Highlights of Victoria Falls with Hwange National Park

Experience the 'Flight of Angels' perspective first hand. Originally coined by David Livingstone when he first wrote about the area surrounding the Falls- "a sight so wonderful that Angels must have gazed down on it in flight".

After take off the helicopter turns out towards the magnificent Victoria Falls, our pilot will fly left and right hand circuits over the Victoria Falls in both directions giving you the best viewing, photographic and filming opportunities. A trip up the Zambezi River and back over the Zambezi National Park completes your flight.

Treat yourself to an unbelievable once-in-a-lifetime flight where you will truly appreciate the mighty Victoria Falls and surrounding area.

After a gentle take off from the helipad, you will fly out over the Victoria Falls where we will provide you with the most incredible viewing and photographic opportunity of this World Heritage site. Continuing your flight downstream over the Batoka Gorge, experience the natural beauty of this awe-inspiring dramatic feature, following the mighty Zambezi as it carves its way between steep cliffs.

As we head back from the Batoka Gorges, taking a last glimpse of the falls, we fly over Long island on the upper Zambezi towards the National Park, home to a wide variety of wildlife species. This is an amazing opportunity to view game from the air in this vast National Park, as well as along the banks of the upper Zambezi River. There are great chances of spotting Elephants, Hippo, Crocodile, Buffalo, Giraffes, Kudu and many more as we head back to the helipad.

This is an amazing 3 in 1 flight , an experience not to be missed.

You will need to cross the Victoria Falls Bridge to where The Bridge Cafe is located. Once you've checked in and signed all your paperwork, you are strapped into your harness and walk up to the platform on the Zambian edge of the Batoka Gorge. You can choose to go at it alone or in tandem. NOTE that children from 4 to 13 years of age must go in tandem with a guardian.

The zipline goes for 300 metres over the Zambezi River rapids in the Batoka Gorge below giving you a spectacular view of the Zambezi River and gorge before you are gently brought over to the Victoria Falls Bridge. Then you take a short walk under the bridge to the Zimbabwean edge of the Batoka.

What you will need to bring

• Passport (although no visa is required)
• Comfortable clothing
• Snug shoes

Children

Minimum age 14 years and all persons under 18 years must have the written consent of a parent or guardian. Children 4 to 13 may take part only in tandem with a guardian. Minimum Weight – 40 Kilograms. Maximum Weight – 160 Kilograms. There no discounts - children are charged full price.

Your harness is attached to a rope, the rope is attached to the middle of a cable that runs across the full width of the gorge.

Once you are all set, you stand on a platform on the edge of the Victoria Falls bridge, say a quick prayer and jump off - How crazy is that, you jump off and free fall for about 0m straight towards the rocks and river below, then as the rope becomes taught you will start to arc and thankfully swing away from the river you were hurtling towards fractions of a seconds ago. Although it looks like the most insane thing to do, everyone who does it, is on such a high afterwards.

With the bridge swing, you can go at it alone, or you can do it with a partner and scream together as you take the 80 meter plunge...then once you've swung through the gorge, take in the sight of the Batoka gorge and the mighty Zambezi river below while you both get pulled up to the Victoria Falls Bridge.

PLEASE NOTE: This activity is NOT suitable for persons who are either pregnant, epileptic, hypertensive or have a previous back injury.

The white water rafting on the Zambezi River below the Victoria Falls is commonly recognised as the best and biggest grade 5 white water rafting in the World.

Begin your adrenalin white water rafting experience in the "boiling pot" directly below the Victoria Falls and navigate your way through infamous rapids, whose names were conjured to instil fear and trepidation into would-be rafters, “The Overland Truck-eater”, “The Mother”, “Gnashing Jaws of Death” and the final grade 5 rapid of the day “Oblivion”. The experienced rafting guides will steer you on an unforgettable ride through the formidable rapids of the mighty Zambezi River.

Victoria Falls White Water Rafting has two different seasons. This is due to the water level of the Zambezi River. Low water rafting commences between the months of August and December. These are the best times of year to raft as you begin your journey from the boiling pot which is situated directly below the Victoria Falls. As the water level drops, the rapids become more intense. During low water season you will negotiate rapids number 1 to 19. Many of these rapids are Grade 5.

Victoria Falls high water rafting takes place between Jan – Feb and June – July. As the water level rises high water rafting begins. As the water is gushing down the Victoria Falls so intensely during these months it is impossible to start at rapid number 1. The high water rafting begins 10 km downstream of the Victoria Falls at rapid number 11 and will finish at rapid number 23.

Please note that White Water Rafting usually closes from the beginning of April until approximately the beginning of June depending on high water levels.

A Dinner Cruise is an excellent dinner option while on safari in Victoria Falls. The dinner cruise is an enjoyable and relaxing way to spend your evening in Victoria Falls. It truly is a luxury safari on water.

Victoria Falls dinner cruise is a fantastic dining option while on safari in Victoria Falls. Enjoy a Zambezi style gourmet dinner above the Victoria Falls. The Victoria Falls dinner cruise serves a four course meal that includes drinks (wines, local beers, coffee) delicious starters, soup, main course and dessert.

The dinner cruise departs from the Zambezi River cruise terminal and initially cruises downstream towards the Victoria Falls. Here you can get a glimpse of the spray from the falls. You will then cruise upstream to catch the sun before it sinks into the Zambezi River. You are treated to a beautiful Zambezi River sunset. As the sun goes down you are served the first course of your dinner. You will continue to cruise upstream as you enjoy the warm African evening and you are served your delicious dinner. All the meals served have been freshly prepared on board by the experienced chefs. The dinner cruise is an enjoyable and relaxing way to spend your evening in Victoria Falls. It truly is a luxury safari on water.

The Dinner cruise takes place on board either the safari style Ma Robert, or the luxurious Zambezi Reflections. These boats are dedicated floating restaurants and offer the ultimate river dining experience. A dinner cruse is great value for money as it combines a sunset cruise with a four course dinner. A standard sunset cruise needs to dock in the evening by 6pm. However a Victoria Falls dinner cruise allows you the luxury to float on the Zambezi River while you enjoy a delicious meal until 8pm.

The dinner cruise menu consists of a starter platter of artisan of smoked and cured meats with a balsamic demi-glaze, followed by the chef’s daily soup with freshly baked bread rolls. The main course is served with seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes. You have a selection of the fillet of beef with red wine jus, bream fillet with lemon butter sauce or stuffed chicken breast. and of course for desert you have a selection of summer fridge cheesecake or sliced fruit platter.

Experience the local culture and enter into a different world as you explore a traditional village in Victoria Falls. The traditional village that you will visit is located a short 20 minute drive from Victoria Falls town. At the village you are given the opportunity to interact with the local villagers going about their daily tasks. The Victoria Falls village tour enables you to see tribal life first hand. Visit rural homes and see people tending their fields and possibly getting the chance to help in some of the day-to-day chores.

Embark on a magnificent 2 hour Zambezi tram lunch trip across the famous Victoria Falls bridge, allowing for awesome views of the Victoria Falls and Batoka Gorge.

You begin the Zambezi Tram tour at the historic Victoria Falls Railway Station, the oldest building in Victoria Falls. Here you are greeted with a selection of premium beverages, gourmet sandwiches and freshly baked grissini before boarding the tram.

The vintage styled, open-sided tram meanders through a section of the National Park before stopping in the centre of the iconic and historic Victoria Falls bridge. Take in scenic views of the river and waterfall from 110 metres above the Zambezi River.

In the Bridge Museum, an expert actor plays the bridge designer, George Andrew Hobson and brings to life the epic history of the bridge and the colourful characters who took part in its construction in a fast-paced and humorous presentation.

A short walk brings you to a restful spot on the edge of the gorge where a selection of snacks, craft gins and fresh accompaniments awaits. Revel in the spectacular view before you depart for your return tram ride inspired and invigorated by the fresh air, historical context and modern life that embodies Victoria Falls.

The Victoria Falls Tram seats 21 passengers on 7 comfortable benches. 6 of which have flipped-over, tram-style seatbacks that allow you to enjoy the spectacular views whichever direction the Victoria Falls tram is travelling.

A trip on the steam train during your stay at Victoria Falls will transform you to a bygone era of luxury steam train travel. Go back in time and embark on a journey to the Victoria Falls Bridge in the comfort of stately carriages. The Steam Train departs from The Victoria Falls Station which is situated behind the Victoria Falls Hotel. This is a fitting departure point as the Hotel was built in 1904 to accommodate the workers building the Cape to Cairo Railway Line and the Victoria Falls Bridge. The hotel building itself is actually still owned by the Zimbabwe Railways.

This luxurious steam train will travel to the Victoria Falls Bridge and then out to the Jafuta Siding, serving light snacks, followed by a gourmet meal and drinks. The Steam Train has partnered with the iconic Victoria Falls Hotel to provide this unique fine dining, safari experience.

The Steam Train offers the discerning guest the ultimate dinner experience, invoking the glorious age of steam and a view of the world-famous Victoria Falls at sunset. Followed by the rarity of a steam train safari through the African bush to Jafuta siding.

The experience includes a four course gourmet dinner, prepared by the talented chefs of Victoria Falls Hotel. Drinks are included in the ticket price, with the exception of spirits and champagne.

After departure the Steam Train makes its way through the bush and towards the Victoria Falls Bridge. Once on the bridge you will be invited to step off the train and onto the Victoria Falls Bridge. From here you will be able to watch the sun set behind the Victoria falls before you make your way back to the station.

Try to spot all of Africa’s Big Five on this 3.5-hour morning or afternoon game drive through Stanley and Livingstone Private Game Reserve with transport form Victoria Falls town. You’ll leave the urban center and travel just 10 minutes away to a protected land area famous for its Black Rhino, herds of elephants and captivating natural beauty. You’ll cruise along in an open-roof 4x4 with your expert guide in search of the continent’s most incredible beasts. Chances are good you’ll spot them, too, since this is the only property in the area where all the Big Five live.

The serene ambience that plays out on the river in the early morning hours is magical, and our Sunrise Cruise with Continental Breakfast affords a perfect opportunity to soak up the setting. Marvel at the mirror-like Zambezi as you drift and seek out animals emerging into the new day, all the while enjoying the warmth of the rising sun. Our Continental Breakfast of seasonal fruit, muesli with homemade granola, croissants and cheeses is prepared on board and served with freshly brewed coffee. This cruise is especially rewarding for bird enthusiasts with our captains well versed in identifying the resident varieties.

Spend a leisurely afternoon on the serene Zambezi River enjoying lunch on a spacious boat surrounded by Africa’s natural beauty and wildlife. This tour includes frequent sightings of crocodiles, hippos, and the elephants that come to drink at the water’s edge. Admire the wildlife from the boats many vantage points while you sipping local spirits, beer, or wine. Enjoy a scenic afternoon cruise on the Zambezi River Traveling by water increases the chances of spotting wildlife Pickup and drop-off from Victoria Falls hotels are included Dine on a variety of local food and beverage options on board.

• Tandem skydiving is the only adventure activity you need to do in Victoria Falls.
• We get it. You’re only in Victoria Falls for a short while. All the activities on offer sound amazing!! You don’t have unlimited time and money to do all the activities. And it’s so hard to choose.
• When you choose a tandem skydive, you’re treated to the same breath-taking views as the scenic helicopter ride – only 10x higher.
• You get the adrenaline rush of freefalling as you do on a bungee jump, only for 10x.
• You’ll plummet faster and further than you do on the gorge swing, reaching speed of up to 200kph.
• So if you can only choose one white knuckle activity, we think it should be the tandem skydive.

The Victoria Falls Bungee Jump is undoubtedly the most scenic bungee jump in the World. With the Victoria Falls themselves as the backdrop, and the mighty Zambezi River flowing beneath you, this is sure to be the greatest bungee jump you'll ever experience.

Bungee Jump off the famous Victoria Falls Bridge. Experience 111 meters of free-fall and 4 seconds of pure adrenalin! If the sheer excitement of a bungee isn’t enough, this must be the most beautiful bungee on the planet. A spectacular backdrop of the epic Victoria Falls sets the scene. Move to the edge of the bridge, arms out and 5-4-3-2-1- BUNGEE. Leap off the bridge and plummet towards the rapids of the mighty Zambezi River and let the adrenaline flow.

You have to be at least 15 years old to do the bungee jump.

Although transfers are not included to the Victoria Falls Bungee Jump bridge, there is a complimentary shuttle from the Shearwater Cafe in Victoria Falls town at 10am and 2 pm daily. No visas or stamps are necessary for entry onto the bungee bridge, but please remember to bring your passport.

If you would like a keepsake of you 111m plummet into the Batoka Gorge, personalized DVDs and photographs are taken of every bungee jump and are made immediately available for viewing and purchase.

The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show, which to date more than one million people have enjoyed, has come a long way since its humble beginnings a quarter of a century ago.

The Boma was developed after the Lokuthula Lodges were built in 1992, to cater for guests staying at the lodges.  As the accommodation was deemed to be out of town, a restaurant was required by Resort Condominium International so that Lokuthula Lodges could obtain affiliation to the largest timeshare network in the world.

As the developers of Lokuthula could not afford to build a restaurant, they instead just built a kitchen and called it a ‘bush’ restaurant. It was a 60-seater eatery and in the beginning the waiters were also the entertainers.

The restaurant was a failure due to the constant weather changes.  On a visit to a friend who was re-doing her roof with thatch, one of the developers offered her a job to come up to Victoria Falls and build The Boma restaurant, which she did.

Initially, the restaurant was called The Boma – Place of Eating, but it was re-branded in 2016 to The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show to include the unique entertainment element that has made the experience a Victoria Falls highlight.

The re-branding included a review of the food offering, entertainment, uniforms and décor.  The changes have made The Boma more contemporary, without losing its traditional feel.

In 2019 The Boma underwent another major refurbishment which saw the main kitchen and cookhouse rebuilt, new equipment installed and structural changes made to the serving areas to better accommodate the larger volumes of guests.

In addition its décor was redone to capture the style of the traditional Zimbabwean cooking hut.