15 Private Tours in Zimbabwe to Build a Day Around

1.Private Guided Tour of the Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · 3 hours · from $25Our pick

Take a private three-hour walking tour of Victoria Falls from Victoria Falls or Livingstone. English-speaking guides such as Prudence, Thuba, Simon, and Langa share the falls’ story, wildlife, birds, local customs, and helpful photo tips. Transport, bottled water, and raincoats when needed are included, but park entry costs extra.

“our guide Prudence was wonderful. she was on time, polite , knowledgeable and did not rush us one bit. we saw everything well, she helped to take photos of us and explain everything we needed to know about the falls and history. I would truly recommend her to anyone thinking if doing a private trip.”

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2.Private Guided Tour of the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 44 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $43

Walk through Victoria Falls Rainforest with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at viewpoints above the main cascade and watching for birds and monkeys. Guides such as Panache and Thelma have led this 2.5-hour tour, which includes hotel pickup and drop-off. Bring walking shoes and budget separately for the park entrance fee and rain protection.

“Jolie promenade bien balisée. Le guide n’était pas nécessaire.”

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3.Private Guided Tour of the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $30Top rated

Walk Victoria Falls at your own pace with a private local guide from Cuckoo Safaris. Guides such as Simon, Shelton, Martha, and Tuba explain the falls, wildlife, plants, geology, and local culture while helping with photos. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and raincoats are included, but the $50 entrance fee is separate.

“A spectacular visit to the Vic Falls with views of the falls that leave you breathless. Martha our guide was knowledgeable, patient and helpful.”

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4.Victoria Falls Private Guided Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $50

Start at 5:45 am for a small-group walk through Victoria Falls with a qualified photography guide. Prudence and Simon are among the guides named for this experience. Expect sunrise views, spray-made rainbows, rainforest, birds, wildlife details, and help choosing strong photo spots. Hotel transfers are included, but park entry costs an extra $50 per person.

“Seeing the Falls at sunrise was amazing! Our guide, Prudence, was friendly and had a lot of interesting information to share with us. We highly recommend this excursion.”

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5.Private Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours · from $110

Spend two private hours on the Zambezi River near Victoria Falls, watching the sky turn orange while attentive crew serve cocktails and canapés. Guides such as Elvis, Precious, Daniel, and Memory have helped make past cruises memorable with wildlife spotting and warm service. Hotel pickup is included within 5 kilometers of Victoria Falls Town.

“We had a fantastic afternoon on a private sunset cruise on the Zambezi River with Elvis and Precious. The canapés and drinks were delicious, and the atmosphere was just perfect. Elvis and Precious were incredibly attentive, friendly and knowledgeable – they showed us so many animals and birds along the way and made the whole experience truly special. We can highly recommend this cruise to anyone looking for a memorable and unique experience in Victoria Falls.”

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6.Private Sunrise Cruise with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $92

Set out before dawn from Victoria Falls for a private Zambezi River cruise with a small group of up to six. Your crew serves fruit, granola, croissants, cheese, coffee, and tea as the sun comes up. Bring binoculars for colorful birds, and keep watch for hippos, elephants, and other wildlife.

“Super Ausflug sind pünktlich abgeholt worden. Frühstück große Klasse 👍🏼 Alles 1A”

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7.Private Zambezi River Birdwatching Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $80

You’ll spend two to three hours on a private boat with a specialist guide such as Kennedy, Kenneth, or Itela, searching the Zambezi for African Finfoot, kingfishers, skimmers, herons, and more. Hotel pickup, an English or Shona-speaking guide, and close views of hippos and crocodiles are included. Bring binoculars and mosquito protection.

“Brilliant trip. Very knowledgeable and friendly guides who were keen to know what you wanted out of the excursion. Highly recommend - and thanks again Itela for making the trip out such a good one!”

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8.Private Guided Tour of the Falls with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $35

Visit Victoria Falls with a private English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and bottled water. Isabella or Isabelle may lead the tour, showing you the strongest viewpoints, explaining local legends, geology, wildlife, and history, and helping with photographs. The tour lasts about two hours, with park fees and rain gear extra.

“Isabella was amazing! From the beginning, even before we landed in Victoria Falls, Isabella was communicative about everything! She introduced herself through WhatsApp, let us know when and where she would meet us, what the planneRead more”

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9.Private Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $92

Spend about two hours on the upper Zambezi aboard Pure Africa’s private Kalunda boat. Your captain and host serve freshly prepared canapés and drinks while you watch sunset, hippos, crocodiles, elephants, birds, and the mist from Victoria Falls. Hotel pickup and return are included, with a $10 national park fee paid separately.

“Sharon, our hostess, and Captain Elvis, could not have been nicer. The captain saw how we were interested in birds and so he made a special effort to find and identify them. The food was very good and beautifully presented. A lovely personal experience!”

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10.Zimbabwe & Zambia side Private Guided Tour of the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $79

You’ll visit Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe and Zambia with a private guide, hotel pickup, bottled water, and about five hours in the rainforest. Expect spray, rainbows, roaring water, and several viewpoints. The tour costs $79 per person, but park fees of $50 in Zimbabwe and $20 in Zambia are extra.

“Nice, but the view was not what we expected. It was very foggy and blurry, many water drops in the air, so not as much as expected to see. The price of the tour was 90$ per person and 50$ more entrance fee for one park. Too much, not worth it to my opinion.”

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11.Private Guided Tour in Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $120

You’ll visit Victoria Falls with a private guide from Falls Breeze Tours, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle from your Victoria Falls lodging. Walk about 4 kilometers past 16 viewpoints, six named falls, wildlife, and the Victoria Falls Bridge. Choose a daytime, sunrise, or full-moon Luna tour.

“My guide Bonani was amazing,he made the tour from great to perfect. The park is super nice and the waterfalls impressive!”

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12.Private Airport to Hotel Transfer Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $30

Arrive in Victoria Falls with a private airport transfer from Cuckoo Safaris. Your driver meets you with a name sign, helps with your bags, and takes your group directly to a hotel or private residence in a comfortable minivan. The ride takes about 20 minutes and operates 24 hours a day.

“Greeted me at the airport on time. Great host, very friendly, very professional, would use them again! Thank you so much!”

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13.Victoria Falls Cultural Private Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $60

You’ll combine a guided walk at Victoria Falls with lunch at Ilala Lodge, a handicraft market, a nearby township, and high tea at Stanley’s Terrace. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, water, and a local village visit are included. Expect 1.5 to 2 kilometers of easy walking, though park fees may need to be confirmed before booking.

“We enjoyed the beauty of the falls very much. The portion of seeing how people really live outside of the main town was truly eye opening and unforgettable.”

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14.Zambezi National Park Private Wildlife Safari (4 – 10 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 4 - 10 hours · from $180

Take a private 4x4 safari from Victoria Falls into Zambezi National Park, just five minutes away. Guides such as Itela, Clements, Kennedy, and Martin explain mammals, birds, plants, and conservation while you search for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, lions, leopards, hippos, and more. Choose 4, 7, or 10 hours, with food included on longer outings.

“We had an amazing safari the team that was our guides were excellent and very knowledgeable about the animals birds and plants we saw. The guides made us feel comfortable and we had lots of laughs and conversation along the way.”

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15.Victoria Falls Private Tour with Lunch & Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $200

Explore Victoria Falls with a private English-speaking guide, then take a 13 to 15 minute helicopter flight over the Falls. Lunch follows at Lookout Café or Baines Restaurant, with time for the market and Big Tree. Shelton has recently guided this tour, known for careful pacing, bird-spotting, and clear explanations.

“This was so good value for money. Our guide Shelton was so knowledgeable; told us everything about the falls and even included some good bird watching along with other fauna and flora. We were lucky as there were only the two of us plus Shelton. The helicopter ride was also private and we had a lovely lunch at the fantastic ‘Lookout’ cafe/bar. What a day!”

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