2nd floor, near Gate 6
Pearl Lounge
Opens at 05:00, with a hot and cold buffet, beer and wine, and aircraft views.
Tips
4 Bookable Victoria Falls Airport Lounges (VFA): 2026 Guide
Victoria Falls Airport sells passes for four lounges, all in international departures after passport control. They serve hot food with beer and wine, and passes cost about $23 to $35. They're daytime lounges: the earliest opens at 05:00 and all close by 18:00, so check the hours against your flight.
Quick answer
Which VFA lounge should you choose?
For an early flight, the Pearl Lounge opens at 05:00 and has a hot buffet. Khami is the cheapest and has a bar and a smoking area. The two Makuwa lounges serve food and drinks to order but keep shorter hours. Each option below can be booked online; use the full VFA list to check for changes.
1st floor
Khami Lounge
The cheapest pass, about $23, with a curved bar, snacks and a smoking area.
2nd floor, left side
Makuwa Lounge
An à la carte menu and drinks to order, from 08:00.
Not sure which lounge matches your flight?
Compare all VFA lounge passes| Lounge | Location | Hours | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Lounge | 2nd floor, near Gate 6Book Pass | 05:00 to 18:00 | About $35 for 3 hours |
| Khami Lounge | 1st floorBook Pass | 06:00 to 18:00 | About $23 for 3 hours |
| Makuwa Lounge (Left Side) | 2nd floor, past the Victoria Falls ShopBook Pass | 08:00 to 14:00, 16:00 or 18:00 depending on the day | About $28 for 2 hours |
| Makuwa Lounge (Right Side) | 2nd floor, past the Victoria Falls ShopBook Pass | 08:00 to 14:00, 16:00 or 18:00 depending on the day | About $28 for 2 hours |
Prices change, so confirm before you travel.
The List: Bookable Victoria Falls Airport Lounges
All four are after passport control in the international terminal.
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Pearl Lounge
Day pass available
After passport control and security, on the 2nd floor near Gate 6. Open 05:00 to 18:00 daily. A compact lounge with big windows onto the aircraft, a hot and cold buffet, halal and vegetarian options, and beer and wine. About $35 for a 3-hour pass, and children under 3 enter free.
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Khami Lounge
Day pass available
After passport control and security, on the 1st floor; turn left at the top of the escalators. Open 06:00 to 18:00 daily. A curved bar with alcoholic and soft drinks, self-service pastries, cereal and fruit, food to order, and a smoking area. About $23 for a 3-hour pass, the cheapest VFA lounge, and children under 7 enter free.
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Makuwa Lounge (Left Side)
Day pass available
After passport control, take the stairs or escalator to the 2nd floor, turn left and pass Café Expresso and the Victoria Falls Shop; this one is on the left. Open 08:00 to 18:00 on Monday, Thursday and Saturday, 08:00 to 14:00 on Tuesday and 08:00 to 16:00 on other days. An à la carte menu of pasta, soup, toasted sandwiches and cakes, and beer, wine, cider and spirits to order. About $28 for a 2-hour pass, and children under 6 enter free.
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Makuwa Lounge (Right Side)
Day pass available
Same route as the other Makuwa Lounge, past Café Expresso and the Victoria Falls Shop; turn left again and this one is on the right. Same hours, menu and price: about $28 for a 2-hour pass, with children under 6 free. Book the side nearer your gate, or the other if one is full.
Tip:Afternoon flights.All VFA lounges close by 18:00, and the Makuwa lounges close at 14:00 on Tuesdays and 16:00 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. For a later afternoon departure, Pearl or Khami is the safer choice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay for lounge access at Victoria Falls Airport?
Yes, at four lounges in international departures: Pearl, Khami and two Makuwa lounges, for about $23 to $35.
What time do Victoria Falls Airport lounges open?
The Pearl Lounge opens at 05:00, Khami at 06:00 and the Makuwa lounges at 08:00. All close by 18:00.
Do Victoria Falls Airport lounges serve alcohol?
Yes. Pearl serves beer and wine, Khami has a bar, and the Makuwa lounges offer beer, wine, cider and spirits to order.
What is the cheapest lounge at Victoria Falls Airport?
The Khami Lounge on the 1st floor, at about $23 for 3 hours, with children under 7 free.
Why are there two Makuwa Lounges at VFA?
Makuwa runs two lounges on the 2nd floor, one on each side of the corridor past the Victoria Falls Shop. They have the same hours, menu and price.
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