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The Safari

You will be seated on cushioned seats, a bird book and map of the operational range showing the route you will be taking is available for your perusal. An experienced skipper will conduct your safari, and explain the river, the wildlife, the people and the history in a personalized and friendly manner. All the boats are fitted with a roof.

You will initially cruise upstream, where there is a chance of seeing white rhino, breeding herds of elephants, buffalo, giraffe and smaller antelope in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. After turning around Lwando Island, you will enter the secluded domain of our river safari boats. Here you will meander quietly around the islands immediately above the Victoria Falls, rich in bird life such as kingfishers, bee-eaters, open-billed storks, darters, herons and ibis. There is also a chance of seeing the extremely rare Pels Fishing Owl and African Finfoot. Hippos are plentiful all year round and during the winter months specifically elephants are abound on these small islands. They are frequently encountered in the water while crossing from island to island.

Victoria Falls River Safaris emphasis personalized service and exclusivity coupled with adventure, unsurpassed game viewing and fantastic photographic opportunities. We would like to show you the Zambezi River that has been ‘out of reach’ until now!

A light meal is provided on our lunch safari and snacks served on the breakfast and sunset safaris. Refreshments include mineral water, soft drinks, selected beers and wines, tea and coffee.

The Boats

Victoria Falls River Safaris have five boats and the following is a brief description of each one of the boats.

Departure Times

Winter Dates are 1st May – 31st July
Summer Dates are 1st August – 30th Apri

Water Taxi

For our clients that are resident at Sun International’s, The Falls Resort, the Water Taxi provides the ultimate introduction to the Victoria Falls. Clients are dropped off at the Royal Landing jetty by their transfer operator; they are then whisked away on the boat on a thrilling 10 minute ride to the Royal Livingstone Sun Deck where they are met by the hotel’s check in staff. There is no better way to introduce clients to the mighty Zambezi. The average turn around time for bigger groups that can be used for planning purposes is 22 minutes per boat, from The Royal Landing to The Royal Livingstone Hotel at The Falls Resort and back to the point of departure.

Low Water Route

Due to low rainfall in the catchment area of the Zambezi River, it becomes necessary to alter the route due to the danger to navigate certain of the rapids in the area below Princess Island. Traditionally the following will apply;