Zimbabwe · VICTORIA FALLS WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS
13 reviewed
Not every animal here needs a game drive to find. Lion and cheetah sanctuaries, rhino tracked on foot in Matobo, and a couple of close encounters that only work in the early morning. Below: the 13 best, with prices, ages allowed, how long each takes and what the money goes towards.
Matobo National Park white rhino tracking with a ranger-led bush walk, ancient cave paintings, BBQ lunch, pickup, and digital photos.
“Pick up was on time and the drive to Matobo NP took some 30 min. Straight away we saw two rhinos in the park and approached them, taking photos and video clips for my YouTube channel. We spent around 25 min with the rhinos and leRead more”
See lions feeding at eye level and walk among hyenas in Victoria Falls, plus ostriches and rescued animals in 3 hours.
“Halbtägige Tour. Sehr gut organisiert, ich persönlich finde den Preis nicht gerechtfertigt. Im Endeffekt ist es ein bisschen zooartig und die Tiere werden „vorgeführt“. Wir sind den Hyänen hinterhergelaufen, die Antilopen werden gefüttert damit man sie sieht… also man hat auf jeden Fall die Garantie (im Gegensatz zu Nationalparks) alle dort lebenden Tiere zu sehen. Mir persönlich hat das aber eher ein Gefühl von Zoo vermittelt. Man fährt in die Gehege rein, direkt zu den Tieren, bleibt dann dort 20min daneben stehen und fährt dann weiter. Ich würde es nicht nochmal machen.”
Matobo Hills day trip from Bulawayo with rhino tracking on foot, Bushmen rock art, Cecil Rhodes grave, and lunch in 8 hours.
“The encounter with the rhino and leopard tortoise and the excellent guide Blessing we had! He new his subject very well! The way he communicated with the rhino's was amazing!”
Victoria Falls safari jeep with baobab, gorge views, and optional vulture, sunset, or moonlight runs, with pickup and refreshments.
“We did not go to see the vultures, and the safaris was a drive around town in the dark. I could of done that myself. I had booked other tours with this company due to disorganization they didn't happen. How to ruin a hoilday. They driver was friendly the fault was mismanagement”
Morning horse ride from Victoria Falls into Chisuma villages and along Batoka Gorge, with pickup, English guide, and small group.
“What a lovely way to spend the morning. A really nice way to see the local way of living in the villages. Lisa and Amie were super friendly and answers all our questions about life in Zimbabwe. The horse were so well treated and we all felt safe (me, my wife and son 8years old). I would highly recommend this as an activity.”
8 days of waterfalls, Chobe River wildlife, Elephant Sands elephant country, Okavango Delta flight and mokoro, plus Moremi big cats.
“Excellent overall experience. Perfect tour organization and arrangements. A special thank to : Tatenda, Shelton & Simon”
A full day from Victoria Falls with a Chobe National Park river cruise and game drives, hunting for Big Five sightings, plus lunch and pickup.
“We had a wonderful time on this tour. Francis drove us to and from the Botswana border, while Cobra led the safari tour. We saw a male lion, giraffes, many elephants, and a couple of hippos. The vehicle was very comfortable and there was nRead more”
Get up close to Zimbabwe’s elephants at Victoria Falls, learn from expert carers, and watch them play and bathe at the waterhole.
“Getting to feed and pat the elephant. Very educational. The keepers certainly new a lot and were lovely.”
Walk with cheetahs in Victoria Falls conservation bush, with hotel pickup and a small-group 3-hour lesson experience for $180.
“My husband and I were utterly thrilled by this once in a lifetime experience. To walk with and pet these marvellous animals was a real privilege and some ear tickling brought on the loudest of purrs. I even had them drinking water out of my cupped hand. Just amazing. One of the best activities ever.”
Full-day Hwange Big 5 safari from Victoria Falls with two game drives, waterhole spotting, picnic lunch, and scenic stops en route.
“Pick up was on time, very good and informative communication from the driver. According to this tour operator effective 1 January 2026 a VAT of 15,5% is levied by the Government for tourism. We only received this info from them very last minute and it was an additional 82$ (for 2). They should have informed us in advance of this increase! We have joined several tours and booked all tours far before the end of 2025. The other tour operators did not raise their price by 15,5% and mentioned that if the tour operator had prebooked before the end of 2025, the increase would not apply. Otherwise it was an…”
4x4 safari into Victoria Falls wildlife country, then a shaded hide out to watch vultures feed in minutes.
“As a female solo traveler I’ve felt very safe during this whole trip. I was picked up from my hotel by two young men (MacDonald and Taf) who were very friendly and engaged. After a short stop at the gorge, we drove to the venue where the vulture feeding is happening. I joined the other people from the venue and we got a brief introduction by a special guide. We then walked a very short way down where the feeding would be happening. You could already see the vultures and some storks, waiting in excitement. As soon as the guide put the meat on the ground and walked away all…”
A 2.5-hour ethical elephant encounter at Victoria Falls, with EleCREW education, a guided walk, and waterhole time that funds conservation.
“one of the most meaningful things I’ve done. This nonprofit is doing critical work rescuing elephants at risk from culling and drought with 9 in total, and it shows in how thoughtfully everything is run. The guides were informative, the environment felt calm and respectful, and the focus stayed on the elephants (not entertainment). I came out knowing so much about them and it’s amazing to get up close with them. Highly recommend if you want an ethical, heart-full experience.”
Horseback safari in Victoria Falls National Park from Zambia, tracking elephants on a 4-hour small-group ride with lunch included.
“Es hat alles wunderbar geklappt und hat uns super gefallen👍👌”
