The microlight flight over Victoria Falls is a 15- or 30-minute open-cockpit flight from Maramba Aerodrome in Livingstone, circling directly above the Smoke that Thunders.
What makes the microlight special
A microlight is the closest thing to open flight: you sit behind the pilot under a single wing, with nothing between you and the view of a 1,708 m wide curtain of water dropping 108 m into the Batoka Gorge. Flights are operated by Batoka Sky from Maramba Aerodrome, a few minutes from central Livingstone. Where a helicopter shows you the Falls through a window, the microlight puts you in the sky itself.
Soar above the Smoke that Thunders and experience the breathtaking beauty of Victoria Falls from the sky.
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Each aircraft carries 1 passenger, so every seat is a front-row seat. Your pilot points out the landmarks as you bank over the Falls, the islands above the lip and the zig-zag gorges downstream.
Which flight should I choose?
There are two set flights, and the right one depends on how much of the Zambezi you want to see. Full details of both routes are published by Livingstone’s Adventure, the group behind Batoka Sky.
- ±15 minutes — the Flight of Angels: circuits over Victoria Falls and the river above the lip.
- ±30 minutes — the extended flight: the Falls plus the Batoka Gorge downstream and the upstream river with its islands.
Flights leave in the calm air of early morning and late afternoon, and the 30-minute slot is the one photographers on the ground envy most. If you would rather compare the view from a closed cabin, our concierge can quote the 15-, 22- and 30-minute helicopter flights alongside your microlight option.
Can I bring my camera?
No — and it matters. Personal cameras and phones are not permitted in flight, because a dropped object is a genuine hazard from an open cockpit. Each aircraft instead carries a wing-mounted camera, and you can buy your photographs on landing. It is one rule every guest ends up grateful for: you watch the Falls with your own eyes, not through a screen.
Dress simply: closed shoes, a light layer for the early slots, and nothing loose. The operator provides a flight suit and headset at Maramba Aerodrome, and the pre-flight briefing takes about 10 minutes.
How much does it cost?
Microlight seats are quoted on request rather than off a fixed list, because pricing moves with season and slot availability. Send POTUS your dates and preferred flight time and we will return a personalised proforma quotation for the 15- or 30-minute flight, usually within hours. All rates are confirmed at booking; subject to operator availability.
We include return transfers between your Livingstone hotel and Maramba Aerodrome, and we time your slot around the rest of your day — many guests pair a morning flight with the guided Falls tour on foot the same afternoon. Payment is by bank transfer, mobile money or POS against the proforma invoice.
What is a microlight flight like?
A microlight is the most open way to see Victoria Falls from the air — an ultralight aircraft with just you and the pilot, nothing between you and the view but the wind. Batoka Sky flies them from Maramba Aerodrome on the Zambian side, offering roughly 15-minute and 30-minute options. The short flight circles the falls and the Batoka Gorge; the longer one extends over the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and the upstream Zambezi, where game is often visible below.
One important rule: for safety, passengers cannot carry cameras, phones or any loose items in flight — a wing-mounted camera operated by the pilot captures your flight instead, and the photographs and video are available to buy afterwards. As Edgar describes it, you “soar above the Smoke that Thunders and experience the breathtaking beauty of Victoria Falls from the sky.”
Flights run year-round, weather permitting, and the falls are magnificent in every season. Because it is a single-passenger aircraft, slots are limited and worth booking ahead — POTUS confirms your flight, arranges the transfer to the aerodrome and can pair it with a helicopter flight or a cruise for a full day of the falls from every angle. Pricing is by quotation; request a rate and the desk responds the same day.
Because the aircraft carries a single passenger, morning flights in the calm, clear air are the most sought-after, and POTUS books them ahead to secure your preferred time. There is a weight declaration at booking for balance and safety, and flights are weather-dependent, so we build a little flexibility into your schedule. For many travellers it is the most thrilling fifteen minutes of the whole trip — the falls, the gorge and the wide Zambezi laid out beneath an open cockpit, with nothing between you and the view.
Book with POTUS
POTUS Rentals & Tours confirms your seat, arranges your transfers and stays on call round the clock while you fly. Request your microlight quotation here or WhatsApp +260 955 747 769 and we will secure the calmest slot on your dates.
