7 days in Zimbabwe Itinerary

Victoria Falls, a Zimbabwean town near the eponymous waterfall, serves as one of two prime gateway points to the majestic cascade and its surrounding national park.

Victoria Falls is known for nature, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, take in the views from Victoria Falls Bridge, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and admire the sheer force of Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Victoria Falls online trip maker.

Lahore, Pakistan to Victoria Falls is an approximately 204-hour car ride. The time zone difference moving from Pakistan Standard Time to Central Africa Time is minus 3 hours. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Lahore in September since evenings lows in Victoria Falls dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can fly to Harare.

Regarded as the nation's leading commercial, financial, and communications center, Harare attracts tourists with its modern architecture mixed with British colonial influence and traditional African flair.

On the 12th (Thu), admire nature's wide array of creatures at Wild Is Life, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mukuvisi Woodlands, and then look for gifts at Simpli Simbi. On the 13th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the striking features of Eastgate Centre, then get to know the resident critters at Lion and Cheetah Park, and then stroll through Kuimba Shiri Bird Sanctuary.

For photos, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Harare online trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Victoria Falls to Harare takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, Harare is little chillier than Victoria Falls - with highs of 33°C and lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.