Transfers to the island must be booked in advance. See "Reservations".
There is a once a day transfer to and from Livingstone. This leaves the island at around 10 o'clock in the morning, arriving Livingstone at around 11:30hrs. This allows ample time for guests catching the 13:30hrs flights to Johannesburg, Lusaka or the mid day bus to Lusaka.
We can pick you up from:-
- Livingstone airport where flights arrive daily at lunchtime from Johannesburg in South Africa or Lusaka.
- Your guesthouse / lodge in Livingstone.
- The bus station, where buses arrive from Namibia, Botswana, and Lusaka, Zambia's capital. (Buy a ticket for the 06.00 bus from Lusaka on the day before you travel, and you can be in Livingstone around 12.00)
- Victoria Falls border post on the Zambian side at 13:00 hrs to 14:00 hrs.
If you're arriving from Botswana via Kazungula pontoon crossing, come straight to Jungle Junction without going to Livingstone. We can pick you up at Kazungula border post on the Zambian side at 08:00 hrs or 16:30 hrs. Remember to book this 48 hours in advance.The once a day return transfer back to Bovu Island leaves Livingstone at around 14:00 hrs. The departure place is at the vegetarian cafe on the main road called African Visions. it's 2 plots down after Ocean Basket Restaurant.
The transfer vehicle is a 4x4 Land Cruiser pickup with mattresses in the back. The driving time from either Livingstone or Kazungula to the Island is approximately 1 hour. The first half is on the tar road and the second half is off road through the Bovu Forest.
Kazungula pickup times are 08:00hrs and 16:30hrs.
The Driver's name is Flex and his cell phone number is + 260977140531
For a Livingstone taxi driver call Mike on + 260977773396
Self-Drives:-
Check with our office about road conditions. Only 4x4 vehicles will get through in the rainy season. Book in the usual way through "Reservations" and ask for directions. Please note that there are no signposts to Jungle Junction! A night watchman to guard your vehicle is included in your cover charge. Directions are on the maps page.