10 Zambezi River Cruises at Victoria Falls Worth Booking

1.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

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

Cruise from the Pure Africa Waterfront for three hours aboard the Zambezi Breeze. You’ll watch the sunset, look for hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and birds, and enjoy a freshly prepared four-course or six-course dinner with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included.

“It was magical to be on the mighty Zambezi. The food and service was excellent and we saw a good selection of animals and birds. So glad we went.”

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2.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

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

Set off around 5:00 pm for a three-hour dinner cruise on the upper Zambezi. You’ll watch sunset, spot possible hippos, elephants, and crocodiles, and enjoy a chef-prepared meal with an open bar. Pickup is included from Zimbabwe-side hotels and lodges, not from Zambia.

“A not to be missed experience. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the dinner cruise. The food and service was impeccable.”

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3.2-Hour Luxury Zambezi River Sunset Cruise

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

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 ;)”

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4.Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · from $92

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.”

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5.Zambezi River Relaxing Sunset Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 124 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $70

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.”

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6.Chobe National Park: Day Trip, Safari drive & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 100 reviews · 10 hours · from $190

Cross from Zambia into Botswana for a 10-hour Chobe safari with an early game drive, buffet lunch, and a 3.5-hour Chobe River cruise. Guides such as Nature, Max, Tana, and Wesley have helped guests find lions, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and superb birdlife.

“Lovely journey to Botswana through Zambia and Botswana to Chobe. The park was lovely and very green this time of year. We saw a great variety of birds and animals especially very close to a mother and baby elephant. Also two Male lions. The cruise on the Chobe river we saw hippos crocodiles buffalo and birds as well as various antelope. Unfortunately being the rainy season it rained and reduced our views. Guides were excellent and it was a very enjoyable day .”

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7.Zambezi Half-Day Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $140

Join Maano Adventures for a half-day Zambezi rafting trip from Livingstone or Victoria Falls. Guides such as Enock, Andrew, James, and Alex lead you through 10 to 13 class IV to V rapids, with safety kayakers, lunch, drinks, photos, and a steep Batoka Gorge hike.

“I highly recommend Maano Adventures for whitewater rafting. My family and I had a fantastic experience. All the staff were friendly and highly professional. Customer service both before the trip and during was perfect. My daughter was very nervous so Stanley expertly steered the boat ensuring we had an exciting ride but she wasn’t frightened. Even the drive to the rafting site is part of the experience. The staff were so kind and patient with us and also made it really fun for the whole family. Five stars from us!”

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8.Livingstone: Zambezi River Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 71 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

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”

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9.From Kasane: Chobe River Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 67 reviews · 3 hours · from $54Best value

You’ll spend three hours cruising upstream from Kasane into Chobe National Park as elephants, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, hippos, and crocodiles gather near the river. Hotel pickup, bottled water, a soft drink, and an English-speaking guide are included. Bring food, your passport, and cash for the park fee.

“The organization of this activity was quite poor. In the end, after a lengthy delay, two adults and a child had to be picked up and fit into two seats. I was expecting the tour to be more professional.”

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10.Zambezi National Park Game Drive in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 51 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Set out from Victoria Falls at 6am or 3pm for a three-hour open 4x4 drive in Zambezi National Park. With space for only six people, guides such as Peter, Dudu, and Mthulisi can pause for wildlife and photography. Expect elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, lions, hyenas, and plenty of birds, but no guaranteed sightings.

“Peter was incredibly personable and knowledgeable. Really friendly, helpful and thoughtful. He brought blankets to keep us warm for the ride back after the drive and there were lots of surprise and very thoughtful touches to the experience. Would 10/10 recommend!”

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