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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 1-2

Tour of the Victoria Falls, Stay at Bayete Guest Lodge

Tour of the Victoria Falls, Stay at Bayete Guest Lodge

You'll arrive at the Victoria Falls Airport. You will be met by your guide who will transfer you to the lodge. On arrival at the lodge, you will be assisted with check-in and be given time to settle down at the lodge. You will have the first meeting with a consultant who will discuss how the trip will be done. After the trip briefing it will be time to experience your first activity, Zambezi sunset cruise will give you a chance to relax as you cruise up the Zambezi River.

On the second day you will start the day by doing a morning game drive at 6:00 am at Zambezi National Park followed by the 15-minute scenic helicopter flight and the tour of the mighty Victoria Falls which is done at 11:00 am. Lunch is served at the Lookout Cafe or Three Monkeys restaurant.

To wind up the day all guests will go to the Boma dinner and drumming show. The next day, you will drive to Hwange National Park.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls
Accommodation:
Bayete Guest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3-4

Game Drives at Hwange National Park and Stay at Iganyana Tented Lodge

Game Drives at Hwange National Park and Stay at Iganyana Tented Lodge

You will be picked up from their hotel or lodge in Victoria Falls at 7:00 am. The drive will take approximately two hours of safe driving. The expected time of arrival at the lodge will be around 9:30 am upon which check-in will be done. Then, you can settle in and spend the afternoon at leisure, reading a book on the day bed overlooking the waterhole or cooling off in the pool. The first-day activity will be an afternoon game drive in the private concession or the famous Hwange National Park depending on the game movement.

Day 2 will start with morning breakfast after which you will enjoy the safari experience. This can be a game drive in the private concession or the Hwange National Park. Game drive routes through the park or the concession depend on the guide's recommendation about where the wildlife is. Game drive can either morning and afternoon with brunch served at the lodge; or a full day safari experience. All the game drives are included.

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:
Iganyana Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Hwange NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5-6

Khami Ruins Tour and Matopo Tour Staying at Matopo Hills Lodge

Khami Ruins Tour and Matopo Tour Staying at Matopo Hills Lodge

The journey to Bulawayo will begin after breakfast and check out from Sable Sands Lodge, the drive will take about three [3] hours and the distance to be traveled is 260 km. On arrival in Bulawayo, you'll check in. After resting, you'll wind off the day by visiting Khami Ruins National Monument is located to the west of the Khami River, 22 km from the City of Bulawayo. The property, located on a 1300 m hilltop downstream from a dam built during 1928-1929, covers an area of about 108 ha, spread over a distance of about 2 km from the Passage Ruin to the North Ruin. The property was the capital of the Torwa dynasty, which arose from the collapse of the Great Zimbabwe Kingdom between 1450 -1650 and was abandoned during the Ndebele incursions of the 19th century. It is composed of a complex series of platforms of dry-stone walled structures, emulating a later development of Stone Age culture. On day 7, you'll visit the Matopo National Park to experience game drives and see rock paintings.

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
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Great Zimbabwe Monument in Masvingo

Great Zimbabwe Monument in Masvingo

You'll depart just after breakfast to Masvingo town where the Great Zimbabwe Monument is located. The distance from Bulawayo is 280 km which will take 3 hours and 30 minutes to drive safely. On arrival, you'll check in at the Great Zimbabwe Hotel. The Great Zimbabwe Monuments are Africa's largest stone structure after the Egyptian pyramids and the most splendid ancient monuments in sub-Saharan Africa. These impressive monuments are 900 years old and are from where the country of Zimbabwe took its name. The Great Zimbabwe Hotel is located only 8 km away from this historic man-made marvel in a relatively remote place, which adds to its mystery and magic. The ruins are one of the most important and best-preserved archaeological findings in Africa. They were built between 1100 AD and 1200 AD. The ruins tour price is included in the package price.

Main Destination:
Great Zimbabwe (Ruins)
Accommodation:
Great Zimbabwe Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located near Great Zimbabwe (Ruins)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 8-9

Eastern Highlands Inyanga and Stay at Troutbeck Resort

Eastern Highlands Inyanga and Stay at Troutbeck Resort

Eastern Highlands is located on Zimbabwe's eastern border, covering 300 km from north to south. This part of Zimbabwe is famous for its beautiful landscape of rolling hills rugged mountains and national parks. The main attraction in this region is the fabulous scenery and beautiful landscapes making it a hiker's wonderland. The absence of dangerous wildlife allows visitors to walk and explore. We will go and see the Nyanga National Park, which is a perfect recreational getaway. Tour of Nyanga National Park fees are included in the package.
Day 10
The day is yours to explore, one may opt to relax in the lounge with a book and take in the panoramic view. Optional activities are available at the resort as well as a full-day Nyanga National Park tour. Here, you will experience a village from the Stone Age known as Pit Hut and a rainbow trout hatchery set in the natural pools of the sparkling river. Scramble down the mountainside to see exceptional views of the local falls.

Main Destination:
Inyanga Mountains (Mountain Range)
Accommodation:
Troutbeck Resort
  • Mid-range resort located outside Nyanga NP (Eastern Highlands)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 10-11

Tour of the Capital City of Zimbabwe Harare Stay at Holiday Inn Hotel

Tour of the Capital City of Zimbabwe Harare Stay at Holiday Inn Hotel

On arrival in Harare, you'll check in at the Holiday Inn hotel, and settle in our rooms. Depending on the time, you will arrive and visit the local art galleries in town. The other place to visit is Mbare Market which is the most popular with trade of all assorted items. If time allows there will be a possibility of making a return trip to the Chinhoyi caves which is also a tourist attraction site. The distance to Chinhoyi is 110 km. You will drive to Mashonaland East which is predominately a farming area. That is where most food crop farming is done in Zimbabwe.

Main Destination:
Harare (City)
Accommodation:
Holiday Inn Harare
  • Mid-range hotel located in Harare (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 12

End of Tour and Transfer to the Airport

End of Tour and Transfer to the Airport

You will be transferred to the Harare International Airport depending on the schedule of departure flights. The arrangement for them to be taken to the airport is done after when they have done their hotel check-out process. A guide or travel consultant will be there until all the airport formalities have been completed. When you are satisfied, you'll be left to board their flight.

Main Destination:
Harare International Airport (Harare)
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)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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