2-Hour Zambezi River Lunch Cruise with Wildlife and Victoria Falls Views

2 Hours Round trip from hotel Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot elephants, hippos, and crocodiles along the upper Zambezi near Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
  • 02 Enjoy a freshly prepared 3-course plated lunch with local and international flavors
  • 03 Take in distant views of Victoria Falls mist from the open-air viewing deck
  • 04 Sip complimentary premium wines, local gin and tonics, spirits, and beers on board
  • 05 Cruise past peaceful river islands for crowd-free scenery and great photo opportunities

Enjoy a relaxed midday escape on the upper Zambezi River with a scenic lunch cruise that pairs calm waters, distant views of Victoria Falls mist, and excellent wildlife spotting from an open-air viewing deck. Glide along the calm upper Zambezi as you savor a freshly prepared 3-course lunch and complimentary drinks on board. Along the way, watch for elephants coming down to drink, hippos cooling off in the water, and crocodiles lazing on the riverbanks near Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Zambezi River, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Upper Zambezi Lunch Cruise with Wildlife Viewing

  • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Hotel Pickup & Boarding

    You will be picked up directly from your hotel or lodge and transferred for boarding.

    • Board either the spacious Zambezi Reflections, which holds 4 to 30 passengers.

  • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Set Sail & Welcome Drinks

    • The boat casts off onto the calm upper Zambezi River waters.

    • You are served unlimited complimentary beverages, including premium red and white wines, local gin and tonics, spirits, and beers.

    • Relax on the open-air viewing deck and spot the rising mist of Victoria Falls in the distance.

  • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | 3-Course Midday Dining & Wildlife

    • A fresh 3-course plated lunch inspired by local and international flavors is served directly on board.

    • As you dine, the captain glides past the boundary of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and circles nearby river islands.

    • This is an ideal time to watch elephants coming down to drink, hippos cooling off, and massive crocodiles lazing on the banks.

  • 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Dessert & Return Transfer

    • Savor a seasonal dessert alongside local coffee or tea.

    • Take final photos of the undisturbed river scenery before docking back at the waterfront terminal.

    • Your driver meets you at the pier for your return transfer back to your lodge.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from hotel 3 cities · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup

  • Lunch

  • Return hotel drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Park fee: USD 10 per person

What to bring

  • Camera

  • Sunglasses

  • Hat

  • Repellent

Know before you go

  • Arrive early for boarding, dress comfortably for the weather, and advise on any dietary requirements.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel or lodge
Tour start
hotel
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in hotel.

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