Zambezi River Cruise — Attraction in Matabeleland North Province

We recently booked a Zambezi Sunset cruise through our hotel, arranged by the excellent service of Batoka Safaris. The two-hour boat ride along the Zambezi River was a truly superb experience. Captain Mpumelelo skillfully navigated the boat, allowing passengers to choose between the upper deck and lower deck, both offering beautiful views of the stunning African sunsets.

The opportunity to move freely around the boat enhanced the experience, providing great photo opportunities against the picturesque Zimbabwe/Zambezi skyline. As we cruised, we marveled at flocks of birds skimming the waterline, while our knowledgeable guide, with passion and detail, shared insights into various species and their living habits.

Encounters with wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, and elephants, added an exciting dimension to the cruise. The guide's informative commentary heightened our appreciation for the Zambezi's rich ecosystem. The Sunset Cruise, a favorite among tourists, included unlimited drinks—beer, wine, local spirits, and soft drinks—and finger snacks served shortly after departure.

Captain Mpumelelo's expertise ensured a safe and enjoyable journey, while the attentive service of Barman Robson added to the overall positive experience. The provision of life jackets and on-board toilets demonstrated Batoka Safaris' commitment to passenger safety...

We booked the cruise via our hotel we stayed in. We were picked up by the service provider and drop off after the cruise. The Zambezi Sunset cruise is an absolute superb way to relax and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the Zambezi River on this 2 hour boat ride. People had the opportunity to sit upstairs or on the lower deck, but the view was still beautiful. One was allowed to move around on the boat without any restrictions. We had great photo opportunities against the often-spectacular African sunsets as we cruise along the Zambezi river. We also saw flocks of birds that skim the waterline as the sun sets behind the Zimbabwe/Zambezi skyline. We also had the opportunity to see a variety of game; including hippo, crocodile, and elephant as well as the many different bird species. Our guide explained in detail every species, and they living habits. The Sunset Cruise is very popular amongst tourist and includes finger snacks, beer, wine, local spirits and soft drinks. Tourist on the boat can have unlimited drinks and finger snacks are being served shortly after departure. Life jackets are also provided in the case of an emergency. The boat also has a toilet on board both for males and females. This is a must tourist attraction when visiting the...

This is one of the parts where, the deeper your pockets, the better the experience. Boats are basically based on your affordability. Depending on your agency, you will get chauffeured to and from your hotel. The boats are pretty comfortable but they differ in entirely everything. You want a private family boat - they got you. You wanna mingle with everyone there are there. You want boats with multiple decks- again, they got you. The problem is, animals are a hit or miss. My trip was awful, saw minimal wildlife (#disappointing). It felt like money down the drain. The sunset was unforgettable tho. M you boats offered meals and refreshments...