Helicopter Flight Experience Over Victoria Falls
4.4
38 Ratings
Victoria Falls
Embark on a breathtaking helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. Choose from three unique aerial experiences and enjoy unparalleled views of this natural wonder.
Duration: 25 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park - Guests are collected by a complementary air conditioned transfer vehicle at a suitable time (generally 30 mins before flight time). On arrival at the Helipad, just a short 5km from town, staff will greet you and explain the flight path on a large map. You will then be weighed and fully briefed on how to board the helicopter and all other pertinent information.

Depending on which option chosen, flight time is either 13 or 26 minutes, and after the flight you can enjoy a video and stills presentation of your adventure, and purchase if desired accordingly. Approximately 15 minutes after your flight you will get a complimentary transfer back to your desired location.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Government and Fuel levy of up to $30 per person payable at check-in
Additional Information

Experience a breathtaking helicopter journey over one of nature’s seven wonders: Victoria Falls. Choose from three extraordinary aerial experiences above Victoria Falls: the iconic 12-13 minute “Flight of Angels,” offering unparalleled views of the majestic cascade; the 22 minute “Scenic Gorge Flight,” above the dramatic Batoka Gorge for a close encounter with nature’s grandeur; or the exhilarating 25-27 minute “Zambezi Spectacular,” showcasing the falls, the Zambezi River, & the National Park from a heavenly perspective. Each journey promises breathtaking vistas & unforgettable moments, making it an essential addition to your bucket list. Enjoy convenient pickup from your Victoria Falls accommodation 30 minutes before takeoff. Our helicopters feature renowned bubble windows for a full 360-degree experience, guaranteeing every passenger a window seat so they can savour uninterrupted views throughout the flight.

  • Personalised DVDs and photographs are taken of every trip and are made immediately available for viewing and purchase
  • There is no age restriction although children need to be accompanied by an adult
  • Children aged 3 years and above are charged full price
  • Children aged 2 years and below are flown free of charge sitting on their parent’s lap
Location
Victoria Falls
Go to the Shearwater Main Booking Office in town and speak to the front desk.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(38 Ratings)
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Kristi
Jan 27, 2020
Best way to see the falls - This was my first helicopter ride. The 12 minute ride is all you need. Great way to see the falls in their entirety and get great pictures.
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Joaocarlos88
Jan 5, 2020
Flabbergasting experience seeing Vic Falls from above!! - This is certainly a must-do experience that should be completed by the walking tour of VIC fall. No words can fully describe the beauty of this 7th natural Wonder!!
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Byron
Dec 4, 2019
Helicopter Rid over Victoria Falls - This has to be one of our most treasured memories. We took the "extended" flight. Yes, it cost a bit more but, for us, totally worth it. Take a good camera that does video. Excellent staff and pilot. We'll go again!
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Benjaminsr4977hk
Oct 29, 2019
Must do on your Vic falls list - We traveled with a group of 6. As I requested the driver came in the morning to pick us up just in time. We didn't have to wait long for our flight. We liked to go with 6 people at once but the guides told us to go with 4 and 2 people so that everyone gets a window seat. That was a really great idea. The ride was beautifully and at least we had a great trip like a bird.
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Nick_global
Oct 4, 2019
Amazing - only need the short option - An amazing flight. Well organised and co-ordinated. They do a number of light options - but you really only need the short 12 minute option to get really good views of the falls because you take off literally next to the falls. Post flight video was abit pricey though at $50, whereas other activities tend to be $25. Recommended.
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Cowbee1
Aug 5, 2019
Great views!! - We had a group of 7 people and we had to be split into 2 helicopters. It was the first time going up in a helicopter for many people in our group. The views were amazing. The 12-minute ride was adequate. The video was nice however, we did not want to spend $50 on it.
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Srwheele
Jul 22, 2019
Flight Over the Falls - We booked the earliest flight and were picked up at The Kingdom. There was some confusion between when the hotel booking agent told us to be ready and when we were actually picked up but it all worked out. The drive was only ~15 minutes from our hotel. We were told by the booking agent that if we reserved our spots we would get a 10% discount. At the ticket office they were going to charge us a park admission fee on top of the $150 flight but I explained to them we were told that we were supposed to get a discount and they only charged us $150. The park admission fee was $15 (a special coincidence) in the end we paid $150 per person for the flight (I roll my eyes at the convenient 'discount' and the park fee but I took it). The flight itself is comfortable but if you're more than 100 kg then you can't sit up front, if not you can draw straws with the other small people for who can ride up front. The chopper does two figure 8 passes over the falls and gives you a nice perspective in about 12 minutes. The flight was fine completely safe and memorable. In retrospect it probably wasn't worth $150 for less than 15 minutes of flight time, but if this is your only trip to VF it would probably be worth it. I felt it would have been worth ~$100 but I wouldn't do it again for $150. At the end of the flight, they will offer to sell you a video of your flight-but it wasn't worth it to me since I took numerous pictures and videos with my camera and phone and the view was spectacular.
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Steven
Aug 18, 2019
Too high to see anything interesting - It is too high to see anything. The view from walking tour is much better . I do not know why they fly so high. To be able to see something you need to be closer to the action - to the mist.I saw 2 helicopter lower then us but do not know if it would change view drastically and which company they belongs. I believe somewhere among reviews , it was explanation by another reviewer why helicopter fly so high. At this moment , it is irrelevant. Save your money , if able to walk . The only reason I gave more then 1 star - organization was very efficient: bus arrived exactly on time to pickup us from hotel; groups flying one after another without delays , and return to hotel in no time.
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Riyazhasham
Aug 16, 2019
Helicopter ride 12 mins - The pick up driver made us feel as if we had picked the wrong ride and wanted us to upgrade and pay more !! Very disappointing ! The pilot flew us around the falls and gorge - not speaking a single word . Some commentary would have been useful whilst flying . Overall very disappointing!
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Derekb674
Oct 30, 2019
Noise pollution - There is no peace and quiet at Victoria Falls anymore. No chance to enjoy the sounds of the bush and the waterfall. The natural experience people come for is not here anymore. It is destroyed by the constant engine noise of helicopters.
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