Helicopter safaris in Zambia

Known as the Flight of Angels, Zambia offers one of the most iconic helicopter tours in all of Africa. This short but unforgettable experience, is the ideal add on to your safari in Zambia, allowing you to experience the World Wonder that is the Victoria Falls from the air. 

From Wilderness Toka Leya on the banks of the Zambezi River, or any number of our partner properties in the area, our Wilderness Zambezi Touring team can help arrange a variety of excursions in the Victoria Falls area, including scenic helicopter flights. These heli flips typically last between 12 and 15 minutes, with an extended option of around 22 and 25 minutes, following the dramatic Batoka Gorge downstream and offering even more photographic moments. You may also be lucky enough to spot elephants, hippos and crocodiles in the Zambezi River or on its banks from the air – an unforgettable safari experience.

What is a helicopter safari?

In Zambia, Wilderness is able to offer short, scenic helicopter flights that offer a completely different perspective of the iconic Victoria Falls. These flights allow you to appreciate the Falls in a way that is not possible from the ground alone. These helicopter tours are a great add-on to your safari, alongside the many other adventurous activities offered in the Victoria Falls area, including rhino tracking, bridge swinging, zip lining, bungee jumping and more.

When is the best time for a helicopter safari in Zambia?

The best time for a helicopter tour in Zambia, especially the iconic Flight of Angels over Victoria Falls, is generally during the dry season, from May to October. This period offers the most reliable conditions for clear, uninterrupted views with lower water levels in the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls, which means the Falls become more visible from the air without the abundance of spray and mist. This time of year also allows you to appreciate the full scale of the gorge.

Can I combine a helicopter safari with a ground safari?

Yes, combining a helicopter safari with a traditional ground safari in Zambia is possible when you add a stay in Victoria Falls town to the beginning or end of your traditional safari experience. From Victoria Falls we can arrange lodge-to-lodge transfers between camps either by road or light aircraft, allowing you to combine the scenery of the Zambezi River with a typical safari experience in a destination like Kafue National Park. Your Travel Designer will be able to advise on the options for ground transfers, helicopter safaris and light aircraft transfers in a fixed-wing plane, crafting a safari that is personalised around what you want to see and where in Zambia you want to go.