Is Victoria Falls an absolute must?

It depends on one’s itinerary. For example if you are going to spend a few days in Hwange (Zimbabwe) and then going on to Botswana, it makes good sense to include a couple of days in Victoria Falls. For sheer spectacle, nothing can touch the Falls at peak flood in April or May/June. Nice weather at that time of the year, too. The white-water rafting experience in the Zambezi down from Victoria Falls is awesome especially when conditions are ideal (September/October). Not for the faint at heart! If you are pressed for time, then it is ok to leave Vic Falls off – it is rarely the #1 highlight of anybody’s trip. Great to see – best from the Zimbabwe side – and we just love spending some time at the grand Victoria Falls Hotel.