Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

Recommended by 95% of travelers

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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Peter_M ·

Mar 2026

This is a cruise i can unreservedly recommend. Transport back and forth was nor problem. The food was first class, absolutely delicious. All drinks are covered in the price and a good sele tion ofvwines, beers and others. The cruise itself was comfortable and beautiful. There were hippos and cricket to be seen and the sunset great. I really enjoyed it.

· Karen_C ·

Jan 2026

The most wonderful way to start our time in Victoria Falls. The boat was beautiful and the staff attentive. The 4 course meal and open bar amazing. Beautiful sunset and lots of hippos. Would definitely recommend this company.

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Overview

Experience the beauty and the excitement of one of Africa's most stunning destinations on this Zambezi River dinner cruise. Get an up close look at iconic Victoria Falls and enjoy Zambezi-style cuisine as you float along this popular river. Enjoy world-class service and meals prepared by an executive chef while you relax in Zambia's natural landscape.

Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River
Experience sunset on one of Africa’s most iconic rivers
Enjoy a meal and drinks prepared by an executive chef
Round-trip hotel transport included

What's Included

Beverages
Bottled water
Four Course Dinner on the River
Complimentary Transfers to/from Hotel/Lodge in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe Only.
Unlimited drinks (open bar)

Transfers from Livingstone Hotels/Lodges from Zambian Side
Government Fees

$12.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Complimentary pick up is only offered for guests staying in Victoria Falls Town’s Lodges/Hotels Zimbabwe within 5km radius. We do not pick guests staying in Livingstone Hotels Zambia.

Operating hours
.5:00 pm

Itinerary

Victoria Falls (Pass By)

Zambezi National Park (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Most travelers can participate

NOTE regarding accessibility: While it is possible to get onto the boat in a wheelchair, please note that the toilet on the boat does not allow enough space for a wheelchair.
Hotel pickup and drop-off is included from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe based hotels/lodges only and we do not offer pick up from Zambian Side.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

TinaTerrell_B

This was such a treat. A lovely dinner with great service and open bar. The set up was absolutely beautiful. Seeing the animals as we cruised was a bonus treat - impalas, crocodiles and hippos! The cruise was peaceful, serene and a perfect end to my trip. The song performed by the staff at the end was lovely. Highly recommend this experience!

Reviews

4.8

based on 657 reviews

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Perfect organised, perfect adventure

Manfred_R, Mar 2026

Wonderful night drive on the Zambesi river with delight dinner and amazing ambiente! Perfect organised.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for the 5 star review and recommendation Manfred.

Had a fantastic meal and...

Kelly_S, Mar 2026

Had a fantastic meal and the service was outstanding. Unfortunately we did not have any wildlife sightings and it was overcast so no sunset either.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for the review and recommendation Kelly. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the meal and that our team took great care of you. While we wish we could have scheduled a spectacular sunset and some wildlife for your visit, mother nature can be a bit shy sometimes!

Great river cruise

Peter_M, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for the review and recommendation Peter. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed everything from the first-class dining to that stunning sunset. It’s wonderful to know the transfer and beverage selection met your expectations as well. We’ll be sure to share your compliments with our crew and chefs

The Mighty Zambezi

Marcia_M, Feb 2026

It was wonderful! The staff was so friendly; even sang! The food was delicious. The Zambezi river is teeming with life! I highly recommend this evening activity!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and recommendation Marcia! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and the vibrant life along the Zambezi. Our team loves adding a bit of song to the evening, and I’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to them. We hope to welcome you back to the river soon!

Great experience

Ken_H, Feb 2026

We saw lots of hippos rather close to our boat! The food was good and the staff was friendly and informative.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled that you had such a great time on the river. There’s nothing quite like a close encounter with the hippos, and we’re so glad they made an appearance for you! I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to our staff and kitchen team—they take great pride in making every trip both informative and delicious.

The link sent on the...

Wanda_H, Feb 2026

The link sent on the cruise was broke nor need the cruise show in upcoming tours therefore we assumed it had been canceled until an individual showed up without any warning at 4:30. We were therefore not ready and could not go.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I am sincerely sorry for the confusion and the frustration this caused. Please contact us directly at reservations@pure.africa so we can look into the matter.

Well worth it

Leeanne_R, Feb 2026

The overall experience was amazing. The cruise was calm and peaceful and the food was lovely. What let the experience down for us, was we felt like we were put in the corner and forgotten about. Wait staff seems to concentrate on the tables closer to the bar or spent more time chatting to each other at the bar then checking in on diners.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear that you found the cruise peaceful and the food lovely—that is exactly the atmosphere we strive to create. However, we are genuinely sorry that our service did not live up to those same standards. It is disappointing to hear that you felt 'tucked away' and overlooked. We aim for every guest to feel like they have the best seat in the house. We truly value your honesty, as it helps us improve

Victor and Pru were awesome! Great experience!

Elizabeth_S, Feb 2026

This was a very great experience ! Victor is an amazing public speaker. I liked when he was doing announcements and he was also coming to tables to make sure everyone is ok and he offered to take great pictures of me with my phone . Very nice pictures. Pru was my waiter she was amazing as well . Very professional and friendly. I would definitely recommend this activity to everyone

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much, Elizabeth for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with us. I will be sure to share your kind words with Victo. We’ll also make sure Pru knows her professional and friendly service didn't go unnoticed. We’re so glad you walked away with great photos and even better memories.

Zambezi sunset dinner cruise

Karen_C, Jan 2026

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for the glowing recommendation, Karen! We take great pride in our 'fine dining on the water' experience, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed the 4-course menu and the open bar. There really is no better company than a Zambezi sunset and a few hippos! It was a pleasure hosting you

sunset cruise of my dreams!

Boitumelo_C, Jan 2026

What a beautiful experience! Everything was amazing! The good,the staff,the people! I would definitely do it again and would recommend anyone coming to Victoria Falls to experience it! 10/10

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for the glowing recommendation Boitumelo. We are happy to hear that you had a 10/10 experience with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Victoria Falls again!

Fantastic. I was picked...

Anonymous, Jan 2026

Fantastic. I was picked up at my hotel and taken to the boat. The dinner was four courses with bottomless drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). They were happy to cater to a vegetarian diet. The sunset views were fantastic and the hippos were a joy to see. Well worth the price.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It’s great to know that the hotel transfer and the dining service met your expectations. Our team prides itself on offering a seamless experience for all dietary preferences, and we're so glad you enjoyed the wildlife sightings. Thank you for choosing us and for the high recommendation.

Relaxing evening on the River!

babyjames1, Jan 2026

A lovely three-hour river cruise with excellent food and attentive service. We saw plenty of hippos and even an alligator, which made the experience especially memorable. The only suggestion would be to add some soft background music to complement the already beautiful ambiance. Overall, it was a fantastic and relaxing way to unwind.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for the lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service, and that the hippos and crocodiles made your cruise memorable. We really appreciate your suggestion regarding soft background music, however music during the cruise is not allowed due to national park regulations.

Great food, good service,...

Joe_T, Jan 2026

Great food, good service, saw some hippos in the distance, boat pulled up next to a big croc so we could take pics. Views of the Zambezi were excellent. A good relaxing dinner cruise, although it was too cloudy for a sunset on our night. Reasonably priced as well.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for the review and recommendation Joe. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food and service. It’s always a highlight when the local wildlife—especially the hippos and that crocodile—come out to say hello! While the clouds hid the sunset this time, we hope the views of the Zambezi made up for it.

The cruise itself was...

Tresha_B, Jan 2026

The cruise itself was nice and relaxing. We board and are seated they take our drink order immediately and have no lemonade, sprite or Diet Coke. So they were not able to make a lot of the non alcohol drinks we were told. We were given one carafe of water. Never another. I watched other guest receive the non alcohol drinks we were told they had no lemonade or sprite for all night long.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you, Tresha for taking time to share your experience with us and for your kind words about the relaxing atmosphere of the cruise. We are sincerely sorry for the frustration regarding our beverage service. We aim to keep our bar fully provisioned, and it is clear we missed the mark for your table, both with the mixers and the water service. We will be looking into our service flow and staff communication to ensure all guests are treated with the same high level of attention.

Food is very good!...

MiguelLuisU_A, Dec 2025

Food is very good! Service is very good. Overall experience is lovely. Highly recommend to do this is you’re visiting Victoria Falls.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for the glowing review and recommendation, Miguel! We are thrilled to hear that you had a lovely experience and enjoyed both the food and our service.

More than what we expected

JuanCarlos_C, Dec 2025

Was exceptional! The food was amazing, the service so good, we are happy with the experience! Definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for the review and recommendation Juan. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us.

Beautiful sunset

Taharka_M, Dec 2025

Amazing experience, very serene being on the river during the sunset. Food and beverages were great!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for the amazing review and feedback!

Dinner night date with Hippo and friends on Zambezi

Zweli_K, Dec 2025

Priceless experience, more so as the tourist guide was knowledgeable ànd the friendly and warm crew.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for the review and recommendation Zweli. We are glad you had an amazing experience with us.

Best food I had in zim....

Dimitri_v, Dec 2025

Best food I had in zim. Very unique experience. You should definitely go. Don’t think about it just book it. Driver very punctual also

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for the incredible review and feedback Dimitri. It truly means the world to our entire team to hear that we provided the "Best food" you've had in Zimbabwe and a "very unique experience."

Great evening cruising along the Zambezi

Laura_D, Dec 2025

Such a wonderful evening and seamless from pick up to drop off. The cruise was great and guests were friendly and food/drinks were delish! Got to see some Hippos too. Only bummer was the weather and rain so no sunset, but would definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for the review and recommendation Laura, we are glad to hear that you had a splendid time with us.

Two thumbs up!

Emma_v, Dec 2025

I booked on the same day I took this cruise, and I wasn't disappointed. The chef was able to accommodate my dietary requirements which I appreciated (make sure to write them in the notes, but also send a message - the cruise operator messaged me). As a solo guest, I didn't feel out of place - there were other solo guests there. There were four courses of beautifully presented, delicious, filling dinner, plus drinks. Be ready to take photos along the way, and use insect repellent. The sun was high when we began, but we finished in the dark with a thunderstorm on the horizon. All staff were attentive, and the evening finished with a couple of traditional songs from the crew. I would do this again,and highly recommend it.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you, Emma for the wonderfully detailed glowing review of your experience with us. We are absolutely thrilled that booking on the same day exceeded your expectations and that dietary accommodation was handled smooth. Your feedback motivates and inspires us to continue delivering excellence.

Can’t Miss This!

Jerry_K, Nov 2025

Absolutely fabulous! What a picturesque and relaxing way to spend an evening along the river and a bonus getting to see some of the wildlife along the way. The service, food and attention to detail all made for a very satisfying excursion. We wanted for nothing.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

We are honoured by your wonderful review. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal, and we are thrilled we hit the mark for you.

Food and service was...

David_M, Nov 2025

Food and service was excellent. A great way to experience Zambezi river. We were lucky to see hippos and crocodiles and an amazing sunset. A great experience

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for beaming revies, your feedback made our day! We are delighted to know you enjoyed the food, and the service was excellent. Your satisfaction is our top priority.

Well organized, food was...

Christof_R, Nov 2025

Well organized, food was delicious and the scenery just stunning. We had a perfect romantic dinner. Loved it.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you, Christof for the wonderful feedback. We are so glad to hear that you had a great experience with us.

One of the best sunset dinner cruises I've experienced to date

Ingrid_H, Nov 2025

One of the best sunset dinner cruises I've experienced to date! Sunset on the Zambezi River, Zambia side was worth it. Viewing Buffalos, a warthog, Hippos and so much more. Eating great food and drinking fabulous wine was worth every penny of the price. Thank you

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for the wonderful review, Ingrid. We are ecstatic to learn that this has been one of the best dinner cruises that you have had coupled with wildlife sightings and great food. Your feedback about our service is incredibly rewarding.

Amazing Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

Theresa_B, Nov 2025

Beautiful river cruise. Wear shades for the first hour, as the sun has not set. The dress is smart casual. The food was delicious! Be patient because the food is given to you when cooked. Eat a light something before you go. You will see birds, hippos and crocodiles.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you, Theresa for the amazing review. We are more than delighted to hear that you had an amazing time with us onboard.

An Amazing Experience

TinaTerrell_B, Nov 2025

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for the glowing review and recommendation, Tina. We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience with us coupled with wildlife sightings.

Everything was excellent....

Niovi_P, Nov 2025

Everything was excellent. Tasty food, polite staff, romantic setting. Highly recommended. Top notch from start to the end.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for the review and recommendation, Niovi. We look forward to hosting you again.

Great dinner on a beautiful night.

Kent_F, Nov 2025

The staff was friendly and efficient, the dinner was excellent, and the sunset on an overcast day was the perfect ending. The boat was much nicer than expected, as was the food.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for the review, Kent. We are happy to hear that you had an excellent dinner cruise and enjoyed the efficient service from our friendly staff.

Highly recommended Zambezi cruise

Athanasios_M, Nov 2025

the cruise was very comfortable and pleasantly surprised with exceptionally high quality meal with open bar. Staff very knowledgeable and pleasant. Saw lots of animals in the river (hippos, elephant, crocodiles)