The Lookout Cafe
A scenic restaurant perched on the edge of the Batoka Gorge, about 120 meters above the Zambezi River, serving burgers and game meat all day.
Perched on the edge of the Batoka Gorge, about 120 meters above the Zambezi River, this restaurant offers spectacular gorge views while you dine, and is located right next to the gorge activity center. The menu focuses on burgers, sandwiches, and skewers, with signatures including crocodile skewers and the 200g Lookout Burger, alongside game meats like warthog and ostrich. With around 2,000 reviews and a 4.5 rating on TripAdvisor, it gets busy for lunch during peak season, and reviews recommend booking in advance. Burgers and sandwiches cost around 13–17 USD. It is less than 2 km from the town center, and you can easily take a taxi there.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 08:00–21:30 (last orders around 21:00); lunch 12:00–17:00, dinner from 18:00
Nearby sights
- The Victoria Falls Hotel
- Victoria Falls Rainforest Walk (Zimbabwe side)
- Devil's Pool & Livingstone Island
- Victoria Falls Curio Market & Elephant's Walk
- Victoria Falls Bridge
- Victoria Falls Zambia side & Knife-Edge Bridge
- The Big Tree (Baobab)
- The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show