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If you happen to be in the...

by bmesfin

If you happen to be in the major cities in South Africa, they have regularly scheduled flights to Victoria Falls, some direct others with a stop in Hararre. During the peak tourist seasom there are some charter flights from South Africa as well. If you are hiking through Zambia, you can cross the bridge into Victoria Falls.In one of my trips to Vic Falls, I was fortunate to have a friend who helped arrange a flight on a restored DC-6 from Jo'burg. The charter company based in Namibia operates flights between South Africa, Namibia and Victoria Falls. If you are interested in aviation history check out the site below on the DC-6.www.boeing.com/companyoffices/history/mdc/dc-6.htmIf you arrive in Hararre, and have time the best way to get to Victoria Falls and in general visit the many game parks and nature reserves found in the southern part of the country is by taking a bus or a private...

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I recommend night trains...

by anaiis

I recommend night trains Harare-Mutare or Harare-Bulawayo and Bulawayo-Vic Falls. They are something quite special. They are travelling museum hotels and comfortable! They travel really slow, so you can sleep. If you are traveling when its hot, ask to make the bed by yourself. You will just take one sheet to sleep on top of it and nothing else to cover you. The regular bed making includes heavy covering. You have three classes on the train. I have travelled in the first and the second. There is NO differences among them (exept the price - but not much and that first class sometimes includes more wooden carriages). And more: if you take second class, you will meet more people. In the train, you cannot travel with your male (if you are a woman) passenger. The passengers are seperated by sex and often by marriage status (Misses together, ladies together). That is practical, because that way...

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An airplane will do if you are...

by anaiis

An airplane will do if you are not home in Africa. Buses are ... African. My picture says it all: after leaving the buss station, we made a turn to be repaired first. The odler you take, the faster it goes. Its a bit suicadal, of course. But I took the newer bus only once. It took ages... the stops are very frequent... so I recommend the old ones. Me and my friend were usually the only white people on the busses. Also you must now that there is usual some music going on (from tapes) - chosen by driver. To me it was very nice and pleasant to listen to it. Great background to landscape. But we dont all have the same taste about music. Busses stop and you can buy frozen ice (I did and didnt have any gastrointestinal problems) and baked corn or something else. Ice is great for your thirst in the heat. You buy these things just over your bus window. Reconsider before buying live chickens...

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The best way these days would...

by Vikings

The best way these days would probably be flying to and from Zimbabwe. Can also drive there but it may take a long time and need some more planning. We flew with a friend from Johannesburg, fuelled in some small place in Botswana and landed in Victoria falls. Also a good way to get your own private flight over the falls :) Just ask the control tower nicely !If not flying, the trains can be 'fun' if you are very patient and need a constant adventure. Mian roads are not too bad but fule shortages the last year or so makes it a bit risky.

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I did a 100% rent-a-car trip...

by dreamworld

I did a 100% rent-a-car trip from Harare to the east, Chimanimani, then down to Birchenough, west to Masvingo then Bulawayo, then Hwange National Park. I dropped off the car at Victoria Falls.No problem by car. Roads are definitively NOT crowded !!!!

We loved the local buses. ...

by MayBarker

We loved the local buses. Rattling, open floors, uncomfortable, hot even in winter, but the atmosphere is great. Meeting local people, and being the only white people on the buses, make you an oddity....but the people love it if you are friendly to them and make an effort.

CHICKEN BUSESSo are called...

by SirRichard

CHICKEN BUSESSo are called the local buses, frequent but uucomfortable and unpredictable! They leave when they are full, and they arrive when they arrive...Anyway is a real african experience, the best way to know local people. The local stations are busy, colourful and always a mess! Be careful with pickpockets.

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I flew to Zimbabwe (via London...

by travelmad478

I flew to Zimbabwe (via London and Johannesburg) on British Airways. I don't know if that's the best way, but it's the way my frequent flyer miles were on!Riding was a great mode of transportation while we were there. This photo is me on my horse Calypso. We also did some flying around the country in small twin-engine planes--sit up front like I did, and maybe the pilot will let you fly the plane too!

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There are many airlines that...

by HOMBOLOKID

There are many airlines that fly to Zimbabwe and this is not a problem. We flew from Tanzania with Air Tanzania.Going to Victoria Falls from Harare It is best to Fly. We went on a day trip which included the flights,a guided tour of the Falls,Lunch on cruise up the Zambezi river, and our flight back to Harare.

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We flew with Air Zimbabwe on a...

by local7460

We flew with Air Zimbabwe on a direct flight from Johannesburg International to the Victoria Falls. No problems anywhere. The flight is 90 minutes. They upgraded us to business class on the return flight - thanks guys!! See http://www.airzim.co.zw/ for more info.We used taxis to go where we could not walk. Make sure that you agree on the fee with the driver before you leave.

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Q:  What would you recommend for this forthcoming trip? I aim to spend a clubbing and fun period between Harare (28 to 30 Dec) and... 

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A: I haven't been to Harare but I have by accident ("The Blue Train" derailed there) stayed overnight in Bulawayo. It isn't a place I would go back to. As for the Victoria... 

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