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Zimbabwe Wilderness and Waterfalls Safari

Trip length

12 Day

Categories

Conservation Safari
Immersive Adventure Safari
Multi-generation Safari
Walking Safari

Cost Per Person

Moderate to Luxury

Add-ons

All tours include many optional extras to extend and customize your experience.

This Itinerary

Overview

Expect warm smiles, hearty greetings and outstanding wildlife encounters!

Zimbabwe still remains one of Africa’s best safari destinations. Discerning safari goers visit this country in good numbers it’s one of Africa’s best kept secret destinations 

Few other countries on the continent allow game walking safaris where your professional guide is armed for your safety. The Zimbabwe Professional Guides licence is the most highly esteemed and sought after on the continent. National Parks in Zimbabwe are privatized and none of this revenue ends up in the hands of the government.

Zimbabwe is a unique and exciting safari destination—home to the famous Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall on the continent. The mighty Zambezi River and its tributaries form the fourth largest river basin of the continent. There are many good reasons why a safari in Zimbabwe is wonderful experience—it stands out as one of the most affordable safari destinations in Africa and has some of Africa’s most exclusive wildlife areas and National Parks which remain unspoiled and remote.

Travelers can expect to have an up-close wildlife experience without hordes of tourists. Zimbabwe safaris remain personal, intimate, wild and unscathed. There are a range of accommodation options, from 5-star luxury lodges to basic mobile tented camps.

Highlights

Zimbabwe map
  • Walking Safari–an immersive safari experience: One of the best ways to escape the vehicle view of the bush is to seek adventure on foot or by canoe. There are terrific game walks in all three national parks: Matusadona, Mana Pools, and Hwange.
  • Matusadona National Park: 4 nights in Matusadona on the shores of Lake Kariba. Here the lions are abundant. Walks, game viewing by boat, and game drives.
  • Mana Pools National Park: Luxury tented camps, bush walks and open vehicle game drives. Lots of elephant, hippo and antelope.
  • Zambezi River: A 3-day safari by canoe on the fabled Zambezi which gets you very close to snorting hippos, sunning crocs, and big tuskers wading at water’s edge.
  • Hwange National Park: Great walking safaris and diverse wildlife sightings
  • Small groups: only six people on each trip
  • Charter flights: Charter flights replace drives between parks with a great mix of exclusive luxury lodges and private camps.

Contact Us at anytime to have us build the perfect Zimbabwe trip for you.

Victoria Falls
elephant and canoe

Details

DAYS 1-3 – MATUSADONA NATIONAL PARK

Arrive in Kariba, transfer to Matusadona National Park. The schedule for the next three days includes day and night game drives in open 4WD vehicles, bush walks, boating, fishing, village visits and sunset cruises. Adventure deep into the bush on foot to search for fossilized dinosaur footprints or search for the Matusadona lions, elephants, hippo and lots more by vehicle.

From its elevated location above the great inland sea of Lake Kariba, our lodge offers breath-taking panoramic views over the lake and it’s game-rich shoreline. Ten stylishly appointed suites come with all the modern conveniences and private viewing decks all with spectacular views over the blue waters below.

Each suite complete with air-conditioning, a freestanding bath, an indoor and outdoor shower, a mini bar, and a private viewing deck extending out towards Lake Kariba. In addition, the private Baobab Villa is the perfect family retreat or friends’ getaway – featuring two large suites, a living room, and an outdoor and indoor dining area. The Villa also comes with the personalized services of a butler, a guide, and the exclusive use of a safari vehicle – ensuring every aspect of your experience is tailored to perfection.

Experience the quintessential safari while discovering luxury in the wild.

DAYS 4-6 – MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK

Charter flight to Mana Pools – a World Heritage Site

Our Camp is located within the heart of Mana Pools National Park – and Mana Pools is celebrated worldwide for it’s spectacular scenery and exceptional wildlife sightings. From the comfort of your luxury tented suite to the majesty of the Zambezi River, experience a classic safari as you discover luxury in the wild.  

Game drives, fishing excursions, canoeing safaris, and birding expeditions. Here we cherish the presence of families and extend a warm welcome to our younger guests with our special Activity Club. Our junior adventurers can indulge in a variety of safari activities crafted just for them, ensuring both their enjoyment and their safety.  

This Camp’s beautiful design exudes natural elegance, carefully curated with sustainability at it’s core, relying solely on solar energy for power and constructed using natural resources like thatch and locally sourced organic materials. The cozy bar, ambient firepit, and shared pool make for a perfect setting to create cherished memories with your loved ones.  

The  two family luxury tented suites and three luxury tented suites are each equipped with air conditioning, an indoor and outdoor shower, a mini bar, a viewing deck with outdoor seating, and a private plunge pool. Every scenic suite is an elevated invitation to absorb the sights and sounds of the African wild all while embracing timeless luxury.

DAYS 7-9 – HWANGE NATIONAL PARK

A charter flight takes us from Mana Pools to Hwange, Zimbabwe’s largest national park, located on the extreme eastern edge of the great Kalahari Desert. Hwange is remarkable for it’s wide variety of mammals, more, perhaps, than in any other game reserve in Africa. Hwange National Park is teeming with wildlife and is home to healthy populations of elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, and African wild dog. This Park had the highest concentration of elephant on the continent and their seasonal migration routes go right through the area.

Embracing sustainability, the Camp (which is run entirely on solar power and features a water purification system that recycles 80% of it’s water) proudly holds the first GOLD Green Tourism Certification to be awarded in Zimbabwe.  

Seven beautifully furnished luxury tented suites that perfectly combine nature and sophistication. Each suite features a wood-burning fireplace, a copper slipper style bath, a lavish king-size bed, as well as an indoor and outdoor shower. Take in magnificent landscapes and search for majestic wildlife from the comfort of your own private viewing deck, ensuring a safari experience like no other.  Game drives, birding excursions, walking safaris, and cultural visits. Witness the Elephant Pool to enjoy remarkable, close-up encounters with elephants as they drink – all in a safe setting that forms a natural extension of the property.

DAYS 10-11 – VICTORIA FALLS

From Hwange take a charter flight to Victoria Falls, the adrenaline capital of Africa! There are many optional activities to choose from: the “Flight of Angels” over the Falls, a relaxing sunset cruise on the Zambezi, authentic Shangaan and Mukwishi tribal dancing, or the most exciting one-day white-water rafting trip in the world.

Our Luxury Tented Camp is about 20 minutes from Victoria Falls Town and is situated right in the Zambezi National Park.  Spanning approximately 56,000 hectares (140,000 acres) along the Zambezi River, this Park offers a serene escape. Though close enough to glimpse the spray of the falls in the distance, our lodge is nestled in a serene riverside setting, where the gentle flow of the Zambezi and the rustle of the trees invite you to unwind and connect with the natural beauty around you.

The Luxury Family Tents offer flexible sleeping arrangements, with options including one ¾-sized bed and one bunk bed or twin ¾-sized beds. These tents comfortably accommodate up to three children under 17 years old. The spacious en-suite bathrooms feature twin vanities, a private toilet, indoor and outdoor showers, as well as a freestanding bathtub—all in an open-plan design shared with additional amenities. For added convenience, each Luxury Family Tent includes a children’s bathroom with a private toilet, single vanity, and shower, separated by a curtain for enhanced privacy.

DAY 12: HOMEWARD BOUND

Depart and connect to your onward or homeward bound flight.

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