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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Zimbabwe

95 tours  ·  from $18

Everything with a guide, a boat, a rotor or a game vehicle attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Victoria Falls: Helicopter Tour with Hotel Pickup - Hotel pickup and the short trip to the helipad
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Victoria Falls: Helicopter Tour with Hotel Pickup

1.Helicopter Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 371 reviews · 12 - 25 minutes · from $180Our pick

You’ll fly over Victoria Falls, the upper Zambezi, Batoka Gorge, and, on the 25-minute flight, Zambezi National Park. English-speaking staff handle the safety briefing, headsets, transfers, and flight. The 15-minute option focuses on the falls, while the longer flight adds wildlife viewing for a $35 cash fee.

“We only wish we could have journeyed longer. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity but will remain on our memories forever with our magnificent videos”

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Zimbabwe & Zambia: Guided Tour of the Falls from Both Sides - Zimbabwe viewpoints and the broad sense of scale
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Zimbabwe & Zambia: Guided Tour of the Falls from Both Sides

2.Guided Tour of the Falls from Both Sides

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 263 reviews · 6 hours · from $63

Spend six hours seeing Victoria Falls from both Zimbabwe and Zambia with small-group guides such as Thuba, Mike, Delphister, or Sunshine. Walk rainforest trails, cross Victoria Falls Bridge, stop at several viewpoints, handle two border crossings with help, and visit a local market. Entrance fees and visas are extra.

“Our visit to Victoria Falls was truly unforgettable, and a big part of that was thanks to our amazing guides, Thuba on the Zimbabwe side and Mike on the Zambia side. From the moment we were picked up at our hotel, everything felt easy, organised, and relaxed. They were both incredibly knowledgeable, sharing stories, history, and fun facts that brought the whole experience to life. They guided us through immigration on both sides with no stress at all, and their friendly, down‑to‑earth personalities made the journey just as enjoyable as the destination. We felt completely looked after the entire time. On top of that, we had so many laughs and…”

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From Victoria Falls: Livingstone Island Tour & Devils Pool - Crossing from Victoria Falls to the Zambian side
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From Victoria Falls: Livingstone Island Tour & Devils Pool

3.Livingstone Island Tour & Devils Pool

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 235 reviews · 3 hours · from $230

You’ll cross from Victoria Falls into Zambia, take a five-minute boat ride to Livingstone Island, and walk with English-speaking guides to Devil’s Pool or a safer seasonal pool. Guides such as Steven and Tim handle safety, while Kelvin and others take photos. The three-hour visit ends with breakfast on the island.

“The whole experience was truly amazing and worth every penny. We changed car 3 times from getting picked up at our hotel then at the boarder and again on the other side of the boarder. Which was a little bit annoying but still not the end of the world. Once at devils pool the guides made us feel very safe and took amazing pictures/ videos. The rainbow and scenery was honestly a once in a life time experience.”

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Victoria Falls Scenic Day Tour with Lunch & Helicopter Tour - The rainforest walk and all 16 viewpoints
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Victoria Falls Scenic Day Tour with Lunch & Helicopter Tour

4.Victoria Falls Scenic Day Tour with Lunch & Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 188 reviews · 6 hours · from $265

Spend six hours seeing Victoria Falls from every useful angle. Guides such as Moreblessings, Jacob, and Mango lead the 16-point rainforest walk, then you take a 13 to 15-minute helicopter flight over the falls, Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, and bridge before lunch at Lookout Café or Baines.

“Amazing walking tour with a lot of interesting facts. beautiful wiew of falls from helicopter ride. and delicious lunch with Amazing views. everything was well planned and organised. I have to cross border from zambia and this was very easy with pick up from my hotel. I really recommend this package.”

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Zimbabwe & Zambia: Guided Tour of the Falls from Both Sides - Zimbabwe viewpoints and the broad sense of scale
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Zimbabwe & Zambia: Guided Tour of the Falls from Both Sides

5.Guided Tour of the Falls from Both Sides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · from $70Top rated

Start with hotel pickup at 8:30am, then see Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe and Zambia with local guides such as Shelton, Prudence, Delphister, or Martha. Expect walking trails, powerful spray, photo stops, two border crossings, raincoats, and time to visit a local market. Entrance fees and food cost extra.

“Me and my wife are very slow walking. We were lucky to be assigned Prudence as our tour guide. She quickly realised the situation and listened to us as we made suggestions and modifications to the tour. We enjoyed every moment, learnt a lot about the history of the falls on both sides. Prudence was the best guide we’ve encountered in a long time. A real asset to your business. Listening to the people you guide and taking into account their needs is very considerate. Thanks Prudence and Cuckoo Safaris. Angel & Bongi”

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Victoria Falls: Private Guided Tour of the Waterfalls - Pickup from Victoria Falls or Livingstone
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Victoria Falls: Private Guided Tour of the Waterfalls

6.Private Guided Tour of the Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · 3 hours · from $25Best value

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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Livingstone Victoria Falls Tour Zambia And Zimbabwe Combo - The 8:00 a.m. pickup and drive to Zimbabwe
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Livingstone Victoria Falls Tour Zambia And Zimbabwe Combo

7.Livingstone Victoria Falls Tour Zambia And Zimbabwe Combo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $138

This full-day outing links Zimbabwe’s 16 waterfall viewpoints with Zambia’s Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, then continues to Livingstone Museum and lunch in town. Guides such as Trevor and Brian handle the border handoff and explain local history. Pickup, shared transport, and bottled water are included, while park fees, museum entry, lunch, and drinks cost extra.

“An absolutely gorgeous waterfall, we visited both the Zambezi and Zimbabwe sides ! The crossing at the border was smoothly done. P:S. The wheel chairs and the pushers are available for a price. It made for a very comfortable stress free for 2 senior citizens and the rest of the party. We really would recommend the wheel chairs use. The path is cobblestone. The falls on both sides were just gorgeous 😍”

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Victoria Falls Canopy Tour (Zimbabwe) - Rope bridges and trails between the platforms
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Victoria Falls Canopy Tour (Zimbabwe)

8.Victoria Falls Canopy Tour (Zimbabwe)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · from $67

Fly across nine canopy zip lines above the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls Bridge, and gorge with Wild Horizons guides. The 1 to 2 hour outing includes safety gear, hotel transfers in Victoria Falls town, a rope bridge, short nature walks, and park fees. Expect some uphill walking, spray, and a weather-dependent schedule.

“Canopy Zipline was so much fun the guides are just great very helpful especially for short people getting harness's hooked up. Could not recommend this activity highly enough. Would do it again if we came back.”

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Small-Group Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island Tour - What actually happens at Devil’s Pool
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Small-Group Devil’s Pool and Livingstone Island Tour

9.Small-Group Devil’s Pool and Livingstone Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · from $199

Cross from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, into Zambia for a guided visit to Livingstone Island and Devil’s Pool. Expect about three hours, hotel pickup, a small group, experienced guides, and a cooked breakfast, lunch, or high tea. Swimming may switch to Angel’s Pool when water levels are too high.

“The ad and the wording lead us to believe that you jump into the pool. Found out from the guide that they stopped doing that 10 years ago. Time to update your website. You walk and crab walk out to the falls. Then you slide on your stomach tRead more”

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Victoria Falls Guided Tour Zimbabwe & Zambia From Both Sides - Walking the Zimbabwe viewpoint trail
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Victoria Falls Guided Tour Zimbabwe & Zambia From Both Sides

10.Victoria Falls Guided Tour Zimbabwe & Zambia From Both Sides

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 79 reviews · 5 hours · from $80

Start in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, then walk through the rainforest, cross Victoria Falls Bridge, and continue to Zambia with local guides such as Jacob, Michael, Moreblessing, or Tendekai. Expect five hours of viewpoints, roaring water, heavy spray, border assistance, and plenty of walking. Park fees and visas cost extra.

“Amazing! Definitely recommend seeing the falls from both sides. Our guides were great and knowledgeable.”

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Guided Tour of the Falls - Three hours around the falls, bridge, and park
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Guided Tour of the Falls

11.Guided Tour of the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $35

Walk Victoria Falls with a local guide for about two hours, stopping at all 16 viewpoints before reaching the bridge. Guides such as Trevor, Wayne, Bonani, and Brian are praised for clear explanations and patient photo help. Hotel pickup, bottled water, transfers, the Big Tree, and a possible market stop are included, but park admission costs extra.

“We were taken around Victoria Falls by a very informative guide .He was also aware of our safety as some of the paths were slippery. He sheltered us from the spray of water with an umbrella.”

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From Victoria Falls: Chobe National Park Small Group Tour - Four hours on Chobe’s rough safari roads
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From Victoria Falls: Chobe National Park Small Group Tour

12.Chobe National Park Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $200

Travel from Victoria Falls to Botswana for a Chobe River cruise and afternoon game drive, with lunch, guides, and round-trip transfers included. Guides such as Gift and July are noted for patient animal spotting and bird knowledge. Expect a border crossing, a full 10-hour day, and a small group of up to 15 people.

“Great day start to finish. During the morning game drive we rarely went more than a few minutes without amazing wildlife sightings. Many up close and personal! The lunch was a great buffet. And the afternoon boat cruise delivered endless woRead more”

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Victoria Falls: Private Guided Tour of the Falls - The best timing for photographs
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Victoria Falls: Private Guided Tour of the Falls

13.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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Victoria Falls: Private Guided Tour of the Falls - The best timing for photographs
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Victoria Falls: Private Guided Tour of the Falls

14.Private Guided Tour of the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $30

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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Sunrise Tour Of Victoria Falls-Scenic Water Falls Experience - Hotel pickup and the short transfer
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Sunrise Tour Of Victoria Falls-Scenic Water Falls Experience

15.Sunrise Tour Of Victoria Falls-Scenic Water Falls Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Start before the crowds with a two-hour private tour of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Your English-speaking guide, such as Jacob, Paul, Nathan, or Tedekai, leads you to sunrise viewpoints, explains the falls and local history, and helps with photos. Hotel pickup, return transport, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included, but the $58 park fee is extra.

“The surmise part didn’t happen as we were picked up after the sunrise, so that would have been nice. The guided tour by Jacob was amazing and we are so glad we did it!”

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