Victoria Falls Activities

Guided Tour of the Victoria Falls – $25 (2 hours)

+ Parks fees – Internationals $50, SADC $30, Zimbabwean $7

Visiting this spectacular waterfall can certainly be done on your own, but it is nice to have a knowledgeable and experienced local guide to accompany you and share stories and information you won’t find on the information boards.

Lunar Rainbow Tour – $25 (1 hour)

+ Parks fees – $100

Moonbows are formed by the light of the full moon so this activity can only be done at Full Moon.  It is an unguided tour, however, you are chaperoned to keep you safe and includes pick-up and drop-off from your hotel.

Helicopter – Flight of Angels – $150 (15 mins)

+ Parks fees $15 + Fuel Surcharge $10

A 15 minute flight over the Waterfall and a section of the Zambezi River.  It is a spectacular bird’s eye view of the Victoria Falls.  Aptly named the “Flight of Angels” after David Livingstone described it, “Scenes so lovely they must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight”.  Also called “Mosi-oa-Tunya by the local tribes, meaning “The Smoke that Thunders”.

Helicopter – Zambezi Spectacular – $284 (25 mins)

+ Parks fees $15 + Fuel Surcharge $10

A 25 minute flight over Victoria Falls, Batoka gorges and the rural lands.  This spectacular flight takes you downstream of the waterfalls, following the zig-zagging gorges, as well as offering more opportunity to see wildlife in the Zambezi National Park.

Bridge Slide – Single -$48, Tandem – $68 (1 hour)

Suspended 110 m above the Zambezi river, slide across the gorge on a secure cable harnessed in a seated position.  This activity takes place from the Bridge Cafe between Zimbabwe and Zambia.  Please remember to take your passport.  Instant book tandem or single jump below.

Flying Fox – $53 (1 hour)

+ Parks fees $3

This is the longest Zip Line (Foofie Slide) ride in the world. Imagine the adrenaline rush travelling a speed of 106 km’s hurtling 425 m across the gorge, while suspended 120 m above the breath-taking beauty of the Zambezi River below!

Victoria Falls Canopy Tour – $64 (3 hours)

+ Parks fees $3

The Victoria Falls Canopy Tour offers a network of slides, trails and rope bridge walkways within the canopy of the hardwood forest of the Zambezi gorges. This experience is suitable for adventure seekers of all ages including families and groups. The Canopy Tour is family fun with a unique panoramic view of the Victoria Falls bridge, basalt gorges and the river below.

Zipline – Single – $84, Tandem – $127 (1 hour)

+ Parks fees $3

As the river zig-zags down the Batoka Gorge, the cable is suspended across from one side to the other. You are harnessed and attached to a pulley, then launched over the edge picking up speed as you descend over the water reaching a speed of 106 km an hour.  This activity takes place from the Lookout Cafe.  Instant book tandem or single jump below.

Batoka Gorge Hike – $95 (4 hours)

The Hike begins about 20km away from the waterfalls, downstream of the Victoria Falls. You will hike the steep descent down to the Zambezi River and then enjoy a refreshing swim before the strenuous climb out of the gorge. Once you reach the top it’s a short walk to an Ndebele Village where you will meet the local headsman and villagers and have brunch in the village, while listening to stories about their traditional culture and customs.

Livingstone Island, Devil’s Pool and Angel’s Pool

$95-145 (depending on season) + Parks fees $25

An exciting experience offered on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls – swimming on the edge of the waterfall. They offer 5 trips a day, each trip lasting about 1.5 to 2 hrs.  These are:  The Morning Breezer – 07h30 | 09h00 | 10h30 | Lunch Tour – 12h30 and High Tea – 15h30. 

Note: It is adviseable to always check which pools are open, as these are seasonal and dependent on the water level of the Zambezi River.

The Livingstone Island Tour is open from June to March of the following year. Closed April, May and June. The Devil’s pool section is only open in the middle of August – end of December. The Angel’s Pool is open in July, and then January – March.

Gorge Swing – Single -$105, Tandem – $158 (1 hr)

+ Parks fees $3

Jump off the edge of the gorge, harnessed in a seated position and free fall approx 70m before the rope becomes tight, swinging you in a long pendulum arc over the Zambezi River.  This acitivity takes place from the Lookout Cafe.  Instant book tandem or single jump below.

White Water Rafting – $126 (6 hours)

+ Parks fees $10

If you are looking for an action packed day of adrenaline, this grade 5 river rafting trip is regarded as the best one-day rafting trip in the world.  The best time of year to raft is during Low Water season (July – December), when the trip covers rapids no. 1 to no.19 and the rapids are at their best!

Bungee Jump – $168 (2 hours)

Do you want to get your adrenaline fix in hurry? This incredible and exhilarating 111 meter jump off the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge is described as one the most spectacular bungee jumps in the world.

Bridge Swing – Single -$168, Tandem – $263 (1 hr)

Jump off the edge of the iconic Victoria Falls bridge and free fall approximately 80 m before the rope becomes tight, swinging you in a long arc over the rapids of the Zambezi River. This activity takes place from the Bridge Cafe between Zimbabwe and Zambia.  Please remember to take your passport.  Instant book tandem or single jump below.

Overnight White Water Rafting – $247 (24 hrs)

+ Parks fees $10

An action packed FULL day of adrenaline with overnight camping in the gorge – all meals are included.  An incredibly scenic and exciting experience.  The best time of year to raft is during Low Water season (July – December), when the rapids are at their best!