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Zambezi Sunset Cruises: The 15 Best Sundowner Boats

15 tours  ·  from $45 a head

The sundowner run is the town’s daily ritual: out by five, drinks open, hippos to port, sun gone by half six. These 15 compare open bars, dinner decks and private boats, each priced per person.

Victoria Falls: 2-Hour Luxury Zambezi River Sunset Cruise - Boarding a comfortable Zambezi boat
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Victoria Falls: 2-Hour Luxury Zambezi River Sunset Cruise

1.2-Hour Luxury Zambezi River Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 303 reviews · 2 hours · from $69Our pick

Review the 2-hour Victoria Falls sunset cruise on the Zambezi, with wildlife, cocktails, canapés, hotel pickup, and Signature Deck tips.

“We did this sunset tour on our first day, and it was an amazing introduction to Africa! We saw so many hippos enjoying themselves in the water, and the sunset paired with cocktails made it absolutely perfect. A magical experience to kick off our trip!”

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Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River - Cocktails, Canapés, and the Important Dinner Warning
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Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

2.Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · from $92

Sunset cruise on the Zambezi near Victoria Falls with wildlife, cocktails, canapés, birdlife, and a relaxed two-hour ride.

“what a memorable experience the staff and captain were great thank you. we really enjoyed our time. food was good too and drinks”

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Victoria Falls: Sunset Cruise and Dinner at The Eatery - Wildlife sightings along the river
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Victoria Falls: Sunset Cruise and Dinner at The Eatery

Sunset Cruises on the Zambezi River from Victoria Falls - Boarding the Zambezi with a choice of decks
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Sunset Cruises on the Zambezi River from Victoria Falls

4.Sunset Cruises on the Zambezi River from Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $49

Cruise the Zambezi at sunset from Victoria Falls with wildlife, unlimited drinks, snacks, local music, and hotel transfers.

“Excellent tour, although the boat was late because they were waiting for a big group to arrive, we saw a beautiful sunset, lots of hippos, crocodiles, impala, elephants and birds on the way. The snacks are exactly that, few different bites but the drinks were delicious (granted ours were non alcoholic).”

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Sundowner Cruise on Zambezi River (Zimbabwe) - Wildlife watching from the boat
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Sundowner Cruise on Zambezi River (Zimbabwe)

6.Sundowner Cruise on Zambezi River (Zimbabwe)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $55

Watch the Zambezi sunset, spot hippos and crocodiles, and enjoy drinks, snacks, and hotel transfers on this two-hour Victoria Falls cruise.

“Crew on the Finfoot were friendly. Drinks were plentiful. Saw a few hippos and crocs. Since I was alone, I was seated with a lovely Zimbabwean couple who made the experience even better as they shared their local knowledge.”

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Victoria Falls: Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River - From your hotel to the river in about 15 minutes
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Victoria Falls: Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

Zambezi River Sunset Cruise, from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Two hours aboard the Zambezi Explorer
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Zambezi River Sunset Cruise, from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Standard Sunset Cruise - What the two-hour cruise feels like
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Standard Sunset Cruise

9.Standard Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $50Top rated

Cruise the Zambezi at sunset from Victoria Falls, with hippos, elephants, crocodiles, birds, snacks, and unlimited drinks included.

“We went on a cloudy day but even without a true sunset, it was so lovely. We were with about 8 other people's, making it a 10 person group not counting the crew. There were plenty of space to sit and room to move around. The crew was so aRead more”

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Sunset Cruise Wildlife Watching Experience at Zambezi River - The two-hour river route
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Sunset Cruise Wildlife Watching Experience at Zambezi River

10.Sunset Cruise Wildlife Watching Experience at Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $45Best value

Cruise the Zambezi at sunset from Victoria Falls, with drinks, snacks, hotel pickup, and chances to see hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and birds.

“We were the only ones on the cruise and it was a good evening. The skipper navigated the small boat very well and was knowledgeable and friendly. The appetizers were a little on the dry side. My only complaint was the late arrival for pick up at the hotel as well as we felt the cruise was cut short with half an hour.”

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Victoria Falls: Private Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River - Setting out on the Zambezi
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Victoria Falls: Private Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

Sunset Cruise Zambezi Explorer & The Eatery Dinner (Combo) - Canapés, drinks, and the first part of dinner
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Sunset Cruise Zambezi Explorer & The Eatery Dinner (Combo)

12.Sunset Cruise Zambezi Explorer & The Eatery Dinner (Combo)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $102

Review of the Zambezi Explorer sunset cruise and three-course Eatery dinner in Victoria Falls, with wildlife, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“The cruise on the top deck was superb. Drinks and a large quantity of very nice canapes were included. Very relaxing few hours and a beautiful river sunset. A word of warning. We had so much food on the boat we really couldn't enjoy the dinner. We sampled the SpringbRead more”

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Zambezi Sunset Cruise – Wildlife, Drinks & Breathtaking Views - Starting at A’zambezi River Lodge at 4:00 pm
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Zambezi Sunset Cruise – Wildlife, Drinks & Breathtaking Views

Private Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River - Wildlife along Zambezi National Park
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Private Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

14.Private Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $92

A private Zambezi sunset cruise near Victoria Falls with canapés, cocktails, wildlife, hotel transfers, and a quiet small-boat setting.

“Loved this little cruise. Being on a smaller boat was so much nicer. The food was very good, service was excellent, views could not be beat. We saw all kinds of wildlife, while floating quietly along the Zambezi. We were 3 adults and a teen. All of us loved this evening cruise. Highly recommend over the larger boats for sure.”

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Victoria Falls Safari with Lunch and Sunset Cruise - Morning game drive in Zambezi National Park
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Victoria Falls Safari with Lunch and Sunset Cruise

15.Victoria Falls Safari with Lunch and Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $199

Review of Victoria Falls Safari with lunch and sunset cruise, covering wildlife, costs, timing, guides, practical tips, and overall value.

“Nothing goes perfectly planned but the guides (Simon and fortune and boat crew) worked hard to meet the program and tackle unannounced changes created my the management and other not so easy going tourists. Overall, they make up for today’s scarcity of big animals. Suggestions: made 1 option to pay for entry fees in advance.. Also, I noticed that with the heat and humidity kids and some adults can get tired. Perhaps, under the instructions remind customers to pack light snacks and small energy drinks for eventualities.”

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