Sight guide · Victoria Falls · Zimbabwe
Visiting Helicopter 'Flight of Angels'
Short helicopter flights of about 12–15 minutes circle the falls and the zigzag gorges below, showing the full width of the waterfall and the spray cloud in a way no ground viewpoint can.
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Quick answer
Helicopter 'Flight of Angels' is an experience in Victoria Falls town centre, Victoria Falls. Allow 1–1.5 hours including transfers; it is expensive. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Experience
- Area
- Victoria Falls town centre
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours including transfers
- Cost
- Expensive
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- views, photo spot and couples
- Best months
- March and May–June
About Helicopter 'Flight of Angels'
Short helicopter flights of about 12–15 minutes circle the falls and the zigzag gorges below, showing the full width of the waterfall and the spray cloud in a way no ground viewpoint can. Longer flights continue over the gorges and Zambezi National Park.
Tip: Fly at high water for the biggest spray cloud, or in the dry season for the clearest view of the gorges.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1–1.5 hours including transfers.
- Cost: Expensive.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Victoria Falls town centre, compact grid of lodges, activity offices and craft shops along Livingstone Way.
Best time to visit Helicopter 'Flight of Angels'
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- March: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- May: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, busy crowds.
- June: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, busy crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-March the sun sets at about 18:32 local time (calculated for Victoria Falls).
When to visit Victoria Falls has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Victoria Falls itinerary visits Helicopter 'Flight of Angels' on day 3, together with Elephant's Walk and the craft market and White-water rafting in the Batoka Gorge.
- No. 4 of the 14 sights in our Victoria Falls things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
Near Helicopter 'Flight of Angels'
Also in Victoria Falls town centre, so you can walk between them:
- Elephant's Walk and the craft market — 1–2 hours, free
If you like Helicopter 'Flight of Angels'
- Victoria Falls rainforest (Zimbabwe side) — Victoria Falls Hotel and the bridge, 2–3 hours
- Zambezi sunset cruise — Upper Zambezi riverfront, 2–3 hours
- White-water rafting in the Batoka Gorge — Batoka Gorge, Full day
- Devil's Pool and Livingstone Island — Livingstone riverfront (Zambia), 2–3 hours
Staying near Helicopter 'Flight of Angels'
Stay in Victoria Falls town centre ($$) to walk here: compact grid of lodges, activity offices and craft shops along Livingstone Way. All areas to stay in Victoria Falls.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Helicopter 'Flight of Angels'?
Plan 1–1.5 hours including transfers. With Elephant's Walk and the craft market nearby, it fits a half-day in Victoria Falls town centre.
+Is Helicopter 'Flight of Angels' free?
No, it is expensive. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Helicopter 'Flight of Angels'?
March and May–June, the quietest of the good months. Fly at high water for the biggest spray cloud, or in the dry season for the clearest view of the gorges.
+Do I need to book Helicopter 'Flight of Angels' in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.