Kasane and Victoria Falls are 70km apart, connected by a sealed tar road the entire way with a single border crossing at Kasungula. The drive takes about an hour. The border adds another 30–45 minutes. A private transfer is the cleanest, most reliable solution for moving between these two major safari hubs.
Kasane and Victoria Falls are 70km apart, connected by one of the most straightforward road routes in the region – a sealed tar road the entire way, with a single border crossing at Kasungula. The drive takes about an hour. The border adds another 30–45 minutes. What makes it feel more complex than it is: crossing two international borders, navigating visa requirements on both sides, and – if you’re arriving late or leaving early – the absence of any reliable shared transport options. A private transfer is the cleanest, most reliable solution for moving between these two major safari hubs.
Total distance: ~70km | Total journey time: ~1.5–2 hours including border
Kasane to Kasungula Border (~5km, ~10 minutes): The Kasungula border post is very close to Kasane town centre – barely 5km southwest along the Chobe River road.
Kasungula Border Crossing (~30–45 minutes): Your driver guides you through Botswana immigration exit, bridge/road crossing, and Zimbabwe immigration entry/visa purchase.
Kasungula to Victoria Falls Town (~60km, ~50 minutes): The A8 highway passes through the Zambezi National Park corridor – a genuine wildlife zone. Elephants, giraffe, buffalo, and lion are commonly spotted from the road on this stretch.
Victoria Falls Hotel (iconic colonial hotel) | The Elephant Camp (luxury, elevated above Batoka Gorge) | Ilala Lodge (closest hotel to the falls) | Stanley & Livingstone (boutique luxury, private wildlife estate) | Shearwater Explorers Village (budget/mid-range, central) | Kingdom Hotel (large, central, casino) | Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) | Town Centre (craft market, banks) | Victoria Falls Bridge (for crossing to Livingstone/Zambia)
One-Way Transfer: Door-to-door service in either direction. Border assistance included. You arrange your own onward transport at the destination.
Return Transfer: Book both legs in one reservation – ideal for day trips from Kasane to Victoria Falls or from Victoria Falls for a Chobe day trip.
Victoria Falls Day Trip Add-On: If you are based in Kasane and want a full day at Victoria Falls (ground tour, lunch, craft market), this transfer is included in our Victoria Falls Guided Day Trip ($55) and Unguided Day Trip ($33) packages. Book those tours for the full package rather than the transfer alone.
For Zimbabwe entry: Valid passport (minimum 6 months remaining validity). Zimbabwe visa ($30 single entry) or KAZA Univisa ($50 – covers Zimbabwe and Zambia) available on arrival at Kasungula. Children under 18 – original birth certificate required. Single travelling parent with child – signed letter of consent from absent parent.
For Botswana re-entry: Most tourist permits are multiple-entry. Verify your entry stamp before crossing into Zimbabwe.
Visa-exempt for Zimbabwe: South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique, and most SADC countries.
Victoria Falls International Airport receives flights from: Johannesburg (SA Express, Airlink, Fastjet – daily), Cape Town (seasonal), Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines), Harare (Air Zimbabwe), Lusaka (Proflight Zambia).
If flying in or out of VFA and needing a transfer to/from Kasane, allow 3 hours minimum between a VFA flight arrival and a Kasane hotel check-in time (to account for immigration, luggage, border crossing, and 70km drive).
The drive is approximately 70km and takes about 50–60 minutes on the road, plus 30–45 minutes at the Kasungula border crossing. Total journey time is approximately 1.5–2 hours door-to-door. Morning crossings (07:00–09:00) tend to be faster than mid-afternoon.
No direct bus service operates between Kasane and Victoria Falls. Local minibuses exist but are slow, unreliable, involve multiple changes, and do not assist with border crossings. For any journey with luggage or time constraints, a private transfer is the practical choice.
Yes – this is essentially our Victoria Falls Day Trip format. Book the guided or unguided Victoria Falls day trip which includes round-trip transfers, falls entrance, and activities as a package. It is better value than booking the transfer alone for a day visit.
Most nationalities require a Zimbabwe visa – the standard single-entry visa costs $30 and the KAZA Univisa (covering Zimbabwe and Zambia) costs $50. Both are available on arrival at the Kasungula border crossing. South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique and most SADC nationals do not need a Zimbabwe visa.
The Kasungula border can get busy, particularly on Friday afternoons, Sunday evenings, and around public holidays. Morning crossings (before 09:00) are typically the fastest. Your driver knows the border well and will navigate efficiently. Always allow buffer time when connecting to flights.
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