Helicopter Tour · Victoria Falls
How to choose
Two tours, two very different experiences. Adventure Zone Victoria Falls delivers the pure aerial hit: 20 to 40 min over the falls starting at 150 €, no frills, maximum sky time per euro spent. It's the pick if the helicopter is the destination. And Untamed Travel bundles a helicopter flight with a Zambezi dinner cruise for 379 €, stretching the experience to 5h total. The 228 € gap buys you a full evening on the river after the overflight. Both tours are rated 5/5 and open to all fitness levels, so the decision comes down to one question: do you want the rush alone, or the rush plus a seated sunset on the Zambezi?
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Our picks
Best rush for the price
Scenic Helicopter Flight over Victoria Falls
Pure overflight of the falls in 20 to 40 min from 150 €, the highest intensity-per-euro ratio of the two options.
Best full-day experience
Helicopter Flight to Victoria Falls and Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi from the City of Victoria Falls
5h combining the helicopter overflight and a Zambezi dinner cruise for 379 €, rated 5/5.
Frequently asked questions
How high does the helicopter fly over Victoria Falls?
What's the most intense moment of the flight?
Is 20 minutes enough, or should I go for the longer option?
Do I need to speak Afrikaans or is English sufficient?
Where exactly do I get picked up?
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9°C | 257.5 mm | Possible |
| February | 23.7°C | 171.2 mm | Good |
| March | 23.5°C | 77.3 mm | Peak |
| April | 22.5°C | 25.8 mm | Peak |
| May | 21.4°C | 0.8 mm | Peak |
| June | 18.6°C | 6.4 mm | Peak |
| July | 18.5°C | 0.4 mm | Peak |
| August | 20.8°C | 1.5 mm | Peak |
| September | 25.7°C | 0 mm | Peak |
| October | 29.3°C | 2.2 mm | Peak |
| November | 27.7°C | 71.4 mm | Peak |
| December | 24.2°C | 258.2 mm | Possible |
Practical info
Equipment
Both tours welcome all fitness levels, so no physical prep is required. Wear a light layer: the helicopter door may be open or removed for photography, and wind chill at altitude is real even in warm weather. Bring sunglasses, secure any loose items, and keep your camera or phone on a wrist strap.
Getting there
Both operators offer direct hotel pick-up in Victoria Falls town, Zimbabwe. Adventure Zone picks up anywhere in the Victoria Falls area (Zimbabwe side only), while And Untamed Travel collects within 3 km of the Explorers Village Hotel.
See also
Helicopter Tour elsewhere
Other activities in Victoria Falls
Updated on 9 March 2026