Victoria Falls Private Birdwatching Safari near the town

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Duration3h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This birdwatching tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River basin. This half-day tour covers habitats such as the city, shrubland, sewage ponds, river shore and river canyon. You will see many species in quick succession and be able to pick up some rarities as well.

Options

5-hour tour

Duration: 5 hours: Standard 5-hour tour which allows you to visit all places as per itinerary.
Pickup included

3-hour tour

Duration: 3 hours: Shortened 3-hour tour which allows you to see fewer species and fewer habitats than the Standard 5-hour tour.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Expert guide specialised in birdwatching
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Victoria Falls
    30m
    After pickup at your hotel, we drive to the sewage ponds on the outskirts of the town. While driving there we have the chance to see some birds in the town area such as Laughing Dove, Pied Crow, Common Bulbul, Red-winged starling, White-browed Robin-Chat, Scarlet-chested Sunbird and White-browed Sparrow-Weaver.
  2. 1h 30m
    The sewage ponds near Chinotimba are a magnet for wildlife all year round. Access to the area is free and it hosts many species that you can also see in Zambezi National Parks and other reserves where an entry fee is necessary. Walking in the area you will be able to see many residents and migrant species. The ponds are popular with aquatic species such as Egyptian Goose, Water Thick-knee, Black-winged Stilt, Blacksmith Lapwing, White-headed Lapwing, Three-banded Plover, African Jacana, Marabou Stork, Hamerkop, African Sacred Ibis and various migrant waders such as Wood Sandpiper. We will spend around 1 hour exploring the surrounding shrubland which has plenty of species such as Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove, Namaqua Dove, Gray Go-away-bird, African Gray Hornbill, Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill, Little Bee-eater, Lilac-breasted Roller, White Helmetshrike, Tawny-flanked Prinia, Kurrichane Thrush, Red-backed Scrub-Robin, Red-billed Quelea, Red-billed Firefinch and Golden-breasted Bunting.
  3. VICTORIA FALLS Zambezi River
    1h 30m
    We drive to the river shore where we will be able to pick up further species that are unique to this habitat. This includes specialities such as Pratincoles (Collared, Black-Winged and Rock Pratincole all possible) and the Collared Palm-Thrush. Common riverine birds include African Darter, Long-tailed Cormorant, Hadada Ibis, African Fish-Eagle. In the woodland & shrubland along the river you can expect Red-faced Mousebird, White-fronted Bee-eater, Crested Barbet, Black-Collared Barbet, Black-backed Puffback, Tropical Boubou, Crimson-breasted Gonolek, Terrestrial Brownbulbul and Southern Yellow White-eye.
  4. 30m
    We transfer to the Lookout Café. On the terrace of the café, you can enjoy breathtaking views over the Batoka Gorge (Zambezi River). Also, you have a chance to pick up some additional species such as swifts, swallows and various raptors. If time is up, the tour ends here. From the Lookout Café, you can conveniently walk back to your hotel in Victoria Falls town.
  5. 30m
    If time allows, we will drive you to Victoria Falls Safari Club. This luxurious lodge has a lookout terrace from where you have excellent views into Zambezi National Park. Daily at 1pm vultures are being fed right under the terrace so this is an excellent opportunity to see species such as Hooded Vulture and White-backed Vulture from close. From the lodge, you also have a chance to spot mammals such as antelopes or giraffes.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the Chicken Inn fast food restaurant.

End point

Meet your guide at the Chicken Inn fast food restaurant.

Pickup details

We will pick you up by private car at the pick-up location you provided.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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