Things to do in Helicopter

There are several licensed operators including: Batoka Sky, Zambezi Helicopter Company, and United Air Charters. All follow strict safety regulations. Flights depart from both Zimbabwe and Zambia sides, with similar pricing and routes.

Helicopter tours include: Safety briefing, headsets for pilot commentary, 15-25 minute flight depending on package, views of the entire falls, Zambezi River, surrounding rainforest, and sometimes wildlife sightings. Photos can be taken through the windows.

Top spots include: Knife Edge Bridge (Zambia), Danger Point (Zambia), Main Falls viewpoint (Zimbabwe), Devil's Cataract (Zimbabwe), and Livingstone Island. Helicopter tours provide unique aerial perspectives.

Bungee jump: $160 – $210 Off the Victoria Falls Bridge; includes t-shirt & certificate. Night jumps usually at the higher end. Helicopter flight: $160 – $450 12–15 min “Flight of Angels” $160–$200; 25–30 min extended flight $380–$450. White water rafting: $130 – $180 Half-day lower Zambezi (low-water season, roughly Jul–Jan); full-day raft with lunch at the top of the range. Sunset cruise: $55 – $120 Standard 2‑hour cruise with snacks & drinks $55–$80; luxury dinner cruises up to $120. Devil’s Pool: $100 – $200 Includes Livingstone Island visit, guided swim and meal. Morning tea $100–$140; lunch $160–$200. Guided walking tour (Falls rainforest): $25 – $50 Park entry and guide on the Zimbabwe side. Private tours a little higher. Microlight flight: $180 – $250 15 or 25 minutes over the Falls; open-air view, unforgettable. Gorge swing & zipline: $70 – $110 per activity, combos from $130 Off the bridge or cliff. Abseiling / rappelling: $100 – $140 Half-day down the Batoka Gorge. Zambezi River canoeing (half-day, above Falls): $90 – $130 Full-day canoe & walking safari (Mosi-oa-Tunya NP): $140 – $180 Game drive (Zambezi NP / Mosi-oa-Tunya NP): $70 – $130 3–4 hours; price depends on vehicle type. Chobe National Park day trip (Botswana): $180 – $260 Includes transfers, river cruise, game drive & lunch. Visas extra. Livingstone Island swim (Angel’s Armchair): $100 – $200 High-water alternative to Devil’s Pool; meal included. Steam train dinner / bridge run: $80 – $160 Bamba Tram or Bushtracks experiences. Village / cultural tour: $30 – $70 Local homestead visit, usually 2–3 hours. Rhino walking safari (Mosi-oa-Tunya NP): $80 – $120 Quad biking / horse riding along the Zambezi: $90 – $150 per hour. Tips on Pricing Low-water season (Aug–Jan) is the peak for Devil’s Pool, rafting, and gorge activities; prices stay firm. High-water season (Feb–Jul) means rafting and Devil’s Pool usually close, but scenic flights are spectacular; some operators offer small off-peak discounts. Combo packages (e.g., bungee + swing + zipline) can save 15–25%. Park entry fees are typically separate: Victoria Falls rainforest ~$30–$50 (Zim), ~$20–$30 (Zam). Transfers between Livingstone and Victoria Falls run about $30–$50.

Popular activities at Victoria Falls include: bungee jumping from Victoria Falls Bridge, helicopter tours, white water rafting, sunset cruises on the Zambezi River, visiting Devil's Pool, and guided walking tours of the falls.