Camping tour – starting from USD 1250.00

Accommodated tour – starting from USD 1750.00

Highlights

• Enjoy a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River
• Safari in Zimbabwe’s premier park – Hwange National Park
• Check out the beauty and splendour of Matopos National Park
• Take a look at a conservation project in Zimbabwe
• Visit the majestic Victoria Falls

Day 1. Victoria Falls

Our driver/guide will meet you at Victoria Falls Airport and transfer you to Victoria Falls town where they check you into either your 3 star Lodge or camp site before going on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi river. Share the beautiful African sunset experience with hippos and crocodiles while enjoying drinks and snacks served by the boat crew.

Day 2-3. Bulawayo, Matopos National Park

Crossing Matabeleland we reach the attractive colonial style city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second largest city with wide tree lined avenues. The afternoon will be free to explore this fascinating town at your leisure. The following day, knowledgeable local guides will take you to Matopos National Park. A place of tranquil scenic beauty, featuring the weird wind sculptured formation of the Matobo Hills, some of which display Bushman paintings believed to be between 1,000 and 4,000 years old. Whilst in the Game Park you will disembark your vehicle to view of some of the animals on foot, including the White Rhinos, an experience not to be missed.

Day 4. Great Zimbabwe National Monument

We continue our travel east to visit the Great Zimbabwe National Monument – one of the most important archaeological sites in Southern Africa and of huge symbolic importance to the nation, which took its name. The ruins date back to 1200 AD and were once home to an indigenous population of over 10,000 people who established trading links as far away as China and Persia.

Day 5. Antelope Park Private Game Reserve, Victoria Falls

Heading for the Zimbabwean Central Plateau we come to the town of Gweru and the Antelope Park Private Game Reserve. The reserve is home to various antelope species, zebra and giraffe. Here we can enjoy various activities, including game drives or walks, a sunset cruise on the river or a horse ride with the game.

Day 6-7. Hwange National Park

We drive north heading for the world famous Hwange National Park. Once the royal hunting grounds to the Ndebele warrior-king Mzilikazi, it was set aside as a National Park in 1929 and is the largest in Zimbabwe. Our camp is located on the edge of the Park. After settling into your lodge or camp site, we visit the local Wild Dog Project. These endangered animals are in constant threat from disease and conflict for habitat. Our fascinating visit will allow us to find out about the efforts being made to protect them and the success stories so far. This evening we take a evening game drive in an adjacent game concession area, searching for a variety of nocturnal animals including the ever elusive Leopard. The following day is spent game driving in the Park, home to 400 bird species and 105 species of game including the ‘Big Five’.

Day 8. Victoria Falls

The following day we return to Victoria Falls, arriving in the early afternoon. The afternoon will be spent with a visit to the magnificent Victoria Falls. The Falls plummet 110 meters into the Batoka Gorge, sending spray up to 200 meters into the air. An awe inspiring sight!

Day 9. Victoria Falls

After breakfast you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport, where your tour finishes.

Start 08h00 Victoria Falls, Day 1                    
Finish approx. 11h00 Victoria Falls, Day 9

Tour Highlights and Meal Plan – included in the tour price

1. Victoria Falls, Sunset Cruise – no meals included
2. Bulawayo  (B, L, D)
3. Bulawayo, Matopos NP day tour  (B, L, D)
4. Great Zimbabwe National Monument  (B, L, D)
5. Antelope Park Private Game Reserve, various optional activities  (B, L, D)
6. Hwange NP, wild dog project and night game drive  (B, L, D)
7. Hwange NP, morning and afternoon game drives  (B, L, D)
8. Victoria Falls, visit to Victoria Falls  (B)
9. Victoria Falls, tour ends  (B)

Group size: Min. 2 Max. 12              Age: Open

(Can take single bookings if minimum group size is met)

Departs: Departures any day, subject to availability.

Included in tour price: All tour highlights, transport, accommodation, sleeping mat, meals as indicated, camping and cooking equipment, driver/guide on excursions.

Not Included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, airport transfers, drinks, tips, sleeping bag, optional activities and items of a personal nature.

Transport: Minivan, 4×4

Accommodation:

Camping Tour – 2 person tents in designated campsites with shared facilities. (8 nights)

Accommodated Tour – 5 nights tourist class guest house/lodge, ensuite facilities;  1 night walk in safari tent, ensuite facilities;  2 nights private safari lodge, ensuite facilities