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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Harare International Airport Transfer to the Cresta Lodge

Harare International Airport Transfer to the Cresta Lodge

On arrival at the Harare International Airport, you will be met by an Africa Zim Travel Representative and proceed through Zimbabwe's Capital City. This tour exposes an impeccably clean city, bustling with busy shops, wide open streets, and warm hospitable. We will also show you the botanical garden and the balancing rocks (dinner)
Cresta Lodge (1 night).

Main Destination:
Harare (City)
Accommodation:
Cresta Lodge Harare
  • Mid-range hotel located in Harare (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Harare to Nyanga National Park (The Eastern Highlands)

Harare to Nyanga National Park (The Eastern Highlands)

After an early breakfast, you'll leave Harare and head through the diverse scenery of farmlands and rocky outcrops and into the magnificent mountainous area of the Eastern highlands, also known as “the little England” of Zimbabwe. On arrival at the hotel, you will be able to take in beautiful calm views and serene settings. (Optional activities are available —horse riding, golf, fishing, for own account) (breakfast and dinner)
Your overnight stay will be in Trout Beck Inn (2 nights).

Main Destination:
Nyanga National Park (Eastern Highlands)
Best Time To Go November to April (Birding and scenery)
High Season Never (The park is little visited)
Best Weather April to September (It hardly ever rains)
Accommodation:
Troutbeck Resort
  • Mid-range resort located outside Nyanga NP (Eastern Highlands)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Trout-Beck Inn Resort Nyanga National Park

Trout-Beck Inn Resort Nyanga National Park

The day is yours to explore or relax. You'll enjoy the hotel and stroll down to the dam to watch the rainbow trout diving through the waters. You will have a full-day tour of Nyanga National Park (for your account). You will experience a village from the Stone Ages known as Pit Huts, or a visit to a Rainbow Trout hatchery set in the natural pools of the sparkling river. (Breakfast and dinner).

Main Destination:
Nyanga National Park (Eastern Highlands)
Accommodation:
Troutbeck Resort
  • Mid-range resort located outside Nyanga NP (Eastern Highlands)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Nyanga to Great Zimbabwe Masvingo

Nyanga to Great Zimbabwe Masvingo

This morning after breakfast, you'll depart for Masvingo, the Ancient City, where you will be inspired by the Ruins of Great Zimbabwe built in 1200AD. The Ruined City of Great Zimbabwe is the largest and most significant ancient monument south of the Sahara and only second to the Egyptian pyramids. Here, your guide will take you through the Acropolis, the Great Enclosure, and the Conical Tower. Your meal plan includes breakfast and dinner.

Main Destination:
Great Zimbabwe (Ruins)
Accommodation:
Clevers Lake View Resort
  • Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Great Zimbabwe (Ruins)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Great Zimbabwe

Great Zimbabwe

After breakfast, you will depart Matobo Hills and pass through the second largest city in Zimbabwe with wide tree-lined streets and surrounded by beautiful parks. Within the city are many examples of early Victorian buildings which are maintained by the Bulawayo City Council and landlords as heritage sites. You will proceed to Matobo for Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Your overnight stay will be in Matobo Hills Lodge.

Main Destination:
Great Zimbabwe (Ruins)
Accommodation:
Matobo Hills Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Matobo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Matobo National Park

Matobo National Park

This full day will be spent exploring the area and some highlights include cave paintings and panoramas of the countryside at “View of the World”. We hope to catch a glimpse of black rhino and plains game, but this area is famous for its dense concentrations of birds of prey. You will have breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Main Destination:
Matobo National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Middle to end of the Dry season)
High Season July to September (Matobo doesn't get too busy)
Best Weather April to September (Rains are a rarity)

Wildlife in Matobo NP

GiraffeOccasional
White RhinoOccasional
ZebraOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
HippoOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Accommodation:
Matobo Hills Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Matobo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Matobo to Hwange National Park

Matobo to Hwange National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for Hwange National Park. This is one of Africa's finest havens for wildlife and is home to the herds of presidential elephants. It is also home to many predators, endangered species, and varied bird life. You will transfer onto an open vehicle and proceed on a game drive transfer to our lodge. On arrival, you will enjoy lunch overlooking the beautiful plains, and proceed on an afternoon game drive. After sundowners, a dinner will be enjoyed as the sounds of the night. You will have breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Sable Sands Hwange or similar(2 nights).

Main Destination:
Hwange National Park
Best Time To Visit July to October (Middle and end of the Dry season)
High Season June to October (Hwange’s main area can become busy)
Best Weather April to September (It hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in Hwange NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
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HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
CheetahOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
White RhinoVery Rare
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Sable Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Hwange NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park

You will enjoy a morning game drive through the vast plains to experience more species. We hope to view more of the many species that live in the national park whilst exploring the magnificent landscape. You will return to the lodge for an afternoon siesta. Later, you will proceed for an evening game drive to view the nocturnal inhabitants of the Hwange National Park. You will have breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Main Destination:
Hwange National Park
Accommodation:
Hwange Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Hwange NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Hwange to Victoria Falls

Hwange to Victoria Falls

You will have an early rise accompanied by tea and coffee before we enjoy our transfer down to Victoria Falls. Your first stop will be at the Painted Dog Conservation Center in Hwange. Here, you will learn more about Wild Dogs and the Center's efforts to protect these beautiful animals from extinction. After this, you'll head for the town of Victoria Falls. Your afternoon can be spent at leisure, or you can book one of the many activities available. On arrival in Victoria Falls, you'll check-in and enjoy an afternoon sunset cruise. Your meals include breakfast and dinner.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls
Accommodation:
A' Zambezi River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

After breakfast, you will enjoy a tour of the Victoria Falls. You will stop at various vantage points to view the falls and walk through the rainforest whilst witnessing the rainbows and feeling the spray and thundering noise of water falling into the gorge. The rest of your afternoon will be spent at leisure, where you can book one of many activities with your guide. Optional activities are rafting, elephant riding, helicopter over the falls, lion walk experience, canoeing afternoon and night game drives, jet board, adrenaline e.g. high wire, bungee jumping, bridge slide, and gorge swing. You will have breakfast and dinner.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls
Accommodation:
A' Zambezi River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 11

Victoria Falls to Victoria Falls Airport

Victoria Falls to Victoria Falls Airport

You will enjoy breakfast before checking out and be transferred to the Victoria Falls Airport. Your meal plan includes breakfast.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Africa Zim Travel & Tours, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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