Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River provided by Pure Africa
Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River
Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River
4.5
from RM 281.34 per adult
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from RM 281.34 per adult
About
Watch a Zambezi River sunset from a cocktail cruise that is timed for you to see wildlife gathering by the riverbanks at dusk. Door-to-door transport from Victoria Falls hotels ensures a relaxing experience from beginning to end. An optional upgrade offers top-deck seating, gourmet snacks, and premium drinks throughout the cruise.
Know before you go
- Duration: 2h
- Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
Know before you go
- Duration: 2h
- Mobile tickets accepted
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Highlights
Cruise the Zambezi River at sunset, the ideal time to see active wildlife
Experience cooler temperatures in the early evening
Enjoy included appetizers and drinks or upgrade to gourmet service
Convenient pickup and drop-off at Victoria Falls hotels
What to expect
Meet a driver at your hotel on the Zimbabwe side of Victoria Falls, and then travel to the edge of the Zambezi River to board a spacious riverboat. Grab a drink and a snack from the bar as the setting sun illuminates the surrounding countryside, and watch for animals drinking at the edge of the water. It’s common to spot hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, zebras, and many species of birds in soft light that’s great for photography or just enjoying the view.
You’ll see the first stars appear over the Zambezi River by the end of the cruise, and finish the night with drop-off at your original departure point.
Need help booking?
Call the number below and use the product code: 13819P1
Call +60 392125427Important information
Inclusions
Beverages • Snacks • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
National Parks Fees ($10 payable locally) • Visa fees if applicable
Duration
2h
Departure details
Traveller pickup is offered.
Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North Province
Departure Point: Zambezi River
Address: Pickup from Victoria Falls Zimbabwe based hotels
Directions: Zambezi Explorer Jetty Site
Return point: Returns to original departure point
Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Inclusions
Beverages • Snacks • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
National Parks Fees ($10 payable locally) • Visa fees if applicable
Departure details
Traveller pickup is offered.
Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North Province
Departure Point: Zambezi River
Address: Pickup from Victoria Falls Zimbabwe based hotels
Directions: Zambezi Explorer Jetty Site
Return point: Returns to original departure point
Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Duration
2h
Additional information
Hotel pickup and drop-off is included from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe based hotels only
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travellers
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4.5
53 reviews
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kavas08
Gothenburg, Sweden143 contributions
Nice and relaxing
Jan 2020 • Family
It was really nice to experience the nature and the wildlife from the water. We passed hippos and crocodiles while cruzing the Zambezi River. We were almost alone on the boat and were served some smaller snacks and drinks. The staff was were attentive and stopped wherever we wanted to get closer to the animals. Absolutely much better than expected.
Written 13 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Michael C
Cape Town, South Africa487 contributions
Thunder, Rain and a Sunset!
Feb 2020 • Couples
We took the sunset cruise and selected the Signature (top deck) option for the trip.
The start of our trip was very eventful as a thunderstorm happened as we boarded the boat - it was great to get an umbrella to keep some of the rain off of us.
The boat cruise itself was very peaceful and relaxed. The staff very helpful and friendly. There was a hood drinks selection and some nice snacks to enjoy along the way.
It was great to see some many hippos in the water and one on a river bank. We were also very fortunate to see a crocodile.
After the thunderstorm there were some clouds which made for a beautiful sky and sunset.
We really enjoyed the cruise, the views and the sunset.
The start of our trip was very eventful as a thunderstorm happened as we boarded the boat - it was great to get an umbrella to keep some of the rain off of us.
The boat cruise itself was very peaceful and relaxed. The staff very helpful and friendly. There was a hood drinks selection and some nice snacks to enjoy along the way.
It was great to see some many hippos in the water and one on a river bank. We were also very fortunate to see a crocodile.
After the thunderstorm there were some clouds which made for a beautiful sky and sunset.
We really enjoyed the cruise, the views and the sunset.
Written 9 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
220fran
Cupertino, CA34 contributions
Beautiful sunset with hippos swimming in the river
Aug 2019
The best sunset boat ride , dinner cruise is amazing experience, hippos swimming in the river, what a special African experience
Written 9 December 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
andrew d
Whitestone, Canada140 contributions
Great timeq
Nov 2019
we were a group of 12 on a tour thru SA. this cruise was a part of that tour. boat was clean and safe looking, three decks. we had the middle deck complete with server and bartender and of course sailing staff. we had some great appetizers and drinks. we saw some wildlife in and along the river. elephants crossing the river and playing in it. hippos, birds, crocs. it was a great time.
beautiful area to visit.
beautiful area to visit.
Written 28 November 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Julius T
Johannesburg, South Africa17 contributions
Peaceful and beautiful
The boats are quite spacious even though there were quite a few people. We never felt cramped. There was a free open bar and nice snacks. The boat ride wasn’t rough at all so it was a very relaxing trip. Our captain was hilarious and we got to see lots of hippos and a variety of birds if you’re into birdwatching. And of course, the sunset was beautiful!
Written 21 November 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
flomap
USA104 contributions
Lovely cruise, beautiful evening
Sep 2019
The Signature Deck was very nice with cocktails and excellent Hors d'oeuvres. We had an unexpected sighting of an elephant on a small island in the river and numerous bird sightings including 3 African Fish Eagles. There were hippos in the water near the shore. It was a most pleasant evening cruise with a beautiful sunset.
My husband and I were staying in Livingstone so the cruise tour operators arranged to pick us up at the border on the Zimbabwe side near the bridge. We ended up arranging a transfer to the cruise from our hotel because we had negotiated the bridge earlier and found it to be difficult with numerous people trying to assist us into the border stations for tips and numerous others tying to sell goods or trade cash. It was not a pleasant experience. We decided we did not want to be waiting around the border area for the cruise pickup or get dropped off there and try to find transport across the bridge. There was another couple on our transport who actually had cancelled the Zembezi Explorer and went with another cruise operator who arranged for their transport from Livingstone. I do think if you are staying in Livingstone you might want to look at the options that the various sunset cruise companies offer for transport to the Zimbabwe side.
My husband and I were staying in Livingstone so the cruise tour operators arranged to pick us up at the border on the Zimbabwe side near the bridge. We ended up arranging a transfer to the cruise from our hotel because we had negotiated the bridge earlier and found it to be difficult with numerous people trying to assist us into the border stations for tips and numerous others tying to sell goods or trade cash. It was not a pleasant experience. We decided we did not want to be waiting around the border area for the cruise pickup or get dropped off there and try to find transport across the bridge. There was another couple on our transport who actually had cancelled the Zembezi Explorer and went with another cruise operator who arranged for their transport from Livingstone. I do think if you are staying in Livingstone you might want to look at the options that the various sunset cruise companies offer for transport to the Zimbabwe side.
Written 11 October 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nadine S
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe14 contributions
Signature Deck... Must Do
When our travel agent recommended booking the Signature Deck River Cruise... I thought "Mmmm a little pretentious for me"... couldn't have been happier that we did. 22 of us travelled on our daughter's "Buddymoon" to Hwange National Parks and the Vic Falls and all of us agreed that the Zambezi Explorer was amongst one of our favourite experiences of the trip!! The staff were EXCEPTIONAL, friendly and most professional. The chef produced the most fabulous Hors d'oeuvre and there was every tipple imaginable behind the bar. Experience not to be missed. We will be using that boat charter again for sure!
Written 7 October 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Larry272
Melbourne, Australia14 contributions
Relax after walking the falls
May 2019
The whole experience was a total contrast to our helicopter fight and then walk around Victoria Falls. The food and beverages flowed freely and the sunset was beautiful. A very peaceful and relaxing end to a great day.
Written 3 September 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Tracy K
2 contributions
Relaxing Evening Cruise
Aug 2019
Lovely finish to the day. Plenty of space, not overcrowded. Somewhere to sit but easy enough to move around to take photos. As much as you want to drink and hors d'oeuvres served throughout the evening, very nice. Very pleasant staff, couldn't do enough for you. Saw elephants, hippos and crocs and ended the evening with a spectacular sunset, beautiful. I was travelling on my own but I felt very welcome and everyone was very friendly. All in all a lovely trip.
Written 28 August 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
SebastionSt
Las Vegas, NV147 contributions
Acceptable
This is a perfectly fine way to spend the evening. Drinks and appetizers are part of the price. We saw a gigantic herd of about 35 elephants. We also saw several hippos and crocodiles. The sunset was pretty enough. Overall it was worth it.
Written 17 August 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
T R
North Carolina0 contributions
Are the dinner and sunset cruises both options in July? What is your dinner menu? If we purchase the signature deck is there a possibility the everyone will be seated on the upper deck should their be limited participation?
flomap
USA104 contributions
We had an abundance of nice appetizers and drinks on the signature deck and felt it was well worth the additional costs. I have to agree with Larry272...I believe the signature deck is for those that pay for that deck experience. We were there in September and all decks appeared to be full. We did not take part in the dinner after the cruise and felt that we had plenty to eat on the deck during the cruise.
Anaaaaaa12345
Island of Malta, Malta10 contributions
Hola, me gustaría reservar para 8 adultos pero solo me deja la opcion de 6 adultos...cómo podría solventarlo? Gracias
Val B
Imperial, NE2 contributions
What is the price for the upgrade. Thank-you.
Barbara1236
Nutley, NJ148 contributions
It wasn’t an upgrade price. You just pick the boat that holds 6 people. We were fortunate to be the only two.
Romasupebr
Belgium96 contributions
Hi, I'm desperately trying to make a reservation for a Dinner Cruise or a Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi river near the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, and this for any date between 12 and 16 March 2019, but no luck! I keep getting the notification that everything is fully booked, yet the dates on their calendars still seem open. Any reputable company is fine, just as long as I get a confirmation. Could anybody help? Many thanks in advance!
subhascghosh1
Kolkata (Calcutta), India1 contribution
Can you send me a list of hotels you pick up from. Thanks.
About the operator
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By: Pure Africa
GoVeni
00An unforgettable experience
It was my Father’s birthday and I had wanted an outing that had it all, good food, plenty of drinks, entertainment,…
Linda G
00Amazing family weekend getaway to celebrate my Dads Birthday
We wanted to do something different and this was truly breathtaking. From the time we arrived till we left we were …
Chris S
00Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi
This was one of the best trips we went on during our 18 day stay in Southern Africa, Food was first class and the v…
Brent203
00Must do in Victoria falls
We really enjoyed the cruise, viewing the animals in the river, and the food. Great service too. We also saw elepha…
SailDragonfly
00Disappointment for the price
Everyone was very friendly and obviously trying hard to do all the right things. The drinks were readily available …
lindadownunder
00A African highlight
Our sunset cruise on the top deck of The Zambezi Explorer was amazing and is a must do when in Victoria Falls. A de…
389samf
00Top rated experience in Vic Falls
We really enjoyed this cruise on the Zambezi river. There was free alcohol (which we weren't expecting) and a deli…
KRLouise
00Dinner Cruise on Zambezi Refletions
The food was good and plenty of it. Drinks were readily available. We saw some hippos and one crocodile along with …
enatural3
00We received the VIP treatment!
This was an Epic Trip to celebrate my niece's graduating with her Bachelor's Degree. The entire tour experience wa…
cheekybeau
00Excellent Meal
This was really a surprising treat. Hadn't expected much of a cruise that was part of our package, but the meal was…
melisac452
00Remarkable relaxing experience!
We took the sunset cruise and were rewarded with sightings of elephants, hippos, giraffes, warthogs, etc. Pick-up a…
Silvioppo
00Just wonderful
Amazing experience I will never forget this incredible time in Zimbabwe. Everything was just perfect, the staff, th…
krissieg
00Magical way to end our trip!
My partner and I recently went to Vic Falls to celebrate my 40th birthday - and wow, did Zimbabwe deliver. This cru…
newplacesoldcases
00A fabulous evening
This was a wonderful night from start to finish. We were on the Zambezi Reflections and enjoyed being on this smal…
ruggemat
00Excellent Experience!
I can suggest this activity to everyone! The sunset was so amazing and the dinner very delicious! The only negative…
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