Walking Near Kazungula Safely
Kazungula itself offers nothing in the way of a walking tour. It is a border and freight junction where lorries dominate, and there is no town trail or heritage route. A few guided walks exist in the area, and the more important advice concerns where not to walk.
The short list of walks worth doing
- Kasane Cultural Village walk, Botswana. Listings describe a guided stroll of about two hours that includes the Prison Baobab and a market. The town lies roughly 8 km west of the bridge. A traditional dance show is also advertised there, and days and prices should be confirmed with the operator.
- Mukuni Village, Zambia. Local guides lead visitors through this Leya village near the Falls, where a craft market operates. It is about 7 km from the Falls.
- Trails at Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Zambia. These lead to the Falls themselves, roughly 80 km from the bridge. Rain gear helps in high water because of the spray.
Where walking is a bad idea
Elephants, hippos and crocodiles use the edges of the Chobe and the Zambezi, and the bush beyond. Without a licensed guide, a stroll along the bank or into the scrub puts you at risk. The road verges near the border carry freight traffic and are no place to wander either.
On the road, an elephant has right of way. Stop where you are, stay back and wait. Drivers must never pass between a calf and its mother.
Never wade in either river.
A better way to see animals
A boat or open vehicle works for most people. Chobe cruises from Kasane take about three hours. Vehicle drives in the park generally operate from about 3:00 to 6:00 pm. If you want to be on foot with wildlife, book a walking safari with licensed guides and follow their rules.
What to take
- Closed shoes, sun cream, a hat and water.
- Medical advice about malaria tablets, as Chobe District is a listed area, with the heaviest risk between about November and April.
- A passport for the border, with six months of validity and free pages (two for Zambia, three for Botswana).
- An eye on the latest travel notices, including health screening for some arrivals.
For a bigger Falls plan, see the Victoria Falls 3 day itinerary .
Finding a guide
Search for village and cultural walks on Viator , and read the UK government Zambia safety page .
Read more: Sightseeing around the confluence and what to do in the area .