Zimbabwe · TOURS
Everything with a guide, a boat or a vehicle attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.
You’ll fly over Victoria Falls, the upper Zambezi, Batoka Gorge, and possibly Zambezi National Park on a 12 to 25-minute helicopter trip. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and headsets are included. Choose the shorter falls flight for value, or the longer flight for wildlife views.
“A very good view of the falls and surrounding area. Highly recommend”
Join Cuckoo Safaris for a six-hour, small-group visit to Victoria Falls from both countries. Guides such as Thuba, Mike, Delphister, and Langa lead the viewpoints, explain the Falls, help at border control, and take photos. Hotel pickup, water, and raincoats are included.
“Amazing experience. It is after all one of the wonders of the world. Be prepared to get wet but dry off quickly”
Cross from Victoria Falls into Zambia, take a five-minute boat to Livingstone Island, and swim at a safe pool near the Falls with trained guides. Steven and Tim handle safety, while Kelvin and other staff help with photos. The three-hour trip ends with breakfast overlooking the Zambezi.
“We had an excellent morning at Devil’s Pool. The guides were excellent and very safety minded. They took lots of great pictures with our phones and just the right angles. The breakfast after was a nice touch. We are very glad we did this activity.”
You’ll walk all 16 Victoria Falls viewpoints with guides such as Jacob, Moreblessings, or Mango, then take a 13 to 15-minute helicopter flight over the falls, Zambezi, Batoka Gorge, and bridge before a one-course lunch at Lookout Café.
“Jacob was ourstanding! Everything about the day was superfluous... the heli trip is a must (for those sitting on the fence) and the short flight is long enough, just to have a different perspective. The Lookout Cafe is a beautiful spot and the food was great. But, Jacob was the star!”
Visit Victoria Falls from both Zimbabwe and Zambia in one half-day tour with hotel pickup, guides on each side, water, and raincoats. You will cross the border with assistance, walk the falls trails, stop at lookout points, and visit a local market. Expect wet paths and separate park entrance fees.
“We had a great day on this tour. Very well organised and our guides Shelton and Delphister were so knowledgeable and knew the best spots to get the best photos. They really looked after us. We were dropped for lunch after the tour of both Read more”
Walk Victoria Falls with a private English-speaking guide such as Prudence, Thuba, Simon, or Langa. Expect about three hours of viewpoints, waterfall lore, local customs, birds, flora, photo help, hotel pickup, and plenty of spray. Entry fees are extra, and you may get soaked.
“Amazing Victoria Waterfalls tour. Thuba is a polite and patient guide. He waited for us to finish taking many photos and videos at each viewing point and also explained and guided us very well throughout the waterfall tour.”
This six-hour shared tour starts in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, with guide Trevor, then crosses into Zambia with guide Brian for more viewpoints, Livingstone town, lunch, and the museum. Expect helpful border support, shared transport, walking on uneven paths, and extra fees for park entry, lunch, and the museum.
“I just checked off one of my life’s dreams! I was able to see Vic Falls from both sides. The day was pretty long, we went into Livingstone, Zambia for lunch.”
You’ll ride nine zip lines above the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls, cross a rope bridge, and follow short nature trails with safety guides. Hotel transfers, gear, park fees, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Allow 1 to 2 hours, and expect some uphill walking.
“Very safety conscious. First timer loved it. Staff great. Would recommend it. 9 ziplines made for an enjoyable experience.”
Travel from Victoria Falls to Livingstone Island for a guided visit to Devil’s Pool, or Angel’s Pool when water is high. Expect a boat ride, river crossing, border formalities, a cooked meal, and close guidance on the rocks. Guides such as David and Phelp have helped guests through the swim and photos.
“You think it was just a pool for tourists? No no!! Even much more adventurous!! The staffs asked 5 of us if we would like to lay on the edge of the top of the falls cliff with maximum river flow! That is the most memorable and enjoyable moment when laying on the cliff!!”
Start in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, with hotel pickup and a local English-speaking guide. Visit Zimbabwean viewpoints, cross Victoria Falls Bridge, complete border formalities, then see the falls from Zambia, where you get closer to the spray and gorge.
“Excellent. I enjoyed the Zimbabwe side of the trip and particularly liked the Zambian side of the tour. Saviour was an excellent guide and very thoughtful and interesting to listen to. Due to the drought they water levels were low but he still made the tour of this side of the falls worthwhile”
Walk Victoria Falls’ rainforest trail with a local guide such as Trevor, Wayne, Bonani, or Brian. In about two hours, you’ll visit all 16 viewpoints, hear about the Zambezi and local traditions, stop at the bridge, then see the Big Tree. Hotel transfers and bottled water are included.
“Well informed guide. Was brilliant. The morning tour 08h00 best time and cooler. Also less visitors.”
Travel from Victoria Falls to Botswana for a full Chobe safari day. After a Kazungula border transfer, you take a Chobe River cruise, enjoy tea and lunch, then ride through the park in an open safari vehicle. Guides such as Gift and July are praised for patient animal spotting and bird knowledge.
“We really had a good guide his name was Gift, he was very knowledgeable and patiently drove us to see all the animals around the park. You need to have lots of patience and good eye to search for animals and birds.”
Spend about 2.5 hours visiting a rural Zimbabwean homestead near Victoria Falls. An English-speaking guide takes you to a family settlement where you can see homes, kitchens, crops, customs, and daily work. Some visits are led by a village resident, including Bonani, rather than a conventional tour guide.
“I learnt so much about local ethnicities and how village people live here. This trip was absolutely fantastic!”
Walk through Victoria Falls Rainforest with an English-speaking guide, stopping at viewpoints above the gorge and main cascade. Guides such as Thelma and Panache explain geology, history, and wildlife. Hotel pickup is included, but park entry, rain protection, and camera covers cost extra.
“Jolie promenade bien balisée. Le guide n’était pas nécessaire.”
Spend eight hours on the Zambezi with Maano Adventures, tackling up to 25 Class IV and V rapids through Batoka Gorge. Expect a safety briefing, gorge hike, lunch, photos, and guides such as James or Enock, subject to availability. Pickup is available from Victoria Falls, Livingstone, or Kasane.
“James was an incredible guide. You could tell that he has been running this river for over 10 years and got us through the rapids like a true pro. My son was super nervous about the class five rapids and read online that many of the boats flip. James and his crew reassured him that they wouldn’t take any risks and would get us back in one piece. They delivered. The scenery is stunning. Would have loved a bit more safety information before we set out and the hike is definitely tough after several hours of rafting but overall - great trip!!”
Pick the water, the wildlife, the air or the stone.
