The 7 Best VIP Experiences in Zimbabwe

1.2-Hour Luxury Zambezi River Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 303 reviews · 2 hours · from $69Our pick

You’ll leave your Victoria Falls hotel for a two-hour Zambezi sunset cruise with drinks, canapés, and English-speaking crew. Choose the refurbished Luxury Deck or upgrade to the Signature Deck for a quieter upper-level setting, cocktails, premium drinks, and gourmet hors d’oeuvres. Wildlife sightings may include hippos, elephants, crocodiles, birds, and antelope.

“Fabulous sunset cruise on a beautifully comfortable boat. Staff were great, plenty of canapés & drinks. Even catered for gluten free. Saw a host of different game. Very happy with our choice of the signature deck.”

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2.Luxury Sunset Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

You’ll be picked up in Victoria Falls and taken to the Zambezi River for a three-hour evening cruise aboard the Zambezi Breeze or Zambezi Reflections. An English-speaking guide and captain lead the trip, while the crew serves a four-course dinner, drinks, and views of hippos, crocodiles, birds, sunset, and distant Victoria Falls.

“Good food and service. We loved the boat experience and how peaceful it was during our visit in October 2025.”

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3.Luxury Sunset River Cruise on the Zambezi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $100Top rated

You will cruise the Zambezi near Victoria Falls on a comfortable double-decker boat, with upper-deck sofas, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, premium drinks, beer, and soft drinks. Keep watch for hippos, elephants, and crocodiles as the light fades. Pickup is offered from Victoria Falls, but park fees and Livingstone transfers cost extra.

“Magnificent sunset! This was a relaxing cruise along the Zambezi River between Zimbabwe and Zambia. We saw elephants, crocodiles and hippos. The cruise included drinks and delicious heavy hors d'oeuvres. The sunset was gorgeous! The staff was attentive and informative about the animals and the land. Watching the beautiful sunset on the river is great way to end your day.”

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4.5 Day Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park Luxury Accommodated Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $2,500

Spend five days between Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park with Africa Beast Safaris. Simon and his team arrange airport pickup, guided waterfall visits, a sunset cruise, luxury accommodation, and two days of game viewing. Expect small-group service for up to 15 people, with chances to see elephants, African wild dogs, honey badgers, crocodiles, and other wildlife.

“My daughter and I have just finished this tour, I can honestly say that from start to finish everything was absolutely superb. Simon was amazing, everything was so well organised and the accommodation, food etc was above expectation. Read more”

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5.Ra-Ikane Luxury Sunset Cruise Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $120

Set out from Victoria Falls at 3:30 pm for a two-hour sunset cruise through Zambezi National Park. A captain helps spot hippos, elephants, and birds while a hostess serves canapés, cocktails, soft drinks, water, and selected local beers. The small Ra-Ikane boats carry up to 16 people and are styled after the craft linked to Livingstone’s river journeys.

“Having done the usual, big boat booze cruises, this was so much better. Small, casual but elegant boat with 2 crew - knowledgeable pilot and friendly hostess.”

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6.Luxury Cruise : Sunset Boat Cruise on The Zambezi Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $93

Spend 2.5 hours aboard the three-deck Zambezi Explorer, cruising from Victoria Falls with an English-speaking guide and captain. Look for hippos, crocodiles, and birds near the riverbanks, enjoy snacks and drinks, and watch the African sun set over the water. Hotel pickup, return transport, and onboard restrooms are included.

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7.Shearwater River Song Luxury River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $83

Relax on Shearwater’s River Song luxury cruise above Victoria Falls for about two hours on the Zambezi. You’ll enjoy cold hors d’oeuvres, premium drinks, and chances to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and other wildlife. Guide Prince has been praised for his warm welcome and helpful explanations. Pickup is offered, and the full outing takes about three hours.

“The best sunset cruise we have ever experienced! The crew is friendly and informative! The experience was out of this world!”

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