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Practical Victoria Falls

Nearby Services

The pharmacies, banks, transport and everyday stops travellers actually need — where they are, when they open and how to reach them.

Victoria Falls Pharmacy

Pharmacies

Town centre

Shop 3, Phumula Centre, Park Way

Weekdays, call ahead for weekends

Prescriptions, malaria tablets and travel first-aid supplies.

Booties Pharmacy

Pharmacies

Town centre

Bata Building, Shop 3A, Livingstone Way

8:00 – 19:00 every day

Over-the-counter remedies, with the same number on WhatsApp for stock checks.

Stanbic Bank — Victoria Falls branch

Banks & cash

Town centre

Shop 17–19, Phumula Centre, Parkway Drive

Weekdays, and Saturday mornings

USD withdrawals, plus a cash deposit machine in the same centre.

Livingstone Way ATM row

Banks & cash

Town centre

Livingstone Way, beside the main banks

Most machines are open all day

CBZ, Stanbic, Standard Chartered and FBC ATMs dispense US dollars. Draw cash before the park, the gorge or the airport road — there is nothing out there.

No phone listed — ask at your lodgeDirections

Victoria Falls Hospital

Health

Out of town

Victoria Falls Hospital, Bulawayo road

Emergency department open around the clock

Public district hospital for emergencies and outpatient care; town clinics handle smaller problems.

No phone listed — ask at your lodgeDirections

Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA)

Getting around

20 km from town

Victoria Falls Airport, Airport Road

Open for scheduled arrivals and departures

Taxi and shuttle desks meet every flight. The drive into town takes about 25 minutes; expect US$30–40.

No phone listed — ask at your lodgeDirections

Town centre taxi rank

Getting around

Town centre

Livingstone Way, by the craft market

Early morning until late

Agree the fare before you get in, or ask your lodge to book a driver they know.

No phone listed — ask at your lodgeDirections

Town bus terminus

Getting around

Town centre

Market end of Livingstone Way

Coaches leave through the morning and early afternoon

Intercity coaches to Bulawayo and Harare, and local kombis to Chinotimba and the airport road. Buy at the coach offices in town.

No phone listed — ask at your lodgeDirections

Zimbabwe–Zambia border, Victoria Falls Bridge

Getting around

Falls area

Border post at the Victoria Falls Bridge

Open daily, early morning until late evening

Bring your passport even for a few hours in Livingstone, and check your visa or KAZA UniVisa before crossing.

No phone listed — ask at your lodgeDirections

Elephant's Walk Shopping Village

Shops & essentials

Towards the falls

Livingstone Way, on the way to the falls entrance

Shops open daily in season

Craft and curio shops, cafés and a supermarket for water and supplies.

No phone listed — ask at your lodgeDirections

Econet and NetOne shops

Shops & essentials

Town centre

Livingstone Way shops

Weekdays, and Saturday mornings

Prepaid SIMs and data bundles — bring your passport for SIM registration.

No phone listed — ask at your lodgeDirections

Zimpost — Victoria Falls post office

Shops & essentials

Town centre

Livingstone Way, near the banks

Weekday mornings and afternoons

Stamps, courier drop-off and parcel collection.

No phone listed — ask at your lodgeDirections

Something changed or missing?

Shop numbers, hours and locations shift with the season. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix the listing for the next traveller.