Scenic Flights at Victoria Falls: 6 of Them, Priced and Timed

1.Helicopter Scenic Flight over Victoria Falls 12-13 minutes Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,391 reviews · from $135Our pick

Fly 12 to 15 minutes above Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, and Zambezi National Park. Chikopokopo Helicopters includes hotel pickup, a safety briefing, bubble windows, and sweeping passes over the Falls. Allow about 45 minutes in all, plus extra fees for fuel and government charges.

“The experience was not good as we could not see the falls properly. The time given for our ride was shorter. It was less than 10 minutes. Maybe 7-8 minutes only.”

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2.Victoria Falls: Helicopter Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 371 reviews · 12 - 25 minutes · from $180

Fly over Victoria Falls, the upper Zambezi, Batoka Gorge, and possibly Zambezi National Park on a 12 to 25 minute helicopter trip. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and headsets are included. Choose the shorter falls flight or the longer game flight, and bring cash for the $25 or $35 park and fuel charge.

“It was the best experience ever! The whole team was professional from the driver to the helicopter pilot. The weather was perfect and we could see the falls at it's full beauty. We have received also video and small reel of our flight. Very highly recommended.”

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3.Helicopter Scenic Flight over Victoria Falls 25-27 Minutes Game

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · from $265

You’ll be collected from your Victoria Falls hotel and driven about 7 to 10 minutes to the helipad in Zambezi National Park. After a safety briefing, a 25 to 30 minute helicopter flight circles Victoria Falls, follows the Zambezi, and may pass over elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, and zebra. Extra fees apply.

“To view the Falls from the sky was the birthday gift I didn't know I needed! I was picked up on time for my flight with no problems and the driver was courteous, friendly, professional and courteous. Upon arrival, I was given a safety brief and tRead more”

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4.Victoria Falls Scenic Day Tour with Lunch & Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 188 reviews · 6 hours · from $265

Start with hotel pickup in Victoria Falls, then walk all 16 rainforest viewpoints with a local guide such as Moreblessings or Jacob. Fly over the falls, Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, and Victoria Falls Bridge for 13 to 15 minutes before lunch at Lookout Café or Baines Restaurant. Transfers, guide service, lunch, and drop-off are included.

“Great experience and beautiful nature at Victoria Falls National Park.”

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5.Victoria Falls: Scenic Helicopter Flight Over Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · 15 min · from $190

Take a 13 to 15-minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, Zambezi National Park, and Victoria Falls Bridge. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with a small group limited to five people. The $190 price excludes a $29 park fee, taxes, and optional flight video.

“I think this is a very good option if you want to get an aerial view of the falls and you are staying on the Zimbabwe side. I did it from the Zambia side partly because I was solo (the companies in Livingstone had a 2-person minimum) and the time slot available worked best for me. The main issue with doing it from Zambia is that, even with the Kaza visa, the border crossings add up to a lot of extra time. You have to wait in line 4 times - twice going and twice coming back. So I was picked up in Livingstone at 8am and I didn't get…”

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6.Victoria Falls: Scenic Microlight Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 82 reviews · 15 - 30 minutes · from $185

Take a 15 or 30-minute microlight flight over Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, nearby islands, Batoka Gorge, and Mosi oa Tunya National Park. Pilot Anton is known for pointing out wildlife and geology. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Livingstone are included, but flights depend on fair weather and cameras are not allowed.

“Unforgettable experience! Microlights make you really feel you are flying. Awesome sightings of big herds of elephants, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles,.. And the mighty Zambeze, its islands, the incredible Falls and their rainbows!! Anton and the rest of the crew were awesome. Highly recommended!”

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