The 10 Best Private Tours in Zimbabwe

1.Private Guided Tour of the Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · 3 hours · from $25Our pick

Explore Victoria Falls with an English-speaking guide such as Prudence, Thuba, Simon, or Langa. Your private three-hour walk covers the main viewpoints, the falls’ history, local wildlife, birds, and flora. Transport from Victoria Falls hotels, bottled water, and raincoats when needed are included. Park entry is extra, and you may get soaked.

“Guide was great, we asked for rainbows and Thuba delivered!”

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2.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 such as Panache or Thelma, stopping at viewpoints above the main cascade. Expect spray, rainbows, birds, monkeys, geology, history, and local wildlife. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but the $43 tour price does not cover the separate park entrance fee or waterproof gear.

“Jolie promenade bien balisée. Le guide n’était pas nécessaire.”

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3.Private Guided Tour of the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $30Top rated

Spend about three hours walking Victoria Falls with a private guide from Cuckoo Safaris. Guides such as Simon, Shelton, Martha, and Tuba explain the falls, local wildlife, plants, geology, and culture, while helping with photos. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and raincoats are included. The $50 park entrance fee is extra.

“Great! Loved seeing the falls at our own pace. Our guide was very helpful in taking pictures and even carried our bag for us.”

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4.Victoria Falls Private Guided Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $50

Start at 5:45 am with Cuckoo Safaris for a small-group sunrise walk at Victoria Falls. A guide such as Prudence or Simon can help you find strong photo angles while explaining the falls, spray, birds, plants, and local history. Hotel transfers are included, but the $50-per-person park entry 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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5.Private Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours · from $110

Spend two quiet hours on a small private boat along the Zambezi River as the sky turns orange. Your English-speaking crew serves cocktails, drinks, and canapés while pointing out wildlife and birds. Elvis, Precious, Daniel, and Memory have received special praise, though crew assignments can vary. Pickup is included from eligible Victoria Falls hotels.

“Agréable croisière en Amoureux, paysages magnifiques, plein d’animaux observés, avec un apéro dînatoire généreux et délicieux!”

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6.Private Sunrise Cruise with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $92

Set out before dawn on a private Zambezi River cruise with a small group of up to six. Watch the bush wake up, spot birds and possibly hippos or elephants, then enjoy fruit, granola, croissants, cheese, coffee, and tea as the sun rises. Hotel pickup is included from Victoria Falls Town.

“Everything was absolutely perfect! Huge shout out to Elvis and Memory who made our sunrise cruise one of the most incredible experiences of our lifetime! Breakfast was delicious and copious. The sunrise was breathtaking - and we saw elephants, hippos and so much more. Recommend this activity to everyone! Follow @tiffanyrosetravels for the highlight reel ✨”

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7.Private Zambezi River Birdwatching Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $80

Cruise the Zambezi with a private boat and an English or Shona speaking birding guide. You may spot African Finfoot, kingfishers, storks, herons, hippos, crocodiles, and riverbank mammals. Guides such as Kennedy, Itela, and Clement have helped guests find 30 or more species, with hotel pickup included.

“It was amazing, even dough the weather wasn't sunny. Our Guides, Kennedy and Mongi, and our captain showed us 30 different bird species on the Zambezi. we got coffee, water, muffin and fruits.”

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8.Private Guided Tour of the Falls with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $35

This private Victoria Falls tour gives you about two hours at the falls, with pickup and drop-off from Victoria Falls hotels, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, and an English-speaking guide such as Isabella. You’ll walk through the rainforest, hear local tales, learn about the falls, and get help finding strong viewing and photo spots.

“Isabella was amazing! From the beginning, even before we landed in Victoria Falls, Isabella was communicative about everything! She introduced herself through WhatsApp, let us know when and where she would meet us, what the planneRead more”

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9.Private Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $92

Spend about two hours on a private boat with your own captain and host as the upper Zambezi turns gold at sunset. Expect freshly prepared canapés, cocktails, hotel pickup, and quiet views of Victoria Falls mist and Zambezi National Park. Captains such as Elvis and B have also helped guests spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds.

“What a lovely way to start our time in Victoria Falls! My family of three (mom, young adult son, grandmother) Really enjoyed our time on our private cruise. The food and service were great, and we got to see lots of animals! We really enjoRead more”

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10.Zimbabwe & Zambia side Private Guided Tour of the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $79

See Victoria Falls from both Zimbabwe and Zambia on a private guided outing lasting about five to six hours. Your guide collects you at your hotel, leads you through both rainforests, and explains the viewpoints, rainbows, spray, and roaring gorges. The $79 price covers guiding and transport, but park fees total $70 per person.

“Nice, but the view was not what we expected. It was very foggy and blurry, many water drops in the air, so not as much as expected to see. The price of the tour was 90$ per person and 50$ more entrance fee for one park. Too much, not worth it to my opinion.”

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