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The Victoria Falls Theatre, Elephants Walk, Victoria Falls.
6 Nights a Week
Tuesday-Sunday: 8PM
Adults: $58
Children: $27
Embark on a mesmerising journey with SIMUNYE SPIRIT OF AFRICA.
Follow Bomani, the brother of Chief Ekanjo, cast out from the Kimba tribe, as he wanders the African hinterland in search of home, accompanied by his loyal elephant friend, Ndlovu. Presented by Victoria Falls Theatre Company, this production combines stunning visuals, music, puppetry, and dance.
Directed by acclaimed handspring Puppeteer Mongiwekhaya, the show showcases local professional artists in an intimate 195-seater open air theatre. SIMUNYE is a captivating fusion of puppetry, dance, music, and visuals, delivering a powerful message of love and community.
Join Bomani and Ndlovu on their quest and experience the African universal spirit of togetherness.
The Victoria Falls Theatre, Elephants Walk, Victoria Falls.
6 Nights a Week
Tuesday-Sunday: 8PM
Adults: $50
Children: $25
Embark on a mesmerising journey with SIMUNYE SPIRIT OF AFRICA.
Follow Bomani, the brother of Chief Ekanjo, cast out from the Kimba tribe, as he wanders the African hinterland in search of home, accompanied by his loyal elephant friend, Ndlovu. Presented by Victoria Falls Theatre Company, this production combines stunning visuals, music, puppetry, and dance.
Directed by acclaimed handspring Puppeteer Mongiwekhaya, the show showcases local professional artists in an intimate 195-seater open air theatre. SIMUNYE is a captivating fusion of puppetry, dance, music, and visuals, delivering a powerful message of love and community.
Join Bomani and Ndlovu on their quest and experience the African universal spirit of togetherness.
Simunye: The Spirit of Africa is a live African theatre show in Victoria Falls, created to bring the emotion, rhythm and storytelling of Africa to life on stage. Performed at The Victoria Falls Theatre, this immersive production blends powerful dance, music, puppetry, visual effects and heartfelt storytelling into one unforgettable evening experience.
At the centre of the show is a moving story about connection, courage and unity. Through the journey of Bomani and Ndlovu, Simunye celebrates the spirit of togetherness while giving visitors a deeper emotional connection to the culture, creativity and performance energy of Zimbabwe. It is not just a theatre production; it is a cultural experience designed for travellers who want to feel the heartbeat of Africa beyond the usual daytime activities.
The show is brought to life by the Simunye cast, a talented team of artists, dancers, puppeteers, musicians and production creatives. These local performers in Victoria Falls help give the production its authenticity, energy and sense of place, making every performance feel personal and alive.
For visitors planning their time in Victoria Falls, Simunye is an ideal evening activity after a day of adventure, sightseeing or safari. It offers a relaxed but memorable way to experience African storytelling in a beautiful theatre setting, suitable for couples, families, groups and culture-loving travellers.
You can see the show in action through our performance gallery, or read Simunye reviews from guests who have experienced the magic for themselves.
For anyone visiting Victoria Falls, Simunye: The Spirit of Africa is a must-see. It is only a few footsteps away from the Shearwater Explorers Village Lodge, making it an easy evening experience to add to your travel itinerary after a day of sightseeing, adventure or safari. The show is performed at The Victoria Falls Theatre, a dedicated performance venue located in the heart of Victoria Falls.
Before you book, you can check the latest Simunye show times, review Simunye ticket prices, and find out more about booking Simunye with transfers if you would like transport included. Visitors can also view The Victoria Falls Theatre location to plan arrival times and nearby access.
Ready to experience the show? Book your seats and enjoy an unforgettable night of African storytelling, music, dance and theatre in Victoria Falls.
Elephants are more than characters within the Simunye story. They are symbols of memory, wisdom, family and the deep spiritual connection between Africa’s people, wildlife and land. Through Ndlovu’s presence on stage, Simunye invites you to feel the strength, sensitivity and soul of one of Africa’s most magnificent creatures.
But beyond the theatre, African elephants face very real threats. Poaching, habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict continue to place pressure on these gentle giants. That is why ElephantCrew and Shearwater Victoria Falls are committed to protecting elephants while helping visitors understand them in a deeper, more personal way.
After experiencing Simunye: The Spirit of Africa, we invite you to continue the journey with Shearwater’s Through the Eyes of an Elephant experience. This intimate elephant encounter gives you the chance to connect with these remarkable animals beyond the stage, learning about their intelligence, emotions, behaviour and importance to Africa’s natural heritage.
See the story. Feel its message. Then step closer to the living spirit behind it. Book your elephant encounter with Shearwater Victoria Falls and experience the African elephant with greater understanding, respect and wonder.
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Step into a story of friendship, belonging and the spirit of Africa. Tickets available online — make your evening legendary.
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