Victoria Falls Game Drive: Wildlife in Two National Parks

Sable herds, river frontage and the occasional big cat, all within 5km of town

A game drive through Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Parks with a live English-speaking guide, departing from your hotel. The route covers 40km of Zambezi River frontage and mopane woodland where you watch for sable, elephant, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, and the rarely spotted lion, leopard or cheetah. Bottled water and snacks are included.

The experience

The drive starts the moment you leave your hotel: Victoria Falls Town sits inside the national park itself, so wildlife viewing begins immediately. Your guide navigates by four-wheel drive through Victoria Falls National Park and Zambezi National Parks, covering the river's 40km frontage and the surrounding mopane woodland and savannah. The landscape is what makes the sightings possible: open enough to spot animals at distance, dense enough in places to shelter the predators that rarely show themselves.

You'll watch for the herds (sable, elephant, giraffe, zebra and buffalo are the reliable sightings), and stay alert for the rarer ones. Lion, leopard and cheetah do live here, though encounters are uncommon. Rhinoceros, once native to Southern Africa, is now confined to high-security parks only and won't appear on this drive. The guide speaks English and knows where the animals move through the day, so timing and route matter as much as luck.

Bottled water and snacks travel with you, so you're not managing thirst or hunger while scanning the bush. The three-hour option lets you cover the main territory. The full-day version gives you more ground and more chances to find the animals that move deeper into the park.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• snacks and drinks.
• live guide in English.

Options for this experience

3 options

Morning game drive (A.M.)Guide in English · 06:00Duration: 3 hours. Coffee, tea, muffins and fruit. Vic Falls / Zambezi National Park game viewer. This early morning game drive starts at 6 AM and runs until 9 AM.

Half-day Game DriveGuide in English · 00:00 and 06:00Duration: 6 hours. Lunch and soft drinks. Vic Falls / Zambezi National Park game viewer.

Full-day game driveGuide in English · 06:00Duration: 8 hours. Breakfast and lunch. Vic Falls / Zambezi National Park game viewer.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Senior (76 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years): free · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 20 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kitapan tours and safaris

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure if you want to catch the animals when they're most active and still have the afternoon free for other Victoria Falls activities. The full-day option suits travelers who want to cover more territory and maximize the chances of spotting the rarer predators.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years): free; Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals will I actually see on a Victoria Falls game drive?

Sable, elephant, giraffe, zebra and buffalo are the herds you can expect to spot. Lion, leopard and cheetah live in the parks but are rarely seen. Rhinoceros is not present. The species is now confined to high-security reserves elsewhere in Southern Africa.

How far is Victoria Falls National Park from the town centre?

Victoria Falls National Park is just 5km from the town centre, and because the town itself sits inside the park, your drive begins as soon as you leave your hotel.

What kind of vehicle is used for the game drive?

A four-wheel drive vehicle navigates the terrain through both Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Parks, allowing access to the wildlife-rich mopane woodland and savannah across the river frontage.

Can I choose between a morning drive and a full-day option?

Yes. You can book a half-day drive, a morning game drive, or a full-day option at checkout. The longer option covers more ground and gives you additional time to spot the animals that move deeper into the parks.