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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

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup

Upon arrival at the Robert Mugabe International Airport, the guide will transfer you to Bronte Garden Lodge for dinner and a two -night stay. The Bronte Hotel is renowned for its beautifully landscaped gardens and collection of fine Shona Sculptures that create a unique ambience for guests who are choose to stay with us. Enjoy a meal or light snack in our gardens, yoga in one of the secluded garden sections or a swim in one of our swimming pools.

Main Destination:
Harare (City)
Accommodation:
Bronte Garden Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Harare (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Half Day Sightseeing Tour

Half Day Sightseeing Tour

On this day you will do a sight seeing tour, to explore and discover the shining city of Zimbabwe Harare, from the biggest market the city got its name Harare at Mbare, from farm fresh fruits and vegetables. Get amazed with the local talent as you will witness the recycled products from the junk yards as it is reducing the carbon footprint. In these areas you will learn how the daily lives of Zimbabwean goes like. You will visit the city center were you will explore and experience the historic buildings and local land marks. After all this you will be taken to one of the refreshing restaurants to run down your tour nestled in the suburb area then dropped back to your hotel.

Main Destination:
Harare (City)
Accommodation:
Bronte Garden Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Harare (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Hotel Pickup and Tour to the Great Zimbabwe Monuments

Hotel Pickup and Tour to the Great Zimbabwe Monuments

We depart for the most significant medieval city in Sub-Saharan Africa. Great Zimbabwe Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are impressive, built over hundreds of years between the 11th and 14th centuries. The massive site covers almost 1800 acres (7km²) and includes some incredible architectural details in the staircases, interlocking walls, granite boulders, and mortar-less walls. The site also contains a small museum with houses, artifacts, displays of building techniques, and a history of the site. The modern state takes its present name, Zimbabwe, from this national monument. The beautiful setting also has home to impala and eland.

Main Destination:
Great Zimbabwe (Ruins)
Accommodation:
Lodge at the Ancient City
  • Mid-range lodge located near Great Zimbabwe (Ruins)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Hotel pickup and Transfer to Matobo Hills Lodge

Hotel pickup and Transfer to Matobo Hills Lodge

We will transfer you to Matobo National Parks for a two-night stay at Matobo Hills Lodge. The lodge is situated within a private wildlife reserve bordering Matobo National Park (424km²). Matobo Hills is an area of exquisite beauty. The lodge's accommodation units are built upon a granite outcrop with sweeping panoramic views over the surrounding hills.

Guests can choose what to do in the afternoon. All activities are for your own account.

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:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Matobo National Park Game Viewing

Matobo National Park Game Viewing

Shortly after breakfast, you do the Matopo tour. Matopo National Park is 424km² and has approximately 3,000 San (Bushman) paintings, some more than 15,000 years old. Today's excitement starts with a morning hike to see some of these impressive ancient San paintings. Later, we will visit the grave of Cecil John Rhodes. Zimbabwe, known as Rhodesia up until 1979, was named after Rhodes. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a game drive and search on foot for resident black and white rhinos with your knowledgeable, professional guide.

Main Destination:
Matobo National Park
Accommodation:
Matobo Hills Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Matobo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Hotel Pickup and Transfer to Hwange Safari Lodge

Hotel Pickup and Transfer to Hwange Safari Lodge

We will pick you up from Matobo Hills Lodge and transfer you to Hwange National Park. Our guides will help you to check in at Hwange Safari Lodge. Hwange is renowned for its giant tuskers—big old bulls with magnificent tusks. It is also here that the famous presidential herd drinks. These elephants’ home range is amongst the dense feeding areas of the Sikumi Vlei, where they find refuge from the scorching heat at Hwange safari Lodge waterhole.

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:
Hwange Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Hwange NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Game Viewing Safari in Hwange National Park

Game Viewing Safari in Hwange National Park

You will enjoy a full-day game drive to explore the superb wildlife in the park. We will set out very early in the morning and again late afternoon as these are the best times for wildlife viewing as animals are most active during the cooler times and often rest during the midday heat. A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site in the bush. Hwange ranks among the top national parks in Africa in terms of size, diversity, and quantity of game. Big game includes lion, leopard, buffalo, and some of Africa’s largest elephant herds. In the expert hands of our guides, you will find yourself heading out through the acacia-fringed grassy vleis and the teak forests in search of Hwange’s Big Five. Game drives are the best way to see the variety of wildlife and scenery of the park, and they almost always yield unexpected sightings.

Main Destination:
Hwange National Park
Accommodation:
Hwange Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Hwange NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Morning Game Drive to Victoria Falls for a Dinner Cruise

Morning Game Drive to Victoria Falls for a Dinner Cruise

Soon after the morning game drive, we will say goodbye to Hwange National Park and transfer in an air-conditioned van to Victoria Falls. You will stay two nights at Shongwe Lookout on a bed-and-breakfast basis. The transfer will be approximately 2.5 hours. Late afternoon, you will be picked up for a dinner cruise along the mighty Zambezi River, and in the evening, you will enjoy dinner while on the cruise. At 4:00pm, you will meet with your driver-guide for a pick-up to the dinner cruise. Experience the beauty and the excitement of one of Africa's most stunning destinations on this Zambezi River dinner cruise. Get an up-close look at the iconic Victoria Falls and enjoy Zambezi-style cuisine as you float along this famous river. Enjoy world-class service and meals prepared by an executive chef.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls
Accommodation:
Shongwe Lookout
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 9

Guided Victoria Falls Tour and a Night Game Drive with a Bush Dinner

Guided Victoria Falls Tour and a Night Game Drive with a Bush Dinner

Day eight commences with a morning pick-up at 8:30am by our driver guide from the hotel reception. We depart for a guided tour of Victoria Falls that takes you through parts of the Victoria Falls rainforest to the cliffs opposite the massive cascade. At 4:00pm, we depart for a private reserve located approximately 7 miles (11 kilometers) from the center of town. Here, you will enjoy a late afternoon game drive until sunset. Meander in an open, well-kitted 4x4 vehicle through a changing landscape of scenic basalt plains to the Kalahari sands and teak forests of the Nakavango Private Game Reserve. At sunset, you will stop at a splendid vantage point to enjoy some drinks and snacks, stretch your legs, and chat about the afternoon’s adventures with fellow travelers. At dusk, the spotlight comes out to allow you to see what happens at night in the African bush. The 3-course BBQ meal is complemented by wine, cold beer, and light refreshments.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls
Accommodation:
Shongwe Lookout
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 10

Victoria Falls Airport Drop-Off

Victoria Falls Airport Drop-Off

After the wonderful adventure, we will provide a transfer back to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA). Pick-up times depend on your flight details, but Cuckoo Safaris will ensure you are at the airport two hours before your flight departs.

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