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$6,438 to $8,027 pp (USD)
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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

Arrive at Victoria Falls and Transfer to Batonka

Arrive at Victoria Falls and Transfer to Batonka

Once you have landed in Victoria Falls from your international flight, your guide will meet you and take you by road transfer to Batonka Guest Lodge. This lovely, intimate boutique lodge is in a quiet suburb just 5km (3mi) from the mighty Victoria Falls. Batonka Guest Lodge is the perfect base to explore the area and all the wonderful activities and experiences Victoria Falls town offers.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls
Accommodation:
Batonka Guest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 2-3

Exploring Victoria Falls

Exploring Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls town and its surrounding areas offer a wide variety of unforgettable experiences catering to all tastes. Whether you want to enjoy a relaxed and slow-paced visit with boat cruises on the river and historical and cultural tours or adrenalin-filled adventures such as helicopter rides, white water rafting, and canoeing, Victoria Falls offers it all. Third-party companies run activities and can be booked with Batonka's concierge desk or directly with suppliers you will meet at local booking offices. These two full days are at your leisure and completely tailored by you as you see fit.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls
Accommodation:
Batonka Guest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Drive to Hwange National Park

Drive to Hwange National Park

Today, you will have your final breakfast at Batonka and be collected by your driver, who will take you by road into Hwange National Park and on to The Hide Safari Camp. Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe's most famous wildlife and safari area, home to the Big Five, many other African species, and numerous bird species. The Hide Safari Camp is one of the park's most famous properties and perfectly balances luxury and a traditional safari camp atmosphere. The property is in its own private concession, which enables you to enjoy day and night safari activities. Their world-class underground hide overlooks a local waterhole where predators and prey alike venture throughout the day and night, and it is an experience like no other!

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:
The Hide Safari Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5-6

Explore Hwange National Park

Explore Hwange National Park

Two full days of exploring this iconic safari destination will have you experience the very best that a safari has to offer. A mix of nature walks, day and night drives, hide visits, and armchair safari viewing back at camp will give you the very best chance of seeing a variety of expected and elusive creatures such as lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, wild dogs, buffalos, aardvarks, porcupines and more. The guides at The Hide Safari Camp are experts in tracking large and smaller animals to cater to every visitor's needs. Although sightings of specific animals cannot be guaranteed, your chances are exceptionally better here in the private concession, where animals are not disturbed by other vehicles.

Main Destination:
Hwange National Park
Accommodation:
The Hide Safari Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Fly to Matusadona National Park and Lake Kariba

Fly to Matusadona National Park and Lake Kariba

Today you will have your final breakfast and morning activity in Hwange before boarding a light aircraft that will take you to Lake Kariba and the Matusadona National Park. You will be staying for three nights at the beautiful Changa Safari Camp, a tented and exposed timber safari camp built on the sandy banks of Lake Kariba. This camp offers a touch of elegance and comfort with amazing views over the lake and quick access to wildlife in the Matusadona National Park.

Main Destination:
Matusadona National Park
Best Time To Visit May to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season August to September (The park is never crowded)
Best Weather April to September (Sunny days)

Wildlife in Matusadona NP

ElephantAbundant
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LionOccasional
ZebraOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Show more
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Changa Safari Camp
  • Luxury+ tented camp located inside Matusadona NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 8-9

Explore Matusadona National Park and Lake Kariba

Explore Matusadona National Park and Lake Kariba

Changa Safari Camp offers a variety of amazing experiences to their guests, which you can select during your stay, and all are included. These include boat safaris, guided nature walks and tracking by foot, fishing for tigerfish, game drives, bird watching by land or water, plus an interesting scenic boat trip to the nearby Sanyati Gorge. The sunsets in Kariba are magical and hard to beat, so you will always find yourself being taken by the guides, either by land or boat, to a perfect sunset viewing spot for sundowner drinks and canapes.

Main Destination:
Matusadona National Park
Accommodation:
Changa Safari Camp
  • Luxury+ tented camp located inside Matusadona NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 10

Return to Victoria Falls and Departure

Return to Victoria Falls and Departure

Sadly, today, you say goodbye to Changa Safari Camp and Zimbabwe. After breakfast and a morning activity, you will then fly by light aircraft to Victoria Falls. Once landing at Victoria Falls Airport, you will connect with your international flight out of Zimbabwe, beginning your journey home. Zimbabwe is one of those destinations that will always hold a place in your heart and may see you return one day.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

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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