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The KAZA UniVisa Explained: Seamless Crossings Between Zimbabwe, Zambia & Chobe
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The KAZA UniVisa Explained: Seamless Crossings Between Zimbabwe, Zambia & Chobe

Planning a Chobe National Park day trip in Botswana or a walk across the Victoria Falls Bridge into Zambia? Here is how the US$50 KAZA UniVisa saves you time and money at the airport.

By Outbound Concierge Desk • February 27, 2026 • 4 min read
The KAZA UniVisa Explained: Seamless Crossings Between Zimbabwe, Zambia & Chobe
Key Takeaways From Our Local Team
  • ✓ Costing US$50 on arrival at Victoria Falls Airport (VFA), the KAZA UniVisa covers both Zimbabwe and Zambia for up to 30 days.
  • ✓ It also covers day trips into Botswana via the Kazungula border for Chobe National Park safaris.
  • ✓ Carry crisp USD cash notes printed after 2013 for the fastest airport immigration processing.

For eligible nationalities (including the UK, USA, EU, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand), the KAZA UniVisa is the smartest travel document in Southern Africa.

What Does the KAZA UniVisa Cover? For US$50 per person on arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) or Harry Mwanga Nkumbula Airport (LVI), the KAZA UniVisa grants multiple entries between **Zimbabwe and Zambia** for up to 30 days—and explicitly includes **day trips into Botswana** through the Kazungula border post.

Why It Matters for Your Itinerary Even if all your nights are booked in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, you may want to: - Do a full-day **Chobe National Park safari** in Botswana (1 hour from Victoria Falls) - Walk onto the historic **Victoria Falls Bridge** or visit Livingstone Island on the Zambian side - Enjoy a Royal Livingstone Express steam train dinner

With the KAZA UniVisa, you avoid paying for a double-entry visa when returning from Botswana or Zambia.

Written by Local Specialists
Outbound Concierge Desk

Based in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe • Verified Local Travel Desk

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