6 Course Classic Dinner Cruise on Zambezi River
Description
Our Classic Dinner Cruise is a perfect setting for couples, families, and friends celebrating special occasions or simply wanting quality time together. Begin your scenic culinary journey on the Zambezi River with a refreshing welcome drink and a chilled face towel, setting the tone for a sophisticated evening. Each table is elegantly set with linen and warm lighting, creating a cozy, intimate atmosphere. As the cruise drifts along the river, savour the first delectable courses paired with carefully selected wines, perfectly enhancing each dishe's flavours. For two enchanting hours, enjoy breathtaking views as night falls and the cruise returns to the warmly lit Pure Africa waterfront, where you can relish the rest of your meal in an atmosphere of romance and charm.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Complimentary pick up is only offered for guests staying in Victoria Falls Town’s Lodges/Hotels Zimbabwe within 5km radius. We do not pick guests staying in Livingstone Hotels Zambia or outside Victoria Falls town
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- NOTE regarding accessibility: While it is possible to get onto the boat in a wheelchair, please note that the toilet on the boat does not allow enough space for a wheelchair.
- Pick up starts at least 45min prior to activity time and Hotel pickup and drop-off is included from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe based hotels/lodges only and we do not offer pick up from Zambian Side.
Reviews(5)
My mum and I had the ABSOLUTE TIME on this cruise!!!! The food, made by Chef Byrone, was top notch! Polenta never tasted as good as it did when he made it! Shadrek, our mixologist, made sure our glasses were constantly flowing, interesting and paired well! He was well versed in all the wines he served us! Our Captain, Nkosi, made sure that we had time to take pictures of the scenic route, hippos/ crocs and sunset, and the icing on the cake? Our host, Osborne! He made sure we he gave us a briefin on everything ZAMBEZI! He really made the experience unforgettable!!!We had a time with the team of 4 and I cannot wait to do it again! I'd ask for them when I do! They made the experience EXCEPTIONAL!!!
This dinner cruise was exceptional! The boat is beautiful, the crew is friendly and the food and wine are superb. The dishes are beautifully plated and delicious. There is a wine paring with each plate and you can order anything else to drink at any time. Cruising on the Zambezi river, seeing hippos and crocodiles while enjoying a beautiful meal was spectacular. You might be thinking it’s pricey but it is worth every cent.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and recommendation Liliana! We are thrilled to hear that you found the classic dinner cruise exceptional—from the Zambezi views and wildlife to our food and wine pairings. Our team works hard to make every moment special, and knowing it was worth every cent to you means the world to us. We hope to welcome you back on board for another spectacular evening soon
This is an exceptional experience and well worth the cost(buy directly from Pure Africa). From the moment you arrive on the red carpet that takes you on to the boat and the welcome drinks to the time that you leave at 8pm you will have highly professional service. Sharon as your waitress is delightful and besides delivering the superb food prepared by the chef she points out the wildlife along with sights as we cruise. We did not expect to do another game drive on the Zambezi River while having a degustation dinner! The food served, highlighting some African meats like Ostrich tataki and Kudu, would match any fine dining experience in the world and that includes Michelin restaurants. We have experienced many so I don’t say this lightly. The wines are sourced from the Stellenbosch region of South Africa and are labelled with ‘Pure’ reflecting the Pure Africa experience. We were served a great range of wines, well matched to each course. Shadreck, as our waiter was also delightful and his photography services were also top notch. If you can fit it in there is an amazing selection of spirits, especially of Gins. This was our last night of 17 days in Kenya and Zimbabwe visiting three different safari camps so this was a fantastic finale. We were only 4 passengers on our ‘exclusive’ dinner cruise and I can’t recommend it enough. While the three other staff onboard: the captain, chef and barman were more behind the scenes than Sharon and Shadreck they did superlative work. Thanks for your songs and making this a very special evening.
Thank you so much for choosing Pure Africa to host the grand finale of your incredible 17-day journey through Kenya and Zimbabwe! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your dinner cruise was such an exceptional and memorable experience. Our team takes great pride in delivering world-class service, so I will be sure to pass along your wonderful compliments to Sharon, Shadreck, and the rest of the crew. They will be delighted to know that their hospitality, storytelling, and photography made such an impact. It is also fantastic to hear that our curated Stellenbosch wine pairings and African-inspired degustation menu—especially the Ostrich tataki and Kudu—impressed well-traveled fine dining enthusiasts like yourselves! Thank you also for recommending that future guest's book directly with us. It was an absolute pleasure having you on board, and we hope to welcome you back to the Zambezi River someday.
Outstanding , Incredible . Stunning are just a few words to describe this wonderful experience . We were treated like royalty . There was a private chef/ captain / waitress and sommelier on board - all of which were so friendly and helpful pointing out the giraffes we saw and the hippos/ crocodiles and the national parks . The whole experience was breathtaking . We shared the experience with just one other couple and felt so special - the sunsets were romantic and this is a MUST DO experience whilst in Africa
Thank you so much for sharing such a stunning review of your time with us! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you felt like royalty on board. Our team—from the captain and private chef to our waitress and sommelier takes great pride in creating magical, seamless experiences, and they will be overjoyed to hear your kind words. Spotting the local wildlife against that African sunset is always special but sharing it with guests who appreciate it as much as you did makes it even better. Thank you for the highest recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on board for another unforgettable journey in the future. Option 2: Short, Sweet & Punchy "Outstanding, incredible, stunning—we couldn't have asked for a better description of your experience! Thank you for such a glowing review. Our crew loved hosting you and pointing out the hippos, crocs, and giraffes along the way. We are so glad the sunset cruise felt so exclusive and special for you. It was truly our pleasure, and we hope your African adventures bring you back our way again soon
My wife and I have just spent 3 nights in Victoria Falls. We decided to book a dinner cruise for one of our evenings and are so pleased we chose the Pure Africa Classic Dinner cruise. We were collected from our hotel and driven to the jetty to get the boat. This was the single level intimate and attractive Zambezi Reflections. We were warmly welcomed into the boat and introduced to the crew and chef. We quickly realised that we had the boat to ourselves which was an unexpected pleasant surprise. The boat is very comfortable the tables are generously sized and spaced with linens tablecloths and napkins. The cruise itself was an absolute joy. Travelling about an hour or so up the river at a leisurely pace before turning round and returning to base. We had the most incredible sunset (photo attached), saw hippos and a crocodile! To be honest we weren’t expecting the food to be anything like as good as it turned out to be. All courses were delicious, thoughtfully designed and exceptionally good. My wife is a little fussy and there were a couple of things on the set menu that should doesn’t eat but we were offered very good alternatives, which were fantastic. As an aside, there are 3 choices for the main course. The dinner comes with a wine pairing but we decided to stick with the very nice Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon both of which were very high quality. Service was friendly and attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The star of the show though was the young chef. The quality of what he produced was exceptional and better than the 5 star hotel we were staying at. The ostrich tataki was really good, as was the beetroot and cream cheese foam alternative my wife had.. The spinach and ricotta ravioli was delicate and very good. The springbok main course was extremely good and well presented. My wife was offered an aubergine parmigiana as an alternative to the 4 choices, none of which worked for her. It was also very very good. All in all, this was a very enjoyable, romantic dinner of the highest quality, enhanced by the lovely team. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this cruise.
Thank you for the detailed beautiful review and recommendation. What a pleasure it was to host you and your wife on our 6-Course Classic Dinner Cruise. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the intimate atmosphere of the Zambezi Reflections and that our culinary team exceeded your expectations. Thank you for your kind words regarding our service and the quality of our wine pairings. We pride ourselves on offering a flexible, world-class dining experience right here on the river, and your recommendation means the world to us.
