2-Hour Zambezi Sunset Cruise in Victoria Falls with Wildlife Viewing

2 Hours Round trip from Hotel lobby Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Modern, comfortable cruise vessel with open viewing decks
  • 02 Complimentary drinks and light snacks, including wine, beer, soft drinks, and spirits
  • 03 Excellent birdwatching and large mammal sightings along the Zambezi
  • 04 Unobstructed sunset photography over the Zambezi River
  • 05 Family-friendly and romantic options available

Unwind on the upper Zambezi River as the African sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of amber, violet, and gold. This premium sunset cruise departs from the Victoria Falls waterfront and glides through calm waters above the falls, offering a front-row seat to one of nature's greatest daily shows. Along the way, track pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles basking on sandbanks, and elephants coming down to drink and bathe at the river's edge. With a drink in hand and the distant spray of Victoria Falls on the horizon, this is the perfect way to end a day of adventure or begin an evening in Victoria Falls.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Victoria Falls, Zambezi National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Sunset Cruise on the Upper Zambezi River

  • 16:00 - Pickup from your Victoria Falls hotel, or self-drive to the jetty.

  • 16:30 - Boarding and safety briefing.

  • 16:45 - Depart upstream as wildlife spotting begins.

  • 17:30 - Drift near the islands and channels for elephant and hippo viewing.

  • 18:00 - Enjoy sunset viewing with drinks and snacks.

  • 18:30 - Return cruise with twilight river views.

  • 19:00 - Disembark and transfer back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hotel lobby 2 cities · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel transfers within Victoria Falls town.

  • 2-hour river cruise.

  • Professional guide/narrator on board.

  • Complimentary drinks (wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks).

  • Light snacks.

  • National park fees.

What's Not Included

  • Premium champagne (available for purchase).

  • Tips for the crew.

  • Dinner.

What to bring

  • Afternoon departure times vary by season to catch the sunset.

  • Bring a light jacket - it cools down on the water after sunset.

  • A camera with a zoom lens is recommended for wildlife viewing.

  • Children are welcome; life jackets are provided.

Know before you go

  • Afternoon departure times vary by season to catch the sunset.

  • Bring a light jacket - it cools down on the water after sunset.

  • A camera with a zoom lens is recommended for wildlife viewing.

  • Children are welcome; life jackets are provided.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Your Victoria Falls hotel lobby.
Tour start
Hotel lobby
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Hotel lobby.

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