Victoria Falls Helicopter Flight: 15-minute private tour

Orbit Victoria Falls from both sides in a single flight

A private 15-minute helicopter flight from Victoria Falls takes you on left and right orbits over the falls from both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides, then follows the gorges upstream and over Zambezi National Park before returning to the helipad. All passengers get window seats with unobstructed views for photography and video.

Step-by-step itinerary

Short helicopter flight over Victoria Falls

• Take off from helipad
• Orbit left side of Victoria Falls
• Orbit right side of Victoria Falls
• View both Zambian and Zimbabwean sides
• Fly upstream over Zambezi National Park
• Spot wildlife in Zambezi National Park
• Land back at helipad

The experience

The helicopter departs from the helipad and heads straight for Victoria Falls. Once there, the pilot completes left and right orbits so passengers on both sides of the aircraft get clear views of the falls. The flight then moves upstream along the gorges before passing over Zambezi National Park, where you may spot wildlife, before landing back at the pad.

The entire flight runs 15 minutes. Because it's a private charter, you control who travels with you and the pace of the commentary. The aircraft is air-conditioned, and the route is designed so every seat has a view: no one sits behind the pilot with a blocked angle. Infants can ride on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and more than 20 additional languages, so the narration works for your group. Pickup is included in the booking, and the flight is wheelchair accessible, as are all ground areas.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned helicopter.
• private charter for your group.
• pickup and return transportation.
• live guide commentary in your choice of language.
• window seats with unobstructed views.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (31 to 94 years) · Senior (95 and older) · Youth (16 to 30 years) · Child (3 to 15 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Bangla, Chinese, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hakka Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Korean, Persian, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Serbian, Swedish and Wu Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 39 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by AFRICAN PHOENIX TOURS AND SAFARIS

Is this one for you?The guide speaks your language (choose from English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or more than 20 others), so the entire group follows the narration comfortably without translation delays.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Hebrew, Danish, Polish, Persian, Chinese, Arabic, Punjabi, Korean, Greek, Hindi, Swedish, Serbian, Wu Chinese, Hakka Chinese, Hungarian, Bangla, Croatian, Chinese, Finnish and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 30 years); Child (3 to 15 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

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 do you actually see on the helicopter flight?

Victoria Falls itself dominates the flight: you orbit the falls from both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides so everyone aboard gets clear views for photography. The route then follows the gorges upstream and passes over Zambezi National Park, where wildlife may be visible from the air.

How long is the actual flight time?

The flight lasts 15 minutes from takeoff to landing. That time covers the orbits over the falls, the upstream gorge section, and the pass over Zambezi National Park.

Is this flight private or shared with other passengers?

This is a private charter, so you book the entire helicopter for your group. No strangers join your flight.

Does the price include getting to and from the helipad?

Pickup is included in the booking, so transportation to the helipad is arranged for you.