Anyone travelling to Africa should take a sunset ride on the Zambezi River. The river, which serves as a natural boundary between Zimbabwe and Zambia, provides breathtaking views of the surrounding African bush as well as several possibilities to see animals including elephants, hippos, and crocodiles. After a day of touring and action, the two-hour cruise provides a tranquil and soothing way to unwind. It usually departs in the late afternoon. Visitors can have a sundowner while admiring the breathtaking surroundings and hearing the sounds of the African wild. Overall, a Zambezi River sunset cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that shouldn't be passed up.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
A sunset cruise on the Zambezi River is an unforgettable experience ideal for those seeking a peaceful and relaxing activity during their visit to Africa. This natural border between Zambia and Zimbabwe offers stunning views of the African landscape as well as the opportunity to spot a variety of wildlife such as elephants, hippos, and crocodiles. As the sun sets over the river, guests can enjoy a sundowner while listening to the sounds of the African bush and taking in the breathtaking scenery. The cruise typically lasts for two hours and is a great way to unwind and appreciate the natural beauty of one of Africa's greatest rivers. We start the pick ups at 3pm depending on the number of guests we have for the cruise. Our cruise starts at 4pm and finishes between 6pm and 6:30pm.
We pick up guests from their hotels for free provided the hotel is within a radius of 10 km from Victoria Falls town center.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Victoria Falls Sunset Cruise lasts about 2h 20min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $91 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:00 PM.
Children aged 5–11 pay from $40, adults from $91.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up guests from their hotels for free provided the hotel is within a radius of 10 km from Victoria Falls town center. Pickup points include Ngoma Zanga Lodge, Lulu Guest Lodge.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 40 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by African Fairytale Tours & Safaris.
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As we had done many good tours in Vic Falls we weren’t expecting much on this one but we were wrong. For a start the vib was awesome with singers and dancing to greet us. Then a youth group from Harare joined us and did we have a great time. We were surprised to see a lot of wildlife so close to the falls. Wine and snacks were excellent and in all it was an awesome experience.
We had an unforgettable experience with African Fairytale Tours during our trip to Zimbabwe. They organized a perfect package for us, including a safari in Hwange National Park, a guided tour and helicopter flight over Victoria Falls, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, and a traditional dinner at The Boma. Everything—from transportation and accommodations to meals—was seamlessly arranged, making it incredibly easy for us to enjoy the adventure without any stress. This was ideal for us, as we wanted to experience as much as possible in the time we had, without the hassle of organizing every detail ourselves. Our guide, Jonathan, was always punctual, responded quickly whenever we reached out, and was both knowledgeable and friendly throughout the entire trip. We’re extremely satisfied with the entire setup and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend African Fairytale Tours to anyone looking to explore the best of Zimbabwe in a well-organized and personalized way.
Our expectations were far exceeded. A nice crew, hippo, elephants, crocodiles, just everything great.
Thank you so much Alles, I appreciate your feedback
Unforgetable moments and mémoriel that i will phare with friends and family. Once lifetime thing to do.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! Your kind words are truly appreciated, and we feel honoured to have been a part of creating special memories for you. If there's anything else we can do to enhance your future travel experiences or if you have any feedback to help us improve, please feel free to let us know. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back on another adventure! Best regards, Jonathan
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Falls Sunset Cruise | 2h 20min | 5.0 (4) | $91 | |
 Victoria Falls Luxury Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River | 2 hours | 4.8 (193) | $72 | View |
 Zambezi Sunset Cruise from Victoria Falls | 2h 30min | 4.6 (132) | $59 | View |
 Zambezi Sunset Cruise – Wildlife, Drinks & Breathtaking Views | 2h 30min | 4.6 (72) | $49 | View |
 Sunset Cruise Zambezi Explorer & The Eatery Dinner (Combo) | 4 hours | 4.7 (34) | $113 | View |
 Victoria Falls Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River | 4 hours | 4.8 (715) | $113 | View |
 Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls | 3 hours | 4.7 (209) | $110 | View |