Best Vic Falls activities: 3. Do the gorge swing or highwire in Victoria Falls
The gorge swing and zip line are arguably better experiences than the bungee jump. There’s also the “flying fox” and canopy tour highwire activities to try.
Best Vic Falls activities: 2. Dinner at The Boma restaurant in Victoria Falls
The Boma is a must-do for any visitor to Victoria Falls. Food is cooked on-the-spot: warthog, kudu and impala included.
Best Vic Falls activities: 1. See The Smoke That Thunders Waterfall – 2026 updates
There are no words to describe what it feels like to see Victoria Falls, or “The Smoke that Thunders”, for the first time.
The roadtrip that roared: #9 Harare and Coffee
Harare is where I was brought up – it feels like home. When we arrived back in the capital, it was great to re-visit familiar places and explore new ones – and by ‘places’, I mainly mean eateries! First stop … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #8 Town and Gorge
Victoria Falls town: The town of Victoria Falls may seem small, but it has lots of shops and restaurants for its size – we didn’t have a chance to see even half of them, unfortunately. Some visitors talk about the … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #7 Vultures at lunch, hippos at supper
Vulture-feeding: After lunch, residents and day guests at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge are treated to a special sight… We were sitting on the deck and a guide invited us to go with him into the clearing in front of the … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #6 Adrenalin ravine
D-day for adrenalin in Victoria Falls Today was the day we were going to soar 425 metres across a deep gorge, where Victoria Falls had stood hundreds of years previously. I’d been in two minds about doing an ‘adrenalin activity’ … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #5 The Boma
On one of our evenings in Victoria Falls we had dinner at The Boma. I’d heard mixed opinions about it – some say it’s a tourist gimmick, some say it’s a priceless cultural experience. It cost around $40 per person … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #4 Waterfalls, casinos and golf courses
The falls of the same name: Today was the day we were going to see Victoria Falls, or just “the falls” as everyone calls it. Talking about Victoria Falls can get confusing – there is the town of Victoria Falls, … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #3 The roaring cloud of Victoria Falls
The drive from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls seems like one long, straight roads. We set off at about 10am and stopped off in Hwange town to get fuel. Some people stop off at Hwange Safari Lodge for lunch (which means … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #2 Bulawayo
After spending a few days in Harare, we went to Bulawayo to see family. My mum moved from Harare to Bulawayo a few years ago and my extended family have lived there all their lives, so it’s a place I’ve … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #1 Arrival in Harare
On a Thursday evening in late May, we flew from London Heathrow and landed at Harare International airport at around 5pm the next day. I may have packed far more clothes than needed – I wasn’t sure how cold Zimbabwe’s … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: introduction and post roundup
In May 2012 we went on an amazing holiday to Zimbabwe. We went to 4 places, all very different, and all offering something very special. We drove +/- 3200 km (2000 miles) in 3 weeks and visited Harare, Bulawayo, Victoria … Continued
