Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls

#3 Top 5 cities

Victoria Falls is attractive for tourism and lifestyle, but the local economy is narrow and seasonal.

Country overview

Population

35 215

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C až 33°C

Night: 10°C až 21°C

Climate

A warm to hot inland climate with a drier winter.

Distance to the sea

970 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 4/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

6/10

Tourist areas are generally manageable with normal precautions, but theft and opportunistic crime remain concerns; avoid isolated places after dark.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Drought and extreme heat can reduce water and electricity reliability, while intense rainy-season storms can cause local flooding and transport disruption.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 3/10
Internet stability 3/10
Electricity stability 2/10

Community types

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Seasonal expats
  • Couples
  • Retirees

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇿🇦South Africans
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇿🇲Zambians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Strong tourism economy
  • +Good transport links

Cons

  • −Tourism seasonality
  • −Smaller job market
  • −Higher prices