Shearwater Victoria Falls
Shearwater Victoria Falls
Shearwater Victoria Falls
4.5
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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About
Over the years, a lot has changed. We began as a small canoeing company on the upper Zambezi – and are now one of the largest tour operators in Victoria Falls. But with all this change, one thing’s remained the same: our guests are our teachers. Every innovation, every transformation, every new service or offering is created with the sole purpose of making their experience – your experience – better. Let us host you from arrival to departure on your journey through the Victoria Falls, Livingstone and Chobe. Our airport transfer will fetch you. You can stay at our accommodation, eat at our restaurants and cafes. Experience our adventures and safaris. We can’t wait to meet you.
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Monica F
Scottsdale, AZ7 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Shearwater is the top excursion based company in Victoria Falls and comes highly recommended! They set me up with three days of amazing experiences including and elephant interaction experience with Elephant Crew, a bungee jump of the bridge that connects Zambia with Zimbabwe, a bridge tour, a wonderful sunset cruise that included seeing hippos, crocs, and other amazing wilderness along with wonderful food and drinks, An evening show called Simunye that was absolutely so well choreographed and such an incredible cultural experience! If you must decide on tour agencies in Victoria Falls, chose Shearwater!
Written 2 November 2023
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Elroy D
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
The place was awesome...the falls were indeed marvellous and the highlight was white water rafting on the zambezi. First time experience and the guide on the trip (Magesh) organised by Shearwater Adventures was superb. The walk up the hill at the end was gruelling.
The helicopter trip over the falls gives you an amazing view.
Strongly recommend a day trip safari to Chobe (Botswana) where the wild life was magnificent
The helicopter trip over the falls gives you an amazing view.
Strongly recommend a day trip safari to Chobe (Botswana) where the wild life was magnificent
Written 28 October 2023
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mart882015
Greater Johannesburg, South Africa9 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Shearwater are the most ethical/ brilliant one stop provider for everything that the Victoria Falls area has to offer, at very competitive prices.
The staff are amazing, the food and accommodation sublime and the variety of options they have for u to chose from are not only vast but every single experience is amazing.
It’s hard to pick a highlight but a visit to their Through the eyes of an elephant experience is a must do.
Aside from through the eyes of an elephant experience I also did a bush walk, the helicopter flight over the falls, a sundowner boat cruise and the historic bridge tour. Each activity is worthy of 5 stars! But what stands out is Shearwater’s ability to get u where u need to be on time every time with seeming ease.
I can’t say enough about this company and the experience they offer. If/ when traveling to Victoria falls look no further than Shearwater to help u create the trip if a lifetime.
The staff are amazing, the food and accommodation sublime and the variety of options they have for u to chose from are not only vast but every single experience is amazing.
It’s hard to pick a highlight but a visit to their Through the eyes of an elephant experience is a must do.
Aside from through the eyes of an elephant experience I also did a bush walk, the helicopter flight over the falls, a sundowner boat cruise and the historic bridge tour. Each activity is worthy of 5 stars! But what stands out is Shearwater’s ability to get u where u need to be on time every time with seeming ease.
I can’t say enough about this company and the experience they offer. If/ when traveling to Victoria falls look no further than Shearwater to help u create the trip if a lifetime.
Written 13 July 2023
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Pottumarthi P
3 contributions
Apr 2023
Shearwater provided us all the transfers and local tours at Victoria Falls and Chobe National Forest. Mehuli was the driver on all days and he was exceptional. He kept reminding us that we are on a vacation and not a punishment. The sunset cruise, the helicopter ride and bungee jump (only one of us) was all organized by Shearwater. The drive to Botswana and the transfer and the border was by Shearwater. They hand us off to their counterparts in Botswana. I would recommend anyone to use Shearwater.
Written 29 April 2023
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Maciej G
Wroclaw, Poland231 contributions
Apr 2023
It was amazing - so beautifull landscape. great. I'd like back to Zimbabwe and reserved this tour. Highly recomended. Flight is so short :(
Written 24 April 2023
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Stephen F
25 contributions
We wanted to complete a walk with lions, chobe full day and white water rafting tour. Usually we like to pick different operators to spread the money around town. Even if this costs slightly more money.
We chose Zhearwatwr for rafting as they looked good online and their website suggests they go for 5km longer than other operators. Importantly, we did this knowing we would pay extra (versus buying a combo from one operator) as Wild Horozons offers combo discounts, some $100pp cheaper than Shearwarer for the activities we wanted.
Shearwater are simply resellers of Wild Horizons as we found on the day of rafting.
The activity itself was fantastic and highly recommended, however do yourself a favour and book directly with Wild Horozin or directly through your hotel. Do NOT book with Shearwater. The rafting activity alone is nearly $30 cheaper with Wild Horozon, and once you book Chobe as well you save nearly $80pp if you avoid Shearwater.
I asked Shearwater to provide the photos of the day (which are zero cost effectively) to settle the score and they said no.
Avoid at all costs!
We chose Zhearwatwr for rafting as they looked good online and their website suggests they go for 5km longer than other operators. Importantly, we did this knowing we would pay extra (versus buying a combo from one operator) as Wild Horozons offers combo discounts, some $100pp cheaper than Shearwarer for the activities we wanted.
Shearwater are simply resellers of Wild Horizons as we found on the day of rafting.
The activity itself was fantastic and highly recommended, however do yourself a favour and book directly with Wild Horozin or directly through your hotel. Do NOT book with Shearwater. The rafting activity alone is nearly $30 cheaper with Wild Horozon, and once you book Chobe as well you save nearly $80pp if you avoid Shearwater.
I asked Shearwater to provide the photos of the day (which are zero cost effectively) to settle the score and they said no.
Avoid at all costs!
Written 20 February 2023
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Mpho3105
Johannesburg, South Africa82 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
This was the best decision I made during my visit to Zimbabwe. Seeing Vic Falls from up top was a whole new experience. It was the most amazing 15 minutes of my life, and I would do this in a heartbeat. We had a panoramic view of the falls and it was absolutely breathtaking
Written 1 February 2023
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Ester Sanchez
13 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
I have travelled to many many countries and I have never encountered a worse company in my life. First, they tell you they will pick you up at a certain time and they never do. You need to chase them so they tell you that the pick up time has been changed that same morning. They play with your time and that's not okay.
Then, nobody advised us that the tandem ziplining is for up to 130kg. So you get to the bridge and surprise, you can't do the ctivity together. A waste of time. And everything happened on Christmas day, so they really ruined it for us.
They told me they will give me my money back but it never happened. I have been emailing them week after week and they decided not to answer anymore.
Just do some research before booking. Unfortunately, I didn't do it and my day was completely ruined.
Then, nobody advised us that the tandem ziplining is for up to 130kg. So you get to the bridge and surprise, you can't do the ctivity together. A waste of time. And everything happened on Christmas day, so they really ruined it for us.
They told me they will give me my money back but it never happened. I have been emailing them week after week and they decided not to answer anymore.
Just do some research before booking. Unfortunately, I didn't do it and my day was completely ruined.
Written 23 January 2023
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yp17
New York City, NY154 contributions
Oct 2022
Still waiting for refund from trip in Africa. Cancelled after they raised price and had to look elsewhere and re-organize last minute. They said they would refund October 4 and 3 months and 2 reminders later never happened.
Written 31 December 2022
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Andre and Inger Marrian
1 contribution
Nov 2022 • Couples
The Riversong boat ride and the Victoria falls was great. If you need to get a full experience, I believe at least four days trip is necessary. The care and service given by the friendly staff was supereb and I will stay there again. The rooms were clean and neat. Staff and
Written 12 November 2022
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Ana Gabriela L
Montevideo, Uruguay1 contribution
Hola Carlos, como te contactaste para hacer el paseo en elefantes, no encuentro direcciones ni paginas web
Holly R
81 contributions
Sheerwater tourism- they arranged
Dominic V
Rochester, New York, United States16 contributions
What is the daily schedule for Elephant back safaris??
Dominic V
Rochester, New York, United States16 contributions
What is the daily safari time shcedule for elephant back safaris??
Dominic V
Rochester, New York, United States16 contributions
What is the daily schedule for the Elephant back safaris?? We will only be there for a day trip.
Holly R
81 contributions
Contact Shearwater for specifics.... i believe they have a 7a & 2(ish?) trip.... they only do 2 a day. It qa a very special experience- it was a highlight of our trip!! Hope you can make it work.
Jubane was the man we worked with at Shearwater. Hope this helps!
nogar
3 contributions
Hi,
On April 2019 we ( a family of 6 ) joined an Elephant Back Safari organized by Shearwater Victoria
Falls, which we enjoyed very much. At the end of the ride we bought a footprint of the elephant ( Kariba). We would like to know if the paper on which the footprint was printed is a regular paper or paper made of elephant's manure. Thanks
Holly R
81 contributions
Its recycled paper.... not elephant dung.
Perry Clarke
9 contributions
My husband, son ,age 25 and myself would like to book an elephant safari for oct 16,2019. How to book and pay. would like to do it before we arrive in Victoria falls.
Kim A
Highland, UT13 contributions
Book it through the Shearwater website! It made it really easy.
Hotmirchi
Leicester, UK40 contributions
Hi is there a weight restriction? Thanks
Michael G
Allendorf, Germany107 contributions
Not that i know, normally there are two guests and a guide on one elephant. Depending on the anount of guests it might be just one guest and a guide. That should be no problem then. Nevertheless for sitting on and climbing down from the elephants back you need to have a minimum of agility.
Katybugmay
5 contributions
Where do these elephants come from? Were they orphans? Born in captivity?
Holly R
81 contributions
They are rescued- some were babys that had their mothers killed and a few more were rescued during the drought in 2008. It is a special place and they genuinely love these elephants. They guard and protect them fiercely.
mschultz158
Asheville, NC43 contributions
Do the animals seem mistreated or do the guides genuinely care for the elephants well being? I would prefer a response from someone who went on the trip it is not part of the business
Holly R
81 contributions
These are all rescued animals and it is really a very special experience. They are gentle and kind and fiercely protective of them. When they are out in the reserve there is always a guard with them as they no longer can protect themselves in the wild. 7/11 were rescued as babies after the govn't allowed adult elephants to be killed in the late 80's. The other 5 were rescued during a drought. They would have more if they could but can not afford to feed/care for more.
mschultz158
Asheville, NC43 contributions
Do the animals seem mistreated or do the guides genuinely care for the elephants well being? I would prefer a response from someone who went on the trip it is not part of the business
kazintrepid
Kellyville, Australia163 contributions
The elephants are genuinely cared for. The guides intimately know them and all interactions with the elephants are with their well being in mind.