1-Day Hwange Game Drive & Painted Dog Excursion

• You'll be collected from the airport.

Depart early at 5:30 AM from your accommodation for a thrilling full-day safari in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest and most iconic wildlife reserve. Your professional guide will navigate the park’s expansive landscapes, offering the best chances to spot the Big Five — lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo — alongside giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and a multitude of bird species. The morning game drive unfolds as wildlife activity is at its peak, giving photographers and nature enthusiasts exceptional opportunities for close encounters and memorable sightings.

Midday, enjoy a brief rest and optional picnic lunch in designated safe areas before continuing your exploration. Later, the journey takes you to the Painted Dog Conservation Centre, where you will engage with conservationists and learn about ongoing efforts to protect the endangered African wild dog. Witness these incredible animals up close and understand their critical role in the ecosystem.

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

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HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

CheetahOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

White RhinoVery Rare

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• You'll be dropped off at the airport.