Zimbabwe · ZAMBEZI RIVER CRUISES
27 reviewed
The river above the lip is wide and slow and full of hippo, and every boat in town pushes off into it around four. What separates the good cruise from the cheap one is the boat, the bar and how many people are on the deck with you. Prices, running times and drink policies for each, below.
Take a 3-hour Victoria Falls dinner cruise on the Zambezi River with a fresh multi-course meal, drinks, and wildlife at sunset.
“A definite hi light of our time in Vic Falls. Food was amazing, free flowing drink, calmness of the water, great views and great service.”
3-hour Zambezi sunset dinner cruise from Victoria Falls with hotel pickup, a four-course meal, unlimited drinks, and misty views.
“A magical evening. The company was extremely efficient and staff on board delightful. Perfect night.”
Luxury 2-hour Zambezi sunset cruise from Victoria Falls with drinks, canapés, and chances to spot hippos, crocodiles, and elephants.
“Fabulous sunset cruise on a beautifully comfortable boat. Staff were great, plenty of canapés & drinks. Even catered for gluten free. Saw a host of different game. Very happy with our choice of the signature deck.”
A small Victoria Falls dinner cruise on the Zambezi at sunset, with hotel pickup, a 4-course meal, and a sky-changing river ride.
“We booked this cruise the same day we arrived in country after traveling for 30 hours. It was relaxing, joyous cruise where we saw hippos and elephants and some dear. We were able to unwind and appreciate all the natural beauty and enjoy some wine together. It was the perfect way to end a long day. A must do if in the area.”
2-hour Zambezi sunset cruise from Victoria Falls with cocktails, canapés, wildlife spotting, and Zimbabwe hotel pickup and drop-off.
“After Chobe safari and visiting Vic Falls, this was a good way to end my time at Vic Falls, crusing the Zambezi river. Although this is a cruise, we did see elephants, hippos crocodiles and the boat got as close as possible for a big boat. Nice boat. The crew did a choir act at the end which was a good move”
Sunset cruise on the Zambezi Explorer, then a 3-course riverbank dinner at The Eatery with drinks and canapes included.
“Beautiful experience with Pure Africa Company that made on of our afternoons unforgettable!”
2.5-hour Zambezi sunset cruise from Victoria Falls with wildlife sightings, mist view of the falls, snacks, and drinks.
“Unfortunately the weather wasn’t great, but the guide explained a lot about the Zambezi. No music playing, so a rather peaceful experience. Snacks are a few, drinks are unlimited.”
3-hour Zambezi sunset cruise from Victoria Falls with unlimited drinks, snacks, hotel transfers, and wildlife spotting.
“For the price it's a no brainer, really good guides that will change it into a birding cruise, drinks included which I actually didn't even expect. All in all perfect.”
Watch the Zambezi sunset from Victoria Falls on a 2-hour cruise with snacks, drinks, and hotel pickup, plus chances to spot hippos and crocs.
“We never received our exact pick up time, so we had to contact Wild Horizons to find it out. Our pick up time was 1 hour before the boat ride and we were picked up on time from our hotel. The boat ride was calm and peaceful. Each group haRead more”
A 2.5-hour Zambezi sunset cruise from Victoria Falls with complimentary drinks, light snacks, wildlife spotting, and hotel transfers.
“Our guide Noaba was excellent, really insightful and helpful. The food and service was also good and the views were amazing”
Sunset on the Zambezi from Victoria Falls with an open bar, snacks, and a comfy river cruise. Upgrade to the upper deck for best views.
“The top deck of the boat was special and the staff were very friendly and canapé’s were enough for us.”
Luxury 3-hour Zambezi sunset cruise from Victoria Falls with a 4-course dinner, included drinks, and hippo sightings.
“We had a wonderful dining cruise along the Zambezi River. The atmosphere was relaxing, the service was excellent, and the views were absolutely beautiful. The food was delicious and the entire experience felt very well organized. We were also lucky to enjoy some amazing animal sightings during the cruise — especially the lots of hippos we spotted along the river, which made the experience even more memorable. Overall, it was a fantastic evening and I would highly recommend this dining cruise to anyone visiting the area.”
A 2-hour Zambezi National Park sunset cruise from Victoria Falls with wildlife spotting, unlimited drinks, and light snacks.
“We went on a cloudy day but even without a true sunset, it was so lovely. We were with about 8 other people's, making it a 10 person group not counting the crew. There were plenty of space to sit and room to move around. The crew was so aRead more”
Watch elephants, hippos, and crocodiles on a 2-hour sunset Zambezi cruise from Victoria Falls, with snacks and drinks.
“The sunset trip was excellent and the wildlife was stunning , over 30 elephants down to the waters edge , plenty of hippo and we saw crocodile, two large ones basking on the river bank , bee eaters and baboons were other things we saw . OuRead more”
A 6:30am birdwatching cruise on the Zambezi near Victoria Falls with a light continental breakfast and a small-group guide hunt.
“What a beautiful experience! This morning on the Zambezi there were 2 boats out, and we were in one of them. Last night there were 45, so you can imagine how tranquil everything seemed today. The banana boat is smooth, quiet, and stRead more”
