12 Days
View the spectacular Victoria Falls. Take a canoe trip on the Zambezi River. Enjoy game drives in Hwange National Park.
DAY 1: International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Victoria Falls.
DAY 2: The Zambezi Riverfront
On arrival in Zimbabwe you will be transferred in a private vehicle to your lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River. This afternoon we recommend enjoying your first African sunset from the water. During the cruise keep your eyes peeled for elephant, hippo and a variety of birdlife.
Stay At: Zambezi Sands
DAY 3: The Zambezi Riverfront
We recommend spending today at the lodge to enjoy all the activities on offer. Join a guide for a canoe or fishing trip along the Zambezi, or if you’re feeling energetic head off for a bush walk in the Zambezi National Park.
Stay At: Zambezi Sands
DAY 4: The Zambezi Riverfront
A driver from the lodge will take you to spend a few hours exploring Victoria Falls, also known as Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that thunders). Aside from walking around the falls, helicopter rides offer a great way to see the falls in all their glory. You then have the rest of the afternoon to enjoy a wide variety of activities in the area such as zip-lining through the forest, browsing the artisan markets or a classic afternoon tea with a view.
Stay At: Zambezi Sands
DAY 5: Hwange National Park
You’ll be transferred by vehicle to Hwange National Park. The first half of the journey will be along a good tar road so sit back and relax. At the gate into the park, you’ll switch into an open game viewing vehicle for the rest of the transfer to the lodge. This is where your safari experience begins, so the duration of the transfer will depend on how many animals you spot along the way. This afternoon, you’ll head out on a sundowner game drive.
Stay At: Nehimba Safari Lodge
DAY 6: Hwange National Park
Enjoy game drives from the lodge exploring the area searching for wildlife. The lodge is located on a vast private concession in the north of the national park and is made up of mopane woodlands and open plains making it a haven for elephant herds. Back at the lodge, large numbers of elephant and buffalo are known to frequent the waterhole.
Stay At: Nehimba Safari Lodge
DAY 7: Hwange National Park
Guided walks are a fantastic way to experience the bush. You’ll head out with your guide early in the morning or later in the afternoon, to avoid the hottest temperatures, tracking animal footprints and learning about smaller creatures and plant life. You’ll stop along the way for refreshments under the shade of a tree with waterhole views.
Stay At: Nehimba Safari Lodge
DAY 8: Hwange National Park
Your morning drive will be a transfer from the lodge to a local railway siding where you’ll board the Elephant Express, a single carriage railcar. The journey along the 70 km eastern boundary will take approximately two hours depending on what you see along the way. There is plenty of game to spot from elephant to wildebeest. You’ll arrive at your new lodge this afternoon in time for your afternoon game drive.
Stay At: Bomani Tented Camp
DAY 9: Hwange National Park
Today you’ll enjoy a full day on safari. You’re now based in the south of the national park where the habitat consists of palm fringed open plains, to acacia woodlands and teak forests. Night drives are a great opportunity to spot the less-seen nocturnal creatures including porcupine, springhares and nightjars to name a few.
Stay At: Bomani Tented Camp
DAY 10: Hwange National Park
A plethora of activities are available in this area. Choose from horse riding, community engagement, spend time in the underground photographic hide or venture out on a full-day game drive taking a picnic lunch.
Stay At: Bomani Tented Camp
DAY 11: International return flight
Today you will be driven back through the park to Victoria Falls for your onward travel arrangements.
DAY 12: International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
12 days from £6,500 pp
The price reflects the suggested accommodation in this itinerary. This will depend on when you travel and is subject to change. All of our Wildlife holidays are completely tailor-made to your requirements. We are happy to make recommendation to meet the quality and experience you are looking for, within your given budget.
