Victoria Falls, which is visible from up to 30-kilometres away at peak flood, is breathtaking. The Zambian side of the river overlooks the Eastern Cataract and is an ideal location, especially between January and July when the water levels are high. There are also great views from Livingstone Island, which is where the explorer first viewed the falls.

Photographic opportunities at Victoria Falls

• View the spray from the falls from a cruise on the Upper Zambezi.
• Charter a helicopter or microlight for aerial opportunities.
• Visit at full moon and photograph the lunar rainbow.
• Photograph people swimming in the pool on Livingstone Island.
• Go into the gorge and photograph rafters and bungee jumpers.

read more on photographing Victoria Falls from the air

Photographers need to know 

At full water, make sure you have a housing or bag for keeping spray off the camera. During the dry season when the river is low, views of the Eastern Cataract from Zambia can be quite disappointing. But it’s easy to cross the river to get a view from Zimbabwe at this time.

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