Victoria Falls: 3-Day Safari & Sunset Cruise with Game Drive

Three days watching wildlife drink at dusk, then the falls roar into view at dawn

You're picked up at the airport and taken straight to a sunset cruise on the Zambezi, then spend two days on guided walks through the rainforest, lunch at a clifftop café, and a game drive through open bush. Airport transfers, accommodation, and all meals are included. You choose when to leave on day three based on your flight time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and sunset cruise

• Meet guide at Victoria Falls Airport
• Sunset cruise on Zambezi River

Day 2: Falls tour, lunch, and game drive

• Guided tour of Victoria Falls
• Lunch at Lookout Café
• Game drive in Zambezi National Park

Day 3: Departure and optional activities

• Optional activities or local market visit
• Prepare for departure

The experience

The Zambezi River at sunset pulls animals down to the water's edge like a magnet. On day one, you're picked up at Victoria Falls International Airport and driven straight to the river for a 2-to-3-hour cruise where elephants, buffalo, and antelope arrive in loose herds as the light goes gold. It's the kind of timing that works because the animals follow their own schedule, not a tour operator's, and you're there when they're thirsty. You stay two nights at Shearwater Explorers Village, which sits close enough to the action that you can hear the falls in the distance.

Day two starts early. The guided walk through the Victoria Falls rainforest takes 2 to 3 hours and puts you face-to-face with the spray and the roar: the Zambezi River crashes 108 meters down into the Batoka Gorge, and the sheer force of it changes how you stand. After that, you're driven to Lookout Café, which sits 120 meters above the river, and you order from the a la carte menu while the gorge spreads out below you. Lunch happens at 12:30, which gives you time to breathe before the afternoon game drive in Zambezi National Park. The open four-wheel-drive vehicle means you're exposed to the heat and the dust and the actual sight of things moving through the bush, not filtered through a window. That drive runs 2 to 3 hours and ends before dark.

Day three is flexible. If your flight leaves late, you can visit the local market for souvenirs or arrange optional activities when you arrive: the operator builds the schedule around your actual departure time, not a fixed checkout. Airport transfers are included both ways, and everything moves in an air-conditioned minivan between activities. The whole thing is wheelchair accessible, and the operator is flexible with pickup times as long as you give them your flight details upfront.

What’s included

• Airport transfers from and to Victoria Falls International Airport.
• 2 nights accommodation at Shearwater Explorers Village.
• guided walk through the Victoria Falls rainforest (2–3 hours).
• sunset cruise down the Zambezi River (2–3 hours).
• guided game drive at Zambezi National Park in an open four-wheel-drive vehicle (2–3 hours).
• lunch at Lookout Café, 120 meters above the Zambezi River.
• transportation in an air-conditioned minivan between all activities.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 17 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 10

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleInfant seats available

Operated by Tamuka Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main Victoria Falls experiences (the falls themselves, wildlife at the river, and a game drive) without arranging transport, accommodation, or timing between stops. The three-day structure lets each activity breathe instead of cramming them into a single exhausting day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What time does the sunset cruise start on day one?

Pickup is at 4 p.m., so you're on the water as the light changes.

How long is the guided walk through Victoria Falls rainforest?

2 to 3 hours. It's a wet walk. The spray from the falls is heavy, so bring a waterproof layer.

What's included in the lunch at Lookout Café?

You order from the a la carte menu. The meal itself is included in the package price.

Is the game drive in an open vehicle?

Yes, it's an open four-wheel-drive, which gives you an unobstructed view of wildlife in Zambezi National Park.

Can I arrange activities on day three if my flight is late?

Yes. Optional activities are arranged when you arrive, depending on your departure time.

Are airport transfers included?

Yes, both pickup and drop-off from Victoria Falls International Airport are included.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if needed.

What if I want to change my pickup time?

The operator is flexible with pickup times as long as you provide your flight details in advance so they can plan accordingly.