4 Zambezi Sunrise Cruises Worth the Early Alarm

1.Private Sunrise Cruise with Breakfast

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

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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2.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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3.Sunrise Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $71Best value

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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4.Private Sunrise Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $82

Start at 6:00 am aboard the private Kalunda vessel for a two-hour cruise on the upper Zambezi. You’ll have coffee, tea, and a Continental Breakfast while watching sunrise colors, birds, hippos, crocodiles, and possible elephants. Pickup is offered from Victoria Falls hotels in Zimbabwe, with space for up to six people.

“The sunrise cruise was a great experience! It’s private and personal, and just a nice romantic or calming experience. The driver was extremely friendly, and the captain and wait staff on the boat were really kind. We saw tons of hippos and birds that the captain pointed out.”

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