Place · Falls, bridge and Mosi-oa-Tunya park
Knife-Edge Bridge
Go early inside the park visit: a short footbridge to the Main Falls view, drenched in high water and safe with a poncho; skip it in a storm.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 25–40 min
- p95 60 min
- Price
- Included in park entry (about US$ 20, 2026 estimate)
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- 06:00–18:006:00 AM–6:00 PM
- typical, check
- Best time
- at park opening
- quietest window
- 28″ bags
- No
- Falls, bridge and Mosi-oa-Tunya park: forbidden
- Getting there
- Walk from the park entrance along the marked path, about 10-15 minutes
- Wet in high water
- Steps
- Poncho
- Go at park opening
- Crowded at peak
- Hard in a wheelchair
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- Livingstone and Victoria Falls ↗Check visa rules before crossing the bridge or the river: they depend on your passport.
- Livingstone ↗Broken pavements and heat: large bags go from the car to the door, never on a walk.
- Livingstone ↗The Victoria Falls Bridge is a border crossing: do not cross without the right visa and a plan for the return.
Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Usually 06:00–18:00Usually 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Crowds
Go at park opening
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Fri · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: Included in park entry (about US$ 20, 2026 estimate)
- Time to spend
- 25–40 min · up to 60 min if you linger
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Time on site
Minimum
15min
Worthwhile
25min
Typical
40min
p95
60min
Opening hours and last entry are not printed until verified.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Buy at the entrance on the day.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Queues
- Go at opening to avoid the queue on the bridge.
- Dress code
- Shoes: Grip; sandals slip.
- Bags & lockers
- Waterproof bag advised.
- Photos
- Allowed; protect the camera.
- What's closed
- High watercheckRestricted in very high water or storms.
- Low watercheckLittle spray; the view is thinner.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge walk | Included in park entry (about US$ 20, 2026 estimate) | Check the current fee and currency. |
Inside, in order
Main Falls view
A close look at the full drop in season.
Rainbows
Common in the morning spray.
What to see, in order
01
Main Falls view
A close look at the full drop in season.
02
Rainbows
Common in the morning spray.
How to do it well
- 1Wear a poncho and shoes with grip in March to June.
- 2Carry electronics in a dry bag.
- 3Go at opening to avoid the queue on the bridge.
Facilities
- toilets
- At the park entrance.
- tickets
- Park entrance.
- shade
- Little.
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Walk from the park entrance along the marked path, about 10-15 minutes
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- on site · official site
- Stairs
- Wet steps and uneven rock down to the bridge
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Groups from mid-morning; the bridge is crowded at 10:00-12:00.Groups from mid-morning; the bridge is crowded at 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
- Sensory load
- 5/5
- Exposure
- high
Bailouts
rain
Skip the bridge; use the dry viewpoints
heat
Park entrance café (shade)
Nearest rescue anchor: B — Falls viewpoint bench (field-verify)
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: no · noSteps and uneven rock down the path.
- Lifts: no · no
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Wheelchair: no · noNot accessible.
- Stroller: no · noNot suitable.
Steps and wet rock.
Combine with
- 5 minVictoria Falls viewpoints
- 15 minPark entrance café
- —Victoria Falls Bridge (short taxi)
Walk the Falls, bridge and Mosi-oa-Tunya park area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time today
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Red lines
- Keep behind rails and follow ranger signs.
- Do not stand on the wet rock edges; the drop is fatal.
- Baboons steal food: keep bags closed.
More on the groundRules on site · With kids
Rules on site
- food
- Not on the bridge.
With kids
- with kids
- Only for careful older children; hold hands and use ponchos.
- child price
- check
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
Will I get wet?
Yes from March to June; carry a poncho and a dry bag.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is it worth it in low water?
Less spray, thinner falls; the walk is still a good viewpoint.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
- ClusterFalls, bridge and Mosi-oa-Tunya park70 m · 1 min walk
- ClusterZambezi riverfront and lodge road3.6 km · 58 min walk
- EatAfternoon tea on the Royal Livingstone deck3.8 km · ride, not a walk
- Sleep areaRiver lodge road3.8 km · ride, not a walk
- PlaceLivingstone Island3.9 km · ride, not a walk
- EatThe Waterfront4.0 km · ride, not a walk
Sources
- officialZambia Tourism
- secondaryWikivoyage: Livingstone