Victoria Falls Private Tour: Helicopter Flight & 16 Viewpoints

Helicopter views and 16 ground viewpoints in a single day.

A private full-day tour of Victoria Falls combines a guided walking tour through 16 viewpoints on land with a scenic helicopter flight and lunch. You start with ground-level access to the falls, then rise above them by air to see the full span of the gorge, and finish with a meal at one of two restaurants overlooking the water. The tour suits all ages and fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Victoria Falls by land and air

• Private guided walking tour of Falls
• Visit 16 lookout points
• Scenic helicopter flight over Falls
• Lunch at Look Out Café or Baines
• Visit local market for souvenirs
• Pass historical Victoria Falls big tree

The experience

The day splits between two vantage points: the walking tour takes you through 16 different lookout spots along the falls, each one framing the water and the gorge differently. A professional guide walks with you, explaining the local customs, geology and history of how the falls formed. After the ground tour, you board a helicopter for a 13–15 minute flight that shows you the entire cascade from above: the scale and power of the water become clear only from the air, and the aerial views reveal the full curve of the gorge that the ground viewpoints cannot show.

Lunch happens at the end of the day at either the Look Out Café or Baines restaurant, both positioned to let you eat while looking out at the falls. The tour also includes a stop at a local market for souvenirs and passes the historical Victoria Falls tree, a landmark in the area. Hotel pickup and drop-off bookend the day, so transport to and from your accommodation is handled.

The full day runs about 6 hours. Infants can sit on an adult's lap during the helicopter flight. The walking portions are suitable for all fitness levels, so families and mixed-ability groups move at a manageable pace.

What’s included

• Guided walking tour through 16 viewpoints.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• helicopter flight lasting 13–15 minutes.
• one-course lunch at Look Out Café or Baines restaurant.
• visit to a local market and the historical Victoria Falls tree.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 95

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cuckoo Safaris

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want both ground-level and aerial views of the falls in one day and prefer not to share the guide or helicopter with other travelers. The combination of 16 walking viewpoints and the helicopter flight gives you the full range of perspectives, from the mist and roar at the base to the scale visible only from above.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

How many viewpoints do you visit on the walking tour of Victoria Falls?

The walking tour passes through 16 different viewpoints along the falls, each offering a different angle on the water and the gorge.

How long is the helicopter flight over Victoria Falls?

The helicopter flight lasts 13–15 minutes and shows the entire span of the falls and gorge from above.

What is included in the lunch at the end of the tour?

Lunch is a one-course menu served at either the Look Out Café or Baines restaurant, both with views of the falls. Drinks, starters and desserts are not included in the meal.

Does the tour include the Victoria Falls National Park fee?

No, the mandatory government park fee is payable separately and directly to the park. It is non-refundable. The same applies to the helicopter flight park fee.