8-Day Victoria Falls and Whange Safari

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

Victoria Falls

Upon arrival in Victoria Falls, guests are warmly welcomed with a meet-and-greet service at the airport before being transferred to their hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is spent relaxing and settling into the beautiful surroundings, allowing guests to unwind and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in preparation for the exciting safari experiences ahead.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls

Accommodation:

Batonka Guest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Whange National Park

Guests will depart on a scenic road transfer to Hwange National Park, enjoying views of the Zimbabwean countryside along the journey. Upon arrival at the lodge, guests will enjoy a delicious lunch before spending the afternoon relaxing and taking in the tranquil surroundings of the African bush. The day concludes with a memorable bush dinner under the stars, offering an authentic safari dining experience surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.

Main Destination:

Whange National Park

Accommodation:

Whange Safari Lodge

• Mid-range hotel located the park

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Whange National Park

After breakfast, guests set out on a full-day game drive through the vast wilderness of Hwange National Park, enjoying exceptional wildlife viewing in one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. The park offers the opportunity to encounter the famous Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — alongside a rich variety of other wildlife in their natural habitat. During the safari, guests enjoy a relaxing bush lunch in the heart of the park before continuing their exploration of Hwange’s breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife.

Main Destination:

Whange National Park

Accommodation:

Whange Safari Lodge

• Mid-range hotel located the park

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Whange National Park

After an early wake-up, you enjoy a relaxed breakfast on the lodge terrace, often with views of animals moving through the nearby wilderness—impala grazing, birds calling, and sometimes elephants passing within sight of the lodge’s waterholes.

By mid-morning, you set off in a comfortable safari vehicle and the drive itself is part of the experience, as the landscape shifts between open savanna, teak forests, and dusty tracks where wildlife sightings can happen unexpectedly along the way.

Your main destination is the Painted Dog Conservation, where you are welcomed by conservation staff who share the story of African wild dogs and the challenges they face in the wild. The visit is both intimate and educational, starting with an introduction to the centre’s rescue and rehabilitation work.

A key highlight is learning how conservation teams monitor wild dogs across vast territories ensuring that released animals survive and integrate successfully into natural packs.

Main Destination:

Whange National Park

Accommodation:

Whange Safari Lodge

• Mid-range hotel located the park

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Victoria Falls

Your morning begins in the quiet comfort of Hwange Safari Lodge, where the bush is still cool and calm. After breakfast, you check out and set off on a scenic road transfer toward Victoria Falls. The journey takes you through changing landscapes—open savannah, rural villages, and stretches of wilderness where occasional wildlife sightings remind you that you are still within the greater safari corridor.

As you approach Victoria Falls, the environment gradually shifts from dry woodland to a more humid, greener setting influenced by the Zambezi River.

The rest of the day is dedicated to unwinding. You might spend time by the pool, enjoying views of landscaped gardens or distant riverine bush. Some travellers choose to relax in their rooms, resting after early mornings and long game drives in Hwange, while others take a slow walk around the hotel grounds, listening to birds and soaking in the tropical atmosphere that surrounds the area.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls

Accommodation:

Batonka Guest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Victoria Falls

Your day in Victoria Falls begins with a refreshing walk through the misty Victoria Falls Rainforest, where the constant spray from the falls creates a lush, tropical atmosphere and viewpoints reveal the sheer power of the waterfall.

From there, the adventure continues with an adrenaline-filled gorge swing over the dramatic Batoka Gorge, offering sweeping views and a thrilling free-fall into the vast canyon below.

By midday, you enjoy a relaxed lunch at the iconic Lookout Café, perched on the edge of the gorge with panoramic views of the river and surrounding cliffs.

In the evening, the experience winds down with a peaceful dinner boat cruise on the Zambezi River, where you drift along calm waters as the sun sets, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and riverside wildlife while enjoying drinks and a freshly prepared dinner.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls

Accommodation:

Batonka Guest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Victoria Falls

Your day in Victoria Falls begins with one of the most iconic experiences in Africa—the “Flight of Angels” helicopter ride over the Falls. As you lift off, the vast curtain of water at Victoria Falls comes into full view, stretching across the landscape with mist rising like smoke. From above, you see the Zambezi River carving through basalt gorges, with rainbows forming in the spray and wildlife dots along the riverbanks.

After landing, you return to your hotel to relax and refresh.

As evening approaches, you head out for a vibrant cultural experience at the The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show. The night begins with a traditional feast featuring local Zimbabwean dishes, from game meats to savoury stews and fresh grilled selections.

The atmosphere quickly comes alive as the drum show begins. Guests are invited to join in, each handed a drum to become part of the rhythm. Music, dancing, storytelling, and interactive performances create an energetic celebration of local culture.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls

Accommodation:

Batonka Guest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Sad to see you go

Your final morning in Victoria Falls begins at a relaxed pace, with breakfast at your hotel surrounded by the last views of the gardens and distant bush sounds. It’s a quiet moment to reflect on the journey—days spent in the wilderness of Hwange, the power of the Falls, and the unforgettable experiences along the way.

After breakfast, you check out and begin your transfer to the airport. The drive is smooth and unhurried, passing through the town as you make your way to the terminal. As you arrive, you take in a final glimpse of Zimbabwe’s safari country before heading in for your departure.

With check-in complete, your tour comes to a close—leaving you with lasting memories of wildlife encounters, dramatic landscapes, and the warm spirit of Zimbabwe.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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