Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta are two of Southern Africa's great natural wonders, and they sit surprisingly close together. On a map, the Falls are in the far west of Zimbabwe and the Delta is in northern Botswana. In practice, they are linked by a short drive to the Chobe River town of Kasane and a scenic light-aircraft flight over the Linyanti and the Delta's channels.
We plan this connection for guests every week. This guide explains every step: the routes, the border, the exact flight times on the Wilderness Air circuit, the 20 kg luggage rule, which way round to travel, and how we make the day easy for older travellers. When you are ready to see ready-made routes, our Victoria Falls & Okavango Delta safaris page shows three journeys with 2026 camp prices.
The Three Ways to Travel Between the Falls and the Delta
There are three realistic options. For almost everyone, the first is the right one.
| Route | How it works | Door to door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Road to Kasane + light aircraft | Private transfer from your Falls lodge to Kasane Airport, then a scheduled seat-in-plane flight into the Delta | Most of a day | Almost every traveller: simple, scenic and good value |
| 2. Road to Kasane + 1–3 nights in Chobe + light aircraft | As above, but you stay on the Chobe riverfront first and fly into the Delta from Kasane a few days later | Split over several days | Guests who want Chobe's elephants and river safaris too |
| 3. Private charter | A private light aircraft from Kasane (or from Victoria Falls or Livingstone, subject to permits) direct to your camp's airstrip | Shortest | Families, groups, photographers with extra gear, or anyone wanting their own timing |
Your Transfer Day, Step by Step
This is how a typical day runs on Route 1, using the Wilderness Air schedule for 2026. Times are a guide; we confirm every pickup for your exact dates.
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| Morning | Relaxed breakfast at your Victoria Falls lodge. Your private driver collects you and your luggage, usually mid-morning. |
| Around an hour later | You reach the Kazungula border. Your driver helps you through Zimbabwe exit and Botswana entry formalities. |
| Before 13:00 | Arrive at Kasane Airport. Light aircraft check-in and a weigh-in for you and your bags. |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Your light aircraft departs Kasane into the camps. Flights are timed to meet international arrivals. |
| Late afternoon | Land on your camp's own airstrip, where your guide is waiting with the vehicle. You are usually in camp in time to settle in before evening. |
If you are staying in Chobe first (Route 2), the same 14:00–14:30 Kasane departure applies on the day you fly to the Delta, and your Chobe lodge simply drops you at the airport.
Crossing the Border at Kazungula
The road from Victoria Falls runs west to Kazungula, where Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and Namibia meet near the Zambezi and Chobe rivers. From Victoria Falls town you cross from Zimbabwe into Botswana at the Kazungula road border. If you start in Livingstone on the Zambian side, you cross into Botswana over the Kazungula Bridge.
The crossing itself is usually straightforward:
- You show your passport and complete simple entry forms. Your driver knows the process and waits with you.
- Botswana sometimes asks travellers to step over a disinfectant mat to protect livestock from foot-and-mouth disease. It takes seconds.
- Queues are longest in the middle of the day and at holiday times, which is one reason we plan a comfortable buffer before your 13:00 airport cut-off.
Visas
Botswana is visa-free for most US, UK and EU passport holders for tourist stays. For Zimbabwe and Zambia, many visitors use the KAZA UNIVISA when it is available, which covers both countries and day trips into Botswana. Rules change and depend on your passport, so we confirm the requirements for every guest when we plan. Our Victoria Falls visa and KAZA UNIVISA guide explains the options in detail.
Flying Into the Delta on the Wilderness Air Circuit
Most Delta camps have no road access, so light aircraft are the normal way in and out. Wilderness Air runs a scheduled seat-in-plane service for its camps across northern Botswana, linking three areas:
| Area | Covers | Wilderness camps |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1 – Maun | The town gateway to the Okavango | Arrivals and departures for international connections |
| Area 2 – Okavango Delta | The Delta, including Moremi and its surrounding concessions | Chitabe, Chitabe Lediba, Little Vumbura, Vumbura Plains, Mombo, Little Mombo, Qorokwe, Mokete and more |
| Area 3 – Linyanti & Savute | The wild northeast, between the Delta and Chobe | DumaTau, Little DumaTau, King's Pool, Linyanti Tented Camp, Savuti |
Kasane sits outside these areas in the northeast, with its own daily departure into the camps. Key 2026 times on the circuit:
- Kasane: departure into the camps at 14:00–14:30. Guests arriving by road from Victoria Falls or Livingstone must be at Kasane Airport by 13:00.
- Maun: guests arriving on international flights depart Maun for the camps at 14:45.
- Between camps: inter-camp transfers fly in a window from 11:00 to 16:00.
- Confirmation: your exact flight time is advised by the camp the night before.
Flights are short, low and spectacular. From a few hundred metres up you see elephant herds crossing floodplains, the shapes of islands and palm-fringed channels, and often your camp before you land. Many guests tell us the flights are among their favourite moments of the whole trip.
Luggage Rules for Light Aircraft
Light aircraft have strict weight and space limits, because every kilogram affects how the plane flies on short bush airstrips. Plan for:
- About 20 kg per person in total, including hand luggage and camera gear
- A soft-sided bag with no wheels or rigid frame, so it fits the small hold
- Valuables, medication and a change of clothes in a small day bag
- Binoculars and a light jacket within reach for the flight
- Extra luggage can usually be stored for you while you are in the bush
- Extra-seat or excess-baggage options can sometimes be arranged in advance
Most Delta camps include a laundry service, so you need far fewer clothes than you think. Our safari outfit essentials guide has a full packing list that fits the 20 kg limit.
Falls First or Delta First?
Both work. The best order depends on your flights home and the pace you want.
| Victoria Falls first | Okavango Delta first | |
|---|---|---|
| Flow | Busy, exciting start; finish in the silence of the bush | Start with wilderness; finish with restaurants, activities and a hotel |
| Arriving | Fly into Victoria Falls Airport, usually via Johannesburg | Fly into Maun or Kasane, usually via Johannesburg |
| Leaving | Fly out of Maun at the end | Fly out of Victoria Falls Airport at the end |
| Best for | Most first-time visitors and honeymooners | Guests whose international flights work better via Victoria Falls |
We usually recommend the Falls first. You arrive, rest and enjoy an easy introduction to Africa, then the Delta becomes the long, quiet climax of your journey.
Getting Home From the Delta
On your last morning you enjoy a final activity, then a light aircraft flies you to Maun, the gateway town of the Okavango. Maun has scheduled flights to Johannesburg for international connections. Some itineraries instead fly back to Kasane, then by road to Victoria Falls for an onward flight.
Is the Transfer Easy for Older Travellers?
Yes. This is one of the most comfortable safari connections in Africa, and many of our Falls and Delta guests are in their sixties and seventies. A few things make it easy:
- Private transfers: your driver handles bags, paperwork and timing.
- Short flights: you trade long, bumpy road journeys for flights that are usually under an hour or two, including stops.
- Climbing in: light aircraft have a small step. Pilots and ground staff help every passenger.
- Pace: we can add a rest night in Kasane or Chobe, or plan a private charter for your own timing.
Tell us about any mobility needs when you enquire, and we will choose camps, rooms and transfers to suit.
What Does the Transfer Cost?
Road transfers and light-aircraft seats are priced separately from your lodge and camp nights, and depend on your route, the number of travellers and the time of year. Seat-in-plane flights on the scheduled circuit are the best value. Private charters cost more but carry only your party. Your Tourgy Tourz proposal shows every transfer and flight clearly, so there are no surprises.
For the camp side of the budget, our Victoria Falls & Okavango Delta page shows 2026 Wilderness fully inclusive rates by season, and our Botswana safari cost guide covers the full picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Victoria Falls from the Okavango Delta?
Victoria Falls is about 80 km by road from Kasane in Botswana. From Kasane, a light-aircraft flight takes you into the Okavango Delta. Most travellers make the whole connection in one day: a road transfer of about 1 to 1.5 hours including the border, then a scheduled flight in the early afternoon.
Can you fly directly from Victoria Falls to the Okavango Delta?
There are no scheduled airline flights from Victoria Falls straight into the Okavango Delta. The usual route is a road transfer to Kasane Airport and a seat-in-plane light-aircraft flight into the camps. A private charter can sometimes be arranged, subject to permits and cost.
What time does the light aircraft leave Kasane for the Delta camps?
On the 2026 Wilderness Air circuit, the departure from Kasane into the camps is at 14:00 to 14:30. Guests coming by road from Victoria Falls or Livingstone need to be at Kasane Airport by 13:00. The camp confirms exact flight times the night before.
What is the luggage limit for Okavango Delta flights?
Plan for about 20 kg per person in total, including hand luggage and camera equipment, packed in a soft-sided bag with no wheels or frame. Extra luggage can usually be stored while you are on safari.
Do I need a visa for Botswana?
Most US, UK and EU passport holders do not need a visa for a tourist visit to Botswana. Requirements depend on your nationality and can change, so Tourgy Tourz confirms the rules for every traveller when planning the itinerary.
Should I visit Victoria Falls or the Okavango Delta first?
Both work. Most first-time visitors and honeymooners prefer Victoria Falls first, ending the journey in the quiet of the Delta and flying home from Maun. If your international flights work better via Victoria Falls, start in the Delta instead.
Is the Victoria Falls to Okavango Delta transfer suitable for older travellers?
Yes. Private road transfers, a driver who handles the border and short scheduled flights make it one of the most comfortable safari connections in Africa. Pilots help every passenger board, and a rest night in Chobe or a private charter can be added.
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