A Week at Victoria Falls: Zambia, Zimbabwe, and a Bungee Jump Off the Border
After weeks of moving through Africa, Victoria Falls was the part of the trip that felt like an actual vacation — and I’m still calling myself lucky for the full week I got to spend there.
The largest waterfall in the world, by volume
Victoria Falls sits right on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, and it holds the title of the largest waterfall in the world by volume — a fact that’s hard to fully register until you’re standing in front of it. A bridge connects the two countries directly over the falls, and I couldn’t resist the obvious dare: I bungee jumped off of it, suspended right between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Giraffes, zebras, and baboons as neighbors
The resorts scattered around the falls come with their own kind of welcome committee — giraffe, zebra, monkeys, and baboons wandering the grounds like they own the place, because in a lot of ways, they do. Every day started with a short hike out to the falls, which made this feel less like sightseeing and more like an actual rhythm of life for the week.
Between the wildlife, the bridge, and that bungee jump, Victoria Falls earned its spot as the ultimate vacation stop on that trip — and it’s one of those places I’d return to in a heartbeat.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Victoria Falls located?
Victoria Falls sits on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe in southern Africa, and is considered the largest waterfall in the world by volume.
Can you bungee jump at Victoria Falls?
Yes — there’s a bungee jump off the bridge connecting Zambia and Zimbabwe, suspended directly over the gorge below the falls.
What wildlife might you see near Victoria Falls?
Resorts around the falls are known for giraffe, zebra, monkeys, and baboons wandering the grounds, in addition to wildlife you’ll find on nearby game drives.
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