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Getting Around Victoria Falls

Getting around Victoria Falls is actually quite easy. The town of Victoria Falls and the Falls themselves are within walking distance of each other – as you arrive the ever present “smoke” from the Falls very quickly orientates you as to the lay out of the town. The Falls are literally situated at the end of the main road into town. See our Victoria Falls Map.

Getting From the Airport to Victoria Falls Town

If travelling by air the first thing you would need to think about is getting in from the Victoria Falls airport which is about 22kms out of town.

• Car Rental in Victoria Falls is available and vehicles may be picked up from the airport. Car Hire Centre compares all the companies and gives you the best deal available. We have found them to be very good.

• Hotel Transfers - Most hotels, lodges etc and even some self catering accommodation can arrange an airport pick up for you – but I suggest this is arranged when you book.

• Taxi - There are taxis around at the airport for every flight. Expect to pay about US$30 to $40 to get into town, if you are a good negotiator you can get this down to about $25. The taxi obviously carries at least 4 passengers so if you are in a group it is a good option. They will generally only take US$ or equivalent foreign currency in cash.

• There is also a company called Flame of Africa that offer a meet and greet airport service together with various transfers in and around Victoria Falls. Their rate for an airport transport is around about US$10.

In and Around Victoria Falls Town

• Walking - Once you are in the town then the option of walking always seems like the best. This is really very safe and although at mid day in the summer it can get very hot – certainly it is how most tourists – get around. As locals we do walk around at night – but would suggest that you do take care if you do decide to walk that you don’t go alone where ever possible. As with any place in the world crime does exist. Also to please be aware of the wild life that you might encounter.

• Shuttle Service - There is a free shuttle service that runs hourly from most hotels and lodges to the town centre, the other hotels and the Falls themselves so getting around Victoria Falls is really very easy.

• Victoria Falls Tours - Another idea for getting around Victoria Falls is to take some of the usual tours that are available from day trips across to Zambia to guided tours to the Curio Market etc.

Bicycles are available for hire in the town centre just by where the road crosses the railway line, it will be obvious to you when you get there. These cost $5 for one hour or $15 for half day.

Getting to the various activities

If you have booked on one of the many activities to do in the Falls, transport is provided for most of the activities by all the tour operators. When you make your activity booking you will be asked which hotel, lodge you want to be collected from or there is also a central collection point in town.

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