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Pack lightweight, neutral-coloured clothing, a warm layer for early-morning drives, sturdy shoes, sun protection, insect repellent, a good camera/binoculars, and any required medications or vaccinations after consulting your healthcare provider and local travel advice.
We work with a curated network of vetted lodges, camps, guides, and ground operators selected for local knowledge, safety standards, experience, and suitability to the traveller’s interests and budget.
Yes; itineraries can be tailored for wildlife photography, birding, family-focused activities, honeymooners, and adventure travel, with appropriate accommodations, vehicle options, and guide specialisations arranged on request.
Zimtrek specialises in safaris across Southern and East Africa, with core destinations including Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Zimtrek designs tailor-made safaris including game drives, walking safaris, mobile tented camps, photographic safaris, and combined wildlife-and-cultural itineraries to suit solo travellers, couples, families, and small groups.
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Aerial Wildlife Views
Experience wildlife from a unique perspective.
Best Viewing Times
Optimal months for wildlife visibility.
Tailored Helicopter Tours
Choose tours based on your wildlife interests.
An Aerial Perspective: Why Choose Helicopter Tours?
Helicopter tours over Victoria Falls provide an unmatched vantage point for wildlife viewing. As the helicopter glides over the mighty falls, passengers are treated to spectacular aerial views of the surrounding national parks where diverse wildlife roams freely. From elephants and buffalo to the elusive leopards, the experience offers a unique perspective that ground-based safaris simply cannot match.
Tip: Bring a pair of binoculars to enhance your wildlife spotting experience during the flight.
The Route: What to Expect
Helicopter tours typically follow a route that circles the falls, providing panoramic views before venturing over the Zambezi River and adjacent game reserves. These routes are carefully planned to maximize wildlife sightings, often flying low over areas known for high wildlife density.
Route Section
Wildlife Highlights
Victoria Falls to Zambezi River
Elephants, Hippos, Crocodiles
Zambezi National Park
Buffalo, Giraffes, Zebras
Chobe National Park
Lions, Leopards, Antelopes
What Makes These Tours Unique?
The uniqueness of helicopter tours lies in their ability to access remote areas with minimal disturbance to wildlife. Unlike traditional safaris, helicopters can cover vast areas quickly, providing glimpses of wildlife behavior that might be missed otherwise. Additionally, the aerial perspective offers insights into how animals interact with their environment, such as grazing patterns and migration routes.
Info: Helicopter tours are conducted with minimal noise pollution, ensuring the natural behavior of wildlife is preserved.
Timing is crucial when it comes to maximizing wildlife sightings on helicopter tours. The dry season, from May to October, is often recommended as animals congregate around water sources, making them more visible from the air. During this time, the sparse vegetation also enhances visibility, offering clearer views of the landscape and its inhabitants.
Month
Wildlife Activity
May - July
High visibility, congregations at waterholes
August - October
Best for spotting predators, dry landscapes
Choosing the Right Tour for Your Interests
Zimtrek Travel offers various helicopter tour packages tailored to different wildlife interests. Whether you're keen on seeing large herds of elephants or catching a glimpse of the elusive big cats, there's a tour that caters to your preferences. Our expert guides provide insights into animal behaviors and ecosystem dynamics, enriching the overall experience.
Safety and Environmental Considerations
Safety is paramount on all helicopter tours. Zimtrek Travel partners with certified operators meeting international safety standards. Moreover, tours are designed to minimize environmental impact, adhering to strict guidelines to ensure the conservation of the pristine landscapes and wildlife of Victoria Falls.
Warning: Ensure to book with reputable operators to support conservation efforts and sustainable tourism.
Get in touch with us and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Why Choose Us
Here's what sets us apart
Value for Money
We deliver exceptional experiences at fair, transparent prices, ensuring every journey offers genuine quality, comfort, and unforgettable adventure without unnecessary costs.
Personalized Itineraries
Your journey is crafted around your interests, pace, and travel style, giving you a custom-made adventure that feels authentic, meaningful, and entirely your own.
Here for You
From planning to your final day of travel, our dedicated team is available to guide, assist, and ensure your trip runs smoothly and stress-free.
What Our Clients Say
Don't just take our word for it
“I had a perfect Christmas holiday in vicfalls, best Christmas ever!!!Very special thanks to zimtrack travels for helping me out with the booking and accommodation, you came in handy your service great,I had a wonderful Stay at Victoria falls Oasis, the place is breathtaking, full of life and warm,their hospitality is top notch 10 out of 10 minus nothing!!!! I'm surely doing this again with you!!”
TM
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Tafadzwa Mucheche
“Zim Trek Travels were great. They sorted our trip to Victoria Falls which was fantastic. The contact and feedback with Peter was amazing. Jim Mc Sorley Harare.”
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Jim Mc Sorley
“They've planned trips local and abroad and they have become my trip planner!!! Absolutely impressed.”
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Rudo Mudzura
“Zimtrek Travel looked after our family so well. Peter planned and organised our trip to Namibia to perfection. He listened well and selected the best fit accomodation for our needs/requests. I will highly recommend this company.”
