Victoria Falls Helicopter Flights: The 13 Best Options

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

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

Take a 12 to 15 minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls from a helipad in Zambezi National Park. Expect hotel pickup, a safety briefing, bubble windows, and broad views of the Falls, Batoka Gorge, Zambezi River, and nearby wildlife areas. The experience lasts about 45 minutes in all.

“Stunning views of Vic Falls with a friendly, informative and capable helicopter pilot. Booking, pick-up and drop-off were all easy and flawless. Thank you for an amazing experience!”

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2.Helicopter Tour with Hotel Pickup

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

You’ll fly from Victoria Falls over the falls, upper Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, and, on the 25-minute option, Zambezi National Park. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and headsets are included. English-speaking staff handle the briefing, while drivers such as Angel and guides such as Vitalis have been praised for clear, friendly service. Bring only essentials, since large bags are not allowed.

“It was amazing flight, about 17 min. We have seen VF and national park. He flight twice around the VF and then showed us many animals, like elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos and crocodiles. Highly recommend!”

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

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

Chikopokopo Helicopters collects you from your accommodation, drives 7 to 10 minutes to its Zambezi National Park helipad, and flies over Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, and nearby wildlife areas. Expect a safety briefing, bubble-window views, and a 25 to 30 minute flight, with wildlife sightings varying by season.

“Amazing flight. Great flight plan. Everyone got to see and photograph everything because . Would do it again.”

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4.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 Park viewpoints with an English-speaking guide such as Jacob or Moreblessings. A 13 to 15-minute helicopter flight follows, along with a one-course lunch at Lookout Café or Baines Restaurant. Extra park and helicopter taxes apply.

“it was very well organised. the guide was very informative and helpful. the trip was really great. definitely worth doing. the view at restaurant was beautiful and the food was great.”

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5.Scenic Helicopter Flight Over Victoria Falls

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

Take a 13 to 15-minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls, Batoka Gorge, the Zambezi River, and Victoria Falls Bridge. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with English support and groups limited to five. The $190 price excludes a $29 park fee and optional flight video.

“Was beautiful to witness the falls from this I just wish the pilot told us more about it”

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6.Victoria Falls Flight of the Angels Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $153

Take a 13 or 25-minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, and Batoka Gorge. Hotel pickup, drop-off, a pilot-guide, and a small group are included. The shorter route circles the falls and crosses Zambezi National Park, while the longer flight adds more time over the gorge and park. Expect spectacular views, plus extra park and fuel fees.

“Simply amazing flight. 5 passengers were on our flight. Seating was comfortable. Pilot speaks to everyone thru your headset. Bubble windows allow for great photo taking. Wonderful views of the falls. We went on a 25 minute flight”

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7.Victoria Falls Helicopter Flights

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

Take a helicopter from Maramba Airfield over Victoria Falls, its islands, and the Zambezi River. Choose a 15-minute flight for the falls, 22 minutes with a sweep into Batoka Gorge, or 30 minutes covering villages, wildlife country, rapid 26, and the gorge. Hotel pickup in Livingstone is included.

“Enoch, Abraham, Soldier & schoolboy& and all the team were absolutely fantastic! Even through I was very concerned and a bit traumatised from another rafting tour everyone made me feel safe and very well taken care of. I loved the rafting and the thrill! Thank you all- I would highly recommend those guys and would always ride even grade 6 rapids - only with them! Thank you - kindest regards from your Matimba (;) Claudia”

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8.Flight of Angels Helicopter Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 62 reviews · 12 min · from $173

Take a 12-minute Flight of Angels helicopter ride over Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, and Zambezi National Park. You get a window seat, bubble windows, four circuits, hotel pickup in Victoria Falls, and an English guide with audio commentary. Bring a camera, but expect mist and possible seat changes for weight balance.

“Amazing. I was the luckiest person to have been seated in front.”

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9.Helicopter Flight Experience Over Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $150

Fly over Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, in a helicopter with good views from every seat. Choose a shorter 13-minute flight or a longer 26-minute option that reaches farther over the Zambezi and nearby national parks. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a safety briefing are included. Extra government fees may apply.

“Well planned route over the falls and surrounding national parks, helicopter pilot was excellent and the chopper was comfortable with good views from all seats. Worth the ticket price.”

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10.Scenic Day Tour, Lunch & Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $205

Spend about two hours walking Victoria Falls with a local guide, then take a 15 to 20 minute helicopter flight above the falls before lunch at Lookout Cafe or Baines Restaurant. Return transfers, bottled water, and a private group setting are included, but park and helicopter fees are extra.

“Our walk through the Victoria Falls with More Blessing was so informative, the tour guides are amazing here so definitely worth having one. We were then taken to the helicopter . Very smooth flight. and the views were amazing ! You have to see the falls this way . The pilot made sure all sides had the best views. ! Then on to eat a lovely lunch at the Lookout Cafe with more stunning views of the falls . What a day to remember !! Thank you !!”

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11.Victoria Falls Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $150

Fly over Victoria Falls from Kazangula Airstrip on a 15-minute scenic flight or 25-minute game flight. You’ll see the Zambezi, Batoka Gorge, islands, and possibly elephants, hippos, buffalo, giraffes, and crocodiles. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Victoria Falls are included, with a maximum of seven passengers.

“Unbelievable, the view was incredible! Even though it was dry season, so the falls aren’t in full flow, it was awesome, still highly recommend! Our pilot also found a herd of elephants and giraffes for us - just magical! Pilot was a lovely man, answered all my questions!”

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12.Helicopter Flight Aerial View of The Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 15 min · from $205

Take a 15-minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls Bridge, Batoka Gorge, and Zambezi National Park. Bubble windows give you clear views straight down to the Falls. Pickup and drop-off are included, with a small group limited to two people and English-speaking crew.

“Parfait, et rapide pas d’attente. arrivés à l’héliport, formalités très rapides”

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13.Helicopter Flight 12/13 Minute (Zimbabwe)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $150

Take a 12 to 13-minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls with Wild Horizons. From the helipad in Victoria Falls town, you circle the falls several times for changing photo angles and see the Zambezi National Park from above. Shared pickup is included, with a maximum advertised group size of 10.

“Short and Expensive, but totally worth the bird’s eye view of the amazing confluence of nature that creates the view of the Falls you see on the ground”

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