Caprivi in Zimbabwe: 4x4 from Victoria Falls

The rental company

Victoria Falls, the starting point for a multi-country loop

Zimbabwe has only one departure point with Caprivi Car Hire, the Windhoek rental company that fits its Toyota pick-ups with a rooftop tent: Victoria Falls, the small town built above the falls of the Zambezi. The place where you collect the vehicle is not made public; it is given to you when you book.

The town lends itself better to a regional circuit than to a full tour of the country. Hwange, Zimbabwe’s largest reserve, is on the road to Bulawayo; Kasane and the Chobe, in Botswana, are reached via Kazungula; Livingstone, in Zambia, is on the other side of the bridge. No Caprivi offers appeared in Zimbabwe in our October 2026 records.

Our view: a convenient departure when you fly into Victoria Falls and want to string together the falls, Hwange and the Chobe. To criss-cross the east of the country, distances and formalities loom larger, and vehicle pick-up still has to be confirmed with the booking.

Rental company profile

Caprivi in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Caprivi suits your trip.

General information

Vehicle offered: Toyota Hilux with rooftop tent · fleet details on the Caprivi page for Namibia

Rental conditions

Price: Varies with dates · no Caprivi offers recorded in Zimbabwe in October 2026
Leaving the country: Subject to the rental company’s approval · Zambia, Botswana: to be stated when booking

Insurance and extras

Money on the road: US dollar widely used · keep small notes for road and park fees

Network and availability

Departure city: Victoria Falls · pick-up location sent when you book
Other rental companies present: Bushlore Africa, Britz, Asco · comparable for the same dates

Delivery

Where Caprivi delivers its vehicles in Zimbabwe

1 delivery city

Caprivi has no physical branch in these cities: the company delivers the vehicle there, at a time and place agreed with you after booking. They are available as pick-up locations in the search form, which shows availability and the price, delivery included.

Victoria Falls

Network

Caprivi also operates in 7 other countries

Our view

Caprivi: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Caprivi is ideal if…

You are flying into Victoria Falls and want to hit the road as soon as you have seen the falls
You want to see Hwange and then the Chobe on the same trip

Caprivi is not ideal if…

You will be staying in hotels and only driving for a few excursions around the falls

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Caprivi

Hwange on your own

Hwange’s main entrance is reached by the tarred Bulawayo road. Inside the park, the dirt and sand tracks are driven slowly, from waterhole to waterhole, where elephants gather in the dry season. Respect the gate opening times and book your nights in the park’s campsites.
Fuel: fill up whenever you can

Supplies can be irregular outside the towns. Fill up in Victoria Falls, then at every station that has fuel, and check the capacity of the jerrycans supplied. The US dollar is widely used: bring notes for road taxes and entrance fees.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Caprivi

Can the Caprivi 4x4 cross the bridge into Zambia?

Only with the rental company’s written consent, which sets out the permitted countries in the offer. Crossing the Victoria Falls bridge requires the vehicle papers and payment of taxes on the Zambian side. Caprivi also offers a departure from Livingstone, on the other bank, which is useful if your trip continues in Zambia.

What loop should you plan from Victoria Falls?

A classic option: Hwange for three or four days, back towards Victoria Falls, into Botswana via Kazungula, then the Chobe and Savuti. As the rental company also has Kasane and Maun among its cities, the trip can end in Botswana if the offer allows this return, fees included.

What does a Caprivi Hilux cost in Victoria Falls?

We recorded no Caprivi offers in Zimbabwe in October 2026, so we cannot quote a reliable amount. The season, the length of hire and the return city all affect the total. Your search with exact dates shows it, mandatory fees included.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Caprivi

4.3

818 reviews

First rental of this type of vehicle in a professional context where the rental must take place from France to Canada. Many questions and Cooldrive (Marlène) has been a valuable support in guiding my choices. Efficiency and responsiveness beforehand, and on-site a vehicle and service that met our expectations. No complaints. Great!

Alain L.

Canada · Oct 2025

Avis Vérifiés

Too rigid computer system

Eric L.

Portugal · Oct 2025

Avis Vérifiés

Very good customer experience with Cooldrive. I highly recommend it! Thanks to the team who were attentive and available for organizing my trip to Canada.

Canada · Oct 2025

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Caprivi 4x4 camper hire in Zimbabwe

Which season for the falls and Hwange?

The falls are at their fullest after the rains, around March to May, when the spray sometimes hides the view. For Hwange’s wildlife, the end of the dry season, from August to October, is the most favourable. From November to March, heat, storms and slippery tracks slow down travel.

Why book a departure from Victoria Falls through CoolDrive?

CoolDrive sets Caprivi alongside Bushlore Africa, Britz or Asco for your dates, with prices that include mandatory fees. Our experts then help you time the 4x4 handover with your arrival and prepare for the border crossings you have planned.

About us

Hire a Caprivi 4x4 camper in Zimbabwe with CoolDrive Nomad

Victoria Falls is Caprivi Car Hire’s only city in Zimbabwe, well placed to combine the falls, Hwange, the Chobe and neighbouring Zambia. The handover point is confirmed after booking and the price depends on your dates. The Caprivi page for Namibia presents the rental company and its Hilux vehicles in detail.

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