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Helicopters flying low over the Zambezi in the Batoka Gorge
Helicopter flying beside the cliffs of the Batoka Gorge
Two helicopters above the spray of Victoria Falls

Best for thrill-seekers 18–20 minutes Up to 6 per helicopter

Batoka Gorge & Falls

We drop low into the Batoka Gorge and follow the Zambezi between rapids 21 and 26, cliffs rising on both sides, before climbing back up the zigzag gorges to circle Victoria Falls through the spray.

Route map of the Batoka Gorge & Falls flight

Your experience, step by step

  1. Pick-up. We collect you from your Livingstone or Victoria Falls hotel.
  2. Baobab Ridge. Check-in, weigh-in and a short safety briefing at our heliport.
  3. The flight. 18–20 minutes: the gorge first, then the Falls.
  4. After. Soft drinks at the canteen, then back to your hotel.

Included

Return hotel transfer · safety briefing · forward-facing seat with a large window.

Good to know

Over 130 kg may need two seats · children 2–3 half price, under 2 free · pregnancy and health questions.

Questions about this flight

Will I get a window seat?

Seats face forward with large windows, but a window seat can’t be guaranteed: seating follows the weight-and-balance rules of the Civil Aviation Regulations. For a guaranteed window seat or a private flight, the helicopter is charged for six passengers.

What happens if the weather turns?

The pilot decides. If we cancel because of weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.

How many people per booking?

Bookings need at least two passengers. Our EC130 B4 helicopters carry up to six.

USD 295 per adult

Plus the USD 6 aviation fee and the temporary USD 15 fuel surcharge. Children 2–3 half price, under 2 free.

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Free rebooking if we cancel for weather · secure card payment via DPO

Price list

Scenic flight prices

All prices in US dollars. Fees are shown separately and added at booking.

Flight Duration Adult
Falls Circuit (short flight) 12–15 min USD 209
Batoka Gorge & Falls (medium flight) 18–20 min USD 295
Grand Zambezi (long flight) 25–30 min USD 399
Aviation fee — USD 6
Fuel surcharge (temporary) — USD 15
Children aged 2–3 — Half price
Children under 2 — Free

Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice, and no-shows, are charged in full. If we cancel because of weather, you can rebook or get a full refund. Read the full policies.

Pair it with

Grand Zambezi (+$104)

Add game viewing and a drink on the deck.

Champagne gorge picnic

Land in the gorge and stay for lunch.

Stay at Baobab Ridge

Cottages from $100 a night, next to the heliport.