RIVER TRIPS · SUNSET RIVER CRUISES IN ZIMBABWE
Good sunset river cruises in Zimbabwe fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend two hours cruising upstream from Victoria Falls on a comfortable luxury boat. Enjoy drinks and canapés, watch for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds, then turn back toward the distant spray of Victoria Falls as the sun goes down. Choose the Luxury or Signature Deck.
“very nice boat. crews, drinks, food, everything is awesome! and of course the sunset views too ;)”
Spend about two hours on the upper Zambezi River near Victoria Falls, watching the sunset, birds, hippos, elephants, and crocodiles from a comfortable boat. Pure Africa provides drinks, freshly prepared canapés, and complimentary transfers from Zimbabwe-side hotels. This is a sunset cruise, not a dinner cruise.
“Great experience. Smooth sailing. Comfortable seating. Great drinks and snacks. The staff were great and sang before we docked.”
Cruise upstream on the Zambezi from Victoria Falls aboard the Wanuka Queen. Look for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffalo, and birds as the sun drops behind the river. Hotel transfers, snacks, and an open bar are included, with a US$12 river fee payable separately.
“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.”
Cruise upstream from Victoria Falls for two hours aboard the African Queen or African Princess. You’ll watch the sunset, look for hippos and other wildlife, and enjoy drinks and snacks with English-speaking service. Pickup from Livingstone-area accommodation is included.
“I was a liveky relaxing way to enjoy the surroundings and beautiful sunse .t”
An hour, an evening, a set of rapids or a week aboard.
Every country and city on the site, from the Nile to the Chicago.
