Victoria Falls Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Electricity  
what type of adaptor plug will we need to bring with us to use uk appliances

internet service 
Do the rooms at the Victoria Falls Hotel Have internet service?

Walk with Lions 
I can arrange for this tour privately or thru my group tour. I am concerned that the group which can involve 20 people will be paired with one group of ...

WiFi/3G Info 
Are there wireless connections available in Victoria Falls? As far as I have been able to find out there is no 3G available. Is this true to your knowledge?...

Vic Falls water level and Imbabala 
Dear Boo and Tony

Firstly, thank you so much for a wonderful informative website on Vic Fall, Well done!!

Vic Falls is on the very TOP of ...

Kingdom Hotel in September 
Hi I've just found your fab site and am well impressed by it. I am staying at the Kingdom on a b+b basis for 1 night at the end of a 2 week mega safari ...

Border Control Hours to Livingstone 
Thanks for a great website! Do you know the hours of border control between Zimbabwe and Zambia in October?

Kariba to Victoria Falls by Road 
I am visting Zim in September, and will be travelling by road. After a stay on a house boat, we want to travel to Vic Falls by road - but not via Bulawayo....

Tour of the Falls Prices 
Can you please advise on the amount of US$ needed for a one day sightseeing tour of the Falls.
(accomodation excluded)

OVAS

Is it possible to enjoy victoria falls if you are only on the Zambian side? 
We are travelling in Zambia and wanted to visit Victoria Falls. Do you think it is necessary to visit the Zimbabwean side as well, to appreciate Victoria ...

How to obtain visa abroad if there is not zimbabwe representation 
I´m a Mexican citizen and I live in Mexico City. Here there is not a Zimbabwe office, and British embassy said that now a days is not possible to issue ...

Which activities are in which country? 
We are trying to decide which side to stay in based on where the activities are (for convenience and cost of visas).
You recommend Shearwater and Wild ...

Walking with Lions 
How do I know these lions are not being raised for Canned Hunting?

What is the best way to get from Kariba to Victoria Falls ? 
I am planning a trip to Zimbabwe in August 2011 and I am really excited to visit all my favourite places.I lived in Zimbabwe for 16 years I am planning ...

How is man affecting the environment around Victoria Falls? 
Hi, great website. My son aged 11 is doing a Geography project on Victoria Falls. One of the questions is explain how humans may be affecting the natural ...

Cost to get into the Falls  
Does anyone know what the cost is to get into the Falls on the Zim side in 2010?

Lunar Rainbow Tours/Moonlight viewing days for the Rainforest 2010 
Do you know when the moonlight viewing days are in 2010 past January?

transport from Vic FAlls airport into Namibia 
I am looking to travel to Bagani in the Caprivi in Namibia on the 11 Feb and then back again on the 15th Feb and was hoping you could please advise me ...

Zimbabwe VS Zambia  
May I know what's the difference between Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe vs Livingstone in Zambia?
How far are they apart?

Botswana & Victoria Falls Tour Guide 
I would like a tour guide for the victoria falls area & botswana - 5 days worth. I will be in southern botswana & will want to see parts of botswana & victoria ...

Southern Africa Gallery 
Do you have any contact information for an art gallery on the corner of Livingston Way? and the road that leads out to the A Zambezi River Lodge? It has ...

multiple visa 
Hello
I intend to arrive in Victoria Falls with a flight from Johannesburg. While staying in Victoria Falls I will go one day to the Zambian side and ...

How do i get to go on a game count (Hwange) ? 
Dear Sir / Madam,

I am inquiring as to what is required or whom i can contact about going along on a game count at Hwange National Park?

Many thanks
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What is the best way to get to Vic Falls from Kasane 
We are planning a trip by road to the Victoria Falls from Kasane, Botswana.
Which border post should we use to enter Zimbabwe and what is the border fee....

Transfer Kariba to Victoria Falls 
Dear ladies and gentlemen,

I´m on a five day trip on lake Kariba at the end of November this year and now
I´m looking for a transfer to Victoria Falls ...

Departure tax & transfers from Livingstone airport  
To Whom It May Concern

We are booked for our trip to Vic Falls on Friday 28 May 2010 and will be staying at The Kingdom at Victoria Falls Hotel.

Could ...

From Harare to Vic Falls? 
I'm trying to figure out how to get from Harare to Vic Falls without flying (no thanks) and without going to JNB, is this possible?

Any idea on the ...

Kazuma Pan 
Hi Tony, we subscribe to your newsletter and look forward to it with interest.
In June we will be visiting Zimbabwe, entering at Pandamatenga and stopping ...

Rafting ? 
We are visiting in April 2010 and will be keen to jump on one of your rafts (6 people) ages as follows 11, 13 x2, 16 and 2 adults. I am sure there will ...

Information for Travellers to Vic Falls 
I have booked my trip to VicFalls-Capetown-Namibia for next January.Of course now I am planing what to do and looking to not pay it a fortune .
Some friends ...

Visa to Zambia 
I have read that you cannot use a day visa into Zambia from Victoria Falls if you are leaving from Livingstone airport. Is this correct?

Horse Back Safari in Livingstone 
I will be staying in Livingstone next weekend and would like to do a horseback safari. Do you pick up from the Zambian side of the Falls?
Thank you
Suzanne ...

Passport entry regulations to zimbabwe 
On the British Foreign Office Travel Advice for Zimbabwe, it states that THREE free pages are needed in a passport for entry into Zim. I know this is a ...

What is the water flow like now? We arrive on August 23 rd and are wondering 
What will the flow be like in a week? Also, do you know anything about the Okavango flood this year? We head there after Victoria Falls. Thanks

Taxi 
What is the cost of a taxi or other service from the Victoria Falls lodge to the Zambia border.

Visa payments and time required 
I'm travelling in Namibia and Flying out of Victoria Falls. I have booked an 'Intercape' coach from Katima to Vic Falls and will have 2nights at Vic Falls....

Is it enaugh with a Zambian visa to enter Victoria Falls? 
Hello!

We are 4 guys from Norway who will take the bus from Windhoek in Namibia to Livingstone in Zambia. From Livingstone we would like to take a day-...

Cost of Activities 
as a south african
how much does it cost in south african rands to enter the vic falls
do i incur more cost to walk behind the falls
do i pay for ...

School Project 
Hi
My name is Hannah and I am in gr.6
I am doing a project at school on Victoria Falls.
I read in a Geteway magazine about the different activities ...

Houseboats on Zambezi 
Hi, we are a family of 4 (2 adults + 10 / 12 year old boys) who are wanting to go on a houseboat (nothing too fancy as cost way over the top) from Livingstone....

Zimbabwe Visa? 
Flying into Victoria falls, Zimbabwe on July 21 and staying 2 nights. So? Do we apply for our visa at the airport.?

House Boats on Kariba 
Hi Boo,

It is Courteney Blunden from Africa on Foot, I was just wondering if you had any info on House Boats on Kariba and in particular costing and ...

Hire a 4x4 
I am looking for a reasonable price 4x4 to rent with all the camping equipment included. Do you have any suggestions?

African Dancers 
Does anyone know of some traditional African dancers that I can hire as entertainment for my wedding at Matetsi Water Lodge?

Is there an Osteopath in the Vic Falls area? 
I am travelling to the Vic Falls area in March 2010 but have a back problem that sometimes requires adjustment after a long flight. So I would like to ...

Visa costs x2 to visit the Falls? 
Hi there, thanks for putting together a great website!

I was intending to self drive from Botswana to Vic Falls, then cross over to Livingstone and ...

WERE TO STAY IN VIC FALLS....?? 
Hi, FROM YOUR WEBSITE I GATHERED THE VIC FALLS HOTEL AND THE KINGDOM HOTEL ARE THE CLOSEST TO THE FALLS, IS THIS CORRECT ?.
WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A VIC ...

Do I Need a Double Entry Visas 
I've heard that you don't need a double-entry or a multiple-entry visa into Zimbabwe as long as you don't spend a night outside Zimbabwe - am I right?

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Victoria Falls, Chobe River & Central Kalahari game reserve  
Am interested in a safari guide covering the above area all in about a weeks time. Would this be possible?

Visit to local schools 
I was wondering if it is possible to visit a local school while we are in Victoria Falls.

How much does it cost to get into Victoria Falls ? 
How much does it cost to get in to victoria falls, or to spend the day there?

price to go and see the falls 
How much does it cost to see the falls.

US Wild Life film maker in 60`s 
What can you tell me about film maker Ron Shannin who worked for a time with Ozzie`s lions?

Catholic Church  Not rated yet
Good day
Please could you assist me with contact details for the priest at the Catholic Church in Victoria Falls.

Change in Vic falls  Not rated yet
I'm currently writing an essay on the change of Victoria falls since 1998, and i would like to know where I can get statistics of tourism change, infrastructure ...

Work Permit  Not rated yet
My boyfriend is living in the UK and wants to immigrate to Zimbabwe. He has previously lived in South Africa for 15 years and did receive a South African ...

Travellers Cheques  Not rated yet
Will I be able to get US$ Cash in exchange for US$ Travellers Cheques. For example I will need US$ 20 to enter the rain forest but the smallest T/C I have ...

Tariff   Not rated yet
What is the tariff to enter the Victoria falls reserve as a day visitor from South Africa? Can we pay in Rand?

Cost of meals in Zim  Not rated yet
Hi
Thank you for this web site. Most informative. We have booked on a special to THe Kingdom Hotel and see that they have a Panorottis and Spur.

Please ...

Disable Friendly  Not rated yet
How wheelchair friendly is the area as I would like to take my disabled mother .This is a venture that she would really like to do .

VISAS  Not rated yet
I HAVE A FEW FRIENDS YOU WISH TO VISIT ZIM, YOU MENTION A MULTIPLE VISA NOT OBTAINED AT PORT OF ENTRY, BUT YOU SAY YOU CAN GET A DOUBLE ENTRY, WHATS THE ...

African Dancers in Florida  Not rated yet
I am interested in finding African Dancers for my reception, does anyone know of any in the state of Florida?

Photo of the Matopos Balancing Rocks  Not rated yet
How may I obtain a copy of this photo? I visited there
years ago in 1963. Thank you

Hi

Sorry cant help you on this, we don't have rights for these ...

Package Tours  Not rated yet
Do Flame Lily Tours to Vic Falls still operate out of Harare? What are the prices and where can I get details?
Thanks for your help.
Amanda

Hi Amanda
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