Gorilla Head ViewPoint, Victoria Falls Area Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car Rental

  From Victoria Falls town center, head south on Livingstone Way (A8) towards Livingstone. Continue on this road for approximately 11 km (about 15 minutes). As you approach Livingstone, look for signs directing you towards the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. You will need to pay an entrance fee of about $7 USD per person to access the park. Once you enter the park, follow the signs to the Gorilla Head ViewPoint, which is located at coordinates: -17.9261387, 25.8589858. The viewpoint is well-marked, and parking is available nearby.

• Public Transportation (Minibus)

  From the main bus station in Victoria Falls, take a minibus heading towards Livingstone. The fare is usually around 10 ZMW (Zambian Kwacha). Inform the conductor that you want to get off at Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. After about 30 minutes, you will arrive at the park entrance. There, you will need to pay the entrance fee of approximately $7 USD per person. After entering the park, you can either walk or hire a local guide to take you to Gorilla Head ViewPoint, which is about a 15-20 minute walk from the entrance.

• Taxi

  You can hire a taxi from Victoria Falls to take you directly to Gorilla Head ViewPoint. This option provides a more comfortable and direct route. The drive will take around 20 minutes and should cost roughly $30 USD. Ensure you negotiate the fare before starting the journey. Once you reach the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park entrance, you will need to pay the park entrance fee of about $7 USD per person before proceeding to the viewpoint.