Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, is primarily served by Victoria Falls Airport (VFA), which acts as a regional tourism hub for Southern Africa. The town also has a central bus station.
By Air (Flights):
Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) is the main gateway, located 18-22 km (11-13 miles) from the town.
Airlines operating direct flights include Fastjet, Airlink, Air Zimbabwe, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, Kenya Airways, Discover Airlines, CemAir, and Safair.
Direct flights connect from major regional cities such as Johannesburg (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Harare (Zimbabwe), Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe), Windhoek (Namibia), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), and Nairobi (Kenya).
Indicative flight times include approximately 1 hour 10 minutes from Harare, 1 hour 45 minutes from Johannesburg, and 2 hours 50 minutes from Cape Town.
Costs for flights from Johannesburg can start from around $108 USD, and from Harare around $164 USD.
By Rail (Luxury Train):
The luxurious Rovos Rail offers multi-day journeys to Victoria Falls from Pretoria, South Africa, often including safaris.
Journey times typically range from 3 to 4 nights for the direct route.
Indicative costs for a Pullman Suite on the Pretoria to Victoria Falls journey range from approximately $2,000 to $3,500 USD per person.
By Bus:
From Bulawayo, bus services by Extracity Luxury and Stallion Cruise take approximately 5 hours, with tickets costing $17 - $25.
From Harare, buses operated by Stallion Cruise take approximately 13 hours 30 minutes, with tickets starting from $150.
There are no direct public bus services from Victoria Falls Airport to the town.
By Car Rental:
Car rental companies such as Europcar, Avis, Budget, and Hertz operate at Victoria Falls Airport.
Daily rental costs average around $166 USD, with economy options starting from $71 USD per day.
Booking in advance is recommended.
Airport Transfers/Shuttles/Taxis (from VFA to town):
Pre-booked airport shuttle services are widely available from Victoria Falls Airport to hotels and lodges.
The journey to Victoria Falls town takes about 20-30 minutes.
Indicative costs for a shuttle transfer are approximately $20-$30 USD per person one-way.
Taxis are available at the airport but may be more expensive than pre-booked shuttles.
Within Victoria Falls Town:
The town center and the Falls are within walking distance of each other.
Many hotels provide free hourly shuttle services to key locations within the town and to the Falls.
Taxis are readily available for short distances, typically costing $5-$10 USD within the town.
Crossing to Zambia:
It is possible to walk across the Victoria Falls Bridge to enter Zambia.
The KAZA Univisa facilitates multiple entries between Zimbabwe and Zambia for $50 USD.
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