How do you get to Victoria Falls Zimbabwe?

There are direct flights to Victoria Falls Zimbabwe from Lusaka in Zambia, or tourists can fly from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Livingstone and then drive 21 kilometres to the Zimbabwean Falls.



To get to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, the most direct method is to fly into Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA). In 2026, this modern airport receives daily direct flights from major African hubs like Johannesburg (JNB), Cape Town (CPT), and Addis Ababa (ADD), as well as regional flights from Harare. Once you land, the town of Victoria Falls is a quick 20-minute taxi or shuttle ride away. Alternatively, many travelers fly into Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) in Livingstone, Zambia, which is located just across the Zambezi River. From there, you can take a taxi to the "Victoria Falls Bridge" border crossing, clear Zimbabwean immigration (ensure you have a KAZA Univisa), and walk or take a taxi into the town of Victoria Falls. For a more scenic land-based route, some visitors arrive via a luxury train service like Rovos Rail or a long-distance coach from Bulawayo. Regardless of how you arrive, the town itself is very "walkable," and most major hotels offer complimentary shuttles to the Victoria Falls Rainforest National Park entrance.

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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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To make the most of your time here, you will want to visit for at least two days. Even if your time is limited, you can make your trip to the falls an exciting memory that will last a lifetime. To enjoy Victoria Falls to the fullest, plan for three or four days.

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Most hotels in Victoria Falls are booked on a bed-and-breakfast basis. We would recommend a minimum stay of two nights and an ideal stay of three nights. If you want to experience everything this location has to offer and take part in various activities, you may even want to stay four nights or longer.

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The Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls has 75% more viewing points, and gives an overall better perspective of the falls. In all seasons it is a great view, but if you are travelling at the end of Dry season then the Zimbabwean side is the side to pick since Zambia's views are particularly minimal.

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Which airlines are flying from Victoria Falls? There are 9 airlines with flights from Victoria Falls: Air Zimbabwe ,Airbus Transport International ,Airlink (South Africa) ,CemAir ,Ethiopian Airlines ,Fastjet ,Kenya Airways ,Safair and South African Airways.

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The closest city to Victoria Falls is, fittingly, Victoria Falls Town. Located in Zimbabwe, travellers will likely have to travel to the second-closest city, Livingstone (located in Zambia), to view the falls from the ground or to explore the surrounding rainforest.

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The border between Zambia and Zimbabwe is located at the Victoria Falls Bridge border crossing, approximately 10 km south of Livingstone (15 minutes by taxi). Your hotel can arrange a taxi, and the driver will usually usher you through immigration, helping with any paperwork.

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You can take a stroll down Victoria Falls National Park's footpaths, meandering through drizzling rainforest and out onto gorge-edge viewpoints where you'll be greeted head-on by the glorious Main Falls – thundering down into the rocky chasm below, causing tremors in the ground beneath your feet.

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The sheer size of Victoria also makes it a more grandiose site than Niagara, with the surface area twice as big than that of its rival – so there's much more to see as you travel around the falls' perimeter.

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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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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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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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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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