Victoria Falls Bridge
Victoria Falls Bridge
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Nancy H
Saskatoon, Canada87 contributions
Jan 2020
It can be a bit tricky to get onto the bridge. Here is what to do. Turn right before the entrance to the Victoria Falls park. The road takes you to a Zimbabwe customs and immigration building. Go in to one of the immigration counters and ask for a bridge pass. Hang on to it as you will need it to get back through immigration. Outside the shed you will simply walk to the bridge, trying to ignore the vendors who will harass you along the way to go bungee jumping or buy copper bracelets. The views from the bridge are stunning. You actually cross over into Zambia but their customs and immigration post is not for 500 meters past the end of the bridge so you don't have to get a visa or actually enter Zambia to enjoy the bridge. On the Zambian side, right at the end of the bridge on the side opposite the falls is a set of steps that take you up to a museum on the building of the bridge. Very interesting. Good views from there of the bungee jumpers. When you return, you will go to the Search Shed at the Zimbabwe customs and immigration facility and turn over your bridge pass. Done!
Written 19 January 2020
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dorischristina2015
Hamburg, Germany80 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We took the tran ride from Victoria Falls station to the Zambian side where you stop right behind the bridge and take a walk to get a different view of the falls.
It is worth the USD 30 and allows you to visit the museum on the Zambian side without needing a visa. You can also enjoy the bungee jumpers which take off from the bridge.
A visit to Victoria Falls Hotel can follow after this excursion as it is right next to the train station
It is worth the USD 30 and allows you to visit the museum on the Zambian side without needing a visa. You can also enjoy the bungee jumpers which take off from the bridge.
A visit to Victoria Falls Hotel can follow after this excursion as it is right next to the train station
Written 22 June 2022
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Thank you for your review !!
Written 25 June 2022
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StephenXXXXX
Port Elizabeth, South Africa831 contributions
Feb 2020
Building of the bridge commenced in 1904 and was completed in September 1905, not sure if any maintenance has been carried out since because you should feel how the bridge moves when a big truck drives across.
Something you have to see when in Vic Falls, great view of the gorge and a little bit of the falls to be seen.
Great to watch the bungy jump people taking off from the bridge. A bit of a walk from the Zim side and one can get pestered by guys selling copper bands but none the less well worth visiting.
Something you have to see when in Vic Falls, great view of the gorge and a little bit of the falls to be seen.
Great to watch the bungy jump people taking off from the bridge. A bit of a walk from the Zim side and one can get pestered by guys selling copper bands but none the less well worth visiting.
Written 10 April 2020
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KLCR810
Baltimore, MD73 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
An incredible experience that was ruined by locals. We chose to walk to and over the bridge from the national park. Big mistake! After crossing the border post you are immediately swarmed upon by locals trying to sell overpriced copper bracelets. They will not leave you alone and are a complete nuisance. Then one person just took it upon themselves to join us as a tour guide. They did nothing but ruin the experience by pointing out the obvious- “That’s the bridge, That’s the bungee jumping, That’s the river.”
Have one of the guys operating the multi person bicycles take you to and back from the bridge. They only asked for $5.00 US and it was well worth it. That will alleviate much of the harassment.
Have one of the guys operating the multi person bicycles take you to and back from the bridge. They only asked for $5.00 US and it was well worth it. That will alleviate much of the harassment.
Written 3 July 2022
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Thank you so much for your review.We are sorry about the negative experience you had due to your encounter with locals.We will surely take this up with the relevant authorities to find a lasting solution to the problem.The place between the Zimbabwean border and the Zambian Border is a no man's land making policing it difficult legally but nevertheless we will do our best to craft a solution.
Written 6 July 2022
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Chris W
Peterborough, UK237 contributions
Mar 2020
From the entrance to Vic falls it is a 10 minute walk onto the bridge - don’t forget your passport and ask for a bridge pass at immigration. You get stunning views of the river, falls and Lookout Cafe. Also don’t forget to take a photo of the Zambia and Zimbabwe “You are entering....” signs.
Written 20 September 2020
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Helenjen
Brisbane, Australia896 contributions
Mar 2023
We walked over this iconic bridge when we crossed from the Victorian Falls Township Zimbabwe to view the falls from the Zambian side and to visit to David Livingstone Museum and the impressive Royal Livingstone Hotel. There is a good view from Wild Horizons Lookout Café and definitely worth visiting for the delicious food. But, it makes for better viewing from inside the Vic Falls National Park, just make sure you take your trusty raincoats and protection for your camera….yes, we got “the smoke” on the way over but not on the way back! It was an easy walk and no queues to either depart Zimbabwe (make sure you purchase the multi visa on your way in @ the airport to cover you going into Zambia and returning to re-enter Zimbabwe 😊 Us Aussies no longer have to pay to enter Zambia just get the Visa stamp in our passports….bonus! The Zambian side of the falls were definitely worth seeing just not as impressive as from the Zimbabwean side. Again on our trip back over the bridge there was no need to queue @ either stop, not even interested if we had foodstuffs but the big challenge was getting back to Victoria Falls township without being harassed by the locals selling their souvenirs….it was relentless….although not quite as aggressive as the Egyptians!!! Some useless trivia, the engineer who was responsible for the design of this bridge also designed the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Written 21 April 2023
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Steve
London, UK925 contributions
Jan 2020
We walked across the bridge from the Zimbabwean side across into Zambia via 'no mans land' in the middle. Make sure you take your passport but ask for a bridge pass from immigration which is a stamp on a scrap of paper. There are good views from either side of the bridge and watching the bungee jumps is interesting. There is also a heritage train line running across. Many local men will try to sell various items along the bridge. I have read alot of comments about that on here, but these people are incrediably poor and so should be treated with respect. We were accompanied by a charming local man named 'ice cream' who without being overbearing acted as a makeshift guide and was incrediably knowledable about the falls, the geography and all things local politics. The best $5 spent all trip!
Written 21 August 2020
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yns_10
Sydney, Australia1,450 contributions
Feb 2020
When you walk between Zambia and Zimbabwe, this bridge over the Zambezi with views to the Falls and second gorge is right after the Zambian border. A nice walk, but be prepared for hawkers selling water, souvenirs: a friendly "maybe later" has them leaving you in peace. Of course, don't forget your passport and make sure you get a Kaza visa when first arriving in Zambia which enables you to cross into Zimbabwe multiple times for 30 days.
Written 5 March 2020
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Thecatsmum4
Kettering, UK2,617 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
You can view this impressive bridge right at the end of your walk around the falls, the track continues on but you have to retrace your steps to get out of the park.
It can also be seen well from the Lookout Cafe at Victoria Falls. Impressive bit of engineering, which we then crossed later in the day on our Rovos Rail journey.
It can also be seen well from the Lookout Cafe at Victoria Falls. Impressive bit of engineering, which we then crossed later in the day on our Rovos Rail journey.
Written 15 April 2023
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fiamma11
Tysons Corner, VA5,773 contributions
Aug 2022
Cecil Rhodes had a dream of a rail line extending from Cairo to the Cape, and he had a romantic dream of it crossing the gorge in sight of the beautiful falls. The bridge crosses the gorge between Zambia and Zimbabwe. A bit of history and a standing monument. It is quite pretty and worthy of going to see it and taking a photograph or two.
Written 9 December 2022
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We are going to VF the 3rd week in November 2020. I know its dry season but this is the only time we can go. For those who have been in mid-November, are the falls still impressive or not much water at all? Thank you.
Written 20 March 2020
We're there in early Sept, very little water. We took a long flight over the falls and to the National Park, didn't see animals either. Very disappointing. If you're already booked to go there, by all means. Otherwise save your money go elsewhere. No need to do the flight, absolutely waste of money.
Written 23 March 2020
Hello - traveling on US passport to Zimbabwe. We want to cross the bridge into Zambia to see falls from both sides.
1. Where do you get Kaza visa at VF airport?
2. Is yellow fever certification to re-enter Zimbabwe from Zambi, then travel onward to South Africa and back to US?
Written 29 May 2019
The Kaza visa is available from the immigration desk in the airport but usually only one of the kiosks has it so you may be pushed from one to another until you find the right one. When we arrived in April it was 2nd from right (ignore the sign saying Zim nationals). You only need a yellow fever cert. if travelling from a country with it. So unless you've stopped over or been to one before you should be ok. Check out the UK NHS web site which has very good advice on vaccinations.
Written 29 May 2019
Hi there,
Heading to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe side) in 8 weeks (end March 2019).
We have a packed 3 day agenda, then on the 4th day we are getting picked up for the airport form our hotel (Rainbow Hotel) at 9.45am. We are really keen to walk across the Victoria Falls bridge to straddle the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia.
We are not actually wanting to go through the Zambia border crossing - I've read online in a few places conflicting view on whether additional Visas are needed or not. So my questions are:
1) If we were to walk from our hotel at 7am - is the enough time to walk to the bridge, through the Zimbabwe check point and half way across the bridge - then get back to the hotel in time for 9.45am?
2) Assuming we do not leave the Zambia side of the bridge, I've seen some say that actually as long as we have taken our passports with us, that we will get a stamped permit to reflect we are not entering Zambia and on returning that piece of paper back at the Zimbabwe check point then there is no cost for additional / multi-entry visa? We are both travelling on British passports.
I also know that the water level of the falls will be high at end of March, so we are prepared to get wet from the mist!
Any assistance appreciated - thanks!
:)
Written 30 January 2019
I want to add to my previous comment . There are a lot of local people crossing the borders daily (pedestrian ). Be at the border as early as you can . If you are going to view the falls , (walk down) why not cross the bride the same day ? You are there .
Written 31 January 2019
Hi, we are staying on the Zambia side and want to walk across to the Zimbabwe side. Do we need a visa before hand? Thanks
Written 7 September 2018
As you can see from other answers, you'll need a visa. We didn't have long queues when we crossed mid weed. If you hire a driver then they will have priority to get your visas done. The trucks waiting to cross sometimes wait days!
Written 9 September 2018
vorrei sapere se durante la minicrociera al tramonto sul fiume zambesi è possibile vedere le cascate vittoria.
Written 6 September 2018
Hello everyone, im prepare to go to Victoria falls, maybe by next week and make bungee jump, was want to ask about the bungee, do i need to book before i go? and the second question do they provide video or there is an ability to rent go pro camera?
Thanks
Written 14 July 2018
No you don’t have to book. Yes they make a video and take photo’s. Not too sure about the go-pro rental.
Written 18 July 2018
What time is best to visit bridge to see rainbow at its peak ? Thank you
Written 3 June 2018
It really depends on the amount of water going over the falls, from February to July is usually best depending on the rainfall they've had, and how much spray is drifting down through the gap to the Boiling Pot.
Written 20 July 2018
Pour pouvoir traverser ce pont ou, tout au moins, profiter de la vue dont parle Myriam S., faut il acheter un visa aux douaniers du Zimbabwe?
Merci!
Alain
Written 1 May 2018
À chaque passage c’est 25 ou 30$ us je pense?le mieux c’est de prendre comme moi (double entrée) 45$,je pense que l’on peut même acheter plusieurs entrées c’est encore moins cher.
Written 19 June 2018
Do you need Zambia visa to walk on historic bridge from Zimbabwe? Thanks
Written 22 April 2018
No visa required if not crossing the bridge - have passports at hand at the Zimbabwe exit office and inform them that you are not crossing the bridge - just walking on it. We had visitors walking with us and that's all they did. They got a slip from the exit office indicating this.
Written 15 July 2018
Hello,
Can you walk over the Zambezi Bridge from Zimbabwe with the free Bridge Pass and with a single entry visum, please? Or do you need a double entry visum for Zimbabwe, just to walk over the bridge? Thanks!
Written 5 March 2018
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