Victoria Falls Segway Tour

The best thing about this tour is how much ground you cover in just two hours. You move from the town centre to the huge Big Tree, along the riverside Zambezi Drive, and out to Victoria Falls Bridge without spending the day walking in the heat. I especially like the mix of local town life and wild bush.

I also like the small maximum group of five. That gives your guide room to stop for photos, explain local history, and help you get comfortable on the Segway. The main consideration is the weight limit: rider and luggage together cannot exceed 117 kilograms, or 260 pounds.

Key points

• The Big Tree is the visual star: This baobab measures 22.4 metres around and may be about 2,000 years old.
• Zambezi Drive adds a wildlife chance: The nearly 4-kilometre riverside road may bring sightings of impalas, bushbucks, buffaloes, elephants, or hippos.
• Victoria Falls Bridge links two countries: You reach the famous parabolic bridge connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia.
• A five-person limit keeps it personal: You should have time for questions, photos, and help with the Segway.
• Hotel transfers are included: Pickup and drop-off make this a simple first or last activity in Victoria Falls.
• Nathan can add extra local colour: If he leads your outing, expect market visits and plenty of local history alongside the ride.

A two-hour route with more variety than mileage

This is not a high-speed adventure. It is a gentle sightseeing ride that uses the Segway to connect several Victoria Falls highlights in a short window.

You begin with a short training session before setting off on a Segway Ninebot Elite electric scooter. That matters even if you have ridden similar machines before. The guide needs to make sure everyone can balance, steer, stop, and ride safely as a group.

The pace is built for sightseeing, not racing. You can look around, listen to explanations, and pause for pictures without the outing becoming a tiring walking tour. The two-hour length also makes it easy to fit around other Victoria Falls plans.

Pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included. That is useful in Victoria Falls, where you may prefer not to arrange separate transport for a relatively short activity. Bottled water, a safety helmet, the Segway, and the guide are also covered in the price.

Starting in Victoria Falls town centre

The first riding section takes you through the main town centre. This gives you a view of Victoria Falls beyond the waterfall itself, with streets, shops, markets, and the everyday activity of the town.

I like this opening because it helps you get your bearings. The town centre is not simply a transfer point between your hotel and the falls. It is where local life, tourism, and transport meet. A guide can point out places you might otherwise pass without understanding.

One especially useful detail from the guide feedback is the possibility of stopping at markets and learning about local history and events. Nathan, one of the guides connected with the experience, has been praised for making the ride more than a simple lesson in operating a Segway. If you want more than scenic photos, ask about the cultural and historical side of the route when you book.

The town section also serves as a practical warm-up. You are learning how the Segway responds while riding through a real setting rather than spending the whole session in an empty practice area. That can feel more engaging, though it also means you should pay close attention to your guide’s instructions.

The enormous Big Tree

The route then reaches the famous Big Tree, a baobab with a reported girth of 22.4 metres. It may be around 2,000 years old and is possibly the largest and oldest baobab in Zimbabwe.

The size is hard to understand from a quick description. This is not a tree you simply photograph from one side and move on from. The sheer width gives the stop a sense of scale, and the age connects the modern resort town with a much older natural world.

You have time to get off the Segway, take pictures, and enjoy a refreshment. That pause is welcome. Two hours on a small electric vehicle can be more tiring than expected, especially if you are concentrating on balance, so this is a good point to reset.

Photography is one of the strongest reasons to choose this tour. The Big Tree gives you a clear subject, but the guide can also help with framing the stop and keeping the group moving. If the tree is a priority, have your camera or phone ready before you arrive rather than searching through a bag once the group has stopped.

The one limitation is that the tree stop is brief within a two-hour tour. You get time for pictures and a drink, but this is not a dedicated botanical or nature walk. Think of it as a memorable stop within a broader town and riverside circuit.

Riding Zambezi Drive beside the river

After the Big Tree, the route follows Zambezi Drive for almost 4 kilometres. This is where the outing shifts from town sightseeing to open natural surroundings.

The road offers riverside views and the possibility of seeing wildlife. The animals listed for the route include impalas, bushbucks, buffaloes, elephants, and hippos. These sightings are not guaranteed, so you should treat them as a fortunate extra rather than the central promise of the tour.

That distinction matters. If you book this mainly to see elephants or hippos, you may be disappointed by nature’s schedule. If you book it for a scenic ride with a chance of wildlife, the balance is more realistic.

Keep your camera ready, but also listen to the guide. A local guide is more likely to notice movement, tracks, or animals at a distance than someone focused only on the road ahead. The riverside section is also a good reason to avoid rushing. The value comes from seeing the changing surroundings and hearing what the guide can tell you about the area.

The route may appeal to people who want a taste of the bush without committing to a longer safari. It does not replace a dedicated wildlife drive, but it gives you a chance to see nature while moving between Victoria Falls landmarks. You also avoid spending the entire activity inside the town.

Victoria Falls Bridge and the Zimbabwe-Zambia link

The next major stop is Victoria Falls Bridge, the parabolic structure that connects Zimbabwe and Zambia. It is one of the most recognisable sights in the area and gives the tour a clear architectural and historical marker.

The bridge is valuable because it places the falls region in a wider context. Victoria Falls is not only a waterfall attraction. The bridge connects two countries and has long been part of the movement of people and goods around the Zambezi.

You should have strong photo opportunities here, especially if you enjoy dramatic structures and wide views. The bridge also adds variety after the softer shapes of the baobab and riverside vegetation.

The tour does not appear to include a long bridge walk or a separate border experience. That is important when setting expectations. You are seeing the bridge as one stop on a compact guided route, not taking part in a full crossing or border tour. Bring the right travel documents for your wider Zimbabwe and Zambia plans, but do not assume this Segway outing itself includes border formalities.

What the small group changes

The maximum group size is five people. For a Segway tour, this is a useful limit rather than a minor detail.

A small group means the guide can watch how each person is riding. If you are new to a Segway, you can ask for help without holding up a large convoy. It also makes stops easier. Five people can gather around the Big Tree or pause for a wildlife sighting without creating a crowd.

The group size should also help with questions. If you want to know about local history, markets, the bridge, or animals along Zambezi Drive, you are more likely to get a direct answer than on a large coach excursion.

There is a trade-off. A small tour can feel more exposed to schedule changes if one person needs extra training or stops often. Still, the two-hour format and limited group size make this a good choice for visitors who value conversation and flexibility over the lowest possible price.

Segway training, comfort, and restrictions

A short training session is included before the ride. You do not need to arrive as an experienced Segway rider, and the guide provides a helmet and instruction.

The equipment is a Segway Ninebot Elite electric scooter. You should wear comfortable clothing and shoes that allow you to balance easily, though the provided details do not set a specific dress code. Carry only what you need, since the 117-kilogram limit includes both you and all cargo.

Children must be accompanied by an adult and must weigh at least 45 kilograms, or 100 pounds. Adult pricing applies to all participants. These rules make the tour unsuitable for smaller children, even if they are comfortable on scooters.

Most people can take part, but the weight rule is firm. Check the combined rider and luggage weight before booking if you are close to the limit. A small camera or day bag is one thing, but extra equipment counts toward the total.

Weather can also affect the departure. If poor conditions lead to cancellation, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. That is reassuring in a destination where a wet or stormy ride would reduce both comfort and visibility.

Is $67 a fair price?

At $67 per person, this is not the cheapest way to move around Victoria Falls, but it includes more than equipment rental. You are paying for a guide, the training session, the Segway, helmet, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

The value is strongest if you want several short experiences in one outing. You get the town centre, a market and local-history angle, the Big Tree, a riverside road, possible wildlife, and Victoria Falls Bridge. Doing all of that independently would require more planning and separate transport.

The price is less compelling if you only want to see the bridge or the town. You could potentially reach individual sights in other ways, but you would lose the guided connection between them. You would also need to arrange your own transport and decide how to use your time.

I see this as a useful middle ground between a walking tour and a full safari. It gives you movement, scenery, and local explanation without taking half a day or requiring a high level of fitness. The main value comes from convenience and variety, not from the duration alone.

Food and drinks at Victoria Falls Hotel are not included. Plan on buying anything beyond the provided bottled water separately. Dietary requirements should be shared when booking, although the tour information does not promise a meal.

Who will enjoy this ride most?

I would recommend the tour to you if you want to see more of Victoria Falls town without spending two hours on foot. It is particularly suitable for first-time visitors who want an orientation ride early in their stay, since the route introduces the centre, markets, riverside road, bridge, and a major natural landmark.

It also suits photography-minded visitors. The Big Tree, Victoria Falls Bridge, town streets, and Zambezi Drive offer different types of subjects, and the guide can help you stop in the right places.

This is a good fit for small parties and couples who prefer a personal guide. The five-person cap gives the outing a more conversational feel than a large bus tour.

I would choose something else if your main goal is a full wildlife safari, an extended visit to Victoria Falls itself, or a serious cross-border excursion. The animals are possible rather than promised, the tour lasts about two hours, and the bridge is a sightseeing stop rather than a border adventure.

Booking advice and final verdict

Book this as a compact introduction to Victoria Falls, not as a replacement for every other activity in the area. Its strongest feature is the combination of places: town life, the Big Tree, Zambezi Drive, wildlife possibility, and the Zimbabwe-Zambia bridge, all linked by a guide.

I especially like it for the first morning of a stay. You can learn the shape of town, hear local stories, and identify places you may want to revisit. If Nathan is leading the departure, ask about the market stops and local events that have made his guiding memorable.

At $67, the tour earns its price through hotel transfers, a private-feeling group size, equipment, and the amount of ground covered. Just check the weight rule, remember that wildlife sightings are uncertain, and leave room in your plans for weather changes.

If those conditions suit you, I would book it. You get an easy, active way to see Victoria Falls beyond the waterfall, with enough local detail to make the ride feel like part of the destination rather than simple transport.

FAQ

How long does the Victoria Falls Segway Tour last?

The tour lasts approximately two hours.

What is included in the tour price?

The price includes a short training session, a Segway Ninebot Elite electric scooter, a safety helmet, a professional guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and bottled water.

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included.

How many people can join the tour?

The group has a maximum of five participants.

What is the Segway weight limit?

The Segway can carry up to 117 kilograms, or 260 pounds, including the rider and all cargo.

Can children participate?

Children must be accompanied by an adult and must weigh at least 45 kilograms, or 100 pounds. Adult pricing applies to all participants.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

If poor weather causes cancellation, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. You can also cancel for a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded.