15 Waterfall Tours in Zimbabwe Worth Booking

1.Helicopter Scenic Flight over Victoria Falls 12-13 minutes Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,391 reviews · from $135Our pick

Fly from a helipad in Zambezi National Park to Victoria Falls in about one minute, then circle the Falls, Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, and nearby wildlife areas. Expect a safety briefing, bubble windows, hotel pickup, and about 45 minutes from pickup to return. Extra fuel and government fees apply.

“It was really wonderful experience watching the waterfall from the helicopter ride, only thing we felt it wasn't long enough. Amazing watching over the waterfall in details, the different angle of flows. We were so glad we did the ride.”

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2.Victoria Falls: Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 925 reviews · 3 hours · from $110

Settle aboard the Zambezi Breeze at Pure Africa Waterfront for a three-hour sunset dinner cruise. You’ll enjoy a freshly prepared four-course meal, included alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and views of hippos, elephants, crocodiles, birds, and the distant falls. Hotel pickup is included within 5 km of Victoria Falls Town.

“Such a great experience. Yummy food and friendly staff! Also saw tons of animals!”

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3.Victoria Falls: Chobe National Park Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · 10 hours · from $170

Travel from Victoria Falls to Botswana with guides such as Joe, Eddie, or Twist handling the border crossing and handovers. You’ll pair a Chobe River wildlife cruise with an open 4x4 safari, buffet lunch, and views toward the Kazungula area. Bring your passport, a child’s birth certificate if needed, and $25 for park fees.

“What a day. Our guide was Richard and he was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and got really close to the animals so everyone in the car could get there picture. First half of the day we did the 4x4 game reserve and we was lucky enough to see a pride of Lions along with elephants and giraffes etc. The second half of the day was on the boat and we got to see crocodiles and hippos. Our guide on the 2nd half of the day could have got closer to some of the animals. But still great experience!! Lunch was really good lots of variety and at a very nice lodge.…”

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4.Victoria Falls: Boma Dinner and Drum Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 415 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Spend about four hours at The Boma in Victoria Falls for a lively African dinner show. You’ll wear a chitenge, receive optional face paint, sample local dishes and game meats, then join a guided djembe session led by performers including Sima. Hotel transport is available for an added fee.

“Well worth booking in advance as it gets full quickly. It is very touristy but great fun. The drumming part where we all participated was the best for me. The man who led this part was excellent. The woman presenter before him shouted quite loudly so her words were a bit inaudible. The food was delicious. It is a 3 course buffet so you can eat too much. Lovely local dishes. Don't miss it !”

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5.Victoria Falls: Helicopter Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 371 reviews · 12 - 25 minutes · from $180

Fly over Victoria Falls, the Upper Zambezi, Batoka Gorge, and possibly Zambezi National Park on a 12 to 25 minute helicopter ride. Hotel transfers, a safety briefing, and headsets are included. Choose the longer flight if you want extra time over the park and wildlife.

“We are a tall family, we were offered to go up 2 at a time but decided to go together and it was a snug fit in a 4 seater helicopter. Beautiful, smooth flight, highly recommended to see Vic Falls from the air. Expensive but a once in a lifetime experience so very happy we did it”

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6.Victoria Falls: 2-Hour Luxury Zambezi River Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 303 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Ride upstream on the Zambezi from Victoria Falls, watching for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds as the sun drops. Your 2-hour cruise includes hotel pickup, drinks, and canapés. Choose the comfortable Luxury Deck or upgrade to the quieter Signature Deck with cocktails and a dedicated mixologist.

“We did this sunset tour on our first day, and it was an amazing introduction to Africa! We saw so many hippos enjoying themselves in the water, and the sunset paired with cocktails made it absolutely perfect. A magical experience to kick off our trip!”

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7.From Victoria Falls: Livingstone Island Tour & Devils Pool

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 235 reviews · 3 hours · from $230

Cross from Victoria Falls into Zambia, take a five-minute boat ride to Livingstone Island, and swim in Devil’s Pool or another safe pool chosen by water level. Guides including Steven, Tim, and Kelvin help with safety and photos before a bush breakfast overlooking Victoria Falls.

“We had an excellent morning at Devil’s Pool. The guides were excellent and very safety minded. They took lots of great pictures with our phones and just the right angles. The breakfast after was a nice touch. We are very glad we did this activity.”

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8.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $90

Set out at 4:30 pm from a Victoria Falls hotel for a small-group Zambezi River cruise toward Victoria Falls, then turn back for sunset. Expect a four-course dinner, wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, and chances to see hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and birds. Zimbabwe hotel pickup is included.

“Beautiful scenery, outstanding and friendly crew! Delicious food. We all enjoyed it. Highly recommend this experience.”

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9.Victoria Falls: Sunset Cruise and Dinner at The Eatery

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 137 reviews · 4 hours · from $110

Spend four hours on a sunset cruise from Victoria Falls, with river wildlife, canapés, and drinks aboard the Zambezi Explorer, then enjoy a three-course dinner at The Eatery. Pickup is included from Zimbabwe hotels within 5 km. Plan ahead for dietary needs and the extra $12 park fee.

“This was the such an beautiful experience with amazing food and drinks...Unforgettable!!”

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10.Victoria Falls: Private Guided Tour of the Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · 3 hours · from $25Best value

Walk Victoria Falls with an English-speaking private guide such as Prudence, Thuba, Simon, or Langae. You’ll hear about the falls, local life, birds, and wildlife while stopping at key viewpoints. Hotel pickup, transport, bottled water, and raincoats when needed are included, but park entry costs extra.

“Great experience seeing one of the natural wonders of the world. Experienced and informative guide. picked up on time had a great experience at Victoria falls. Guide of falls lasted for almost 3 hours. Well worth the booking and great value for money. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the falls and took his time to give us historical information. Would highly recommended 👍”

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11.Victoria Falls: Scenic Microlight Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 82 reviews · 15 - 30 minutes · from $185

Take a 15 or 30 minute microlight flight over Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, nearby islands, Batoka Gorge, and Mosi oa Tunya National Park. Pilot Anton is known for explaining the geology and wildlife well. Morning flights offer the best chance of stable weather and clear views.

“Unforgettable experience! Microlights make you really feel you are flying. Awesome sightings of big herds of elephants, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles,.. And the mighty Zambeze, its islands, the incredible Falls and their rainbows!! Anton and the rest of the crew were awesome. Highly recommended!”

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12.From Victoria Falls: Chobe National Park Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $200

Leave Victoria Falls at 7:30 a.m. for Botswana’s Chobe National Park. After the Kazungula border crossing, expect a Chobe River cruise with tea, coffee, and biscuits, lunch by the river, and an afternoon game drive. Guides such as Gift, July, and Simon have earned praise for their wildlife knowledge and care.

“We were very satisfied with the safari, got to see many of the animals we wanted to see. The guides were skilled, and we felt well taken care of. However, we thought there was a bit too much time spent on the boat during the safari.”

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13.Victoria Falls Helicopter Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 22 minutes - 1 hour · from $189

Fly over Victoria Falls from Maramba Airfield, with Livingstone hotel pickup included. Choose a 15-minute falls flight, a 22-minute route into Batoka Gorge, or a 30-minute trip over villages, wildlife country, and Zambezi River rapids. English commentary and rainbows come free.

“The pilot was fabulous. What a gorgeous view of the falls and the terrain!”

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14.Victoria Falls: Private Guided Tour of the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 44 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $43

Walk through Victoria Falls Rainforest with an English-speaking guide, pausing at major viewpoints above the 100-meter gorge. Guides such as Thelma and Panache explain the falls, geology, history, and wildlife. Hotel pickup is included, but entrance fees, raincoats, and camera covers cost extra.

“Panache was very knowledgeable and pleasant. untrusted pace and enjoyed the experience”

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15.Victoria Falls: Private Guided Tour of the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $30

Walk Victoria Falls with a private local guide such as Simon, Martha, Shelton, or Tuba. Expect history, geology, plants, birds, photo help, bottled water, raincoats, and pickup in Victoria Falls Town. The tour lasts about three hours, but the $50 park entrance fee is extra.

“Great guide! Excellent up close views of the Falls. Our guide was welcoming, friendly and informative.”

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