Visit The Vic Falls from Kubu & Kwena in a Self-Drive Day Trip
Victoria Falls is approximately 190 km from Kubu & Kwena. Here’s what you’ll need for the trip:
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- Your own vehicle: A sedan or 4×4
- Passports
- Birth certificates and other paperwork for children
- NAMPOL clearance for your vehicle
- A copy of your vehicle’s registration certificate
- A letter from your vehicle’s financier allowing you to cross the border
Step-by-Step Guide
- Departure: Leave Kubu & Kwena at 06:30.
- Route: Use the shortcut to Ngoma Border via Sifua (58 km).
- First Stop – Namibian Ngoma Border Post:
- The border post opens at 07:00 AM and can be cleared in less than 15 minutes.
- No paperwork is required on the Namibian or Botswana side; simply stamp your passport at immigration.
- Drive 1 km through no man’s land and over the Chobe River to the Botswana Border Control office.
- Second Stop – Botswana Ngoma Border Post:
- Clear immigration with your passport and specify your destination.
- Drivers only: Buy a dual-entry road permit for your vehicle from the Botswana customs office (approximately 350 Pula). Payment can be made in cash or via swiping facilities.
- Time spent at the Botswana border post: 20 minutes.
- Enjoy the views and the massive Baobab trees.
- Travel Eastward: Head towards Kasane and Kazungula (Zambia) via Chobe National Park.
- The distance between Ngoma and Kazungula border posts is 65 km.
- You will be entering Chobe Park and need to register your vehicle at two clearly marked gates.
- Third Stop – Kazungula Border Post:
- Upon arrival at the Kazungula T-junction, turn left towards the new Kazungula Bridge and head to the Kazungula One-Stop Border Control Facility on the Zambian side.
- Make your way past the waiting trucks slowly.
- Ensure you have all required documents.
- Report to Counter 9 to stamp your passport at immigration to exit Botswana.
- Submit your vehicle documentation for temporary export (from Botswana) at Counter 14.
- Complete the immigration entry into Zambia at Counter 19.
- Proceed to Counter 20 for the temporary import of your vehicle. They will complete a car inspection at this point. Pay K192 and receive a Road Insurance Certificate to be fixed on your windscreen.
- Complete the online registration just past Counter 24 and pay the required fees for using the new bridge facility, carbon tax, and insurance (K992).
- Time spent at Kazungula One-Stop Facility: 40 minutes.
- Welcome to Zambia:
- Exit the Kazungula One-Stop Border Control Facility and travel 2 km north.
- At the T-junction, turn right and travel 59 km to Livingstone.
- In Livingstone, turn right at the Shoprite (Mosi-oa-Tunya Shopping Mall) and follow the tar road for approximately 10 km to the Zimbabwe border post and Victoria Falls.
- If all goes well, you should see Victoria Falls by 10:00 AM, having spent NAD1500 to get there (excluding fuel).
At Victoria Falls
- Entry Fee: 500 Kwacha per person (approximately US$20), entrance located 100 meters before the border crossing.
- Activities: Enjoy breathtaking views of the falls, bungee jumping, or zip-lining.
- Tips: Buy a raincoat or bring one along to fully experience the falls. Traditional curios are sold at the entry to the falls.
Lunch and Return
- Lunch: Dine at either the Avani or Royal Livingstone Hotel.
- Travel Time: The journey from Kubu and Kwena to Victoria Falls takes approximately 3 to 3.5 hours.
- Return: After lunch, head back to Kubu and Kwena.
Additional Information
- Livingstone: A beautiful town with friendly locals, basic amenities, and curio shops. Debit cards are accepted at most places, and you don’t need the local currency as they accept USD or, in some cases, even Rands and Namibian dollars.
- The border at Ngoma closes at 18:00, which means you must leave Livingstone by 14:30.
- You would have about 4.5 hours to spend at the Falls. To experience the falls, take photos, get rained on, and talk to Dr. Livingstone, I presume… 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Road Conditions: Fair, with possible sightings of elephants on your way out of Livingstone heading to the bridge.
Distances
- Kubu and Kwena to Ngoma: 58 km
- Ngoma to Kazungula border: 65 km
- Kazungula to Livingstone: 61 km
On your return trip, you will pay again for using the new Bridge at Kazungula Border (Botswana): 200 Pula.
Enjoy your adventure to one of the most stunning natural wonders on the planet!
Now what?
Situated in the Sikunga Conservancy, the joint efforts of Kubu & Kwena, the Nwanyi Angling Club, and community stakeholders have eradicated hundreds of kilometres of illegal fishing nets in recent years. It is mind-boggling to witness the positive impact of these efforts on the river. Now the responsibility is on us!
Respect for the river and its wildlife ensures that future generations can experience the thrill of fishing on these waters. Let’s make every catch and release a testament to our commitment to conservation.
"In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand and we will understand only what we are taught."
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Client Testimonials
"What an amazing time. It was everything that was promised and more to all the staff a huge thank you.
Our Angling guide Charles (Tiger King) did the magic and put us on big fish from the go. We managed to land 41 tigers 145LB in total with some nice tigers 13LB ,16Lb and 18LB.
Johann that's always willing to assist great job team Kubu and Kwena . We will be back."
Our Angling guide Charles (Tiger King) did the magic and put us on big fish from the go. We managed to land 41 tigers 145LB in total with some nice tigers 13LB ,16Lb and 18LB.
Johann that's always willing to assist great job team Kubu and Kwena . We will be back."
Arnold Kriel
Dec, 2023
“We had a truly fantastic time at Kuba and Kwena with our family.
We swam in a cage in the river with crocs close..ish by, the kids caught 3 nice tigers and we explored the area on mountain (fat) bikes, got in some amazing birding, and most importantly chilled and enjoyed family time with beautiful views.
Johann and Michelle were excellent hosts with a clear passion for what they are doing.”
We swam in a cage in the river with crocs close..ish by, the kids caught 3 nice tigers and we explored the area on mountain (fat) bikes, got in some amazing birding, and most importantly chilled and enjoyed family time with beautiful views.
Johann and Michelle were excellent hosts with a clear passion for what they are doing.”
Rob Pitchford
Jan, 2024