Zambezi River Cruises: The 5 Best at Victoria Falls

1.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

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

Sail from the Pure Africa Waterfront on the Zambezi Breeze for a three-hour sunset dinner cruise. You get a set table, a freshly prepared four-course or six-course meal, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and chances to see hippos, elephants, crocodiles, giraffes, zebra, buffalo, and birds. Hotel pickup is included within 5 km of Victoria Falls Town.

“A fabulous evening! The staff aboard the Zambezi Breeze were brilliant - attentive, friendly, informative and efficient. All of the food was absolutely delicious and the choice of drinks excellent. The only negative was that our driver was about 35 minutes late which was a shame but we were kept informed and of course, the boat waited for us! A truly memorable evening on the mighty Zambezi!”

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2.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

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

Spend about three hours cruising the upper Zambezi at sunset, with Victoria Falls mist in the distance, possible hippo, elephant, and crocodile sightings, a four-course dinner, open bar, and hotel transfers from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The boat holds up to 50 people, and a separate national park fee is paid at check-in.

“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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3.2-Hour Luxury Zambezi River Sunset Cruise

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

Cruise the Zambezi for two hours aboard Pure Africa’s luxury boat, with hotel pickup, drinks, canapés, and sunset views toward Victoria Falls. Choose the comfortable Luxury Deck or upgrade to the quieter Signature Deck, where a dedicated mixologist serves cocktails and premium drinks. Hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and birds may appear along the river.

“This was a great experience would do again anytime”

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4.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls

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

You’ll cruise the Zambezi above Victoria Falls in a small group of up to 20 people, first heading toward the falls, then turning back for sunset. A four-course dinner, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, coffee, and hotel pickup from Victoria Falls are included. Hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and birds may appear along the way.

“Beautiful scenery, beautiful sunset, great service. Food was good but main course took a long time & it was not hot. The Sunset cruise would be enough in my opinion.”

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

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

Spend about 10 hours crossing from Zambia into Botswana for a Chobe game drive and a 3.5-hour river safari. You may see elephant herds, buffalo, lions, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, and many birds. Maano Adventures handles transfers, border guidance, lunch, park fees, and English-speaking guides such as Nature, Tana, and Max, depending on the day.

“Absolutely brilliant day out from Livingstone. Very well organised, friendly and knowledgeable guides, fantastic wildlife, small vehicles and boat, great lunch”

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