Victoria Falls Bridge

A steel arch bridge completed in 1905 that spans the Second Gorge of the Zambezi River and connects Zimbabwe and Zambia. A 111-meter bungee jump is offered from the middle of the bridge.

The Victoria Falls Bridge was part of Cecil Rhodes' Cape-to-Cairo railway plan. Completed in 1905, it is about 250 m long and sits roughly 128 m above the Zambezi River. Its steel structure was manufactured in Britain and shipped to the site for assembly, and it still carries trains, vehicles and pedestrians today. The Zimbabwe-Zambia border runs down the middle of the bridge. From the bridge you can see the eastern section of the falls, the First Gorge, and the spray rising from the falls. Adventure activities on the bridge include a bungee jump of about 111 m (about USD 160 to 200), a gorge swing, a zipline and the Bridge Tour beneath the steel structure, which explains the bridge's construction history. All are run by operators on the bridge. Visitors can exit from Zimbabwe or Zambia and walk to the middle of the bridge. You must collect a pass at the immigration desk. Going only to the bridge without crossing the border usually does not require a visa, but you must carry your passport. Entering the other country requires a visa. The best time to visit is sunset, and you can also have dinner on the bridge aboard the nostalgic Bushtracks Express steam train. Note: there is no shade on the bridge and it can be very hot. Do not photograph border facilities.

Victoria Falls Bridge

Opening hours

Nearby sights

Places to eat nearby