15 Morning Tours in Zimbabwe Worth Booking

1.Sunrise Tour Of Victoria Falls-Scenic Water Falls Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Our pick

Start before the crowds with a private, two-hour sunrise walk at Victoria Falls. Your English-speaking guide, such as Jacob, Paul, or Tedekai, leads you through the rainforest, viewpoints, bridge history, local legends, and photo stops. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. The $58 park fee is extra.

“We absolutely loved the sunrise tour. Although sunrise was just before the Victoria Falls park opened, we were already aware of this and it did not detract from the tour. The tour guide really made it for us, he was extremely informative and very knowledgeable about both only the Falls but Zimbabwean history. He also took some fantastic photos that we will be able to look at for years to come. Finally and goes without saying . . The falls was mesmerising like you were on another planet. Thanks for a great tour, it made our trip to Victoria Falls”

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2.Sunrise to Sunset Chobe Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 27 reviews · 12 hours · from $230

Leave Victoria Falls at 5:00 AM for an early game drive through Zambezi National Park and Chobe National Park, followed by lunch and a three-hour Chobe River cruise. Guides such as MB, TT, and Mr T help you track elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, and birds in a small group of up to 15.

“We were charged an extra $250usd for transportation and visas - which could only be collected in cash to the driver- and denied entry Into Botswana so we weren’t able to go. Gyg has yet to refund us stating they would “need to check with the tour guide”. Buyer beware all around here.”

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3.Baobab-Sunrise-Sunset-Vulture-Moonlight Safaris, 4 Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $80Top rated

Ride a safari jeep from Victoria Falls through town and nearby bush, stopping at historic landmarks, the Zambezi gorge, a giant baobab, and a local craft market. Choose sunrise, sunset, vulture, or moonlight timing. Hotel pickup, refreshments, and groups of up to 10 are included.

“We did not go to see the vultures, and the safaris was a drive around town in the dark. I could of done that myself. I had booked other tours with this company due to disorganization they didn't happen. How to ruin a hoilday. They driver was friendly the fault was mismanagement”

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4.Victoria Falls Private Guided Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $50

Start at 5:45 am for a small-group sunrise walk at Victoria Falls with guides such as Prudence or Simon. You’ll photograph the falls, spray, rainbows, rainforest, birds, and wildlife, with hotel transfers included. The group is capped at six, but the $50 park entrance fee is extra.

“Seeing the Falls at sunrise was amazing! Our guide, Prudence, was friendly and had a lot of interesting information to share with us. We highly recommend this excursion.”

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5.Private Sunrise Cruise with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $92

Start before dawn with a private, six-person cruise on the Zambezi. Elvis and Memory may help set the tone with warm service, while your captain points out birds and wildlife. Enjoy fruit, granola, croissants, cheeses, coffee, and tea as the sun comes up.

“Everything was absolutely perfect! Huge shout out to Elvis and Memory who made our sunrise cruise one of the most incredible experiences of our lifetime! Breakfast was delicious and copious. The sunrise was breathtaking - and we saw elephants, hippos and so much more. Recommend this activity to everyone! Follow @tiffanyrosetravels for the highlight reel ✨”

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6.Sunrise Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 2 hours · from $92

Start before dawn with hotel pickup in Victoria Falls, then cruise the quiet Zambezi as the sun comes up. Choose a continental or English breakfast, sip fresh coffee, and ask the captain to identify birds, hippos, crocodiles, and other wildlife. The cruise does not visit Victoria Falls.

“This activity was amazing. The views were so beautiful and we saw so many river animals. A perfect way to start the day!”

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7.Victoria Falls Guided Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $25Best value

Start before the crowds with a three-hour guided visit to Victoria Falls from Victoria Falls Town. An English-speaking guide such as Sheldon or Shelton leads the walk, shares stories of the falls, and helps with photos. Hotel transfers are included, but the national park fee costs extra.

“We loved our early morning sunrise tour! Shelton was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide, and even though weather prevented a proper sunrise view of the Falls, it was still an incredible bucket-list experience! We were first in the park and finished our tour before the crowds! Highly highly recommended!”

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8.Chobe Sunrise upto Sunset Day trip from Victoria Falls 5AM – 7PM

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $230

Leave Victoria Falls around 5am for a full day in Chobe National Park. Travel through Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, then use a safari vehicle and boat to look for elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, buffalo, giraffes, crocodiles, and birds. Lunch, park fees, guides, and transport are included.

“Awesome day! We saw animals everywhere and the guides we very informative. Highly recommended this tour.”

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9.Victoria Falls Sunrise Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Meet your English-speaking photographer guide around 6:00 AM for a small-group visit to Victoria Falls National Park. Photograph sunrise, spray, rainbows, rainforest, and the falls from key viewpoints. Bring your own camera, warm clothes, and a raincoat. Park fees and breakfast cost extra.

“Der Guide war nett! Leider hatte er so viel Ahnung von Fotografie, wie unser Hund. Er war ein Guide; ohne Probleme könnte man die Fotospots mit Hilfe von etwas Recherche selber finden. Es ist definitiv völlig überteuert für die Leistung (von einer professionellen Fotografieeinführung erwarte ich mehr). Ich empfinde es als Abzoge”

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10.Game Drive in Zambezi National Park Morning or Afternoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $85

Spend about three hours exploring the wilderness near Victoria Falls with a trained safari guide. Morning drives include tea or coffee, while afternoon outings include drinks and snacks. You may see elephants, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, and the Zambezi River, though sightings vary.

“Rellay good experience. We were So clone to elephants, buffallos and zebras. Make a lovely stop at the Zambesi River.”

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11.Morning or Afternoon Game Drive In Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $161

Ride through the 6,000-acre Stanley and Livingstone Private Game Reserve near Victoria Falls in an open safari vehicle. With a guide, you’ll search for rhinos, elephants, lions, zebras, and giraffes, then stop by a lake for drinks and snacks at sunset. Pickup is included.

“Wonderful seeing 2 black rhinos. The description needs to be rewriting from “dinner” to “adult beverages and appetizers served by the lake”. Which was a wonderful relaxing experience - sipping wine and again appetizers at Sunset by the lake, watching a black rhino and elephants.”

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12.Baobab Safari – Sunrise and Mid Morning

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

Ride from your Victoria Falls hotel in a small-group 4x4 with an English-speaking safari guide. You will see historic town sights, search the bush for wildlife, pause above the Zambezi gorge, and visit the famous baobab tree. Sunrise departures can be chilly, so bring a fleece.

“Assolutamente negativa! La vettura non era stata ben revisionata e pulita. Nella tasca posteriore al sedile (portaoggetti) era pieno di acqua e questo ha provocato il danneggiamento irreparabile del telefono che avevamo riposto al suo interno! Il telefono è ormai irreparabile e la compagnia locale ha detto che era solo un vano per mettere le birre e che non erano responsabili. Il veicolo doveva essere ispezionato prima di fare salire le persone a bordo. Detto questo, l l'escursione è stata del tutto inutile perché ci ha portato soltanto a vedere il grande Baobab. Delusione totale, soprattutto in considerazione del prezzo! SCONSIGLIATISSIMA!”

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13.Livingstone island Morning Breezer ( swim above the falls)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $167

Leave Victoria Falls at 7:30 am by twin-engine boat, cross the Zambezi to Livingstone Island, and swim at Devil’s Pool when river levels allow. A guided island visit and breakfast are included. Transport costs an extra $30 per person, with two people required.

“Great way to meet other solo travelers. The Devil’s Pool is thrilling - so glad I did it! The breakfast that came with the activity was also very delicious!”

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14.Sunrise Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $71

Start at 6:00 am with hotel pickup in Victoria Falls, then cruise the upper Zambezi for sunrise, birdlife, wildlife, and views toward Victoria Falls. A continental breakfast with fruit, granola, croissants, cheese, coffee, and tea is served onboard during this roughly two-hour outing.

“Beautiful peaceful cruise, intimate and very special. Would do it again. We saw Hipos, crocodiles and ma y birds.”

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15.Chobe Full day Safari with Victoria falls Sunrise Tour Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $230

Start with sunrise at Victoria Falls, then cross into Botswana for a private 4x4 drive in Chobe National Park, a buffet lunch, and a river cruise. Your guide handles the border crossing and explains the wildlife. Expect a long day, extra entry fees, and a minimum of four people.

“The actual activities were fantastic, river cruise lovely with a beautiful scenery and with a very good guide. the safari was also good and we saw lions, elephants, giraffes and more. My only complaint was the lack of information, lead to many frustrations and we almost did not get our lunch. but in the end it was a fun day.”

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