Zimbabwe’s Highlights

Matobo Hills, Hwange National Park, Victoria Falls

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£9760 / $11700

per person for 10 days.

Highlights

Stay within the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Matobo Hills 
Meet local Zimbabweans in their homes for an authentic experience
Go on amazing walking safaris to get up and close to zebras and more
Spot some of the last remaining black and white rhinos in Africa
Enjoy a water-based safari along the Zambezi and try your hand at catching a tigerfish 

What’s Included

9 nights fully inclusive
Safari Activities: rhino tracking, cultural visits, game drives, river safaris, fishing 
International Economy class flights 
All domestic transfers and flights 

Example Itinerary

Day 1-4 Matobo Hills
Day 4-7 Hwange National Park
Day 7-10 Victoria Falls

Day 1-4

MATOBO HILLS, Zimbabwe

Track rhinos through the hills either on foot or by vehicle
Explore the hills to see where nomadic tribes used to hold sacred ceremonies

A national park famed for its incredible balancing granite rock formations, Matobo is home to some of the last remaining black and white rhinos in Africa.

Fly to Bulawayo and you’ll be privately transferred to Amalinda Lodge for three nights in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Matobo Hills. Take a walk around the lodge and bump into zebra, warthog, and maybe even a leopard. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, track rhinos in one of the only remaining areas in Africa where both black and white rhino inhabit. Head to a Zimbabwean homestead for an enriching cultural experience and meet the local Matabele people. Visit a clinic, traditional healer, and primary school for an insight into everyday life for the local villagers.

View Ruckomechi Camp

Day 4-7

HWANGE NATIONAL PARK, Zimbabwe

Have your binoculars at the ready to spot over 470 bird species
Whilst dipping into the pool, watch as herds of game congregate to a natural waterhole beneath you

Hwange is covered in grasslands area, and home to large elephant herds, lions, and African wild dogs.

Transfer north to Hwange, where you’ll spend three nights at Somalisa Camp to experience true luxury under canvas. Whilst exploring the land of the elephant, incredible wildlife sightings are a guarantee here. Head out in the morning with one of your expert guides, known as some of the best in Africa, for a game drive with the chance to spot elephants, buffalo, and sables amongst others. Return to sip sundowners on your terrace as you listen to the distant sound of hunting lions, surrounded by the beautiful national park environment.

View Hwange National Park

View Somalisa Camp

Day 7-10

VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe

Enjoy the thrill of a river safari to spot hippos and crocodiles
Enjoy High Tea at the famous historic Victoria Falls Hotel, on a veranda overlooking the magnificent falls

The largest waterfall in the world, the iconic Victoria Falls is a must-see on any Zimbabwean itinerary.

Transfer to Victoria Falls, where you’ll spend three nights at Victoria Falls River Lodge, relaxing on the banks of the Zambezi River. After experiencing land activities in Hwange, head out onto the river in search of hippos and crocodiles for a water-based safari. Try and catch a tiger fish, famed for being an aggressive big game fish with a record weight of 70kg! Take a trip to see the falls (named ‘The Smoke that Thunders’) from any of Zimbabwe’s sixteen viewpoints, followed by High Tea at the historic Victoria Falls Hotel overlooking the waterfall.

View Victoria Falls

View Victoria Falls River Lodge

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Jen & George

We were bundled into a vehicle and dashed off to see a leopard within the first 30 minutes of arriving; it was an AWESOME start. Our guide completely made the entire experience. He was an exceptional birder and his best party trick was to point out the bird and then tell us the exact page we could find it in our book. We combined Zimbabwe with Mozambique, and our beach hotel felt like a complete hidden gem. The sand is like ‘moon dust’ and the hospitality and food were fantastic.