Victoria Falls - Sunset Cruises

Sunset cruises on the Zambezi River at Victoria falls allows you close observation of hippo pods and elephants crossing the Zambezi

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ZAMBEZI RIVER SAFARI

  • Guests are collected from their hotel or lodge and transferred to the jetty site.
  • At the jetty side guests are met by a Traditional African Band before signing the standard Indemnity Form
  • After a safety briefing and talk guests board the safari boat.
  • Heading off downstream, meandering through the islands, the guides will talk to you and describe the flora and fauna as well as the prolific bird life and wildlife.
  • Bird enthusiasts will be rewarded by sightings such as the African Finfoot, Open-billed Storks, Yellow-billed Storks and Sacred Ibis.
  • The cruise is conducted at a slow pace for you to enjoy the relaxed ambience and the beauty of the mighty Zambezi river.
  • Snacks and drinks are available during the trip
  • The Zambezi River Safari lasts about 2 hours.
  • At the end of the safari guests are transferred back to their hotel/lodge.
  • Rates per person for Zambezi River Cruises - 2012

    Sunset Cruise : US$ 45
    Snacks, Beers, Soft Drinks, Local Wine & Spirits
    Ra-Ikane ( upmarket option) USD65 per person

    Lunch/Breakfast Cruise : US$ 67 (min 6 people) Meal, Soft Drinks & Bottled Water (Beer with lunch)

    Dinner Cruise on the banks: US$ 55 (min 6 clients) boat moored at the jetty site. Includes drinks, Snacks and dinner
    Combination with Sunset cruise USD70

    Dinner Cruise on the river: US$ 68 (min 2 people) dinner on the boat still moving. Includes drinks, Snacks and dinner
    Combo with Sunset cruise USD100

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    Sunset Cruise- 2 to 3 hrs

    Starts at 16h00 in winter and 16h30 in summer. The sunset cruise time is approximately 2 hours

    There are several boats leaving for the sunset cruise and river usage fee to be paid in cash prior to boarding

    Sunset Cruises have a complimentary bar and serve freshly baked snacks.

    Inevitably, friendships are formed as light snacks and a choice of drinks is served in the dying light of the day.

    Capture the silhouette of a hippo emerging against a fiery Zambezi sunset on camera, and raise a toast to the wild beauty of Africa.

    Warm clothing is recommended between April and August

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    Breakfast and tea cruise- 2 hours

    Aug - April (Summer) daily from the jetty at 05h30 and 15h00
    May – July (Winter) daily from the jetty at 06h00 and 15h00

    A continental breakfast with sparkling wine is served on board as you glide in a fresh breeze up the glassy river. The river takes on different moods at varying times of the day, and early morning she is at her gentlest. An appetizing start to the full day ahead

    Dinner cruise - 3 to 4 hours

    Pick up from hotel Summer (Aug - April) 17h45
    Pick up from hotel Winter (May – July) 17h00 (5 P.M)

    No other dinner setting in Victoria Falls matches the magic of dining by the Zambezi. Start the evening's charm with a relaxing 2-hour sundowner cruise upriver, with light snacks and drinks. Upon returning to the jetty, dinner is served, either on the boat or on the jetty site

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