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Can you walk across the border at Victoria Falls?

If you want the best of both worlds, you can easily get across the border via Victoria Falls Bridge. All you'll need is your passport and a double / multiple entry visa, which you can purchase at the border control (your guide or transfer agent generally expedites this for you).



Yes, you can absolutely walk across the border at Victoria Falls in 2026, and it is widely considered one of the most scenic border crossings in the world. The journey takes you across the historic Victoria Falls Bridge, which connects the town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe to Livingstone in Zambia. The walk is approximately 1.8 to 2 kilometers (about 1.2 miles) between the two immigration posts. While the physical walk takes about 20–30 minutes, it offers unparalleled views of the "Smoke that Thunders," the Zambezi River, and the 111-meter drop where bungee jumpers often plunge into the gorge. In 2026, travelers heavily utilize the KAZA UniVisa ($50 USD), which allows for multiple entries and exits between both countries on a single permit, making the walk a popular way to see different angles of the falls. The bridge acts as a "no man's land" where you can stand with one foot in each country, though you must ensure your passport is stamped at the respective border offices at either end of the bridge to avoid legal issues.

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If you want the best of both worlds, you can easily get across the border via Victoria Falls Bridge. All you'll need is your passport and a double / multiple entry visa, which you can purchase at the border control (your guide or transfer agent generally expedites this for you).

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high all year round in the north, east and northwest of the country including the valley of Zambezi River, Victoria Falls, national parks Chizarira, Hwange, Gonarezhou and Mana. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning, in combination with the use of malaria tablets.

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The best time to visit the spectacular Victoria Falls is from February to May, directly after the region's summer rains, when you'll see the world's largest sheet of falling water flowing at its greatest volume.

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Guided tours of Victoria Falls start at around $50 USD, and this price usually includes park fees. If you have booked your trip with a tour operator, depending on the tour, your transport to and from the falls will be taken care of, along with your park fee and tour of the falls.

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You have the opportunity to swim and relax in the rock pools right below the waterfall! Things to know: You don't have to be exceptionally fit to do this trip. A normal fitness level will do to walk down the gorge and paddle across to the Falls.

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Explore this 2.4-mile loop trail near Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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Visiting Victoria Falls requires vaccinations against Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and B, and Tetanus. You will also need to take anti-Malaria medication, especially important when you are travelling to the falls during wet season as mosquitoes are at their highest levels.

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In recent years, Zambia has entrenched itself as one of the safest and most stable countries in sub-Saharan Africa, whereas Zimbabwe has become synonymous with tyrannical rule and economic mismanagement. Despite this, both sides of Victoria Falls are popular with tourists and as safe to visit as anywhere in the region.

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It is possible to swim in the rock pools right underneath the waterfalls at certain times of the year ('low water'). This is an unforgettable adventure right in the heart of one of the most beautiful places on earth!

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Enjoy a guided day trip to the spectacular Victoria Falls. Convenient collection available from either Kalahari Tours' office or a pre-arranged alternative location in Kasane Town Centre. Assisted transfer through the Zimbabwean border to Victoria Falls.

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