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Travelling to Victoria Falls

How to get there?

This is one of the most common questions we are asked, we hope to shed some light on this below…

The three major access options to Victoria Falls are quite obviously Air, Rail and Road we have broken them down into these sections below.

Air

Victoria Falls Travel by Air

Airports

Victoria Falls Town (Zimbabwe) and Livingstone Town (Zambia) both have international airports. These are serviced by several flights a day from various destinations, see the schedule below.

You can fly into either of these airports and catch a short road transfer (needs to be booked) across the border if your accommodation is booked in the other country.

Victoria Falls Airport (Zimbabwe) and Livingstone Airport (Zambia) are the closest to the Falls themselves. But, you can also fly into Kasane Airport (Botswana), and take an hour long road transfer into Victoria Falls town (this road transfer does involve a border crossing). This is an important initial decision.

Other Major Airports

Zimbabwe has two other international airports in Harare and Bulawayo. However, these are hundreds of kilometres away, and getting to Victoria Falls from there would require an additional expensive flight or a long and expensive road transfer.
Likewise, Zambia's Lusaka Airport is also roughly, a 10 hour road transfer or an additional flight from Livingstone Town. Flying to these airports, therefore, would not be ideal if you want to get to Victoria Falls or Livingstone.

Which Airport to Use and Where to Stay

Flights into Zambia are sometimes cheaper than flights into Zimbabwe, however higher prices for accommodation and activities, can balance the sums. Plus, if you are staying in Zimbabwe, you need to factor in the transfer fees and the time it takes to cross the border

If you are unsure as to which country to stay in please visit this page Zimbabwe or Zambia it should help you to make a decision.

You might need a visa (check here) which is given to you at the airport and then catch your transfer into town. The time this process takes all depends on how full the flight is, so at peak times of year with full aircraft it can take a couple of hours to clear customs and catch your bus into town, in quieter times this can be done in under an hour, so just bear this in mind when booking any activities on the afternoon you arrive. Generally, there is sufficient time for a sunset cruise or a helicopter flight.

Flight Schedules

Below are detailed flight schedules of the airlines that fly into Victoria Falls Airport.

Updated on 27th February 2023

The different airlines that fly to Victoria Falls (and the surrounding area) are:

• SA Airlink (Victoria Falls, Kasane and Livingstone)
• Kenya Airways (Victoria Falls and Livingstone)
• Ethiopian Airlines (Victoria Falls)
• FastJet (Victoria Falls)
• Eurowings (Victoria Falls in the high season)
• Proflight (Livingstone)
• Mack Air (Kasane and Victoria Falls)
• Air Botswana (Kasane and Maun)
• South African Airlines (Victoria Falls)

Victoria Falls Flights

Ethiopian Airlines (ET)

Route	Depart	Arrive	Days
Addis Ababa, Victoria Falls & Gaborone
ADD - VFA	8H30	12H10	- T - T - S S
VFA - GBE	12H55	14H25	- T - T - S S
GBE - ADD	15H10	21H40	- T - T - S S

FastJet (FN)

Route	Depart	Arrive	Days
Victoria Falls & Harare
VFA - HRE	10H20	11H25	M T W T F S S
VFA - HRE	15H10	16H15	M T W T F S S
HRE - VFA	8H40	9H50	M T W T F S S
HRE - VFA	8H50	10H00	M T W T F S S
Victoria Falls & Johannesburg
VFA - JNB	13H00	14H35	M T W T F S S
VFA - JNB	13H35	15H10	M T W T F S S
JNB - VFA	9H55	11H35	M T W T F S S
JNB - VFA	11H20	13H00	M T W T F S S
Victoria Falls & Nelspruit
MQP - VFA	12H45	14H30	M - W - F - -
VFA - MQP	10H30	12H15	M - W - F - -
Victoria Falls & Maun
MUB - VFA	13H45	15H00	- T - T - S S
VFA - MUB	12H00	13H15	- T - T - S S

*Please note: FastJet schedules tend to change more frequently than most. When booking, you may find different times for the flights on their website.

Kenya Airways (KQ)

Route	Depart	Arrive	Days
Nairobi, Victoria Falls & Cape Town
NBO - VFA	7H30	9H45	M - W - F - -
VFA - CPT	10H30	13H40	M - W - F - -
CPT - VFA	14H30	17H20	M - - - F - -
CPT - VFA	14H55	17H45	- - W - - - -
VFA - NBO	18H05	22H20	M - - - F - -
VFA - NBO	18H30	22H45	- - W - - - -

MackAir (MBK)

Route	Depart	Arrive	Days
Victoria Falls & Kasane
BBK - VFA	11H00	11H20	M T W T F S S
BBK - VFA	15H15	15H35	M T W T F S S
VFA - BBK	12H00	12H20	M T W T F S S
VFA - BBK	16H00	16H20	M T W T F S S

SA Airlink (4Z)

Route	Depart	Arrive	Days
Victoria Falls & Johannesburg
JNB - VFA	11H35	13H20	M T W T F S S
VFA - JNB	14H00	15H40	M T W T F S S
Victoria Falls & Cape Town
CPT - VFA	9H45	12H40	M - W T - - S
VFA - CPT	13H15	16H20	M - W T - - S

South African Airlines (SA)

Route	Depart	Arrive	Days
Victoria Falls & Johannesburg
JNB - VFA	10H50	12H25	M T W T F - S
VFA - JNB	13H10	14H50	M T W T F - S

Airports Key

ADD	Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Ethiopia)
BBK	Kasane Airport (Botswana - Kasane, Chobe)
CPT	Cape Town International (South Africa)
FRA	Frankfurt Airport (Germany)
GBE	Sir S Khama - Gaborone International Airport (Botswana - Gaborone)
HRE	Robert Gabriel Mugabe Airport - Harare International Airport (Zimbabwe)
JNB	O R Tambo - Johannesburg International Airport (South Africa)
KAB	Kariba Airport (Zimbabwe)
MQP	Kruger Mpumalanga - Nelspruit Airport (South Africa)
MUB	Maun Airport (Botswana - Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve)
NBO	Jomo Kenyatta - Nairobi International Airport (Kenya)
VFA	Victoria Falls International Airport (Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls)
WDH	Hosea Kutako - Windhoek International Airport (Namibia)

Rail

Road

Victoria Falls travel by Road

Travelling to Victoria Falls by road is also an option. Fuel is usually available, however, some garages do run out so always make sure you have enough to get to the next fuel point. The price does fluctuate as with fuel prices around the world. Don't forget to take cash with you as most may not accept credit or debit cards.

Fuel is available from several garages in Victoria Falls town centre.

In South Africa and Botswana, fuel stations accept all major credit and debit cards.

Zimbabwe has some strict requirements for vehicles entering the country, please read about these.

The major roads in Zimbabwe are still in good condition and are perfectly acceptable to drive on. Traffic around the major centres like Harare and Bulawayo is nowadays quite congested.

Bus Services

For those who just want to get from point A to point B, there are cheap buses that travel daily, leaving in the morning as well as in the evening between Victoria Falls and Harare, passing through Bulawayo and the smaller towns in between. These are not luxury buses, and they do not offer any extra amenities, except some music. They will make a few short stops along the way for recess and for passengers to get a bite to eat.

The border post options available

Beitbridge Border Post (Open) - Between Zimbabwe and South Africa. Very Busy but efficient…Worth avoiding if you can.
Plumtree Border Post (Open) – Between Botswana and Zimbabwe. Mostly quiet and efficient, although still best to arrive early morning or late afternoon.
Pandamatenga Border Post (Closed) - Between Botswana and Zimbabwe. Very quiet but efficient. The road on the Zimbabwe side for about 80 kilometres is dirt and is quite tough going, on the map, it looks like a short cut but in reality, it is not.
Kazungula Border Post (Open) – Between Botswana and Zimbabwe. Moderately busy but efficient. This is only 70 Kilometres from the Falls so is an ideal place to refuel and shop for supplies.
Victoria Falls Bridge (Open) – Between Zambia and Zimbabwe… Busy and moderately efficient. Essential for getting into Zambia to do activities on that side or visa versa.

Zimbabwe Visa Requirements

Category A and B passport holders staying for short-term holiday purposes can enter Zimbabwe with a minimum of formalities.

Last updated: 13 February 2023

You may be required to obtain a Visa to enter Zimbabwe depending on your nationality. Please read the details below carefully to understand what you need to know and do.

What are the Zimbabwe Visa Categories?

Passport Requirements

What are the Zimbabwe Visa Types?

How Much are the Visa Fees?

Where Do I Find My Nearest Zimbabwe Embassy and Consulate?

Australia
Embassy Of Zimbabwe
26 Numeralla Street, O'Mally, Canberra, ACT 2606
Tel: +61 2 6286 2281 | +61 2 6286 2303 | +61 2 6286 2700
Fax: +61 2 6290 1680

Austria
Embassy Of Zimbabwe
Neustift am Walde 91, 1190, Vienna
Tel: +43-1-4079236 | +43-1-4079237
Fax: +43-1-4079238

Belgium
Embassy of Zimbabwe
Square Joséphine Charlotte 11, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Brussels
Tel: +32 2 762 58 08
Fax: +32 27629605 | +32 27756510

Botswana
Embassy Of Zimbabwe
Plot 8850, Orapa Close, Government Enclave, Gaborone
Tel: +267 314495
Fax: +267 305863

Canada
Embassy Of Zimbabwe
332 Somerset St West, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0J9
Tel: +1 613 421 2824 | +1 613 421 1242 | +1 613 421 1239
Fax: +1 613 422 7403

China
Embassy of Zimbabwe
No. 7, Dong San Jie, San Li Tun, Beijing 100600
Tel: +86 10 65323665 | +86 10 65323665
Fax: +86 10 65325383

Cuba
Embassy of Zimbabwe
Ave. 3ra. No.1001 e/ 10 y 12, Miramar, Havana
Tel: +53 7 242837 | +53 7 273565 | +53 7 2069504
Fax: +53 2 42720

Egypt
7 Mohandes El Galal Street, Mohandessin, Giza, Cairo
Tel: +20 2 305 9743 | +20 2 303 0404
Fax: +20 2 3059741

France
Embassy Of Zimbabwe
10 Rue Jacques Bingen, 75008, Paris
Tel: +33 1 56 88 16 00
ax: +33 1 56 88 16 09

Germany
Embassy of Zimbabwe
Kommandantenstrasse 80, 10117 Berlin
Tel: +49 30 2062263
Fax: +49 30 20455062

India
High Commission Of Zimbabwe
4, Poorvi Marg Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057
Tel: +91 11 2611 0430 / 31 | +91 11 2615 4313 | +91 11 2614 4314
Fax: +91 11 2611 4316

Indonesia
Embassy Of Zimbabwe
Jalan Patra Kunningan VII/15, Jakarta Selatan
Tel: +62 21 522 1378
Fax: +62 21 525 0365

Italy
Embassy Of Zimbabwe
Via Virgilio, 8, Int. 8, 00193 Roma
Tel: +39 06 6830 8282 | +39 06 6830 8273
Fax: +39 06 6830 8324

Consulate General in Milan
Viale Abruzzi 91, Milano 20131
Tel: +39 800 90 99 99
Fax: +39 02 49 665 244

Japan
Embassy Of Zimbabwe
5-9-10, Shiroganedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108 0071
Tel: +81 3 3280 0331/2
Fax: +81 3 3280 0466

Kenya
Embassy Of Zimbabwe
111/192 Mumwe Avenue, Runda, P.O. Box 693, Nairobi
Tel: +254 20 374 4052 | +254 20 374 6546
Fax: +254 20 374 8079

Malawi
Embassy Of Zimbabwe
Presidential Way, Area 19, Lilongwe
Tel: +265 1 774 988 | +265 1 774 997 | +265 1 774 413
Fax: +265 1 772 382

Malaysia
Embassy Of Zimbabwe
124, Jalan Sembilan
Taman Ampang Utama
68000 Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +60 3 4251 6779 | +60 3 4251 6781/2 | +60 3 4251 7346
Fax: +60 3 4251 7252

Mozambique
Embassy Of Zimbabwe
Ave Machava, Caixa Postal 743, Maputo
Tel: +258 21 490 404 | +258 21 488 877
Fax: +258 21 492 293

Consulate Of Zimbabwe
617 Rua Francisco Dechage Almeda, Ponde Gea, P.O. Box 649, Beira
Tel: +258 23 327 950 | +258 23 327 942
Fax : +258 23 328 942

Namibia
High Commission Of Zimbabwe
Cnr Independence Ave and Grimm St, PO Box 23056, Windhoek
Tel: +264 61 227738 | +264-61-227204 | +264-61-228137
Fax: +264 61 226859

Portugal
Consulate of Zimbabwe
Avenida Almirante Gago Coutinho No. 56-6-esq., 1700 Lisbon
Tel: +351 218 02091 | +351 218 472401
Fax: +351 218 472 400

Russia
Embassy Of Zimbabwe
Mytnaya Street 3, Office 29-31, Moscow
Tel: +7 499 230 1864 | +7 499 230 1932 | +7 499 230 1932
Fax: +7 495 230 1932

Singapore
Embassy of Zimbabwe
7500A Beach Road, #13-308 The Plaza 199591
Tel: +656 297 7753/4
Fax: +656 297 7761

South Africa
Embassy Of Zimbabwe
798 Mertons, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria
Tel: + 27 12 342 5125
Fax: +27 12 342 5126

Consulate of Zimbabwe
13A Boeing Road West, Bedfordview, Johannesburg 2007, P O Box 61736
Tel: +27 11 838 2156/7/8/9
Fax: +27 11 838 5620

Consulate Of Zimbabwe
55 Kuyper St, Zonnebloem 7925, Cape Town 8000, P.O. Box 5561
Tel: +27 21 4614710
Fax: +27 21 4614896

Sweden
Embassy of Zimbabwe
Herserudsvgen 5A, 7th floor.
181 34 Lidingö
Box 3253
103 65 Stockholm
Tel: +46 8 765 53 80
Fax: +46 8 21 91 32

Tanzania
Embassy Of Zimbabwe
6th Floor New Life House, Sokaine Drive/Ohio St,
PO Box 20762, Dar es Salaam
Tel: +255 22 260 2930

United Kingdom
High Commission Of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe House, 429 The Strand, London WC2R 0SA
Tel: +44 20 7836 7755
Fax: +44 20 7379 1167 | +44 20 7836 7755

United States of America
Ambassador Of Zimbabwe
1608 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC 20009
Tel: +1 202 332 7100
Fax: +1 202 438 9326

Permanent Mission
128 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022
Tel: +1 212 980 9511
Fax: +1 212 308 6705

Getting Around Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

A small town with loads of attractions, Victoria Falls is not difficult to get around, and you can enjoy all that is offered. Getting around Victoria Falls is actually quite easy. The town of Victoria Falls and the Falls themselves are within walking distance of each other – as you arrive the ever-present “smoke” from the Falls very quickly orientates you as to the layout of the town. The Falls are literally situated at the end of the main road into town.

Getting From Victoria Falls Airport to Victoria Falls Town