Getting Here
Please contact Natureways Safaris if you would like us to book or assist you with your travel requirements.
FLIGHTS
Contact us if you require further information or assistance with flights. Domestic charter shuttle flights can be booked with Natureways from Harare, Victoria Falls right into Mana Pools National Park.
FastJet are now running scheduled flights from Harare & Victoria Falls to Kariba (starting 01 April 2023), going on safari is now cheaper and easier!!
TIP:
Although we are not an IATA Certified Ticketing agent – we are able to assist with air tickets for local Air Zimbabwe & Private Charter flights.
| AIRLINE | FROM | TO |
|---|---|---|
| EMIRATES | Dubai | Harare (via LUN) |
| EMIRATES | Dubai | Lusaka |
| ETHIOPIAN | via Addis | Harare |
| ETHIOPIAN | via Addis | Victoria Falls |
| FASTJET | Johannesburg | Harare |
| FASTJET | Johannesburg | Victoria Falls |
| KENYA AIRWAYS | via Niarobi | Harare |
| SA AIRLINK | Johannesburg | Harare |
| FASTJET | Johannesburg | Harare |
| FASTJET | Harare | Kariba |
| FASTJET | Victoria Falls | Kariba |
| FASTJET | Hwange Main | Kariba |
| QATAR | via Doha | Harare |
| BUSH CHARTER FLIGHT | Anywhere in Zimbabwe | Anywhere in Zimbabwe |
| PRIVATE CHARTER FLIGHT | Anywhere in Zimbabwe | Anywhere in Zimbabwe |
TIP:
If your safari starts in Chirundu (Tamarind Safari or Zambezi Classic Short Safari) we can pick you up in Chirundu, you don’t need to go to Kariba!BY ROAD
Road Transfers:
Transfers can be arranged by Natureways from Harare or Lusaka to Kariba or Mana Pools.
Self-Driving:
You can hire a vehicle and drive yourself to the starting point of your safari, just contact us and we can help you find the most convenient and secure location to leave your vehicle during your safari. See our Directions page.
Our ‘Explorer Safaris’ include transfers from Kariba town to and from the safari, you are welcome to leave your vehicle at our office in Kariba.
Public Transport:
There are coaches that travel between Harare and Kariba Town but these cannot be arranged by Natureways as departure times are not set.
Kariba Airport Transfers:
Natureways can provide transfers from the Kariba Airport to lodges and harbours. Please contact us for costs and availability.
ROAD DISTANCES
| FROM | TO | DISTANCE | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | Kariba | 360 km | 5hrs |
| Harare | Mana Pools (Warden’s Office) | 394 km | 7hrs |
| Lusaka | Kariba | 186 km | 4hrs |
| Lusaka | Chirundu | 120 km | 2 hr |
| Victoria Falls (via Zambia) | Kariba | 554 km | 8hr 30 min |
| Kariba | Chirundu | 129 km | 2.5hrs |
TIP:
If you are self driving from Victoria Falls to Kariba/Chirundu it is quicker to drive through Zambia! Or be different and take the overnight Kariba Ferry that runs between Mlibizi and Kariba Town.KARIBA FERRY
The Kariba Ferry is a convenient and fun way to get to and from Kariba town and Victoria Falls or Hwange. The Ferry runs on scheduled departure days to and from Mlibizi and Kariba town, it’s a 22 hour journey departing at 10:30am arriving at 8am, the ferry takes both vehicles and passengers. Visit www.karibaferries.com for their schedule and more information.
