Do you need a passport to go to Victoria Falls?

Passport requirements when flying to Vic Falls A passport that is valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry. Non-South African citizens might also require a visa. Infants and children under 18 require a passport and an unabridged birth certificate for travel.



Yes, a valid passport is absolutely mandatory to visit Victoria Falls, as the site straddles the international border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Your passport must have at least six months of validity remaining and typically at least two to six blank pages. In addition to a passport, most international visitors (including U.S. and UK citizens) require a visa for both countries. The most efficient option for 2026 travelers is the KAZA UniVisa (approx. $50), which allows you to cross between Zimbabwe and Zambia multiple times over 30 days. This is essential if you want to view the falls from both sides or engage in activities like the Devil's Pool (Zambia) and the rainforest walk (Zimbabwe). You cannot use a driver's license or an ID card; the passport is the only document accepted at the immigration posts at the Victoria Falls Bridge.

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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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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).

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Zimbabwe and especially Victoria Falls are very safe for tourists to visit. Local people in Victoria Falls Town are friendly and welcoming. However, both in the town itself and at the falls, touts trying to sell souvenirs can be very persuasive and sometimes overbearing.

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The importation of any currency into Zimbabwe by travellers is not restricted. This implies that any person can bring in any amount of currency into Zimbabwe. However, all travellers are encouraged to complete a Customs Declaration Form (Form 47) and declare the currency in their possession at the time of entry.

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