Discover Africa Safaris

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$4,840 to $7,480 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

Northern Hwange National Park

Northern Hwange National Park

Your trip starts from Victoria Falls Airport. We have included a short local flight to Hwange and the road transfer to Nehimba Lodge, set within a private concession in the northern reaches of the park. This remote location is known for its thriving elephant population and predators. After settling in, head out on your first afternoon game drive before a sundowner overlooking the lodge’s waterhole, often visited by wildlife well into the evening.

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:
Nehimba Lodge
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2-3

Hwange National Park Safari

Hwange National Park Safari

Over the next two days, explore Hwange’s teak forests and open vleis on morning and afternoon game drives. This area offers exceptional elephant sightings along with buffalo, lion, and plains game. Between activities, relax on the lodge deck as giraffe and antelope wander by, or simply enjoy the peace of this wild corner of Zimbabwe.
No two days are the same at Nehimba and game viewing experiences are tailor-made to your preferences, including game drives, walking safaris, and night game drives on the private concession in search of nocturnal species of wildlife.
Whether you choose to track a herd of elephants on foot with your highly trained guide at dawn or spend the afternoon relaxing overlooking the waterhole on the deck by the pool, this wild and un-spoilt bush paradise will guarantee you leave with memories to last a lifetime!

Main Destination:
Hwange National Park
Accommodation:
Nehimba Lodge
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4

Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park

Travel to Bomani Lodge, located in Hwange’s southeastern plains. From April to October, you will have the chance to experience the transfer on board the Elephant Express, a railway carriage traveling though the park. When not in operation, you will be transferred by light aircraft.
The landscape opens up here—vast grasslands and seasonal pans attracting zebra, wildebeest, and the predators that follow them. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive, ending with drinks around the campfire and dinner under a starlit sky.

Main Destination:
Hwange National Park
Accommodation:
Bomani Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Hwange NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5-6

Discover the Eastern Side of Hwange National Park

Discover the Eastern Side of Hwange National Park

Bomani offers a different perspective of Hwange, with open savannahs perfect for spotting cheetah and large herds of elephant. Activities include game drives, guided walks for those wanting a closer look at the bush, and time at the underground hide for unforgettable eye-level encounters with Hwange’s giants.
Night drives also add to your experience at this lodge.
Chat with your guide to customize your stay as per your preferences. You can choose to be woken with coffee in bed, before joining your guide on a sunrise game drive inside the park or, opt for a relaxing lie-in before visiting the nearby village and school for insight into the daily lives of the local people.
There is always something to do, and see.

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)

Day 7-8

From Safari to the Wonders of Victoria Falls

From Safari to the Wonders of Victoria Falls

After an incredible six-night safari adventure in Hwange, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight back to Victoria Falls.
Victoria Falls River Lodge is located on the banks of the Zambezi, away from the town. Settle into your luxurious riverside suite before heading out on a sunset river cruise, watching hippos, crocodiles, and elephants along the shoreline as the sky turns gold and crimson.
Your stay here includes some scheduled activities, you will have the opportunity to chat with the camp manager on arrival and schedule your days, as per your preferences.
Note that the park fees for some activities are not included, you will pay them directly on confirmation of your choices. You can choose to relax and unwind or to seek out varied adventures.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls
Accommodation:
Victoria Falls River Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located at Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 9

Farewell Zimbabwe

Farewell Zimbabwe

Breakfast at the lodge and pack your bags before the transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight, or contact us to extend your trip.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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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  • This tour is offered by Discover Africa Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
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