Zambezi River Sunset Cruise Plus Potjie Dinner Experience (Combo)
Overview
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4 hours
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Start your evening with a compelling Sunset Cruise on one of our flagship Zambezi Explorer ‘Luxury Decks’, before returning to The Eatery at the Pure Africa Waterfront to indulge in an al fresco dinner of traditionally prepared potjie pot stews. The Zambezi Explorer’s ‘Luxury Decks’ have never looked better, completely refurbished with Ndebele-patterned chairs, generous lounge seating and views through crisp linen curtains, they offer the ideal backdrop. Cruise the watery wilderness with the spray of the Victoria Falls within sight, before returning to The Eatery for a dinner of delicious potjies cooked to perfection by our chefs. Settle at your lantern lit tables under the stars to savour your meal, the setting and the nocturnal sounds of the bush around you.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Complimentary Transfers to/from Hotel/Lodge in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe Only.
2hrs Sunset Cruise On Zambezi Explorer
Beverages on the Cruise
Freshly Prepared Canapes During the Cruise
3 Course Potjie Dinner after the Cruise (Meals Only)
Transfers from Livingstone Hotels/Lodges from Zambian Side
Zambezi National Park Fees Payable Direct at Check In
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Victoria Falls
As you cruise on the upper Zambezi River, you will also see the mist rising up from the magical Victoria Falls. The Zambezi River is the fourth-longest river in Africa, the longest east-flowing river in Africa and the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean from Africa. The 2,574-kilometre-long river (1,599 mi) arises in Zambia and flows through eastern Angola, along the north-eastern border of Namibia and the northern border of Botswana, then along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe to Mozambique, where it crosses the country to empty into the Indian Ocean. The Zambezi's most noted feature is Victoria Falls.
Zambezi National Park
This park consists of 40km of the Zambezi River frontage and a spread of wildlife, rich inland mopane forest and savanna. Zambezi National Park is conjoined with Victoria Falls National Park and both parks cover an area of 56 000 hectares. A wide variety of larger mammals may be found within the park. If you are lucky you might come across animals such as hippos, elephant, crocodiles, kudus as you cruise on the Zambezi River.
Options
Cruise-Signature Deck & Potjie
Cruise on Signature Deck: An upgrade option to cruise on the 'Signature Deck' of our Zambezi Explorer Boat with premium canapes and premium beverages.
Pickup included
Cruise-Luxury Deck & Potjie
Cruise on Luxury Deck : The cruise will be on our 'Luxury Decks' of our Zambezi Explorer Boat
Pickup included
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Experience of river cruise and dinner
justincY6410YM,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Cruise was a 5 star experience - drinks and service great. The dinner afterwards was a 2 star experience - the food was not good at the dinner after the cruise.
Super!!! Two spans, transboundary river with beautiful views, landscapes and air
FrequentFlier496656,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great service, drinks, food, songs from the employees!!! The views are amazing. All advised with full board and dinner!!!
Thoroughly Enjoyed!
Giannina S,
Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Overall, we loved our experience—the food was delicious and beautifully presented. I tried ostrich for the first time, which was a unique highlight. Drinks were included, though I’d recommend offering cocktails as an option. The only downside was that our server seemed a bit overwhelmed. It’s a very romantic setting—perfect for couples!
Zambezi River magic
Janet M,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing. Beautiful. Luxury. Hippos, elephants, baboons and vultures spotted. The mighty Zambezi River. Open bar and freshly prepared light snacks full of colour and flavour. The sunset priceless. What an experience!
Recommend highly - so good, I went back again the next night! Extremely professional 5* service.
ClaireG003,
Jul 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience out on the water. Staff couldn’t do enough for you. Great quality food and unlimited drinks. Boat was quiet so as not to disturb the animals and as a result we saw loads. The sunset was just jaw dropping. Highly recommend.
Great sunset cruise experience
Prashant B,
May 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organized cruise.. got good sunset views. Very good food too. Friendly staff. Got a chance to see Hippos , elephants, crocodiles during the cruise.
Absolutely amazing
Patrick t,
May 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Best meal we had in Zimbabwe so far. Cruise was amazing and we were fortunate to have Luba take care of us in the ship and at dinner she is outstanding. Thank you for this experience Saw lots of hipppo, crocodile, a bush buck and even an elephant. Highly recommend
What a wonderful experience!
Lvn4vacation,
Apr 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have been traveling through Africa on a budget but splurged on the Signature Deck for the Zambezi Sunset Cruise and the dinner afterwards. Fortunately we had walked about ten miles that day so we were prepared to eat! And eat we did. First of all, the Pure Africa boat was so much nicer and more comfortable than any other out there on the water. In addition to the deck chairs and tables under the sun, there were couches and stuffed chairs in the shade. Everyone had a little section that afforded comfort and privacy. We saw lots of hippos and zebra and gazelles at the end. The appetizers and drinks were great as well as the staff on the boat! Then, we sat under the stars and enjoyed a wonderful potjie dinner. The flavors were amazing and the food was plentiful! It was a multi course meal with soup and dessert. We loved it all and would definitely recommend!
The beautiful Zambezi river
Loretta C,
Mar 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed the Zambezi river sunset cruise. The views were beautiful, the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The boat was lovely and canapés of a high standard. Dinner was on land on the river front. Our 3 course dinner was delicious and the staff were lovely. We would highly recommend this activity to anyone interested in doing a river cruise with dinner.
Great experience!
Debbie B,
Jul 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous dinner by chef Benson, great service from Tinashe. Lovely sunset and exciting hippo viewing. Great ending to our trip! Really worth it.
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