Is there a train from Harare to Victoria Falls?

Trains link Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, Harare and various other cities. Not only a way to get around, they're an adventure and travel bargain too.



As of early 2026, there is no direct passenger train service running the full distance from Harare to Victoria Falls. Historically, the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) operated a service on this route, but it has been largely suspended or unreliable for several years. To travel by rail from the capital to the Falls, you would typically have to take a train from Harare to Bulawayo (which has recently seen some weekly restoration) and then catch a separate overnight sleeper train from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls. The Bulawayo-to-Vic Falls leg is the most popular for tourists, as it passes through Hwange National Park and offers the chance to see wildlife from the window. However, the equipment is often quite dated (dating back to the 1950s), and the journey is very slow. For a luxury experience, the Rovos Rail and Shongololo Express offer high-end "hotel on wheels" journeys that include Victoria Falls, but these are expensive private tours rather than standard public commuter services.

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You'll fly from Harare International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport. Visitors to Victoria Falls also have the option of driving, although driving the 880 kilometres from Harare (via Bulawayo) takes about 12 hours.

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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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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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Experience a four-day journey through one of the most scenic areas of South Africa as Rovos Rail's luxurious train meanders westwards through Botswana and then north towards Bulawayo and on to the magnificent Victoria Falls.

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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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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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Courses or boosters usually advised: Hepatitis A; Tetanus. Other vaccines to consider: Diphtheria; Hepatitis B; Rabies; Typhoid. Selectively advised vaccines - only for those individuals at highest risk: Cholera.

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', then you'll be pleased to know that you're not required to get any specific vaccines to enter this African country. However, health guidelines strongly suggest that you consider protecting yourself against Malaria- which is spread by mosquitoes in many places in this country, including Victoria Falls.

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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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