7-Day Hwange by Train & Victoria Falls Safari

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

Arrive in Victoria Falls

Your safari begins with your arrival at Shongwe Lookout, a charming boutique hotel located just a stone’s throw from the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. After settling in, you'll enjoy the panoramic views from the lodge’s viewing tower before setting out on a guided tour of Victoria Falls. You'll walk along the trails that offer spectacular lookout points over this thundering natural wonder, feeling the spray and hearing the roar of the Zambezi River crashing into the gorge below.

Each room is well laid out and overlooks the lush gardens. The restaurant at Shongwe is outstanding and worth having dinner at.

You'll spend your evening relaxing at the lodge, perhaps enjoying a sundowner as you absorb the beauty of this incredible setting.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls

Accommodation:

Shongwe Lookout

• Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls

+4 Photos

+3 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Visit Victoria Falls & Sunset Cruise

Today, experience the awe of Victoria Falls on a guided tour, where you'll explore the rainforest trails, witness stunning viewpoints, and feel the spray of the mighty Zambezi River. As the day winds down, enjoy a serene sunset cruise on the river, complete with delicious snacks and refreshing drinks. Relax as you spot wildlife along the banks and marvel at the vibrant African sunset. Convenient transfers ensure a seamless and unforgettable journey from start to finish.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls

Accommodation:

Shongwe Lookout

• Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Hwange Station & Take a Train to Hwange National Park

After breakfast at Shongwe, you will transfer about 3 hours by road to the Dete station in Hwange & board the Elephant Express train. You'll spend the next 3 hours on the train, game-watching as you go south to Bomani Tented Camp in the southeastern Ngamo Plains area.

The Elephant Express is a unique railcar, designed to offer an unforgettable experience while transferring to and from Bomani Camp. With seating at teak tables, a spacious aisle allows for movement to get that perfect photograph, and there is even a toilet on board. Refreshments are served during the three-hour journey, including a light lunch on the afternoon southbound trip. This doesn't run from January to April, a charter flight will be substituted.

Bomani is situated in a private concession area, offering exclusive access to Hwange's wildlife. You'll go on game drives through the park, home to some of Africa’s wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and herds of elephants.

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

WildebeestCommon

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

CheetahOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

White RhinoVery Rare

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

Accommodation:

Bomani Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Hwange NP without fences

+12 Photos

+11 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Game Drives and Activities in Hwange National Park

Bomani's main areas, sitting, dining spaces, and welcoming pool, all have a wonderful view of the pan and animals coming to drink.

Photograph elephants and other wildlife from a specially designed hide near a waterhole, where animals gather to drink.
Meet the white rhinos of the Ngamo Wildlife Sanctuary and hear about the ongoing conservation efforts to protect these endangered species. You'll learn about the dedicated Cobras anti-poaching unit, a local wildlife protection group that plays a crucial role in safeguarding Hwange's wildlife.

In the dry season, the Ngamo and surrounding areas of Hwange offer outstanding wildlife viewing, with animals concentrated around water holes, including elephants by the hundreds. In the summer rainfall season when the surrounding pans fill with water, this area is a verdant green oasis with new life, lots of migratory birds, and great wildlife viewing.

Main Destination:

Hwange National Park

Accommodation:

Bomani Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Hwange NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Fly to Victoria Falls for onward travel

After your last morning's activities, you will transfer to the airstrip for a charter flight to Victoria Falls. You will land in time to connect on a flight to Johannesburg.

Extend your stay with a longer visit in Victoria Falls, or cross over to Botswana's Chobe National Park for an extended safari.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Spirits/liquor (Other drinks not included)

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