Excludes: River Usage Fees

Fashioned after David Livingstone’s exploration boat, the MA-Robert, the Ra-Ikane boats are named after the instrumental guide, Lazarus Ra-Ikane, who accompanied and assisted Livingstone in his epic discovery of the natural wonder, Victoria Falls. These boats have a much shallower draft, allowing them to explore the quieter side channels of the river and get much closer to the Victoria Falls themselves.

The Ra-Ikane offer a variety of cruises, including breakfast, lunch and sunset, as well as private charters.

Birdwatching Cruise:

Well known for its legendary bird watching safaris the Zambezi River supports a lively riverine ecosystem along its banks, drawing in a wide variety of birds. This cruise includes a continental breakfast with fresh coffee and teas.

Breakfast Cruise:

Starting at dawn, the breakfast cruise offers an opportunity to see the sun rise over the Zambezi River, with views of bathing elephants and busy birds in the buzz of the early morning African bush. Freshly brewed coffee and tea accompany a continental breakfast.

Lunch Cruise:

The Zambezi River provides a stunning backdrop for a midday meal, with a buffet of cold meats, fresh salads, and a selection of cheese and biscuits provided by Ilala Lodge's Palm Restaurant. A well-stocked bar provides cold beers, South African wines, spirits and soft drinks

 Sunset Cruise:

Enjoy the African sunset from the comfort of a Ra-Ikane boat on a sunset cruise along the Zambezi river. The cruise includes unlimited premium drinks, gourmet snack and an abundance of wildlife and birdlife sightings.

Although it’s operated by Ilala Lodge, these cruises are available to anyone staying in the vicinity of Victoria Falls town.

Duration of Cruises: 2 hours