Victoria Falls Boma Dinner Dance Drum Show Experience
3.9(10)Victoria Falls3 hours
VIATOR1.0(2)TRIPADVISOR4.6(8)
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At a glance
Duration
3 hours
Price from
$120 / person
Location
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Rating
3.9 / 5 · 10 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 100
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Southern Dynasty Safaris
Description
Enjoy an unforgettable evening at The Boma Dinner & Drum Show in Victoria Falls with a delicious 4 course traditional dinner followed by an interactive African drumming experience.
On arrival at the boma you will be presented with a traditional robe to get you into the mood. Prepare to be immersed in the vibrant atmosphere. Aromas of local dishes and game meat on the barbeque fill the restaurant. The Boma is partially open to the African skies and offers a unique experience. Your senses will be bombarded with the tastes, sights, sounds and smells of Africa. Enjoy the warmth and hospitality of Zimbabwe and it’s people. Once seated, you are invited to take part in a hand washing ceremony and to taste the local brew, before the four-course feast begins.
The food at the Boma is cooked and served in the style and quantity of a lavish traditional feast.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
6:30 PM
Next available
Sun, Oct 18
Adult (ages 12+)
$120
Child (ages 6–11)
$95
Infant (ages 0–5)
Free
Out at sunset: the 6:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 7:18 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 17 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Victoria Falls Boma Dinner Dance Drum Show Experience
Pickup included
What's included
Included
4 Course Traditional Dinner
Return Road Transfer from Hotels and Lodges within Victoria Falls Town
Interactive Drum Show
Not included
Gratuity and Tips
Drinks And Beverages
Items of personal nature
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.9
10 reviews
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How it compares in Victoria Falls
Starting price $120 is 36% above the typical $88 for tours of similar length in Victoria Falls
Excurgo comparison of 932 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Victoria Falls Boma Dinner Dance Drum Show Experience take?
Victoria Falls Boma Dinner Dance Drum Show Experience lasts about 3 hours.
How much does Victoria Falls Boma Dinner Dance Drum Show Experience cost?
Prices start at $120 per person for this Victoria Falls experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Victoria Falls Boma Dinner Dance Drum Show Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:30 PM.
How much does Victoria Falls Boma Dinner Dance Drum Show Experience cost for children?
Children aged 6–11 pay from $95, adults from $120. Infants go free.
Does Victoria Falls Boma Dinner Dance Drum Show Experience sell out?
It can: 17 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Victoria Falls Boma Dinner Dance Drum Show Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Batonka Guest Lodge, Lulu Guest Lodge.
What languages is Victoria Falls Boma Dinner Dance Drum Show Experience offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(10)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Voyage36246560042
July 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great Night Out
A wonderful way to be emersed in Zimbabwean culture and food. We were entertained by singers, dancers and musicians and had an opportunity to gave a go on the drums ourselves. Food was excellent- tried warthog curry and crocodile curry. Good variety of wines.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great night at the Victoria Falls Boma Dinner Dance and Drum Show.
It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed being immersed in Zimbabwean culture through the music, dancing, drumming, and traditional cuisine. We’re especially glad you embraced the opportunity to try something different with the warthog and crocodile curries!
We’re also pleased that you enjoyed the excellent food and variety of wines while being entertained by our talented singers, dancers, and musicians.
Thank you for choosing the Boma experience and for sharing your memories with fellow travellers. We hope to welcome you back to Victoria Falls for another unforgettable evening of African culture, flavour, and entertainment!
Warm regards,
J
John_S
July 3, 2025 · via Viator
Very disappointing
No response from the tour group. Took my money and never picked us up for the show. Or Dinner. Pretty sad busy practice.
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback, and please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience you experienced.
Unfortunately, we did not receive any booking confirmation or notification from Viator. The first messages we received were regarding your pickup, which came at the very last minute, making it difficult for us to coordinate the arrangement in time.
We understand how disappointing this must have been. Please note that we have processed your full refund through Viator, and you should receive confirmation shortly.
We truly value your feedback and regret that we missed the opportunity to serve you. Should you return to Victoria Falls, we would be happy to offer you a complimentary experience to make up for the inconvenience.
Warm regards
S
stillwaters2019
March 7, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
The irresistible drum beats at Boma
The entrance reception is so amazing, showcasing Zimbabwean culture and dressing, you will get your own shawl to dress their way. Curio shop where you can get gifts or mementos. The Dinner itself was something else, Venison, Chicken, Fish, Pork, Seafood cooked to your perfection, drinks varieties were available, vegetables with different cooking methods . Everyone get a small drum towards the end of dinner. Dancing time approaches, in short we beat the drums until our palms couldn't take it but we could not stop beating them. Noisy and joyful we danced. This place need to be visited again
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the authentic Zimbabwean cultural experience at the Boma Dinner, Dance, and Drum Show. It's fantastic that you had a great time with the food, the variety of drinks, and the lively atmosphere with the drumming and dancing! We truly appreciate your enthusiasm and hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable experience. 🎉🥁
Best regards,
D
Departure15939969783
January 11, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
The Drumshow VicFalls
Had a fun, exciting and memorable experience. Food was just okay, the meat was a salty, burnt and hard to chew, potatoes were very hard to eat, but the dessert and salads were okay. The drumshow was worth it! Luckily for me I visited on a very packed evening
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your experience at the Boma Dinner, Dance, and Drum Show in Victoria Falls. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the drum show and found the evening exciting and memorable, especially with the lively atmosphere on a packed night. 🎶✨
We’re sorry to hear that the food did not meet your expectations. Your feedback regarding the meat and potatoes is valuable, and we will ensure it is passed on to the relevant team to help improve the dining experience for future guests.
Thank you once again for your review, and we hope to welcome you back for an even better experience next time! 🙏 #VictoriaFalls #CulturalExperience #BomaDrumShow
I
ItsATouristTrap
December 6, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful welcome to Victoria Falls
This was the first thing we did while staying in Victoria Falls, also our first night in Zimbabwe. The food was great, the drum performance engaging with audience participation, and the spirt appropriately festive. We felt it was good value for the price, and it does book out, although we were able to make a same day reservation after arrival. They accept credit cards for the main event, the vendors selling various souvenirs at the venue probably only accept cash, mostly USD preferred. Note that prices in Victoria Falls are much higher than in the rest of the country and adjust expectations accordingly.
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience at the Boma Dinner, Dance, and Drum Show! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, engaging drum performance, and festive atmosphere. It’s great to know that you found the event to be good value for the price. Victoria Falls can be a bit pricier than other parts of Zimbabwe, but we're glad the overall experience was memorable. Your tips about reservations and payment options are incredibly helpful for future visitors! We hope to welcome you back to Victoria Falls soon! 🌍✨ #VictoriaFalls #BomaDinner #ZimbabweAdventure
D
Dena_H
September 20, 2024 · via Viator
Be wary of tthis vendor - use other ways to book
wish I could give no stars!!
Waited in the hotel lobby all evening - sent messages to vendor via Viators rapp and no response. Even sent a message 4 hrs prior to pickup reconfirming location and time - never a response. Contacted Viator help chat while waiting and they never got a response either.
Wasted an evening of vacation.
I did get to go the following day by booking through our hotel ( cheaper than Viator which surprised me) . Show and food were wonderful. Glad I went.
waiting now for my refund request to be honored by Viator
Operator response
Dear Esteemed Guest
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your visit to Victoria Falls. We deeply regret that communication issues prevented you from enjoying the Boma Dinner, Dance, and Drum Show as originally planned. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide.
We understand how frustrating it must have been to miss out on the experience, especially after confirming the pickup. We will investigate the matter with Viator to ensure such issues are addressed and won’t happen in the future. We’re also glad to hear that you were able to enjoy the show by booking through your hotel.
Regarding your refund, we will follow up with Viator to ensure that it is processed promptly. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your patience.
Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
Kind regards,
T
Trek56413848390
August 25, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Best dining experience in Victoria Falls.
An authentic African dining experience. Wonderful Zimbabwean cuisine and vibrant entertaining atmosphere. Must go to place.
Operator response
Dear Esteemed Guests,
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the authentic African dining experience at the Boma Dinner, Dance, and Drum Show. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated both the delicious Zimbabwean cuisine and the vibrant atmosphere of the event.
Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re glad it was a highlight of your time in Victoria Falls. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable evening in the future!
Warmest regards,
M
melissa s
July 4, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Fun evening out
Was a fun experience, got to try alot of traditional foods which was new. The food was all well presented and tasted amazing which was a great experience. Good service and the different performances made it fun and interactive.
Good service from staff.
Drinks and gratuity is a separate charge.
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience at the Boma Dinner, Dance, and Drum Show in Victoria Falls Town! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the wide variety of traditional foods and found them to be well-presented and delicious. It’s wonderful to know that the performances added an interactive and fun element to your evening.
Our team takes great pride in providing excellent service, and we’re glad that this contributed to your positive experience. We appreciate your note about the separate charges for drinks and gratuity, as it helps future guests plan their visits better.
We hope to welcome you back for another memorable evening soon!
Warm regards,
C
cpl1775
May 27, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Lots of food, def for the tourists though
Overall I would say that we enjoyed our experience at the Boma dinner. It is definitely a dinner theater production, and it is an entertaining one! It is certainly geared towards tourists and, having been to several of these over several countries in sub- Saharan Africa, was not really a demonstration of the culture and local heritage. That said, I dont think that's what they were going for: they're going for a fun and entertaining time rather than an exemplar of Zimbabwean heritage. But it was a very lively and entertaining drum show that encouraged a lot of audience participation. They gave a drum to every single person in the audience, and they taught you how to drum along with them. This would be fun for all ages.
The food itself was extremely well done, and we really appreciated that they had it buffet style so that you could go back and get some of your favorites as opposed to being a set plate dinner where you could not really pick and choose what you wanted. We had some picky eaters in our group, and they found plenty to eat that they raved about. The venue also had game meat available for you to try if it was your 1st time: the night we went, it was kudu, impala and buffalo to choose from. The salad bar was impressive with its Variety , and they had a lot of local dishes and sauces to choose from, which was a lot of fun to try.
For the price, we were surprised that soft drinks were not included. That said, they were not very expensive and were only $2 each. But still, one would think that for the high price of the dinner, at least 1 soft drink per person or a water for the table would have been included in the price.
Overall this is a fun theater production that any newcomer to Africa would enjoy. It would be great to bring guests to, and the amount of food is quite impressive. Bring some earplugs if you have sensitive hearing! It can definitely get loud :)
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your detailed and insightful review of the Boma dinner experience. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the overall experience and found it entertaining. Your observations regarding the cultural aspect and its focus on providing a fun and lively atmosphere for tourists are well-noted.
The inclusion of a lively drum show with audience participation sounds like a unique and engaging element, suitable for all ages. It's wonderful that the buffet-style dining allowed for flexibility and catered well to different preferences, especially for picky eaters in your group. The availability of game meat and a diverse salad bar with local dishes added to the culinary experience.
Your mention of the pricing and the expectation for soft drinks to be included is a valid point, and we appreciate your feedback on this aspect. Providing some complimentary beverages might indeed enhance the overall value for guests.
We're glad to have been a part of your experience in sub-Saharan Africa, and we appreciate your recommendation for newcomers to the continent. The note about bringing earplugs for sensitive hearing is a thoughtful tip for future visitors.
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to welcome you back for more enjoyable experiences in the future! If there's anything else you'd like to share or suggest, we're all ears.
T
Taita K
July 15, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Great value
Lots of good food so much variety great staff and a whole vibe about the place. Enjoyed it solo but also great for groups and the show is lovely
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Operator response
Dear Taita
Thank you so much for your positive reviews. Its great to know that we served you better on your visit at our Boma Dinner
We looking forward to seeing you again.
Stay safe! Stay Healthy!
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