Victoria Falls Tours: Our Top 15

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

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

Chikopokopo Helicopters collects you from your Victoria Falls hotel, drives 7 to 10 minutes to a helipad in Zambezi National Park, and flies you over Victoria Falls for 12 to 15 minutes. Expect bubble windows, broad aerial views, a safety briefing, and possible elephant or buffalo sightings on the way.

“It was an experience of a lifetime to be able to see the majestic Victoria falls from above and all at once.”

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2.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

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

Spend three hours aboard Pure Africa’s Zambezi Breeze, leaving from the Pure Africa Waterfront above Victoria Falls. You’ll watch the sunset, enjoy a freshly prepared four-course or six-course meal, and keep an eye out for hippos, elephants, crocodiles, birds, and other wildlife. Hotel pickup within 5km of Victoria Falls Town is included.

“It was magical to be on the mighty Zambezi. The food and service was excellent and we saw a good selection of animals and birds. So glad we went.”

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3.Chobe National Park Day Trip with Lunch

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

Travel from Victoria Falls to Botswana for a full day in Chobe National Park. Your English-speaking guides handle the border crossing, then lead a river safari, buffet lunch, and open 4x4 game drive. Expect huge elephant herds, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, giraffes, and a chance of lions or leopard. Joe, Richard, and Twist are among the guides praised for their care and skill.

“This was the most memorable experience of my trip. To be honest, I was a bit nervous since it was my first time traveling alone in Africa, but the other guests on the tour were incredibly kind, and the guides who picked me up and dropped me off were also wonderful. Even though it was the rainy season and there weren’t many animals, we still managed to see lions and water buffalo in the park. We couldn’t find elephants at first, but no one gave up. both the guides and the other passengers kept looking for them on the way back. And finally, just before leaving, we spotted a few…”

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4.Helicopter Tour with Hotel Pickup

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

Fly over Victoria Falls, the upper Zambezi, Batoka Gorge, and, on the longer option, Zambezi National Park. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and headsets are included. Flights last about 12 to 25 minutes, with a cash surcharge of $25 or $35 before takeoff.

“we were picked up by a friendly guy ehonalso dropped us off. staff were polite and knowledgeable, the whole experience was definitely worth it. we loved it.”

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5.2-Hour Luxury Zambezi River Sunset Cruise

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

Cruise upstream on the Zambezi for two hours, watching hippos, crocodiles, elephants, birds, and sunset from a comfortable boat. Hotel pickup, drinks, and canapés are included. Choose the Luxury Deck or pay more for the quieter Signature Deck, with cocktails and a dedicated mixologist.

“The cruise was great. We saw game and it was beautiful. Good food and drinks with excellent service!”

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6.Helicopter Scenic Flight over Victoria Falls 25-27 Minutes Game

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · from $265

Fly 25 to 30 minutes from a helipad in Zambezi National Park over Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, and nearby wildlife areas. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, bubble-window views, and a safety briefing are included. The longer route may show elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, or zebra, but sightings vary.

“I recommend you do the longer scenic ride as you see so much more. It was an incredible experience to see Victoria Falls from up above and the wild landscape beyond. My only issue was that when we did ours the 2 people sitting behind the pilot did not get as much time viewing the Falls as the others which was not really fair.”

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7.Victoria Falls Scenic Day Tour with Lunch & Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 188 reviews · 6 hours · from $265

Start with hotel pickup in Victoria Falls, then walk all 16 Victoria Falls Rainforest viewpoints with an English-speaking guide such as Moreblessings, Jacob, or Mango. Follow with a 13 to 15-minute helicopter flight over the falls, Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, and Victoria Falls Bridge, then enjoy a one-course lunch at Lookout Café.

“We loved every moment of our tour today. From pick-up to drop-off, everything went smoothly. Tour guide very knowledgeable and would highly recommend this tour to others. Lunch venue Baine's was great. Food and service excellent!”

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8.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls

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

Set out from Victoria Falls at about 4:30 pm for a small-group cruise on the Zambezi River. You will head toward the area above Victoria Falls, look for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds, then turn back for sunset and a four-course dinner with wine, beer, soft drinks, and coffee. Zimbabwe hotel pickup is included.

“Beautiful scenery, beautiful sunset, great service. Food was good but main course took a long time & it was not hot. The Sunset cruise would be enough in my opinion.”

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9.Sunset Cruise and Dinner at The Eatery

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

Spend four hours on a sunset cruise aboard the Zambezi Explorer, with drinks, canapés, wildlife sightings, and river views. After sunset, return to Pure Africa Waterfront for a three-course dinner at The Eatery. Hotel pickup is available from Victoria Falls hotels within 5km. The cruise is hosted in English and includes complimentary wines with dinner.

“Excellent food and service. Canapes and drinks were a-plenty on the cruise and the 2hr boat trip was relaxing and enjoyable spotting animals on the way. The dinner and atmosphere at the Eatery restaurant was divine and again no extra cost for drinks. Sitting by the water at the fire pit after dinner was a beautiful way to end our wonderful experience. Highly recommend this.”

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10.Private Guided Tour of the Waterfalls

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

Spend three hours walking the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls with a private English-speaking guide such as Prudence, Thuba, Simon, or Langa. Expect waterfall history, local culture, birds, wildlife, photo help, hotel pickup, bottled water, and possible soaking spray. Park entry costs extra.

“The guide Thube was very patient & very informative especially pointing out to us various birds & animals.”

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11.Scenic Helicopter Flight Over Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · 15 min · from $190

You’ll fly for 13 to 15 minutes above Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, Zambezi National Park, and Victoria Falls Bridge. Hotel pickup and return are included, with a maximum of five participants. The short route is ideal for a first aerial view, though longer flights show more countryside.

“Loved this activity! The weather was great so the views were spectacular. The staff were super kind and accommodating. Definitely recommend doing this activity and seeing the falls from above!”

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12.Chobe National Park Small Group Tour

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

Travel from Victoria Falls to Botswana for a 10-hour Chobe safari with a morning river cruise, lunch, and afternoon game drive. Guides such as Gift and July have earned praise for patient animal spotting and bird knowledge. Round-trip transfers are included, but the park entrance fee is extra and the day can feel long on the water.

“We really had a good guide his name was Gift, he was very knowledgeable and patiently drove us to see all the animals around the park. You need to have lots of patience and good eye to search for animals and birds.”

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13.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, stopping at viewpoints above the roaring cascade. Guides such as Thelma and Panache explain the falls’ geology, history, plants, and wildlife. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but the park entrance fee, waterproof clothing, and camera covers cost extra.

“Our guide Thelma was excellent. While it is possible for you to visit the Falls on your own, having a guided tour is much better. Thelma gave us a lot of information about the Falls and sections of it that you wouldn't know about if you visited the Falls without a guide.”

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14.Private Guided Tour of the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $30

Explore Victoria Falls on a private three-hour walk with a local guide such as Simon, Shelton, Martha, or Tuba. Your guide explains the falls, geology, wildlife, plants, birds, and local culture, while helping with photos. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and raincoats are included, but the $50 entrance fee is separate.

“Très sympa jolie découverte guide au top . Panorama juste wow 😀😀😀😀 Le guide connaissait très la faune local”

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15.Victoria Falls Private Guided Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $50

Meet at 5:45 am for a small-group sunrise walk at Victoria Falls with an experienced guide such as Prudence or Simon. You’ll learn where to frame the waterfall, spray, rainbows, rainforest, birds, and wildlife while the morning light changes. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Victoria Falls are included. The $50 park entrance fee is extra.

“Our guide Simon was outstanding. He knew the best spots for viewing and pictures and was full of information. Worth every penny”

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