Victoria Falls is wild, wet, and unforgettable. From misty viewpoints and powerful waterfalls to adventure activities and changing weather, good preparation makes all the difference. This checklist helps you pack smart and enjoy your trip without worries.
🛂 Travel Documents & Essentials
Make sure all official paperwork is sorted before you leave.
• 📘 Passport (valid at least 6 months, with 2+ blank pages)
• 🛃 Visa for Zimbabwe (often available on arrival, check nationality)
• ✈️ Flight tickets / boarding passes
• 🏨 Hotel & lodge confirmations
• 🧾 Travel itinerary (digital + printed)
• 🛂 Copies of passport & documents (paper + cloud)
• 📄 Travel insurance documents
• 💳 Cash in USD (small notes preferred)
• 💳 Bank cards (limited acceptance, inform your bank)
• 📱 Emergency contacts list
❤️ Health, Safety & Insurance
Victoria Falls is safe, but nature here is powerful – preparation matters.
• 💉 Required / recommended vaccinations
• 🩺 Travel health insurance (including evacuation)
• 💊 Personal medication (with prescriptions)
• 🩹 Basic first-aid kit
• 🦟 Anti-malarial medication (if advised)
• 🦟 Strong insect repellent (DEET recommended)
• 🧴 Sunscreen (SPF 30–50)
• 😎 Sunglasses (UV-protection)
• 🧢 Hat or cap
• 🚰 Reusable water bottle
• 🧻 Hand sanitizer & wet wipes
👕 Clothing & Footwear
Expect heat, mist, and lots of walking.
• 👕 Lightweight, breathable shirts
• 👖 Long trousers (for evenings & activities)
• 🧥 Light jacket or fleece (early mornings)
• 🩳 Shorts
• 👙 Swimwear (Devil’s Pool / hotel pools)
• 🧦 Extra socks (you will get wet near the falls)
• 👟 Comfortable walking shoes (non-slip recommended)
• 🥾 Hiking shoes (optional, for longer walks)
• 🩴 Sandals / flip-flops
• 🧣 Light scarf or buff
• 🌙 Sleepwear
• 🧺 Travel laundry bag
🎒 Activities & Adventure Gear
Victoria Falls is all about action and nature.
• 📸 Camera or action camera
• 🌊 Waterproof cover or dry bag
• 🎒 Daypack
• 🧗 Activity-specific gear (bungee, zipline, gorge swing)
• 🛶 Quick-dry towel
• 🧤 Grip gloves (optional for adventure activities)
⚡ Electronics & Tech
Stay charged and connected where possible.
• 📱 Mobile phone
• 🔌 Travel adapter (UK-style plugs)
• 🔋 Power bank
• 🎧 Headphones
• 📍 Offline maps & downloaded bookings
• 🕯️ Small flashlight or headlamp (power cuts happen)
🌦️ Weather & Nature Protection
Victoria Falls = mist, sun, and sudden weather changes.
• 🌧️ Rain poncho or light rain jacket
• ☀️ Breathable, sun-protective clothing
• 🧴 Lip balm with SPF
• 💦 Waterproof phone pouch
🐘 Wildlife & Safari Extras
Nature is everywhere, even outside the park.
• 🔭 Binoculars
• 👕 Neutral-coloured clothing
• 🧼 Wet wipes for dusty or wet moments
• 📓 Small notebook or journal
💰 Money & Payments
Money matters in Zimbabwe are different from many other countries, so it’s important to be prepared.
• 💵 US dollars (small notes are essential for tips, park fees and activities)
• 💳 Credit card (accepted at some hotels and tour operators, not everywhere)
• 🏧 ATM access (limited and unreliable, do not depend on it)
• 💱 Cash exchange (only at official locations, if needed)
• 📱 Mobile banking apps (for tracking expenses and balances)
• 🧾 Small money pouch or wallet (keep cash organised and safe)
• 🤝 Cash for tips (guides, drivers, lodge staff)
