How to Get to Victoria Falls for First-Time Travellers
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
How many tourists visit Victoria Falls each year? Roughly 1 million. It’s not hard to understand why. The sights are spectacular, and there are many fun, thrilling and adventurous things to do in Vic Falls. The problem is, a lot of people can’t find Victoria Falls on a map and don’t know how to get here.
Most tourists travelling to Victoria Falls hail from the USA, Germany, Australia, France and Japan, but the UNESCO World Heritage Site also receives a great deal of visitors from Canada, Switzerland, Italy, India, China and the UK. As one might expect, Victoria Falls attracts many locals from neighbouring countries.
Where is Victoria Falls located? In southern Africa. The Falls themselves lie at the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, on the Zambezi River. Victoria Falls town, which has a 30 000+ population, is situated in the province of Matabeleland North in Zimbabwe, at the western end of the waterfall.
For vacationers planning to visit “Mosi-oa-Tunya”, this post details how to travel to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe (the better side – see Victoria Falls: Zimbabwe vs Zambia) from both African cities and abroad. We also provide useful tips for the trip ahead. Here’s what you need to know before you go…
How to Travel to Victoria Falls from Abroad?
The only way to travel to Victoria Falls from Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas is by airplane, of course. That is, after researching, planning (don’t forget to check the validity of your passport) and booking accommodation, etc., you will need to book a return flight with your preferred airline to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe or Zambia. Once you arrive in the country, you can take a taxi from the airport to your place of accommodation.
What Airport Do You Fly into for Victoria Falls?
International fliers have the option of two nearby airports when travelling to Victoria Falls in Africa – Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Zambia, which was once called Livingstone Airport. Both airports are situated less than 20 kilometres (12.5 miles) from the Victoria Falls. Transfers to your hotel, guesthouse or lodge can be booked ahead of time with various companies.