Most day trips in this province start from Victoria Falls town, and distances are larger than they look on a map. This page sorts the options by how much road they need. Half day: Zambezi National Park The park gate is about 5 km from town, so a morning or afternoon game drive fits easily around other plans. International entry is about US$17, and park levies are extra to operator prices.

Families will find easy wildlife and heritage stops here, plus a few adventure activities with strict age limits. The province also carries real hazards for children, including cliff edges, rivers and malaria. Victoria Falls rainforest with children Entry to the rainforest is about US$58 for international adults and about half that for children under 12; under 6s are free. The ticket is single entry. The path runs along the gorge, and some viewing points such as Danger Point have unfenced rock edges.

Attraction tours here mix conservation, railway history and river scenery. Most are around Victoria Falls town, with Dete and Hwange about 2.5 hours south-east by road. Prices are normally in US dollars, and several of the venues below do not publish a fixed rate, so ask when you book. Painted Dog Conservation, Dete The visitor centre sits at Dete, opposite Hwange National Park Airport, just off the A8 at Cross Mabale.

Matabeleland North suits trips of three to seven days built around the A8 road. The main circuit joins Victoria Falls and Hwange, with Binga and Chizarira as slower add-ons for people with time and a suitable vehicle. Victoria Falls and Hwange circuit Spend the first nights at Victoria Falls, where the rainforest, a sunset cruise and a rafting or bridge day fit easily into two days. Then head south-east on the A8.

Romance in Matabeleland North means safari lodges, river views and sunsets rather than beaches or lake resorts. The Zambezi and Lake Kariba hold crocodiles and hippos, so swimming happens only in lodge pools. Rates are quoted in US dollars and change with the season, so ask each lodge directly. Zambezi riverfront lodges Victoria Falls River Lodge has Island Treehouse Suites on Kandahar Island, reached only by boat, with private plunge pools.

Matabeleland North’s sights run from a World Heritage waterfall to a small museum on Lake Kariba. Victoria Falls is the base for most of them, while Binga is a long drive away and needs an overnight. Victoria Falls National Park The falls were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989, shared with Zambia’s Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Entry to the Zimbabwe-side rainforest is about US$58 for international visitors, US$35 for SADC residents and US$7 for Zimbabwe residents, VAT included.

Matabeleland North is Zimbabwe’s main visitor province. Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Binga on Lake Kariba and Chizarira all sit inside it, and the provincial capital is Lupane. Tourists are usually priced in US dollars, while the domestic currency is the ZiG, so keep cash as a backup at park gates. The rainforest at Victoria Falls The rainforest path in Victoria Falls National Park is the first stop for most visitors.

Walking in Matabeleland North is a mix of easy paths and serious wildlife country. Wild animals roam freely, so the safe choice is always a guided walk in daylight. The rainforest path at Victoria Falls The path through Victoria Falls National Park is the most popular walk in the province. Entry is about US$58 for international visitors, US$35 for SADC residents and US$7 for Zimbabwe residents, and the ticket covers a single entry.