Victoria Falls Food and Wine Festival

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Food & DrinkVictoria Falls
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DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkThe festival built its identity around
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Victoria Falls Food and Wine Festival in Victoria Falls

The Victoria Falls Food and Wine Festival is an annual pan-African culinary event held in the town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, bringing South African winemakers, regional chefs and Zambian culinary talent together on the shared border of the Victoria Falls. Recent editions have paired tastings with excursions such as a steam-train dining trip, positioning the festival as a cross-border showcase of Southern African food and wine.

Victoria Falls draws visitors for the waterfall itself, but the Food and Wine Festival built a reason to extend the stay: a weekend given over to tasting rather than sightseeing, staged in a town that sits directly on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival built its identity around cross-border and cross-cultural pairing rather than a single national cuisine

02

The mystery stays covered

The 2025 edition partnered with Wines of Color, a collective spotlighting more than thirty Black-owned South African wineries, alongside nine chefs representing each of South Africa's nine provinces

03

The city starts moving

Lesotho's Sotho community introduced a gin and trout pairing, combining mountain-herb craft gin with smoked highland trout, while Zambian chefs and hospitality brands represented the northern bank of the Falls

04

The water draws everyone in

A signature add-on lets guests dine aboard the Bushtracks Steam Train, pairing food and wine service with a scenic rail journey near the Zambezi

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival leans on Southern African braai and wine traditions and increasingly frames itself as a regional rather than purely Zimbabwean event

Water and renewal

Living ritual

deliberately inviting Zambian

The sacred route

Living ritual

South African and Lesotho producers to the same tasting floor given Victoria Falls' position on the Zimbabwe-Zambia border

The local code

Living ritual

The Wines of Color partnership also foregrounds Black-owned South African wine production

Tradition 5

Living ritual

a segment of the industry historically underrepresented in mainstream wine tourism

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Arrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.

What to wear

Smart casual works for daytime tastings; the Bushtracks Steam Train add-on and evening sessions call for slightly dressier smart-casual attire. Victoria Falls is warm by day for much of the...

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of Victoria Falls you will actually use, or choose a transport base with an easy return after peak hours.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map17.93 S, 25.83 EOpen in Google Maps

Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe

Nearest airportLVI — Harry Mwanga Nkumbula
TransportArrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.
Stay areaStay near the part of Victoria Falls you will actually use, or choose a transport base with an easy return after peak hours.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Victoria Falls via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Victoria Falls, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearSmart casual works for daytime tastings; the Bushtracks Steam Train add-on and evening sessions call for slightly dressier smart-casual attire. Victoria Falls is warm by day for much of the year but cools sharply after sunset, so a light layer for the evening is worth packing.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Zimbabwe and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Victoria Falls Food and Wine Festival?

Victoria Falls Food and Wine Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Victoria Falls Food and Wine Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLvicfallsfoodandwinefestival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA
Source statusOfficial source linked
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