Our Top 15 Zimbabwe Helicopter Tours

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

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

Chikopokopo Helicopters takes you from your Victoria Falls hotel to a helipad in Zambezi National Park, then over Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, and nearby wildlife areas. Expect a safety briefing, bubble windows, hotel pickup, and about 12 to 15 minutes in the air. Extra fuel and government fees apply.

“Good flight and experience, very smooth with excellent views of the Falls. If using a camera try to sit on the back left of the helicopter or back right, so as to be able to take photos via the small openable window.”

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2.Victoria Falls: Helicopter Tour with Hotel Pickup

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

Fly above Victoria Falls, the upper Zambezi, Batoka Gorge, and, on the longer flight, Zambezi National Park. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with an English-speaking pilot or guide, headsets, and a safety briefing. The 15-minute flight suits most visitors, while the 25-minute option adds time over the park and its wildlife.

“good communication, nice attraction, a different look at the waterfalls and Zambezi Park”

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

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

Fly from Zambezi National Park over Victoria Falls, then follow the Zambezi and search for elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, and zebra. Hotel pickup, a safety briefing, and bubble-window views are included. The flight lasts about 25 to 30 minutes, with longer routes covering the park.

“The ride itself was pleasant, although I don’t recommend the extended version as I could not really see the animals. The shorter version that includes the Falls only is more than sufficient. Minus two stars due to lack of professionalism and orgRead more”

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

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

Spend six hours exploring Victoria Falls with a local guide, a 13 to 15 minute helicopter flight, and lunch at Lookout Café or Baines. Guides such as Moreblessings, Jacob, Mango, and Paul are praised for clear explanations and family photos. Hotel pickup, park walking tour, and return transport are included, while park and helicopter taxes cost extra.

“it was very well organised. the guide was very informative and helpful. the trip was really great. definitely worth doing. the view at restaurant was beautiful and the food was great.”

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5.Victoria Falls Flight of the Angels Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $153

Take off near Victoria Falls for a 13 or 25 minute helicopter flight over the falls, Zambezi River, gorge, and nearby park. Your pilot circles the falls so both sides of the helicopter get a view. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but bring cash for the US $15 park fee and fuel surcharge.

“From the air you get a totally different perspective on the Falls. Breathtaking vistas over the whole Zambezi. Flight itself was very smooth. Even saw some elephants!”

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6.Victoria Falls Helicopter Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 22 minutes - 1 hour · from $189

Fly from Maramba Airfield over Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, nearby islands, and Batoka Gorge. Choose a 15, 22, or 30-minute route, with pickup from your Livingstone accommodation. Pilot commentary is provided in English, though headset audio may be unclear. The longer flight adds villages, wildlife country, and Rapid 26.

“The pilot was fabulous. What a gorgeous view of the falls and the terrain!”

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7.Victoria Falls: Flight of Angels Helicopter Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 62 reviews · 12 min · from $173

Take a 12-minute Flight of Angels helicopter ride over Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, and Zambezi National Park. You will make four circuits, with bubble windows and a seat beside a window for clear views. An English guide and audio guide are included, along with hotel pickup and drop-off in Victoria Falls town.

“The flight was great really worthwhile albeit for a short time. It was great seeing the Falls from above and you can visualise how it would be when they are in full flow. Great to see the general scenery too.”

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8.Helicopter Flight Experience Over Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $150

Take off from a helipad about 5 kilometers outside Victoria Falls for a 13 or 26-minute flight over Mosi-oa-Tunya, the Zambezi River, and nearby national park. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned transfer, and return transport are included. Photos and video are available to view and purchase after landing.

“The Flight of Angels is a great way to get a macroscopic understanding of the falls before the walking tour. It is an amazing sight from the air! The only con was that this was one of the only times people attempted to up-sell us both on the longer helicopter ride the short 1Read more”

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9.Victoria Falls : Scenic Day Tour, Lunch & Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $205

Spend about five to six hours touring Victoria Falls on foot, then take a scenic helicopter flight and eat lunch at Lookout Cafe or Baines Restaurant. Guides such as More Blessings, Mobbie, Jacob, and Tony have led the walk. Pickup, water, transfers, and both viewpoints are included, but park, helicopter, drinks, and extras cost more.

“Very nice adventure. The guide provided a 2 hour walking tour of the falls and then we went on the 15-20 min helicopter ride. It was nice in that all seats had a window so you could see the falls and the pilot turned the helicopter around so botRead more”

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10.Victoria Falls Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $150

Start with hotel pickup in Victoria Falls and fly from Kazangula Airstrip over Victoria Falls, Batoka Gorge, and the upper Zambezi. Choose a 15-minute scenic flight or 25-minute game flight, with possible views of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, giraffes, and kudus. Hotel drop-off follows.

“Spectacular flight over the majestic falls and also seeing giraffe, elephant and buffalo was amazing! Highly recommend!”

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11.Victoria Falls: Helicopter Flight Aerial View of The Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 15 min · from $205

Take a small-group helicopter flight from Victoria Falls over the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls Bridge, Batoka Gorge, and the Falls themselves. Bubble windows give you a clear view below, while the route over Zambezi National Park may reveal wildlife from the air. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with English-speaking crew and only two passengers per group.

“Parfait, et rapide pas d’attente. arrivés à l’héliport, formalités très rapides”

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12.Helicopter Flight 12/13 Minute (Zimbabwe)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $150

Take a 12 to 13-minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Park from Victoria Falls town. The aircraft circles the falls several times for changing photo angles, with shared transfers included. The flight has a small-group feel, though the published maximum varies between 10 and 16 passengers. Extra photos and DVD are sold separately.

“I booked this flight for me and my wife with Viata. Viata informed me that Wild Horizon will conduct this flight. However, eventhough we were in Victoria falls Elephant Hills Hotel Wild Horizon did not contact us for this flight. When I phoned theRead more”

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13.Victoria Falls Flight of the Angels Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $135

Take a 15-minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls, the bridge, and Batoka Gorge. You’ll get a window view of the falls, an air-conditioned transfer, and a scenic return route with your pilot. The flight runs daily during operating hours, with pickup offered. A national park fee is paid separately at the helipad.

“Gives a totally different perspective of the falls. My friend went in November and her pictures can’t compare to March (beginning of rain vs end of rain). I get very motion sick but had no problem on this short flight. Totally worth it and a must do!”

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14.Victoria Falls Private Tour with Lunch & Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $200

See Victoria Falls from 16 viewpoints on foot, then take a 13 to 15 minute helicopter flight over the Falls. Guide Shelton leads the tour in English, with hotel pickup, lunch at Lookout Café or Baines Restaurant, a craft market visit, and a stop at the ancient Big Tree. Expect a private six-hour outing with extra entrance and helicopter park fees.

“Shelton was an awesome host. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Everything was breathtaking, the helicopter ride showed you a different aspect. We were soaking wet by the end of the walk, but it was so worth it. Lunch with a stunning view at The Lookout Cafe, name of the place the food was lovely too. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. My Dad who’s 83 even managed the walk. The pathways were very well maintained and easy to walk on.”

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15.Victoria Falls:Explore the Zambezi Helicopter Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 22 min · from $271

Take a 22-minute English-guided helicopter flight from Victoria Falls over the Batoka Gorge, Victoria Falls, Long Island, and the Zambezi. Transfers from town hotels are included. The experience costs $271 per person, plus a $35 government fee paid at check-in.

“It was a great experience! Seeing the Victoria Falls from above was amazing. All the staff was welcoming. It did feel a little bit rushed though.. strongly recommend this experience.”

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