Sight guide · Victoria Falls · Zimbabwe
Visiting Elephant's Walk and the craft market
Elephant's Walk is a shopping village of galleries and craft shops selling Zimbabwean stone sculpture, textiles and jewellery, while the open craft market nearby has stalls of wood carvings, baskets and soapstone pieces sold by the makers.
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Quick answer
Elephant's Walk and the craft market is a market in Victoria Falls town centre, Victoria Falls. Allow 1–2 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Market
- Area
- Victoria Falls town centre
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- shopping, art and free
- Best months
- March and May–June
About Elephant's Walk and the craft market
Elephant's Walk is a shopping village of galleries and craft shops selling Zimbabwean stone sculpture, textiles and jewellery, while the open craft market nearby has stalls of wood carvings, baskets and soapstone pieces sold by the makers.
Tip: Bargain at the open market but expect fixed prices in the galleries; small US dollar notes make paying easier.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1–2 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Victoria Falls town centre, compact grid of lodges, activity offices and craft shops along Livingstone Way.
Best time to visit Elephant's Walk and the craft market
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- March: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- May: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, busy crowds.
- June: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Victoria Falls has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Victoria Falls itinerary visits Elephant's Walk and the craft market on day 3, together with Helicopter 'Flight of Angels' and White-water rafting in the Batoka Gorge.
- No. 13 of the 14 sights in our Victoria Falls things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Victoria Falls.
Near Elephant's Walk and the craft market
Also in Victoria Falls town centre, so you can walk between them:
- Helicopter 'Flight of Angels' — 1–1.5 hours including transfers, expensive
Staying near Elephant's Walk and the craft market
Stay in Victoria Falls town centre ($$) to walk here: compact grid of lodges, activity offices and craft shops along Livingstone Way. All areas to stay in Victoria Falls.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Elephant's Walk and the craft market?
Plan 1–2 hours. With Helicopter 'Flight of Angels' nearby, it fits a half-day in Victoria Falls town centre.
+Is Elephant's Walk and the craft market free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Elephant's Walk and the craft market?
March and May–June, the quietest of the good months. Bargain at the open market but expect fixed prices in the galleries; small US dollar notes make paying easier.
+Do I need to book Elephant's Walk and the craft market in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.