Waterfall Safari FAQs

A waterfall safari is a wildlife safari built around one or more of Africa's great waterfalls: for example Victoria Falls with game drives in Chobe and Hwange, or Murchison Falls with gorillas and chimpanzees in Uganda. We plan the dates around the water levels at the falls, then build the safari around them.

For the most water, March to July; for clear views, Devil's Pool and rafting, August to December. June to August is a popular compromise. See our month-by-month guide.

Two to three nights at Victoria Falls, two to three at Murchison Falls, and seven to fourteen days for a full waterfall safari with national parks.

Yes. Our Grand Waterfalls of Africa journey links Uganda's Nile falls with Victoria Falls and Chobe, connecting by air through Johannesburg or Nairobi.

Yes. The itineraries on this site are starting points; tell us what you would like to change and we will adapt the plan and quote.

It depends on the season, the lodges you choose, the number of travellers and how you travel between parks. We quote every trip individually and without obligation. Tell us your budget and we will design around it.

Each quote lists exactly what is included and excluded. International flights are usually booked separately; ask us if you would like help with them.

Six to twelve months for July to October and for Uganda's gorilla permits, which are limited. For other months, three months is often enough.

Send an enquiry with your dates and interests. We reply with a suggested itinerary and quote, and explain the payment and booking terms before you confirm anything.

Most visitors need visas. The KAZA UniVisa covers Zambia and Zimbabwe; the East Africa Tourist Visa covers Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya. Requirements change, so check them for your passport before you travel. See Plan your trip.

A yellow fever certificate is required for Uganda and for some routes elsewhere. Malaria prevention is recommended in most of the regions we visit. Speak to a travel clinic six to eight weeks before departure.

The main waterfall destinations are well established for tourism. Check your government’s current travel advice before booking. Safety at the falls themselves mostly means following guides, staying behind railings and never swimming above a waterfall without a licensed operator.

A rain jacket or poncho and a dry bag for high water, sandals or shoes with grip, neutral clothing for game drives, binoculars, a headtorch and layers for cool mornings.

Yes, we strongly recommend comprehensive insurance including medical evacuation and cover for any adventure activities you plan.

Yes, at Devil's Pool on the Zambian side, with a licensed guide, from about mid-August to January.

Zimbabwe has the most complete views; Zambia gets you closer to the water. We recommend seeing both: read Zambia or Zimbabwe?.

Tugela Falls in South Africa, at about 948 metres in five leaps. Read The Tallest Waterfall in Africa Is Not the One You Think.

Yes. It is the most powerful waterfall in Africa and sits inside Uganda's largest national park, with lions, elephants, giraffes and the shoebill. See Murchison Falls.