Helicopter Flights — "Flight of Angels" over Victoria Falls

About the Adventure

The "Flight of Angels" — named after David Livingstone's remark that the Falls were so beautiful they "must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight" — is the single best way to grasp the sheer scale of Victoria Falls. From the air the full mile-wide curtain of water reveals itself, along with the zig-zag of the Batoka Gorges downstream and the wide, island-studded Zambezi above the lip. The shorter flight circles the Falls multiple times in both directions, so passengers on either side of the aircraft get a clear view. The longer flight adds game-viewing upstream along the Zambezi River and over Zambezi National Park, where elephant, hippo and buffalo are often spotted from above.

Pricing

Prices exclude the National Parks fee and fuel levy (each charged per person). A minimum of 2 guests is required to confirm a flight.

Good to Know

• Departure point: Elephant Hills helipad, a few kilometres upstream of the Falls. Courtesy pick-up and drop-off from Victoria Falls town centre and major hotels is included, roughly 30 minutes before the scheduled flight.
• Children: No age restriction; under-3s fly free on a parent's lap, 3+ are charged full price. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Photos/video: A professionally produced video of your specific flight is available to purchase afterwards.
• Insurance: Operators carry substantial public-liability cover (Shearwater's is underwritten by Lloyd's of London).
• Window seats: Seating is allocated by weight for balance, so request your preference at check-in rather than assuming.

Good to Pair With

• A morning helicopter flight pairs naturally with an afternoon Zambezi Sunset Cruise
• Combine with the Guided Tour of Victoria Falls for the ground-level counterpart to the aerial view
• Featured in our Adrenaline Day and Signature Day packages