This mesmerising journey around Zimbabwe gives an insight into some of the most raw and authentic safari and wildlife experiences Southern Africa has to offer. Zimbabwe is widely celebrated for the quality of guiding and the thrill and intimacy of walking safaris. What’s more, our carefully curated circuit itinerary includes complimentary scheduled flight transfers between camps.
DAYS 1 – 2
Victoria Falls
Begin your journey with a two night stay in Victoria Falls. This charming town draws visitors from across the world attracted by the UNESCO World Heritage site of the falls themselves, one of the largest and most well-known waterfalls in the world. Locally referenced as ‘The Smoke That Thunders’, the powerful spray generated from the 108-metre drop can at times be visible from miles away, and the area is a mecca for adrenaline seeking adventurers. A short distance from the town is Batonka Guest Lodge, a boutique property with balcony clad rooms overlooking lush green gardens offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle.
Batonka Guest lodge
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Batonka Guest lodge is set in lush gardens, a tranquil haven away from the hustle and bustle of town but within walking distance of the main attractions.The main lodge offers indoor and outdoor dining, a cosy lounge and beautiful verandah opening out onto the surrounding gardens. The lodge offers an elegant, but contemporary style encompassing Victoria Falls’ colonial past and African flavour.
DAYS 3 – 5
Hwange National Park
Travel to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest reserve, renowned for diverse landscapes and a high concentration of wildlife. The area’s rich biodiversity lends itself to exceptional game viewing.
Your stay for the next three nights will be at The Hide Safari Camp, which is located on a private concession within the park ensuring an intimate and exclusive experience. Activities range from twice daily game drives and guided bush walks to exciting wildlife viewing opportunities from the camp’s strategically placed hides, and the Dove’s Nest Treehouse makes for an unforgettable evening spent sleeping under the stars surrounded by nature. The commitment to personalised service and conservation shines through every aspect of a stay at this family run camp.
The Hide Safari Camp
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
The Hide offers a life-enriching safari experience for guests, from its fantastic game viewing right on your doorstep, to a variety of daily activities to suit everyone and the warm and welcoming staff, who make you feel like family from the minute you arrive.
DAYS 6 – 8
Lake Kariba
The next leg of your trip takes you to the shores of Lake Kariba, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world and positioned on Zimbabwe’s northern border with Zambia. Here, you will stay at Changa Safari Camp, the epitome of a remote African wilderness retreat. The lakeside setting of course sets you up for incredible boat and fishing expeditions, or you can explore Matusadona National Park by foot or on drives in your 4×4. Tented accommodations are designed to merge seamlessly with the surrounding landscape and the camp emphasises gourmet cuisine served up in a range of stunning locations. With a strong focus on providing tranquillity and a deep connection with nature, Changa Safari Camp offers a truly memorable experience that captures the heart of the African bush.
Changa Safari Camp
Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe
On the shores of Lake Kariba, the camp’s eight luxury tents blend beautifully into their untamed surrounds, each with spectacular views of the outstretched water and Matusadona mountains unfolding beyond. A truly immersive safari experience awaits.
DAYS 9 – 12
Mana Pools National Park
This ultimate Zimbabwean adventure concludes at Mana Pools, another of the country’s world heritage sites and home to four of the Big Five with rhino not being found in this area. Beautiful, wild and remote, Mana Pools is synonymous with the Zambezi River, breathtaking photographic light, exciting canoeing excursions and some of the best walking safari available anywhere in Africa. Mana is also famous for its population of bull elephants who have adapted to being able to rear up on their back
legs to reach the tall tree branches.
John’s Camp
Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
John’s Camp offers an authentic and intimate stay, exceptional service, outstanding guiding and stunningly beautiful views across a floodplain to the Zambezi River and the Zambian escarpment in the distance. The camp is set up in April each year in a semi-permanent site, where it remains until November when it is dismantled for the season.
11 NIGHTS FROM £7,805 per person
