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6 Zambezi River Cruises in Zambia and Zimbabwe to Build a Day Around

6 river trips  ·  from $54 a head

Good zambezi river cruises sell their best seats weeks ahead. Below: the 6 to book early, what each fare includes and how they differ once you are aboard.

Victoria Falls: Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River - What happens during the three-hour outing
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Victoria Falls: Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

1.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 925 reviews · 3 hours · from $110Our pick

Cruise the upper Zambezi for three hours aboard the Zambezi Breeze, leaving from Pure Africa Waterfront near Victoria Falls. You’ll enjoy a freshly prepared four-course or six-course dinner, included alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, sunset views, and chances to see hippos, elephants, crocodiles, buffalo, zebra, and birds. Hotel pickup is included within 5 km of Victoria Falls Town in Zimbabwe.

“booking easy and informative plus pick up and drop off on time plus the welcome, the staff and the quality of the food and wine spot on. lovely top deck views even if the weather was a bit cloudy though still warm obviouly. a really good nights entertainment much better thatn we had envisaged”

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Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River - Wildlife along Zambezi National Park
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Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

2.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 518 reviews · from $92Top rated

Cruise the upper Zambezi near Victoria Falls at sunset, watching for hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and rising spray from the falls. Pure Africa includes hotel pickup from Victoria Falls, a four-course dinner, bottled water, and an open bar. The cruise lasts about three hours and carries up to 50 people.

“Amazing sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River. Exceptional food and service. What a great experience. Would definitely recommend.”

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Victoria Falls: 2-Hour Luxury Zambezi River Sunset Cruise - Choosing between the Luxury and Signature decks
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Victoria Falls: 2-Hour Luxury Zambezi River Sunset Cruise

3.2-Hour Luxury Zambezi River Sunset Cruise

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

Spend two hours cruising the Zambezi from Victoria Falls, with hotel pickup, drinks, canapés, and sunset views. Choose the refurbished Luxury Deck or upgrade to the Signature Deck for gourmet hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, premium drinks, and dedicated mixologist service. Watch for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, birds, and other river life.

“Was absolutely beautiful, could have been a little bit more food, but other than that amazing!”

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Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls - The four-course dinner and included drinks
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Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls

4.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $90

Set out from Victoria Falls at 4:30 pm for an intimate dinner cruise on the Zambezi River. You will cruise toward the area above Victoria Falls, then turn back for sunset, wildlife sightings, and a four-course meal with wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, and water. Zimbabwe hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Beautiful scenery, beautiful sunset, great service. Food was good but main course took a long time & it was not hot. The Sunset cruise would be enough in my opinion.”

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Chobe National Park: Day Trip, Safari drive & River Cruise - Leaving Livingstone and crossing into Botswana
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Chobe National Park: Day Trip, Safari drive & River Cruise

5.Chobe National Park: Day Trip, Safari drive & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 100 reviews · 10 hours · from $190

Travel from Livingstone, Victoria Falls, or Kasane to Chobe National Park for a 3.5-hour game drive and a 3.5-hour Chobe River cruise. Expect elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, lions, giraffes, and excellent birdlife. English-speaking guides such as Nature, Tana, Max, and Wesley have led past departures, though guide assignments vary.

“Enjoyed the day trip safari very much. Saw so many animals, especially elephants and giraffes, very close up. Our guide was very informative and tried hard to get us to see as many of the Big 5 as we could. He knew Chobe park well, which was great for us. The hotel pick-up and getting through customs went very smoothly thanks to the guide who stayed with us all day. The lunch buffet was a nice break in between, and the food was really good and varied. Thanks for a great tour and a great day.”

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From Kasane: Chobe River Sunset Cruise - Why sunset changes the animal viewing
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From Kasane: Chobe River Sunset Cruise

6.From Kasane: Chobe River Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 67 reviews · 3 hours · from $54Best value

Cruise upstream from Kasane into Chobe National Park as elephants, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, impala, hippos, and crocodiles gather near the river. An English-speaking guide leads the three-hour outing, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and a soft drink included. Bring food if you need more than a light refreshment.

“The entire cruise experience was great, and the guide was very knowledgeable. The only concern I had was with the park entry fee - which is stipulated as $15. I assumed this was USD, but upon arriving, I was asked to pay 190 Pula instead. I did not have Pula on me, so I had to go find an ATM.”

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