Zimbabwe · TOUR REVIEWS

The 15 Best Tours in Zimbabwe

162 tours  ·  from $17 a head

Four nights at the river or a fortnight down the length of the country, the problem is the same: too much on offer and one week to spend it in. The 15 below are the days that earn the slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Helicopter Scenic Flight over Victoria Falls 12-13 minutes Flight - From hotel pickup to the Zambezi National Park helipad
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Helicopter Scenic Flight over Victoria Falls 12-13 minutes Flight

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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Victoria Falls: Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River - Boarding the Zambezi Breeze at Pure Africa Waterfront
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Victoria Falls: Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

2.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

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

Spend three hours aboard the Zambezi Breeze from Pure Africa Waterfront, pairing a sunset cruise with a freshly prepared four-course or six-course dinner. Expect assigned seating, included alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, English-speaking service, and chances to see hippos, elephants, crocodiles, birds, and other wildlife. Hotel pickup is included within 5 kilometers of Victoria Falls Town.

“Wonderful food and drink. Lovely boat and attentive staff. Pick ups on time and admin and transfers seamless. Some wildlife to spot. A fabulous night out - felt really special. Highly recommend”

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Victoria Falls: Chobe National Park Day Trip with Lunch - The early road to Kazungula
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Victoria Falls: Chobe National Park Day Trip with Lunch

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 safari day with a Chobe River cruise, buffet lunch, and open 4x4 game drive. Guides such as Joe, Richard, and Twist have helped make the handoffs easy, while the river offers close views of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, and birds. Expect a long day, border formalities, and a separate $25 park fee.

“Amazing experience. This tour is extremely well organised, with the transport to the border and then a guide helping though immigration and immediately starting the safari which was breathtaking. Lunch was in a very nice resort where the cruise started which was another amazing way to see loads of animals and relax after lunch. The fact that this was a small group made the experience even more enjoyable and without any delay. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River - Wildlife along the Zambezi National Park frontage
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Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

4.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 518 reviews · from $92

Cruise the upper Zambezi River from Victoria Falls at about 5:00 pm for a three-hour dinner outing. Watch the sunset, spot hippos, crocodiles, and possibly elephants, and enjoy a four-course meal with an open bar. Hotel pickup is included from Zimbabwe-side lodges, but Zambian-side transport is not.

“Overall worth the price. Unlimited drinks, though all were rather cheap. We saw hippos and crocodiles during the cruise while hors d'oeuvres were being served, with the main course being served after sunset.”

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Victoria Falls: Boma Dinner and Drum Show - A four-course feast with a Zimbabwean edge
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Victoria Falls: Boma Dinner and Drum Show

5.Boma Dinner and Drum Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 415 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Spend four hours at The Boma in Victoria Falls for a lively dinner built around local flavors, traditional dance, mbira music, storytelling, and an interactive djembe lesson. You will wear a chitenge, try dishes such as crocodile, impala, sadza, and mopane worm, then join the drumming and dancing. Hotel transfers are available as an option.

“This dinner experience was sooo much fun! The food is delicious - it is a full buffet experience with LOTS of food! Then they had us dancing and playing on the drums. Highly recommended!”

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Victoria Falls: Helicopter Tour with Hotel Pickup - Hotel pickup in Victoria Falls
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Victoria Falls: Helicopter Tour with Hotel Pickup

6.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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Victoria Falls: 2-Hour Luxury Zambezi River Sunset Cruise - Choosing between the Luxury and Signature Decks
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Victoria Falls: 2-Hour Luxury Zambezi River Sunset Cruise

7.2-Hour Luxury Zambezi River Sunset Cruise

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

Spend two hours cruising upstream on the Zambezi from Victoria Falls, with hotel pickup, drinks, canapés, and sunset views. Watch for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, birds, and other wildlife. Choose the refurbished Luxury Deck or upgrade to the Signature Deck for quieter seating, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and a dedicated mixologist.

“It’s as good as the reviews say. The Zambezi is beautiful with the sun slowly setting. Signature deck highly recommended!”

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Helicopter Scenic Flight over Victoria Falls 25-27 Minutes Game - What the 25 to 30 minute flight includes
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Helicopter Scenic Flight over Victoria Falls 25-27 Minutes Game

8.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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Zimbabwe & Zambia: Guided Tour of the Falls from Both Sides - The Zambian side adds a different angle and more spray
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Zimbabwe & Zambia: Guided Tour of the Falls from Both Sides

9.Zimbabwe & Zambia: Guided Tour of the Falls from Both Sides

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 263 reviews · 6 hours · from $63

Travel from Livingstone or Victoria Falls with a small group of up to seven. Guides such as Thuba, Mike, Delphister, and Shelton lead you across both national viewpoints, help with border formalities, explain the Falls, and pause for photos, misty walks, and market shopping.

“From pickup to the full tour of Victoria Falls on both sides, starting on the Zambia side and then heading over to Zimbabwe, everything was perfectly organised and super smooth. Our guides Thuba and Mike were fantastic. They shared loads of interesting history about the falls and were always happy to answer questions. Really friendly guys and made the whole experience even better. Would absolutely recommend this tour!”

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Chobe Day Trip from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Leaving Victoria Falls at 7:00 AM
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Chobe Day Trip from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

10.Chobe Day Trip from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 250 reviews · from $170

Spend a long day crossing from Victoria Falls into Botswana for a Chobe River cruise and Chobe National Park game drive. You may see elephants, hippos, crocodiles, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and abundant birdlife. Guides such as Cobra, Brook, Rocky, and PK are praised for sharp animal spotting and good positioning. Lunch is served at a lodge in Kasane.

“We were collected from our hotel at the nominated time by Stanford and driven to the border, viewing wildlife by the roadside along the way. Stanford was happy to stop for us to take photos and to point out animals as we travelled along. We arrived at the border and were escorted through the crossing where we then met our guide Cobra who was amazing! Our jeep safari was fantastic and we saw many animals including lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes and countless zebra and impala. Cobra was very knowledgeable and personable and helped us learn more about the National Park. Lunch which was provided was buffet style and was delicious.…”

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Zambezi River Class IV-V White-Water Rafting from Victoria Falls - Gear, briefing, and the steep walk down
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Zambezi River Class IV-V White-Water Rafting from Victoria Falls

11.Zambezi River Class IV-V White-Water Rafting from Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $140

Start with hotel pickup and a safety briefing, then raft 14 miles through the Zambezi Gorge under guides such as JB, Terence, Steve, or Lawrence. Choose an oar, stern-mount, or paddle raft based on ability and water levels. Expect steep gorge hikes, powerful rapids, river swims, a barbecue lunch, and an open bar.

“The whitewater rafting was great. JB and his crew were amazing (special shoutout to Liberty)… very safe, friendly and informative. Also incredibly patient. The climb down the gorge to put in and back up at the end is no joke. It’s a lot of climbing over rocks, steps made of branches and loose gravel. I’m in good shape and I do some hiking, but I found this very challenging, especially in water shoes. But the team was very encouraging and helpful and didn’t rush us, literally holding my hand through portions. The barbecue chicken and beer at the end of the climb were a nice payoff.”

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From Victoria Falls: Livingstone Island Tour & Devils Pool - From Victoria Falls to the Zambian border
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From Victoria Falls: Livingstone Island Tour & Devils Pool

12.Livingstone Island Tour & Devils Pool

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 235 reviews · 3 hours · from $230

Travel from Victoria Falls to Zambia’s Livingstone Island for a safety-led visit to Devil’s Pool or another seasonal pool. Guides such as Steven and Tim help with the swim and photos, while Kelvin and other staff capture the big moments. The three-hour trip includes transport by boat, island walks, and breakfast.

“We had an excellent morning at Devil’s Pool. The guides were excellent and very safety minded. They took lots of great pictures with our phones and just the right angles. The breakfast after was a nice touch. We are very glad we did this activity.”

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Chobe Day Trip from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Leaving Victoria Falls at 7:00 AM
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Chobe Day Trip From Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

13.Chobe Day Trip From Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · from $170

Leave Victoria Falls early for Botswana’s Chobe National Park, where you’ll combine an open-air game drive with a wildlife-filled river cruise. Guides such as Cobra and LT are praised for sharp animal spotting. Lunch, park fees, transfers, drinks, and border assistance are included, but check visa rules before booking.

“We had a great morning visiting the Zimbabwe and Zambia sides of Victoria Falls. No crowds in early March. Lots of immigration logistics but our guides walk us through every step. You will get soaked on both sides. Bring a dry pouch and shoes that will dry quickly.”

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Victoria Falls Scenic Day Tour with Lunch & Helicopter Tour - Starting with the 16 viewpoints in the rainforest
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Victoria Falls Scenic Day Tour with Lunch & Helicopter Tour

14.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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Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls - Cruising above Victoria Falls on the Mighty Zambezi
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Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls

15.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls

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

Set out at 4:30 pm from Victoria Falls for a small-group dinner cruise on the Zambezi. You will cruise above Victoria Falls, watch the sunset, and enjoy a four-course meal with wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and coffee. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Zimbabwe-side hotels. Wildlife sightings may include hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and birds.

“We had a huge problem with South African airways strike. Our flight was canceled and re-scheduled several times. It was a very difficult situation. The operator was extremely understanding and appreciated their effort to accommodate our neeRead more”

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