Sunset Cruise Zambezi Explorer & The Eatery Dinner (Combo)
Description
Combining two of our most popular offerings, The Eatery Dinner and Cruise extends your time on the Zambezi River. Commencing with a magical Sunset Cruise on our flagship Zambezi Explorer, meander through the watery wilderness, passing small river islands and lush vegetation with the spray of the Victoria Falls in the background. Once the sun has set and as the skies darken, you’ll head back to the Pure Africa Waterfront for a seamless continuation to your delicious al fresco dinner at The Eatery. One experience that allows you to spend the whole evening and into the night, with us. After all, why choose one when you can have both.
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Itinerary
As you cruise on the upper Zambezi River, you will also see the mist rising up from the magical Victoria Falls. The Zambezi River is the fourth-longest river in Africa, the longest east-flowing river in Africa and the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean from Africa. The 2,574-kilometre-long river (1,599 mi) arises in Zambia and flows through eastern Angola, along the north-eastern border of Namibia and the northern border of Botswana, then along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe to Mozambique, where it crosses the country to empty into the Indian Ocean. The Zambezi's most noted feature is Victoria Falls.
This park consists of 40km of the Zambezi River frontage and a spread of wildlife, rich inland mopane forest and savanna. Zambezi National Park is conjoined with Victoria Falls National Park and both parks cover an area of 56 000 hectares. A wide variety of larger mammals may be found within the park. If you are lucky you might come across animals such as hippos, elephant, crocodiles, kudus as you cruise on the Zambezi River.
The Eatery Dinner Experience entices guests to enjoy al fresco dining at The Eatery at the Pure Africa Waterfront, where a delicious three-course meal is served by lantern light and enjoyed under a star-studded African sky. The Eatery Dinner Experience focuses on a carefully curated selected of African infused dishes prepared with high quality ingredients and prepared to perfection, each accompanied by your drink of choice. Perched on the banks of the river, on arrival gather around the fire-pit before following the lanterns to your table for dinner – the roar of the distant Falls, the grunting hippos and call of the fiery-necked nightjar for company.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Complimentary pick up is only offered for guests staying in Victoria Falls Town’s Lodges/Hotels Zimbabwe within 5km radius. We do not pick guests staying in Livingstone Hotels Zambia.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- NOTE regarding accessibility: Wheelchair accessibility is limited. While it is possible to board the boat with a wheelchair, please note that the onboard toilet is not wheelchair accessible. Our team will gladly assist guests where required when boarding, while onboard the cruise, and when entering or exiting the transfer vehicle.
Reviews(32)
Wow is all I can say. We paid for the signature deck and it was plush and special. Our table was already assigned so no fighting over seats. The seats we had were comfy couches. We had a designated waitress and she kept the drinks coming. There were 8 different food offerings that came one at a time as we cruised along. They brought individual portions of each food item to each person at our table. All we had to do was enjoy, and we did. The view from the top deck was fantastic. After the boat ride we had a wonderful outdoor dinner along the waterfront. This activity was a highlight of our trip. We took another dinner boat ride with a different company after this as part of a package and were surprised and disappointed by the difference (uncomfortable seats, minimal snacks, limited bar, small size, too many people). Not all sunset boat rides are the same and this one is top notch. This is the one you want and get the signature deck, it’s worth it.
The best service, top notch cruise, excellent, attentive staff and a simply amazing experience. The Eatery was great for dinner, the setup quite incredibly done with candlelit dinner tables, a huge beautifully arranged seating area with a great firepit. Lovely food and a truly memorable experience. From the pickup to the drop off and in between, this was spledid.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a splendid experience from pickup to drop-off. It’s fantastic to know our team took great care of you and that you enjoyed the candlelit dinner and firepit setup at The Eatery as much as we do. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your memorable experience with us and hope to welcome you back on board soon.
Lovely activity to do with family. Comfortable boat. Tasty canapes on the boat and vast menu of drinks whilst enjoying the scenery the Zambezi had to offer. Saw hoppo, croc, impala, warthogs and baboons Staffon boat and at eatery were attentive and friendly. Dinner at the Eatery was delicious. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a memorable evening with us on the Zambezi. It’s fantastic that you got to spot so much of our local wildlife—the hippos and crocs always put on a great show! Our boat and Eatery teams will be delighted to hear your kind words about the service and the food. We hope to welcome you all back for another beautiful sunset soon.
The Pure Africa experience is not be missed! We did the sunset cruise + dinner at The Eatery and were blown away by the superb views, exemplary service and delicious food & drink options. Special thanks to Leon, whose attentive and friendly service was truly outstanding! He’s a great dancer, too :) Since we enjoyed the experience so much, we also booked a sunrise cruise on our last day. Because we were the only people who had signed up, we were treated to a private cruise. The continental breakfast was excellent: yogurt parfait, ostrich carpaccio, fruit kebabs… But most of all, we were impressed by the staff: Captain Yolanda and our waitress Precious who went out of their way to make sure that we had the best experience possible. We were lucky enough to see hippos, crocodiles and so many beautiful birds, not too mention the stunning sunrise!
Thank you for your wonderful review and recommendation! It is fantastic to know that you enjoyed the superb views, delicious food, and the exceptional service from our team at The Eatery and on the water. Thank you for giving a special shout-out to Leon, Captain Yolanda, and Precious; we love celebrating our team when they go above and beyond for our guests. We're so glad you got to experience the magic of both the sunset and sunrise on the river—along with some great wildlife sightings!
We did the dinner sunset cruise yesterday & it was a lovely experience. The food was delicious & the service outstanding. All food & drinks are included in the price. It's a lovely trip to do when in Victoria falls. We were lucky enough to see the hippos too. Thank you to all the staff you are amazing & your singing at the end was beautiful.
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the sunset cruise, the food, and our team's service. Spotting the hippos is always a magical bonus! I will be sure to pass along your kind words to the entire team—they will be delighted to know their singing brought a smile to your face. We hope to welcome you back on board the next time you visit Victoria Falls!
Fantastic experience and amazing night. Staff were brilliant and we enjoyed the drinks and the food. The only thing I would change would be the time we had at the Eatery after the cruise. It was too short to enjoy the excellent meal and we felt hurried to finish on time to leave. Otherwise heartily recommended to everyone.
Thank you, Kathy for the lovely review. It is wonderful to hear you had such a fantastic night with our team! We’re so glad the food and drinks hit the mark. Thank you for being candid about the time at The Eatery—we want the experience to be nothing but relaxing from start to finish, so we appreciate you letting us know where we can improve. We'll be sharing your 'brilliant' shout-out with the crew!"
Service was brilliant from beginning to end. Lots of food and drinks provided so come hungry and thirsty
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service from start to finish.
An absolutely lovely experience, gorgeous vistas, animal sights, and amazingly friendly staff! Would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, we are thrilled that you enjoyed the vistas and had some great wildlife sightings. I’ll be sure to share your kind words with our staff—they take great pride in making every experience special. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon.
Beautiful luxury boat with great wine and food onboard. Tranquil sail down the Zambezi seeing much wildlife as we sailed by. Comfortable clean sofas and chairs and friendly staff make you very welcome. Meal after just by where the ship docks which was a nice touch but a little to dark to see what was on your plate. Maybe a few more candles/lanterns with citronella would do the trick.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the wildlife sightings and the comfort of our vessel. It’s wonderful to know our staff made you feel welcome. We appreciate your thoughtful feedback regarding the lighting at dinner; adding more lanterns and citronella is a brilliant idea to enhance the evening ambiance while keeping the insects at bay. We hope to welcome you back on board for another tranquil sunset soon.
The afternoon was absolutely pleasant and relaxing. We were lucky to see many hippos and zebras along the river, which made the cruise even more special. The food was really good and the staff were friendly, welcoming and always helpful. The eatery dinner was amazing. The food was truly first-class and beautifully prepared. The people of Zimbabwe are incredibly warm and hospitable, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. This is definitely an activity not to be missed
Thank you for such a beautiful review! We are so pleased that you had a relaxing afternoon on the river and were able to enjoy the hippos and zebras in their natural habitat—it truly is a special sight to see. Thank you for recommending us as a 'must-do' activity in Victoria Falls. We hope the memories of your time here stay with you for a long time to come
