8:00am - 17:00PM
Victoria Falls is a beautiful destination offering everything you would expect from an ideal holiday, fun, thrill, adventure and most importantly, relaxation. What could be more relaxing than a laid back and chilled Sunset And Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River. You get to sit back and soak in the natural aura of the Zambezi, exploring its banks and islands while enjoying the outdoors.
It is a wonderful way to unwind and take in the breath-taking splendor of the Zambezi River. There are great photo opportunities and you’ll be able to capture the breath-taking African Sunset during Victoria Falls Tour.
The cruise is one of the most popular Activities In Victoria Falls and is suitable for everyone. It is a fun family activity as well as a romantic and relaxing way to spend your time with loved ones.
You will be picked up from your hotel or lodge and taken to the jetty site. There, you will receive a safety briefing from your captain or guide then shortly after, you will commence your cruise on the mighty Zambezi. Drinks and snacks will be served and are all included so you don’t have to pay extra. The drinks are unlimited, and you can drink as much as you can.
You can expect to spot plenty of wildlife within the river itself and along its banks. The African sunset is one of the major highlights and gives incredible photo opportunities during Victoria Falls Tour. You will be cruising 2km away from the falls and will be able to see the spray from a close distance.
Sunset Cruises begin at 4 o'clock in the winter (May through August) and 4.30 in the summer (September-April). Depending on how close your hotel is to the jetty site, pick-up from your hotel will occur sooner than these timings. The cruises are around two hours and include transportation to and from your lodge/hotel.
Dinner cruises start at 4:30 in winter and then at 5 in summer. The cruise lasts for about 3 hours, and you will be out of the river shortly after 8pm.
The larger boats often travel upstream for a short distance before turning around and returning gently, allowing you plenty of time to see your surroundings. There are lots of crocodiles and hippos to see, and the birdlife is amazing. You will frequently witness elephants crossing the river to access the abundant vegetation on the islands. Elephants are good swimmers so this is a very common sighting. Other common sights include giraffes, baboons, and other wildlife.
For most of the cruises, you will get to cruise on both the Zimbabwean side and the Zambian side. You will be in between Zambezi National Park and the Mosi oa Tunya National Park. This allows you to see more animals than expected and on rare occasions, a python has been seen in the waters of the Zambezi.
The fact that none of these cruises offer a view of the falls does perplex and disappoint some tourists. All cruises are located above the actual Falls, so all you will see is their rising spray. Because of the strong currents towards the falls, big boats are not allowed to go close to the falls but will only remain upstream.
Boat sizes for Zambezi Sunset Cruises range from large boats that can hold 120 or more passengers to smaller, essentially private boats that can accommodate 8 to 10 individuals. If you desire a larger or smaller boat experience or have a specific size in mind, check in advance and ask about the boat and its size when making your reservation.
Additionally, some boats are more opulent than others, some are more antique, older vessels that have their own allure. The experience differs greatly depending on the number of people and companions you share the sundowner cruise with, and each boat has its own special experiences.
This is one of the most unique and special moments you can ever have. A small number of the luxurious cruise liners have been granted permits to provide Sunset Cruises that are followed by meals on the river. After taking advantage of all that a sunset cruise has to offer and the sun has sunk beyond the horizon, you can stay on the river and eat while gazing at the stars that have taken its place.
Dinner cruises will demonstrate to you that the sky is a wilderness just as big as the African plains. While cruising peacefully through a blue and silver universe, eating delectable food and wine, it can be difficult to distinguish where the river ends and the night sky begins.
These cruise ships are incredibly well-liked, and for good reason because they provide excellent value.
All ages are permitted
Level of Fitness aren’t required
Level of Experience No Experience Requirement
Dinner cruises will show you that the sky is just as much of a wilderness as the vast African plains. It is hard to tell where the river ends and the night sky begins as you cruise quietly along in a blue and silver world, indulging in exquisite food and wine. Make Sure to Book Victoria Fall Tour with us.
Duration: Approximately 3 ½ – 4 hours
Where: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Weather: Weather permitting
Things to Bring:Cameras (spare film/SD cards/disks!), Binoculars
When: All year round
What to Wear: Warm clothing in winter (April to August), Polarised sunglasses
Inclusions Scheduled transfers from/to Vic Falls Town/Hotels; a four-course dinner (choice of soup, starter, main and dessert); cocktails, imported spirits, beer, wine, water, soft drinks, coffee & tea.
Exclusions Items of a personal nature. Parks River Usage Fee which is currently US$10.00/person.
Minimum Age all ages allowed
Fitness Level No Fitness Requirement
Experience Level None Experience
Zambezi River. The Victoria Fall and the Dinner Cruise can be enjoyed at Zambezi River. The sunset looks stunning from the cruise and makes the entire moment more romantic.
The highlights of Sunset and Dinner cruise are -
4 hours. The Sunset and Dinner Cruise lasts around three hours. The Sunset and Dinner Cruise starts at Zimbabwe hotels in the evening.
The Sunset and Dinner Cruise is an all- year- around activity. The Sunset and Dinner Cruise starts at 16:30 and ends around 20:30.
The Sunset and Dinner Cruise includes-
At 8 pm. The Sunset and Dinner Cruise ends at 8pm, and visitors are transferred back to their hotels.
Wear warm clothes during winter, cameras, binoculars, and mosquito repellent. Do not forget to bring your booking voucher.
$86.The Dinner and Sunset Cruise cost around $86 per person per day. Children below 12 years old need to half of the cost.
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We travelled with Falcon Safaris in Zimbabwe and Botswana for 16 days. Falcon designed a wonderful trip with private guide to the most interesting sites in both countries. The organization of the whole trip was excellent, flights within the country, accommodation and activites. The guides were very knowledgable and told us a lot about the countries, their history, people, economy and much more. We visited the Great Zimbabwe Ruins, the Victoria Falls Tour and a number of national parks in both countries.
Rhino tracking was a real adventure! We had tremendous further game drives and saw very many animals - we did the Big Five. We had much more Victoria Falls Activities than planned and enjoyed very much.We strongly recommend Falcon Safaris to everyone planning a trip to Southern Africa and East Africa.
Our Consultant Vimbai was very helpful and accommodating. We stayed at the Elephant hills hotel which was nothing short of amazing.Our activities included a helicopter flight, dinner cruise as well as a morning game drive. All the activities were absolutely amazing.
We worked with Gertrude to schedule and organize everything and she did an excellent job. I asked a lot of questions via e-mail and she answered everyone in a timely helpful manner. Our guide at Victoria Falls was also great. He met us at the airport, provided a thoughtful tour of the Falls and got us to our next guide in Botswana. Our lodgings at River View Lodge were just as described- very comfortable and excellent food. All the staff were so pleasant and helpful. If I had to do it again I would arrange a morning boat ride as well. We only did the sunset boat rides and they were the high point of our entire trip- we saw so many animals and our guide was very knowledgeable. Just a great experience. Our lodgings at Oddball's Enclave was rustic and we loved it. So great to disconnect from the world for a bit. Leo, our guide, was the best - got us out and about, saw fantastic wildlife and got back to camp safely each time. Doc manages the camp so well. This whole trip was planned and organized by Falcon Safaris and we could not have been happier.
Falcon safaris have given my the correct advice with excellent service. The only suggestion will be to work closer with the lodges to confirm bookings as soon as possible. We have booked and pay our deposit a year in advance. We have only receive our final convermation from Chobe Safari lodge a week before departure. I do realize its not within your controle but with limit alternatives and a group of 14 people it becomes an issue to find alternative accomodation if the booking was cancelled.
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