Shearwater Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight

Activity Description

There is no river in the world that undergoes a transformation as dramatic as the Zambezi — and the Explore the Zambezi Flight places this spectacle, including the aerial passage over the Victoria Falls, at the very heart of the experience.

Operated by the Zambezi Helicopter Company, famed for the iconic Flight of Angels, this extended 22-minute scenic flight includes the same breathtaking views directly over the Falls, where the Zambezi plunges more than 100 metres across a 1.7-kilometre-wide curtain of water — a UNESCO-recognised natural wonder and one of the most powerful waterfalls on Earth.

What sets the Zambezi Explorer apart is what comes before and after this defining moment.

The flight launches from the Zambezi Helipad and joins the Batoka Gorge at Rapid Number 8, known to the rafting fraternity as Midnight Diner. Here, the helicopter follows the raging river from the top of the gorge, as it tears through the narrow confines of the canyon below— in places just 30 metres wide.

After soaring over the Falls, the journey continues upstream to Long Island, where the Zambezi transforms once again into a wide, meandering river dotted with islands and rich with wildlife. The flight finally passes over the Victoria Falls resort town before returning to the helipad.

The Explore the Zambezi Flight is not simply a longer flight — it is a complete aerial narrative of the river transformation, the Victoria Falls, and the landscape that surrounds one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders.

Arrangements

DurationOpen Ended

WhenAll year round

WhereZambezi National Park

Weathern/a

What to WearWear light clothes in summer as it can be very hot. In winter, bring a sweatshirt or a jacket as it can get a bit chilly.

Things to BringYour camera. Money for park fees and photos or videos.

Guests or SpectatorsThe Zambezi Helicopter Company works with M.A.R.S. (Medical Air Rescue Service) and other medical air rescue organisations to provide medical evacuations and casevacs when called upon in emergency situations in the outlying areas of Victoria Falls. This includes landing in the Batoka Gorge and Zambezi National Park to attend to accidents and to ferry injured persons to medical facilities in Victoria Falls or Hwange (100km) if needed. This requires us to be constantly training with the M.A.R.S. staff in the injured person loading and unloading procedures and helicopter safety in approach and exit from a working helicopter. Should your flight be disrupted due to a medical emergency, your flight will be rescheduled. If this is not possible you will get a full refund on any payments made.

Requirements

Minimum Age0 years

Minimum Height0.0 m

Maximum Height0.0 m

Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement

Maximum Weight120.0 kg

Certificationn/a

Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

Transfers from Victoria Falls based hotels
Approx 22 minute helicopter ride

Exclusions

PLEASE BRING CASH WITH YOU TO COVER YOUR GOVERNMENT PARK FEES AND FUEL LEVY FEES.
You can also purchase videos and photos of your experience to take home with you.
Government and Fuel levy $35pp

Notes

There are no age restrictions, although children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 3 fly for free, sitting on a parent’s lap. Children over 3 pay full price and have a seat.