assumed.
50 min · Kasane reserved border arrival and public riverfront day · Confirm current admission, border, booking and access conditions
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
Day 5 Chobe confirmed licensed-operator park day
- Transit
- 0h01
- Finish
- ~10:35
- Temperature
- 9.1°C–26.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~0
- Daylight
- 11.0h
09:05
Chobe confirmed licensed-operator park circuit botswanatourism.co.bw map ↗
Use only the pre-booked Botswana-licensed Chobe park product, confirmed vehicle or boat mode, park access and operator instructions. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
90 min · Chobe confirmed licensed-operator park day · Confirm current admission, border, booking and access conditions
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
Day 6 Victoria Falls confirmed loop-return day → back to start
- Transit
- 3h19
- Finish
- ~14:15
- Temperature
- 8.7°C–25.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~0
- Daylight
- 11.0h
12:20
Complete the confirmed Botswana–Zimbabwe return and a short public Victoria Falls orientation if border formalities, traffic and daylight allow.
50 min · Victoria Falls confirmed loop-return day · Confirm current admission, border, booking and access conditions
13:10
Victoria Falls Hotel search
Savor lunch on Stanley's Terrace with a view of the iconic bridge.
60 min · Victoria Falls confirmed loop-return day
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
🔍 Check before you book
Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.
Sources (7)
- Victoria Falls Zimbabwe confirmed public rainforest circuit — zimparks.org.zwOfficial public source; original paraphrase
- Wikivoyage — Victoria FallsCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
- Livingstone reserved border arrival and public heritage circuit — gov.ukOfficial public source; original paraphrase
- Wikivoyage — LivingstoneCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
- Mosi-oa-Tunya Zambia confirmed public falls circuit — zambiatourism.comOfficial public source; original paraphrase
- Kasane reserved border arrival and public riverfront circuit — gov.ukOfficial public source; original paraphrase
- Chobe confirmed licensed-operator park circuit — botswanatourism.co.bwOfficial public source; original paraphrase