Overview: Zambezi Explorer River Cruise
Typically lasting around two hours, a cruise on the Zambezi Explorer takes in sections of the upper Zambezi close to the falls, and also further upstream where the Zambezi and Mosi-Oa-Tunya national parks flank the river. The Zambezi Explorer has to stick to the deeper channels in the middle of the river, so you shouldn’t think of this as a wildlife viewing cruise where you can get close up sightings of large wildlife, although elephants, crocodiles, hippo and giraffe may make a pleasant backdrop to your cruise.
The two lower decks on the Zambezi Explorer offer a luxurious setting for your cruise, but the more expensive upper deck ratchets up the levels of luxury with a signature lounge offering incredible style and comfort and unbeatable views over the river.
There are four different cruises offered:
Breakfast Cruise
Pick up time: around 06:00Setting off at dawn this cruise offers views of the sun rising over the Zambezi River at the vest time of day for bird watching, accompanied by a breakfast of pastries, cereals, fresh fruit, tea and coffee.
Lunch Cruise
Pick up time: around 12:00A more scenic alternative to many of the restaurants in town, this cruise explores the islands of the upper Zambezi with drinks and a gourmet lunch prepared on board.
Sunset Cruise
Pick up time: Summer (August to April) around 16:30; Winter (May to August) around 16:00The most popular option, the sunset cruise offers the best chance of seeing large wildlife as it comes down to the riverbank to drink, as well as stunning views of the sun setting over the Zambezi. Cocktails and canapés are served throughout the cruise.
Dinner Cruise
Pick up time: Summer (August to April) around 16:30; Winter (May to August) around 16:00Available only on the upper deck of the Zambezi Explorer, this cruise combines a three-course dinner and drinks with a sunset cruise along the river.
<Please note: Expert Africa can only arrange a choice of four splendid boat cruises along the Zambezi as part of a full, Expert Africa itinerary which includes a stop in Victoria Falls. See the Holiday ideas, below, for examples of such itineraries.
- Start location
- Any of Expert Africa's hotels or lodges in the vicinity of Victoria Falls
- End location
- Back at your hotel
- Meals included
- Drinks and meals depend on cruise booked
- Duration
- Two hours
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