Victoria Falls: 3-Day Tour & Helicopter Flight with Hotel

Three days at Victoria Falls: sunset cruise, helicopter ride, and the falls from all 16 angles

You arrive to a meet-and-greet and sunset cruise with dinner on your first evening. Day two includes a guided walk of all 16 vantage points of the falls, a helicopter flight, and dinner with entertainment at the Boma. Hotel stays at Elephant Hills Resort, airport transfers, and all meals are included. You depart on the morning of day three.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and sunset cruise

• Arrive at Victoria Falls airport
• Meet and greet at airport
• Transfer to hotel and check in
• Pick up for Zambezi sunset cruise
• Enjoy dinner on the cruise

Day 2: Victoria Falls tour and activities

• Breakfast at hotel
• Guided walking tour of Victoria Falls
• Lunch at iconic restaurant (own account)
• Flight of the Angels helicopter tour
• Return to hotel to relax
• Dinner at Boma restaurant with drum show

Day 3: Departure day

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to airport for departure

The experience

So you land at the airport and there's someone holding your name on a board. That's the first thing that happens, and honestly it sets the tone. You get picked up, driven to Elephant Hills Resort to drop your bags, and then at 4pm you're back in an air-conditioned vehicle heading to the Zambezi River for a sunset cruise with a three-course dinner. The light hits the water differently at that hour, and you're eating while the sky changes color behind the falls. It's the kind of thing that sounds like a cliché until you're actually there.

Day two is the real work, and it's worth it. At 10am your guide meets you after breakfast for the walking tour of Victoria Falls itself. You'll hit all 16 vantage points over about two hours, moving at a pace that lets you actually see the place instead of just checking boxes. The guide knows which angles show the scale, which ones catch the mist, where the light works best. Around 12:30 you get dropped at a restaurant with views so you can eat on your own time, then at 2pm you're in a helicopter. That's the Flight of the Angels: the only way to really understand how wide and deep the falls actually are. You see the whole thing from above, and the sound is different up there. After you land back at the hotel to rest, there's dinner at the Boma restaurant at 7pm with a drum show, which is the kind of thing that feels touristy until the drummers start and you realize how much skill is in it.

On the third morning you have breakfast, get transferred to the airport at 11am, and that's it. The whole Victoria Falls tour runs three days and two nights, and because everything's timed and included (the pickups, the meals, the entry fees, the helicopter) you're not spending mental energy on logistics. The guides are trained to move at a pace that works, and the resort handles the rest.

What’s included

• Two nights at Elephant Hills Resort.
• airport pickup and all transfers in air-conditioned vehicle.
• Zambezi sunset cruise with three-course dinner and beverages.
• guided walking tour of Victoria Falls covering all 16 vantage points.
• helicopter flight (Flight of the Angels).
• Boma restaurant dinner with drum show entertainment.
• professional guide throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 to 45 years) · Senior (50 to 65 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 35 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 6 days before the start.Between 2 and 6 days before the start, 50% refund.After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 75

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyNot for back problems

Operated by Afro Dawn Safaris

Is this one for you?Right for travelers on a short visit who want the main Victoria Falls experiences without arranging transport, park entry, or timing: the fixed schedule fits the helicopter, the falls walk, and two dinners into three days without gaps.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What's included in the price?

Hotel accommodation at Elephant Hills Resort for two nights; Zambezi sunset cruise with three-course dinner; guided walking tour of Victoria Falls; helicopter flight (Flight of the Angels); Boma restaurant dinner with drum show; airport pickup and all transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle.

How long is the walking tour of the falls?

Between 1.5 and 2 hours. You visit all 16 vantage points with a professional guide.

What time does the tour start?

You're picked up from the airport on arrival day. The sunset cruise departs at 4pm. Day two activities start at 10am with the falls walk, helicopter at 2pm, and dinner at 7pm.

Is the helicopter flight included?

Yes, the Flight of the Angels helicopter tour is included in the package price.

Can I eat at my own restaurant instead of the included ones?

Lunch on day two is on your own account at a restaurant of your choice. Breakfast, the sunset cruise dinner, and the Boma dinner are included.

Is this accessible for people with mobility issues?

The tour is wheelchair accessible. The walking tour of the falls involves moving between 16 vantage points, so you should be able to walk that distance. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.