Victoria Falls
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Overview
Annual Rev
$19.6k
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$218
12 mo avg
↑25%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$45
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Victoria Falls market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$14,428 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $3•••• | 🔒 $2•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $3•••• | 🔒 $2•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+••%) | 🔒 $3•••• | 🔒 $2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +$9•• (+•%) | 🔒 $3•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (7.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.1 nights)
1 bedroom (3.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (2.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
2 bedrooms ($85)
1 bedroom ($20)
3 bedrooms ($0)
4+ bedrooms ($0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (58%)
Independent hosts (42%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Victoria Falls market averaged 315 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 15% from a year earlier and up 85% over two years.
An average Victoria Falls listing earns $13K/year. High-performing listings earn $44K, while low-performing listings earn $4K.
Average occupancy in Victoria Falls is 14%, producing RevPAR of $31 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Victoria Falls, at $19K.
Rules vary across Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls: Lenient. Tourism Authority registration recommended, minimal oversight. Light enforcement, most hosts operate informally. Livingstone: Lenient. Tourism board registration advised, safety standards exist. Minimal enforcement, informal operations common. Hwange: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general tourism guidelines apply. Virtually no enforcement, informal sector dominant. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Victoria Falls Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 15% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 15%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and December; it is lowest in February and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (100%), Air Conditioning (98%), Internet (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+61%), Bbq (+36%), Heating (+27%).
Average daily rate in Victoria Falls is $230, up 27% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in September.
Guests in Victoria Falls book an average of 37 days in advance, down 1% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 days for 3-bedroom listings to 40 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 20% higher than weekday occupancy.