Victoria Falls is 70km from Kasane. This unguided day trip gets you there and back with all transfers and border crossing handled, leaving you free to explore at your own pace.
Victoria Falls is 70km from Kasane – just over an hour’s drive and one border crossing. If you’re based in Botswana and haven’t yet seen one of the seven natural wonders of the world, this unguided day trip gets you there and back with all transfers and border crossing handled, leaving you free to explore the falls, the town, and the craft markets entirely at your own pace and schedule.
Victoria Falls straddles the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, formed by the Zambezi River plunging 108 metres over a basalt cliff into a narrow gorge. The statistics are extraordinary – over 500 million litres of water per minute at peak flow, a spray plume visible from 50km away. Key viewpoints on the Zimbabwe side: • Main Falls – The full width of the falls; most dramatic viewpoint • Devil’s Cataract – The rushing water at close range; gets you wet • Knife Edge Bridge – Looking across the gorge; suspension walkway • Danger Point – Standing directly above the gorge; the most dramatic close-range view • Rainforest Walk – The entire falls length; 1.2km path through genuine rainforest Time needed: Most visitors spend 2–3 hours walking the Zimbabwe side viewpoints.
07:30 – Pickup from Kasane hotel
07:30–09:00 – Drive to Kasungula border + Zimbabwe entry
09:30–12:30 – Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe side viewpoints (2–3 hours)
12:30–13:30 – Lunch in Victoria Falls town (own expense)
13:30–15:00 – Victoria Falls Town – craft markets, shopping, town walk
15:00–16:00 – Return to Kasungula border + Botswana entry
16:00–17:00 – Return drive to Kasane
17:00 – Drop-off at Kasane hotel
Craft Markets: The Victoria Falls craft market is one of the best in Zimbabwe. Carvings, textiles, wire art, jewellery, drums, and stone sculptures. Prices are negotiable. Allow 45–60 minutes and bring USD cash. Lunch options: • Lookout Café – above the Batoka Gorge; spectacular views • The Boma – Zimbabwe cultural restaurant • In Shaba Café – casual, good value, reliable local food • Elephant’s Walk Shopping Village – food court with multiple options
KAZA Univisa ($50): Covers Zimbabwe and Zambia. Available on arrival at Kasungula border. Recommended if you plan to visit both countries. Zimbabwe single-entry visa ($30): Covers Zimbabwe entry only. Available on arrival at the border. Visa-exempt nationalities: Some nationalities (including South Africa, Botswana) do not need a visa for Zimbabwe. Check current requirements before travel. Your Botswana re-entry: If your Botswana permit is single-entry, crossing into Zimbabwe uses it. Verify your status before booking.
No – the Zimbabwe side of Victoria Falls has a well-signed, easy-to-follow 1.2km rainforest path that leads past all major viewpoints. The path is safe, well-maintained, and completely manageable without a guide. If you want local historical context, book the guided version instead.
At peak flow (February–May), soaking wet – a poncho is essential. From June through September, the flow reduces and the mist is less intense – you may get damp at certain viewpoints but not drenched.
The drive from Kasane to Victoria Falls is approximately 70km and takes about 1 hour. You cross the international border at Kasungula. A Zimbabwe visa ($30 single entry or $50 KAZA Univisa) is required for most nationalities and is available on arrival at the border.
The rainforest path is approximately 1.2km and covers all major viewpoints. Most visitors complete the walk in 1.5–2.5 hours at a relaxed pace.
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