Flight of the Angels: The 15 Best Helicopter Tours

1.Helicopter Scenic Flight over Victoria Falls 12-13 minutes Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,391 reviews · from $135Our pick

Chikopokopo Helicopters collects you from your Victoria Falls hotel, drives about 7 to 10 minutes to its helipad in Zambezi National Park, and flies you over the Falls, Batoka Gorge, Zambezi River, and nearby parkland. The flight lasts 12 to 15 minutes, with hotel pickup included.

“The experience was not good as we could not see the falls properly. The time given for our ride was shorter. It was less than 10 minutes. Maybe 7-8 minutes only.”

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2.Helicopter Scenic Flight over Victoria Falls 25-27 Minutes Game

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · from $265

Fly from Zambezi National Park over Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, and nearby game country. Your roughly 1-hour-20-minute outing includes hotel pickup, a safety briefing, and 25 to 30 minutes in the air. The longer route may reveal elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, or zebra.

“It was worth the price to see the falls this way. Company was good and definitely recommend………. We did longer flight”

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3.Scenic Helicopter Flight Over Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · 15 min · from $190

Take a 13 to 15-minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, Zambezi National Park, and Victoria Falls Bridge. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with small groups of up to five. English service, wheelchair access, and optional flight videos are available.

“Absolutely amazing experience. From pick up to flight. The Captain kindly showed us landmarks and animals too”

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4.Victoria Falls Flight of the Angels Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $153

You’ll fly from the Victoria Falls helicopter pad over the full curtain of Victoria Falls, then upstream across the Zambezi and, on the 25-minute option, toward Batoka Gorge and Zambezi National Park. Hotel pickup, a pilot guide, and a small group are included, with park and fuel fees paid separately.

“Really amazing views! Wish it was a little longer, but the falls were so beautiful from the air. Lovely experience!”

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5.Scenic Microlight Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 82 reviews · 15 - 30 minutes · from $185

Fly over Victoria Falls in an open microlight with an English-speaking pilot. Choose 15 minutes over the Falls or 30 minutes along the Zambezi and Mosi oa Tunya National Park, where you may spot elephants, hippos, rhinos, crocodiles, and birds. Morning flights usually offer the best weather.

“Anton was an excellent pilot. Wonderful stories, beautiful views. THIS IS A MUST DO. GO FOR 30 MINUTES”

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6.Flight of Angels Helicopter Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 62 reviews · 12 min · from $173

Fly above Victoria Falls with Shearwater Victoria Falls on a short helicopter ride featuring four circuits, bubble windows, and views of the Falls, Zambezi River, and Zambezi National Park. Hotel pickup, drop-off, an English guide, and an audio guide are included.

“I was pleased to find this experience available so that I could book it directly, making it less expensive. I also appreciated the pick up and drop off service. However, I was added to a family of four, and although we each had our own window for visibility, due to weight considerations, I ended up sitting with three members of the family and the mother had to sit separately in the front. I felt that adding me to this Family experience minimized their enjoyment and mine as well. The description of the experience is accurate in that we did circle Victoria Falls several times from the air. Unfortunately, due to…”

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7.Helicopter Flight Experience Over Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $150

Take a 12 to 26-minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, and nearby national park. Shearwater Adventures provides hotel pickup, an air-conditioned transfer, safety briefing, and return transport. Choose the short flight for the falls alone or the longer route for wider views and possible wildlife sightings.

“Helicopter flight was so nice. But, the helicopter company made me to wait 2 hours till my flight time. Helicopter capacity is 5～6 people, if don't gather just 1 or 2 people, need wait a long time. It is minus point.”

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8.Scenic Day Tour, Lunch & Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $205

You’ll walk the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls with a guide such as More Blessings, take a 15 to 20 minute helicopter flight, and finish with lunch at Lookout Cafe or Baines Restaurant. Pickup, bottled water, and return transfers are included, but park and helicopter taxes are extra.

“Our walk through the Victoria Falls with More Blessing was so informative, the tour guides are amazing here so definitely worth having one. We were then taken to the helicopter . Very smooth flight. and the views were amazing ! You have to see the falls this way . The pilot made sure all sides had the best views. ! Then on to eat a lovely lunch at the Lookout Cafe with more stunning views of the falls . What a day to remember !! Thank you !!”

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9.Helicopter Flight Aerial View of The Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 15 min · from $205

You’ll fly over Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls Bridge, Batoka Gorge, and Zambezi National Park on a 12 to 15-minute helicopter ride. Hotel pickup is included, the group is limited to two, and specially designed bubble windows help keep the Falls in view.

“Had a fabulous helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. Communication from booking, to pick up, to post drop off was superb (thank you Janet!). We were well looked after throughout the trip and we felt that the video of our flight was really good value for money. We would definitely recommend this company.”

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10.Helicopter Flight 12/13 Minute (Zimbabwe)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $150

Take a 12 to 13 minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls from the Victoria Falls helipad. You’ll circle the waterfall for changing views of the cascades and Zambezi National Park, with shared transfers included. The aircraft accepts up to 265 pounds per passenger, with a maximum group size of 16.

“Short and Expensive, but totally worth the bird’s eye view of the amazing confluence of nature that creates the view of the Falls you see on the ground”

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11.Victoria Falls Flight of the Angels Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $135

Take a short helicopter flight over Victoria Falls, the bridge, and Batoka Gorge from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Pickup is offered, flights run daily from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and the flight lasts about 15 minutes. Bring extra cash for the national park fee at the helipad.

“An awesome experience! I was hesitant before but once up there it was worth every minute of the flight. Could have done with more time up there.”

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12.Victoria Falls Private Tour with Lunch & Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $200

This six-hour private tour pairs a guided walk through Victoria Falls with a 13 to 15 minute helicopter flight, lunch at Lookout Café or Baines Restaurant, a local market visit, and the thousand-year-old Big Tree. Guide Shelton is praised for clear explanations and bird-watching tips.

“Shelton was an awesome host. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Everything was breathtaking, the helicopter ride showed you a different aspect. We were soaking wet by the end of the walk, but it was so worth it. Lunch with a stunning view at The Lookout Cafe, name of the place the food was lovely too. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. My Dad who’s 83 even managed the walk. The pathways were very well maintained and easy to walk on.”

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13.Flight of Angels

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $200

Take a helicopter over Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, and Batoka Gorge on a 13-minute flight with English or Spanish guiding. Hotel pickup in Victoria Falls, small groups of up to 12, and optional longer flights make this a flexible aerial view of one of Africa’s great sights.

“There were issues initially getting a provider that could give us a helicopter that could accommodate 5 people, which is what we booked, but when resolved great experience.”

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14.Helicopter Flight+window Seat Guarantee over the Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $189

Fly over the upper Zambezi River and Victoria Falls in a small helicopter, with a guaranteed window seat for every passenger. Expect a 15-minute safety briefing, 12 to 15 minutes in the air, pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a maximum of three passengers.

“2nd time I've done this flight. Pilot named Shame had over 25 years experience and reassured my nervous partner all the way. He was so reluctant to take the trip and said after how glad he was that he had been and how wonderful the experiRead more”

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15.15 minutes scenic helicopter flight above Victoria Falls-Zimbabwe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $185

Take a 15-minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls with hotel pickup and return service. Every passenger gets a window seat in a Bell LongRanger or Robinson R44, with views of the falls, Zambezi River, bridge, national park, and Batoka Gorge.

“Professionell, zuverlässig, Service bei Organisation von Abholung bis Zurückbringen in die Lodge. Einzigartiges Erlebnis. Tolle Atmosphäre und freundliches Personal. Absolut empfehlenswert:)”

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