The 6 Best Zimbabwe River Cruises

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 $69Best value

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.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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