Victoria Falls Day Trip from Kasane | See the World's Greatest Waterfall

If you're staying in Kasane or based at a Chobe lodge, Victoria Falls is just 80km away, but that 80km crosses an international border, passes through a national park, and involves two immigration stops. Done independently, it's a full morning of logistics. Done with us, it's a straightforward 8-hour day that gets you to the falls, through the town, into the craft market, and back to your Kasane hotel without a single moment of stress.

Your Day at a Glance

Note that above is just a guideline but times can be flexible.

Highlights of the Day

Victoria Falls Guided Tour

Your driver-guide signs you into the Victoria Falls National Park and accompanies you to the main viewpoints on the Zimbabwe side. The Zimbabwe side offers the broadest panoramic view of the full 1,708-metre width of the falls. You'll see the main falls viewpoint, the boiling pot at the gorge bottom, and the Victoria Falls Bridge, linking Zimbabwe and Zambia, from above.

Important: The guided tour of the falls themselves is an additional cost, not included in the base price. Your driver-guide will arrange this for you at the gate (approximately $58/adult for park entry). This is the standard arrangement for this type of day trip.

The Craft Market

Victoria Falls' traditional craft market is one of the best places in Zimbabwe to buy authentic handmade items directly from the craftspeople who make them. Carved wooden animals, woven baskets, beaded jewellery, fabric, and stone carvings, all created locally, all negotiable. Your guide can help with negotiation if needed and advise on fair prices.

The Big Baobab Tree

A short stop on the return journey to visit one of the region's landmark baobab trees, an ancient, enormous specimen with significant local cultural and historical significance. Your guide shares the history and folklore associated with these iconic African trees.

The Border Drive, Wildlife Corridor

The drive between Kasane and the Zimbabwe border passes through an unfenced wildlife corridor where elephant, buffalo, giraffe, and lion are regularly spotted from the vehicle. This is part of the KAZA Transfrontier Park, one of the world's largest conservation areas, and wildlife moves freely across the region. Your driver knows the good spots and will stop for any notable sightings.

What's Included / Excluded

✅ Return transfers from your Kasane hotel to Victoria Falls and back
✅ Border crossing assistance at Kasungula (both directions)
✅ Falls visit and craft market tour
✅ Big Baobab tree stop
✅ Driver-guide throughout

❌ Victoria Falls National Park entry fee (~$58/adult, payable at the gate)
❌ Falls guided tour fee (if you want a licensed guide inside the park, optional, arranged at the gate)
❌ Lunch (excellent restaurants in Victoria Falls town, your guide will recommend)
❌ Zimbabwe visa fee if applicable to your nationality
❌ Craft market purchases

Pricing

Minimum 2 passengers required. If staying at a Namibian hotel on Impalila Island, a boat transfer to the Kasane immigration office is required, your hotel can arrange this.

What Do I Need for the Border Crossing?

• Valid passport (minimum 6 months remaining validity)
• Zimbabwe visa, most nationalities can purchase on arrival ($50 single entry). The KAZA Univisa ($50) covers both Zimbabwe and Zambia if you plan to visit both.
• Children under 18: birth certificate required at all KAZA border crossings

Your driver handles all border logistics, just have your documents ready and follow their guidance at the immigration counters.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from the Victoria Falls to Kasane transfer?
The transfer is a straightforward point-to-point transport service. The day trip includes the falls tour, the craft market, the baobab tree, and a guide throughout, it's a full guided day, not just a transfer.

Can I do other activities at Victoria Falls during the day trip?
Yes, if you want to add a helicopter flight, sunset cruise, bungee jump, or other activity, let us know when booking and we can extend your time in Victoria Falls and adjust the return time accordingly.

What should I wear?
Comfortable walking shoes and light, quick-dry clothing. You will likely get wet at the falls viewpoints, especially May through August, so quick-dry fabric is practical. Bring a hat and sunscreen.

NOTE: If staying at a Namibian Hotel, boat transfer to immigration to be arranged with hotel