Zambezi River

When Is the Best Time to Visit Victoria Falls? High Water or Low Water? Which Month Is Best?

For a first visit to Victoria Falls, July through August offers the strongest overall balance of substantial water, improving visibility, dry weather and easy safari extensions into Hwange or Chobe. But there is no universal best month: high water delivers maximum power and spray, while lower water improves gorge visibility and opens activities such as Devil’s Pool and classic low-water rafting.