Victoria Falls Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
+23
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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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
Sample Menu
Starter
Starter Board
Grilled Broccoli Florets ,Cucumber Nyimo Hummus Bites & Chicken Chimodho
Starter
Chef's Soup of the Day or Beetroot Carpaccio
Served with Homemade Bread
Main
Mains Option
Beef Fillet- Hassleback Potato & Seasonal Veg OR Ostrich Fillet- Creamy Polenta & Spinach OR Fish of the Day- African Sorghum OR Chefs Homemade Pasta
Dessert
Orange Pana Cotta
with Berry Coulis
What's Included
- Four Course Dinner on the River
- Complimentary Transfers to/from Hotel/Lodge in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe Only.
- Alcoholic Beverages& Non Alcoholic-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.
Start time.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: Wheelchair accessibility is limited. While it is possible to board the boat with a wheelchair, please note that the onboard toilet is not wheelchair accessible. Our team will gladly assist guests where required when boarding, while onboard the cruise, and when entering or exiting the transfer vehicle.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 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
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 701 reviews
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Enjoyed the peaceful cruise on the Zambezi River with great service and food. At times, the boat floated with no engine running while you were eating and enjoying the surroundings . Comfortable seating with your own table. Everyone had a great view!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Karen! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the peaceful cruise on the Zambezi River, as well as the food, service, and comfortable seating. Letting the boat drift quietly is one of our favorite ways to let guests truly soak in the surroundings. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing journey soon
A fabulous way to end my four week holiday to Africa!
The four course dinner was fabulous - wonderful food.
Plenty of drinks to enjoy.
The staff were wonderful, particularly Pru :-)
The cruise was lovely and serene; the sunsets amazing; and we did see wildlife (although I had already done four safaris across Namibia and Botswana so had seen lots of amazing wildlife prior).
Totally recommend this cruise!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that our dinner cruise was the fabulous finale to your four-week holiday in Africa. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the food, drinks, and the serene sunset views. We’ll be sure to pass along your special shout-out to Pru—she will be delighted! We truly appreciate your recommendation.
Easy way to get out and see some wildlife from the river. The hotel transfer was smooth, and the boat was well-appointed for a beautiful sunset cruise. The open bar served local gins which was a nice touch, and the food was quite good considering it was being cooked on a boat! A great way to settled into the Victoria Falls region.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for sharing such a great review, Jacob! It’s fantastic to hear you loved the sunset cruise, the local gins, and the food. We’re glad we could make your introduction to Victoria Falls a memorable one, and we hope to see you again.
Sunset was majestic! The waiters were great, we asked for suggestions and they were right on the picks for the menu. The food was perfect, will definitely never forget!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Noemi! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our majestic sunset and that our staff hit the mark with their menu suggestions. It's fantastic to know the food was perfect and that you had such a memorable experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Absolutely amazing! Wonderful staff and delicious food. We saw hippos and crocodiles. I would absolutely do it again.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Patricia! We are thrilled to hear you had such an amazing time with our staff and enjoyed the food. Spotting hippos and crocodiles is always a highlight, and we look forward to hosting you in the future.
Wow a very relaxing experience, sunset was beautiful, we was animals . The good wines etc was so delicious and well presented . 100/10
The pick up and drop off was amazing
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and recommendation Julie! We are thrilled you enjoyed the sunset, the wildlife, and the wine. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another 10/10 experience soon.
This activity is a MUST in Victoria Falls. The views are stunning, the food is delicious, and a chance at animal sightings is a plus! While on this excursion, I saw hippos, monkeys, warthogs, and elephants. The sunset views were spectacular! If you get chilly once the sun sets, just ask for a blanket. Lastly, upon arrival to the loading dock, there's a $12 USD fee per participant that can be paid by either cash or card.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you consider our experience a "MUST" when visiting Victoria Falls.
It sounds like you had a truly magical time on the water. Spotting hippos, elephants, and other wildlife is always such a treat, and we are so glad you loved the delicious food and spectacular sunset views.
We always aim to provide a comfortable experience, so we're glad the team could provide a blanket for you once the sun went down.
Your detailed note regarding the $12 USD national park fees for river usage upon arrival is also greatly appreciated, as it helps our future guests prepare for their visit. Thank you for highly recommending us.
Very relaxed, no explanation of what I was seeing in the water, but the clear skies, the wine, food was excellent. I was steeped imagining the inhabitants, history, explorers in this wonderful land.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Joseph! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, the food, and the wine, and that the clear skies set the perfect scene for your trip. It is especially wonderful to know that our setting inspired your imagination about the rich history, explorers, and inhabitants of this land—that truly is the magic of being here
Everything from collection to return is so well organised. The cruise is really special. Seeing the stunning sunset, animals on the shore, and the delicious food as we travelled along, helped with unlimited drinks.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Martin! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed everything from the seamless organization to the sunset and wildlife views. Our team works hard to pair great food and drinks with an unforgettable experience, and we’re so glad we hit the mark for you.
My dad and I had a great experience on the dinner cruise with Pure Africa. I was skeptical about spending this much to add dinner versus just doing a sunset cruise, but I must say it was worthwhile. An intimate and relaxing three-hour food with excellent food and unbeatable atmosphere. This was a particularly good way to start our trip coming straight from the airport - the Pure Africa staff were great with communication as we navigated a delayed flight and ended up missing our pickup but instead taking the airport taxi straight to the cruise. There were no more than 30 guests aboard, which made for a relaxing experience not offered by all providers. The highlight for me was getting a sense for the geography of the river above the falls! It’s easier to see the gorges below, but the wide and majestic Zambezi above the falls is something to behold.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the dinner cruise was worth the upgrade and made for the perfect start to your trip with your dad. We’re so glad our team was able to coordinate smoothly with your delayed arrival, so you and your dad didn't miss a beat. Thank you for the high praise regarding our food, atmosphere, and intimate setting.
It was beautiful. Everything was very well organised - from the pick up from the hotel, to the full cruise and dinner. A person who was in comm with me on the email answered all the questions that I had in advance and did not leave details unhandled. Me and my wife were celebrating our anniversary and it was an incredible experience. Thank you!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for choosing us to celebrate such a special milestone. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your cruise and dinner experience was incredible, and that the entire evening ran seamlessly from the moment you were picked up.
I will be sure to pass along your kind words to our reservation team, they take great pride in making sure every little detail is perfect so our guests can just relax and enjoy the magic.
Great ambiance, food and staff were exceptional, observed crocodiles, hippos while receiving exceptional service and amazing food
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the review and recommendation. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us.
Such a lovely experience. Food was really good, didn't feel rushed and a lovely experience. Would recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and felt you could relax and take your time. Creating a welcoming, unhurried atmosphere is exactly what we aim for. We truly appreciate the recommendation and can't wait to welcome you back again soon!
Duration was good. Wine was great as well as food. Should have started earlier due to sunset
Transport and park fee should be included
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, wine, and the overall duration of the experience.
Regarding the park fees, because these are set and collected by external authorities, we currently keep them separate from our booking price, though we always try to make this as clear as possible upfront.
This sunset cruise exceeded our expectations from the friendliness of the crew to the exceptional quality of the food and drink. The African sunset was spectacular. We would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that our crew, the food, and the drinks exceeded your expectations. There really is nothing quite like a spectacular African sunset, and we're so glad we got to share that magic with you. Thank you for highly recommending us
Wonderful end to our Africa vacation. Very relaxing, beautiful, excellent food n drink
Highly recommended
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the high review and recommendation! We're so glad we could provide a relaxing, beautiful, and delicious finale to your African adventure.
Everything is good.The food is nice and all the beverages and alcohols are included.Need to pay 12 dollars prior to go into the boat.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you loved the food and the all-inclusive drinks. All guests are required to pay national park fees for river usage prior the cruise as per the national park regulations.
A memorable experience due to the friendliness and attentiveness of the crew, a delicious 4 course meal, with beautiful scenery and stunning sunset.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Alison! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that our team made such a memorable impression with their friendliness and attentiveness. There is truly nothing better than pairing a delicious 4-course meal with a stunning sunset. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to welcome you back on board again soon.
Definitely one of the best evenings of our holiday. The boat was luxurious, very smooth and great service with fabulous food. The drinks were high quality and unlimited. We saw a couple of hippo’s and although there were a few other cruise boats going up and down, ours appeared to be the best quality. The whole experience was relaxed with an unforgettable sunset. Definitely recommended.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderful review Julie! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your evening with us was a highlight of your holiday. Our team takes great pride in offering a luxurious, relaxed experience—from the quality of our food and drinks to the smooth sailing—so knowing we hit the mark for you means the world to us. It was a pleasure having you on board, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable sunset in the future!
Whilst this activity may at first appear expensive it is great value for money. The food was absolutely fantastic and the wine was free flowing. the sunset was also magnificent.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're delighted that the fantastic food, free-flowing wine, and magnificent sunset showed you exactly why this experience is worth every dollar. We hope to see you again soon!
An amazing sunset dinner cruise. The experience was just perfect. Food was exceptional with drinks constantly being topped up. Managed to see Hippos and other wildlife, but just slowly motoring up the Zambezi with the African sun going down, with a glass of red in your hand, was something we will never forget.
Highly recommend this tour and I would not hesitate to do it again.
It’s great value. You get what you pay for, so do not hesitate to book. This boat was by far the best we saw out of all the other boats on the river.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the glowing recommendation, Steve! We're delighted that you enjoyed the food, the drinks, and the wildlife, and that our boat stood out to you on the Zambezi. Spotting hippos under an African sunset is always magical. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back on board for another perfect evening in the future!
This lovely evening on the river with good food. Lovely sunset on Africa.
The only negative aspect was that they ask more for park fee as indicated. I am not sure if this is a scam.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful African sunset, the river, and the food.
We also appreciate you bringing the park fee issue to our attention. We take transparency very seriously and want to assure you this was absolutely not a scam.
Please note that National Park fees for river usage are mandatory for all river cruise participants. These fees are collected directly on behalf of the national park authorities to support conservation efforts. On online booking platforms we state that the rate excludes park fees of $12 per person.
Amazing experience. Pick up was slightly delayed. The cruise itself was amazing. Food was good. The open bar is a great addition. The waiter service was probably the best I experience in Zimbabwe. Also nice performance by the staff at the end.
Response from Host, May 2026
"Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, the open bar, and the performance by our team. Our staff takes great pride in providing world-class service, so I will be sure to pass your compliments along to our waiters. We apologize for the slight delay in your pick-up and appreciate your patience.
Excellent service, food and drinks. Amazing sun down views and an absolute must on your visit to Victoria Falls!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the review, Paolo. We’re delighted that you had such a memorable experience with our service and views. Thank you for recommending us as a 'must-visit' in Victoria Falls
Beautiful cruise down the river with great food and flowing beverages. It was a great experience and the service was wonderful.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the scenery and that our team took such good care of you. There’s nothing we love more than a perfect day on the water with great food and drinks. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon
Highly recommend! Food was incredible— the beef and ostrich were cooked perfectly. The staff was so attentive and it was such a gorgeous evening on the water.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the glowing recommendation, Caitlin! We are thrilled to hear you had such an incredible evening with us.
It’s wonderful to know that the beef and ostrich were highlights of your meal—our culinary team takes great pride in getting those temperatures just right. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to our staff as well. They will be delighted to hear their attentiveness made a difference in your experience.
There’s nothing quite like a sunset on the water, and we’re so glad you got to enjoy it. We look forward to welcoming you back for another gorgeous evening soon!
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 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!
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.
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
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!
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