Zimbabwe Dinner Cruises — Our Top 9

1.Victoria Falls: Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 925 reviews · 3 hours · from $110Our pick

Spend three hours aboard the Zambezi Breeze from Pure Africa Waterfront. Enjoy a freshly prepared four-course or six-course dinner, included drinks, sunset views, and chances to see hippos, elephants, crocodiles, giraffes, and birds. Hotel pickup is included within 5 kilometers of Victoria Falls Town.

“We totally enjoyed the experience! The food was equally very good as well !!!! The staff were very polite and attended to all our needs.”

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2.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 518 reviews · from $92Top rated

Set out at 5 pm from Victoria Falls for a three-hour dinner cruise on the upper Zambezi. Watch sunset and Victoria Falls mist, look for hippos, elephants, and crocodiles, and enjoy a four-course meal with an open bar. Hotel transfers are included from Zimbabwe-side lodges.

“Overall worth the price. Unlimited drinks, though all were rather cheap. We saw hippos and crocodiles during the cruise while hors d'oeuvres were being served, with the main course being served after sunset.”

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3.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $90

Set out at 4:30 pm from a Victoria Falls hotel for a small-group cruise above the falls. You’ll enjoy a four-course dinner, wine, beer, soft drinks, and coffee while watching sunset and looking for hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and birds. Zimbabwe hotel transfers are included.

“Nice sunset with good dinner and wine. Staff were great. Peaceful, easy trip on the river dor 3 hours.”

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4.Victoria Falls: Sunset Cruise and Dinner at The Eatery

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 137 reviews · 4 hours · from $110

Spend four hours on a sunset cruise aboard the Zambezi Explorer, with canapés and drinks while you watch for hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and birds. Then sit down to a three-course dinner at The Eatery beside the river. Pickup is included from Victoria Falls hotels within 5 km.

“From start to finish it was the most amazing experience Admire kept us entertained with his stories at pick up and drop off Cruise was relaxing and food and drinks was plentiful and delicious, we even spotted a few wild life Dinner was delicious and good portions so go hungry The staff sang at end of cruise What a lovely way to spend my birthday Would not hesitate to recommend Thank you once again ☺️”

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5.Luxury Sunset Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 3 hours · from $140

Cruise the Zambezi for three hours aboard Zambezi Breeze or Zambezi Reflections. Enjoy a four-course dinner, open selected drinks, sunset views, and chances to see hippos, crocodiles, birds, and riverbank wildlife. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, captain, crew, and return transport are included.

“Très agréable dîner croisière.Beau bateau, jolies dressages des tables, très bon repas et le personnel est attentionné. Boissons à volonté. Nous avons observé des hippopotames et au loin les chutes Victoria. La croisière dure 3h.Attention repas tôt,horaires 17h-20h. Prévoir pull il faisait frais avec le vent sur le fleuve à la tombée de la nuit.”

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6.3-Day Victoria Falls Safari with Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $850

This three-day Victoria Falls package combines airport transfers, a guided rainforest visit, a Zambezi River dinner cruise, and a sunset 4x4 safari in Nakavango Private Game Reserve. Ask about guides Simon and Milton, and budget extra for park and waterfall entrance fees.

“Our guide, Simon, was exceptional. Punctual, knowledgeable and constantly going out of his way to ensure our trip was perfect. Our initial contact, Tatenda and the game drive guide, Milton, were excellent as well. Would book with Cuckoo Safaris again in a heartbeat. An amazing experience all around.”

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7.Private Lunch Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $82Best value

At noon, board Pure Africa’s intimate Kalunda for a two-hour private cruise on the upper Zambezi. A three-course lunch and beverages are served as you watch for wildlife and Victoria Falls mist. The boat carries no more than six people, with Captain Daniel, hostess Yolanda, and chef Kainos named by the crew.

“What an elegant way to end our trip through the Botswana bush. Our pontoon boat was lovely, as were our Captain, server, and chef. It was just two girlfriends and everything was so elegant and lovely cruising the river for two hours having lunch. Highly recommended!”

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8.Victoria Falls: 2-Hour Zambezi River Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $92

Spend two relaxed hours on the Zambezi River with a freshly prepared three-course lunch, drinks, and views toward Victoria Falls. Pickup is included from Victoria Falls hotels within 5km. Choose a shared, small-group, or private boat experience, and watch for elephants and hippos.

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9.Zambezi River: Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $250

Spend three hours on the Zambezi River near Victoria Falls, watching the sunset from an open-air deck or panoramic windows. Jabland Africa Safaris provides return transfers, an English-speaking guide, a four-course meal, snacks, and unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Wildlife may include hippos, birds, and elephants.

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