Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Upon arrival at the Victoria Falls International Airport, you will be met by an Exec Africa Travel and Tours guide and you will be transferred to the lodge. Your tour starting point will be situated in Victoria Falls and the starting time will be 3:00 pm. You will finish your day with a spectacular sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. The Zambezi Sunset cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the Zambezi River. There are great photo opportunities against often-spectacular
African sunsets. Flocks of birds skim the waterline as the sun sets behind the African skyline. You may have the opportunity to see a variety of game; including hippo, crocodile, and elephant as well as enjoy the many different bird species.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls
- Accommodation:
- Bayete Guest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
After breakfast, you will enjoy a walking tour of the Victoria Falls. It’s a truly awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell; the humbling feeling that here indeed is Nature’s Supreme Masterpiece. No photograph can begin to depict the reality and nothing prepares you for your first sight. This tour is conducted in the morning. En route, you
may be taken past the ‘Big Tree’ where you may stop and take photos. You will be accompanied through the Rainforest by your qualified tour guide who will give a brief history of the Falls themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird & wildlife and other points of interest. Your tour guide will also be happy to assist you with photographs whilst visiting this
most spectacular of waterfalls. Raincoats are provided when needed. The rest of your afternoon will be spent at leisure where you can book one of many activities with your guide.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls
- Accommodation:
- Bayete Guest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Victoria Falls - Hwange National Park
Victoria Falls - Hwange National Park
This morning after having a hearty breakfast, you will make the journey south to Hwange. In the afternoon we will take you on a visit to a local village, where you can catch a glimpse of how people here live on a daily basis. You will have an opportunity to experience the day in the life of local Zimbabweans at a village and learn about their daily life and they are from the Nambya Speaking Tribe. You will have the opportunity to use all of our five senses that is smell, touch, taste, see and hear from the villagers. This is an opportunity for intercultural exchange between the local people and you our travelers. It also gives you the opportunity to interact with the locals thereby giving you first-hand experience of what life is like living in a village. A great way in order for you to learn and have a great experience with
village life is to participate actively in all the activities that will be done at the village. You will be accorded some time to explore on your own.
- Main Destination:
- Hwange National Park
- Accommodation:
- Hwange Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Hwange NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
Come and see the best of Hwange National Park as we take you out on a guided full-day game drive. It really
is a terrific way to feel a part of Africa with the wind in your hair as we drive you around to look for animals. You will visit the Hwange National Park which is one of the best places to see wildlife anywhere in southern Africa. It's a massive park with a good mix of quieter trails and excellent safari infrastructure.
- Main Destination:
- Hwange National Park
- Accommodation:
- Hwange Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Hwange National Park - Bulawayo
Hwange National Park - Bulawayo
After breakfast, you will depart for Bulawayo which is the second largest city in Zimbabwe with wide tree-lined streets and surrounded by beautiful parks. Welcome to one of the loveliest cities in southern Africa. Bulawayo has pretty tree-lined streets, charming colonial buildings, and attractions that range from great museums to important historical ruins. The city is also one of the most important cultural centers of the Matabeleland region. You will learn more about this beautiful city by visiting the Bulawayo National Museum before or after checking into your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bulawayo (City)
- Accommodation:
- Banff Lodge Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full-Day Tour of Matobo National Park
Full-Day Tour of Matobo National Park
You will spend the day exploring Matobos National Park with a local guide. The Matobo Hills are sculpted by the strong winds in the area and are the site of various intriguing Bushman paintings. This park contains an exceptional cultural and spiritual significance to the indigenous people populating this region. The reserve contains the highest population of leopards and black eagles in the world, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled for these magnificent animals. The park received recognition as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site in 2003 and includes an intensive protection zone that is home to both black and white rhinoceros. It is named after the Ndebele word “Matobo “, which means “bald heads” and refers to the rounded granite hills that surround it. You will return to Bulawayo and stay for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Matobo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Banff Lodge Hotel
Wildlife in Matobo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Bulawayo - Masvingo
Bulawayo - Masvingo
After having your breakfast in the morning, you will head to the Khami World Heritage Site. It is formerly known as Khami Ruins which is an extensive complex of stonewalled sites that lies just west of Bulawayo. The area around Khami has had a long history of human occupation. Large pear-shaped tools from the Early Stone Age can be found, but more common are the smaller tools left behind by Middle Stone Age as well as the arrow tips left from the Late Stone Age. After visiting the Khami Ruins, you will then depart from Bulawayo making your way towards the east of the country to the small town of Masvingo. Close-by to the town of Masvingo is one of the most crucial archaeological sites in the whole of Southern Africa called the Great Zimbabwe Monument. The rest of the afternoon upon arrival will be spent at leisure.
- Main Destination:
- Khami Ruins (Ruins)
- Accommodation:
- Clevers Lake View Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
You will visit the Great Zimbabwe Ruins, a hugely significant ruined city built of stone. It tells the story of the Bantu civilization from the 13th century and beyond; it was also the fabled capital of the Queen of Sheba. The museum has many of the most important archaeological finds (including the famous carved soapstone birds), and you will enjoy exploring the Great Enclosure, the Hill Complex and more.
- Main Destination:
- Great Zimbabwe (Ruins)
- Accommodation:
- Clevers Lake View Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Masvingo - Vumba Mountain
Masvingo - Vumba Mountain
You will be departing from Great Zimbabwe, making your way towards the east of the country to the city of Mutare. Close-by to the city of Mutare is one of the most crucial landscape sites in the whole of Southern Africa. Resting on the Zimbabwe-Mozambique border, 30 km southeast of Mutare is the spectacular Vumba Mountains. The Vumba Mountains rise to an impressive 1911 m peak at the Castle Beacon. The year-round abundance of exotic flora and fauna makes the Vumba mountains an ideal destination for lovers seeking the rarest bird and butterfly species in the region. Here, you will be captivated by the scenery and lush mountains. Vumba Mountains is really a hidden gem untouched by the buzz and evils of men. You tend to forget where you are as the mountains draw you in and you earn to be in touch with nature. You will have a mountain hike at Vumba mountain for your included activity.
- Main Destination:
- Vumba Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Forest Hills Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Mutarazi Falls
Mutarazi Falls
After an early breakfast, you will leave the magnificent city of Mutare and head through the diverse scenery of farmlands and into the magnificent mountainous area of the Eastern highlands to Trout Back Resort in Nyanga. Whilst on your journey you will pass through the Mutarazi Falls where you will do the famos Skyline and Skywalk as part of your included activities. The afternoon is spent at leisure for you to explore and relax. You will get to enjoy the scenery of the hotel, and take a stroll down to the dam to watch the rainbow trout diving through the waters.
- Main Destination:
- Nyanga National Park (Eastern Highlands)
- Accommodation:
- Troutbeck Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Nyanga - Harare
Nyanga - Harare
A leisurely departure sees you leaving Nyanga going to Harare which is Zimbabwe’s capital city after visiting the Nyangombe Falls. This tour exposes an impeccably clean city that is bustling with busy shops, wide open streets and warm hospitality from its residents. You will have a leisurely city tour upon arrival in Harare.
- Main Destination:
- Harare (City)
- Accommodation:
- Bronte Garden Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Harare International Airport
Harare International Airport
On this last day of the Victoria Falls to Harare tour you get to enjoy breakfast before checking out and being transferred to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport.
- Main Destination:
- Harare International Airport (Harare)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
