VICTORIA FALLS CLASSIC TOURING
Classic touring in and around Victoria Falls. Our tours are conducted by our long-standing touring partners. New Frontiers has a pool of Signature Guides within the Ilios guiding team that are qualified and vetted by us and are used for our tours.
Cultural Connection // ±3 Hours
Days | Daily (±3 hrs) – 08h30 |
Departure | Victoria Falls Hotels and B & Bs – Pickup 30 mins prior to departure time |
Includes | Transfers & home-cooked traditional meal. |
2021 & 2022 Rack Rates | $ 93 per person (Scheduled) |
Travel to the Chinotimba township – home to roughly 60,000 people – for a traditional, homemade African lunch with a local family. After this taste of Zimbabwean hospitality, embark on a village tour to get a current perspective of rural life. Visiting homes, watch fields being tended and see the day-to-day chores being accomplished.
Evening Game Drive // 4 Hours
Days | Daily (4 hrs including transfer time) / 15h00 – 19h00 |
Departure | Victoria Falls Hotels and B & Bs / Pickup 14h00 – 15h00 |
Includes | Soft drinks, local beers & savoury snacks. Transfers & park fees. |
2021 & 2022 Rack Rates | $ 71 per person (Scheduled) *Rate excludes $15 pp park entrance fee |
An exciting open-vehicle safari experience through the 6000-acre Victoria Falls Game Reserve, bordering the Zambezi National Park. On the drive along the shores of a scenic lake and through basalt plains into teak forests, you may be lucky enough to spot the ‘Big 5’ along with a variety of antelope and enjoy the great birdlife.
Tour of the Falls // Half Day
Days | Twice Daily (2 hrs) / 08h30 – 10h30/13h45 – 15h45 |
Departure | Victoria Falls Hotels and B & Bs / 08h00 – 08h30/13h20 – 13h45 |
Includes | Transfers, guide, sightseeing & excursions. |
2021 & 2022 Rack Rates | $ 21 per person (Scheduled) $ 21 per person (Scheduled) *Excludes $30 park fees |
An awe-inspiring experience, nothing prepares you for your first sight of Victoria Falls, known locally as ‘Mosioa-Tunya’, or ‘the Smoke that Thunders’. Wander through the rainforest and view the unparalleled vistas, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will give a brief history of the falls, fauna and flora.
Zambezi River Sunset Cruise // ±2-3 Hours
Days | Daily – 16h00 (winter) 16h30 (summer) |
Departure | Victoria Falls Hotels and B & Bs / Pick-up 30 mins prior to departure time |
This afternoon you are transferred to the jetty, where you board your chosen vessel. A Zambezi River Cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the beauty of the River, with the opportunity of seeing a variety of game; including hippo, crocodile, elephant and many different bird species. Enjoy snacks, drinks and great photo opportunities against spectacular sunsets, as the sun dips below the horizon.
Vessels vary in size and offerings, and guests may select according to budget and preference.
Scheduled Biking Adventure // Full Day
Vessel | Duration | Includes | 2021/2022 Rack Rates* |
Zambezi River – Pontoon Boat | 2 hrs |
Finger snacks & local brand drinks. Traditional, pontoon-style vessels with teak tables & directors chairs. Plenty of seating, open sides & a canopied roof. |
$46 per person (Scheduled) |
Zambezi Explorer – Signature Deck | 2 hrs |
Gourmet hors d’oeuvres, world-class cocktails & premium beverages. Uniquely designed, the upper ‘Signature Deck’ is utter sophistication and guests are encouraged to relax into the deep-set couches that reflect the earthy tones and river blues found in the surroundings. Enjoy uninterrupted views from the 6m elevation. |
$85 per person (Scheduled) |
Zambezi Explorer – Decks 1 & 2 | 2 hrs |
Delicious snacks & local brand drinks. Beautifully decorated with Ndebelepatterned chairs, generous lounge seating and views through sun bleached UV-protected curtains that gently hold back the afternoon breeze. Cruise the watery wilderness with the spray of the Victoria Falls, small river islands and lush vegetation as your backdrop. |
$65 per person (Scheduled) |
Zambezi Royal | 3 hrs |
Gourmet snacks & local brand drinks. This cruise is a superb, relaxed way to enjoy the beauty of the river, with the chance to see a variety of animals, including hippo, crocodile, elephant and many different bird species. Savour gourmet snacks and drinks along with a spectacular sunset and terrific photo opportunities. |
$74 per person (Scheduled) |
Ra-Ikane | 2 hrs |
Tasty finger snacks & local brand drinks. Carrying just 14 passengers Ra-Ikane’s stylish period décor and historic memorabilia will evoke images of a bygone era of the great explorers. As you cruise slowly towards Kandahar island enjoy possible sightings of hippo, crocodile, elephant and a variety of birds. |
$85 per person (Scheduled) |
*Rates exclude $10 pp river usage fee