Cruises on the Zambezi River
Facts for Zambezi River cruises above Victoria Falls
SUNSET CRUISE:
Pick up Times: Summer (Aug – April) – 16h00 Winter (May – Aug) – 15h30
Duration: 2 hours
Includes: Transfer, Full local bar and Snacks. Excludes: River usage fees
Guests are picked up from their hotel in Victoria Falls or Livingstone and transferred to the boat jetty. On arrival guests are welcomed onto the boat.
Upon seating, you will be given a safety briefing and a brief history of the river on the outset of the trip.
You then cruise on the Zambezi River downstream towards the Falls down to Palm Island before turning around and cruising back upstream.
You will get to view hippos, crocodiles as well as an abundance of birdlife.
Whilst on the cruise the guests are offered drinks from the fully stocked bar and a range of mouth watering snacks. After watching the sun set over the river, you will cruise back downstream to the jetty. After disembarking, you will be transferred back to your hotel
DINNER CRUISE:
DINNER CRUISE – while docked at the jetty:
Guests are picked up from their hotel in Victoria Falls and transferred to the boat jetty. On arrival guests are welcomed onto the boat. Upon seating, you will be given a safety briefing and a brief history of the river on the outset of the trip. You then cruise on the Zambezi River downstream towards the Falls down to Palm Island before turning around and cruising back upstream. You will get to view hippos, crocodiles as well as an abundance of birdlife. Whilst on the cruise the guests are offered drinks from the fully stocked bar and a range of mouth watering snacks. After watching the sun set over the river, you will cruise back downstream to the jetty where you will dock on the jetty and enjoy your dinner. After disembarking, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Menu Options:
-A starter of butternut, carrot or mushroom soup
-Main course consists of chicken breast, beef or pork sausages and steak
-A election of three salads are provided mainly potato salad, green salad and coleslaw salad
-An apple pie and fruit salad with cream are served as dessert
-A full bar with local wines and beers are also provided
Transfers are included in the rate. Park fees are excluded in the rate Minimum of 6 clients
DINNER CRUISE – while cruising on the boat:
Min pax of two Max pax of twenty eight.
PICK UP TIMES Summer – 17.45pm from the hotel. Winter – 17.00pm from the hotel.
Cruise returns approx 20h30 (summer) Cruise returns approx 20h00 (winter)
Guests are picked up from their hotel in Victoria Falls and transferred to the jetty. On arrival guests are welcomed onto the boat and given a safety briefing and a brief history of the river on the outset of the trip. You then cruise on the Zambezi River downstream towards the Falls down to Palm Island before turning around and cruising back upstream.
You will get to view hippos, crocodiles as well as an abundance of birdlife.
Whilst on the cruise the guests are offered drinks from the fully stocked bar and a range of mouth watering snacks.
After watching the sun set over the river, you will be served dinner while cruising on the river. After dinner, you will dock at the jetty, disembark and you will be transferred back to your hotel.
MENU: The dinner menu is a set menu Dry Snacks for sundowners
Starter: Butternut (winter) Gazpacho (cold) soup (summer)
Main Course: Pan Fried Zambezi Bream – served with tartar sauce, baby potatoes in an herb butter sauce and fresh vegetables in season.
Dessert
Apple pie and hot brandy custard (winter) Fresh Fruit Salad and Cream (summer)
Tea and Coffee Please note that dietary requirements are essential
DRINKS: Local drinks which are included in the price.(Specials can be requested at a surcharge)
LUNCH CRUISE
Pick up Times: 11h45 Duration: 2 hours Min number: 6
Includes: Transfer, Full local bar, cold meats and salads buffet Lunch, Tea/coffee, cheese and biscuits.
Guests are picked up from their hotel in Victoria Falls and transferred to the jetty. On arrival guests are welcomed onto the boat and given a safety briefing and a brief history of the river on the outset of the trip. You then cruise on the Zambezi River downstream towards the Falls down to Palm Island before turning around and cruising back upstream. You will get to view hippos, crocodiles as well as an abundance of birdlife. On this trip guests are offered drinks at the outset and during the course of the cruise. The tables are set out with condiments and a buffet meal. The bar on board is fully stocked with a range of local spirits, wine, beer, soft drinks, mineral water and cordials. After lunch, you will cruise back downstream to the jetty. After disembarking, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Lunch cruise menu:
-A starter of butternut, carrot or mushroom soup
-Main course consists of chicken breast, beef or pork sausages and steak
-A election of three salads are provided mainly potato salad, green salad and causlaw salad
-An apple pie and fruit salad with cream are served as dessert
-A full bar with local wines and beers are also provided
Transfers are included in the rate
SUNRISE CRUISE
Guests are picked up from their hotel in Victoria Falls and transferred to the jetty. On arrival guests are welcomed onto the boat and given a safety briefing and a brief history of the river on the outset of the trip. You then cruise on the Zambezi River downstream towards the Falls down to Palm Island. Watch the sun rise over the horizon as you drift along the Zambezi River listening to the sounds of nature. After the sun rise, you will cruise back upstream close to the islands looking for an early rising game before proceeding to the jetty. After disembarking, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Pick up Times: 05h30 (06h00 – winter) Duration: 1.5 hours Min number: 4
Includes: Transfers, tea, coffee, mineral water, rusks Excludes: National Park fees
Route: A’Zambezi jetty towards Palm Island return round Kalundu Island (birdlife)
Dock 07h30 (Winter – 08h00) Drop off hotel 07h45
BREAKFAST CRUISE
Pick up Times: Duration: 2 hours Min Number: 4
Summer (Aug – April) – 06h30
Winter (May – Aug) – 07h00
Includes: Transfer, Tea/coffee, pastries and full English breakfast
Guests are picked up from their hotel in Victoria Falls and transferred to the jetty. On arrival guests are welcomed onto the boat and given a safety briefing and a brief history of the river on the outset of the trip. This 2-hour cruise usually goes upstream toward Kandahar Island. The tables are set out with condiments and a continental breakfast buffet. A full English breakfast with eggs, bacon, cereals, pastries and fruit is provided. After breakfast, you will cruise back downstream to the jetty. After disembarking, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
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