Why go
- Resort City in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe.
- Served by Hwange (Town) Airport (WKI).
History
Victoria Falls, popularly known as Vic Falls, is a resort town and city in the province of Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe. It lies on the southern bank of the Zambezi River at the western end of Victoria Falls themselves. According to the 2022 Population Census, the town had a population of 35,199.
Where to stay
Old Ursula’s Road, Stanley & Livingstone Private Game Reserve, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · anantara.com
Mosi-oa-Tunya Road, Livingstone, Zambia · anantara.com
335 Wood Rd, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · thebayetecollection.com
Wildlife Sanctuary, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · wallowlodge.com
Reynard Rd, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · wildhorizons.co.za
552 Mopane St, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · shongwe-oasis.com
Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary, Victoria Falls National Park, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · theelephantcamp.com
Reynard Road, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · batonkaguestlodge.com
Stand 1403 Parkway Drive, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · palmriverhotel.com
Mahogany Rd, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · pioneersvicfalls.com
A8, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · ilalalodge.com
Stand 471 Squire Cummings Ave, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · victoria-falls-safari-collection.com
504 Acacia Crescent, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · thebayetecollection.com
553 Mopane St, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · shongwelookout.com
1 Mallet Dr, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · victoriafallshotel.com
308 Parkway Drive, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · rtgafrica.com
Adam Stander Dr, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · explorersvillage.com
738 Adam Stander Dr, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · n1hotel.co.zw
357 Gibson Rd, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · victoriafallsbackpackers.com
528 Reynard Rd, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · 528victoriafalls.com
2R94+WJ9, Jafuta Forest Road, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · masuwe-lodge.com
Mosi-oa-Tunya Road, Livingstone 20100, Zambia · avanihotels.com
328 Park Way, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · africansunhotels.com
Reynard Rd, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe · crestahotels.com
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Restaurants & places to go
Lunch, Brunch, Pastry, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · victoriafalls-rainforest.cafe
African, Asian, Burger, Cake, Coffee Shop, Fish, Friture, Restaurant · African/Asian restaurant · bainesrestaurant.com
African, Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · Livingston Way
Coffee Shop, Burger, Sandwich, American, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Italian, Mediterranean, Steak House, Sushi, Restaurant · Italian/Mediterranean restaurant · 310 Fox Crescent
Pub, Grill, Restaurant · Pub/Grill restaurant · Sichango Drive, Livingstone
Regional, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 12 West Road, Victoria Falls, 0000
Burger, African, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
International, Cafe · International cafe
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · 471d Squire Cummings Road, Vicoria Falls
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Cafe · cafe
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Airports
Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) 12 km to the centre
Livingstone, 07, ZM — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 6 airlines (South African Airways, Air France, British Airways, Kenya Airways…) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Harare, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Mpumalanga (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- South African Airways SA (A319, A320, ER3) · 2 routes: Johannesburg, Mpumalanga*
- Air France AF (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Harare*
- British Airways BA (734) · 1 route: Johannesburg*
- Kenya Airways KQ (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Harare
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (EMJ, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Harare*
- Proflight Commuter Services P0 (732, J41) · 1 route: Lusaka
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) 19 km to the centre
Victoria Falls, MN, ZW — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 4 airlines (Air Zimbabwe, Air Namibia, British Airways, South African Airways) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Johannesburg, Bulawayo, Harare, Maun, Windhoek (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Air Zimbabwe UM (732) · 3 routes: Bulawayo, Harare, Johannesburg
- Air Namibia SW (ER3) · 2 routes: Maun, Windhoek
- British Airways BA (734) · 1 route: Johannesburg*
- South African Airways SA (A319) · 1 route: Johannesburg
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Hwange (Town) Airport (WKI) 87 km to the centre
Hwange, MN, ZW — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Deka Airport 95 km to the centre
Deka, MN, ZW
Matetsi Airport 64 km to the centre
Matetsi, MN, ZW
Matetsi East Airstrip 68 km to the centre
Hwange, MN, ZW
Getting there by ferry
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.7 km from the centre
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.7 km from the centre
Livingstone Island
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hwange (Town) Airport (WKI); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VFA has direct flights to 5 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Johannesburg, Bulawayo, Harare, Maun, Windhoek). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Livingstone Island.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Victoria Falls. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Adventure
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Sightseeing