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Zimbabwe Safari Tours & Holidays
Be prepared for an exciting journey full of surprises when going on safari in Zimbabwe. Go for a game drive in search of the Big Five in Hwange National Park. Push up the heat with a canoe or walking safari in Mana Pools National Park on the mighty Zambezi River. Search for ancient rock art on the balancing boulders in Matobo National Park, and get drenched in the spray of Victoria Falls (Vic Falls), one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Wherever you go, you’ll be charmed by the friendly people you meet along the way. Slow down and make time for a conversation here and there. Once back home, you might find that these moments are among the most precious memories of your trip.
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7-Day Victoria Falls & Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)
$3,086 to $3,204 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Victoria Falls (Start), Hwange NP, Victoria Falls Town (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 133 Reviews
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10-Day Classic Zimbabwe Safari
$7,207 to $8,168 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Victoria Falls (Start), Hwange NP, Matusadona NP, Victoria Falls Airport (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 173 Reviews
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4-Day Victoria Falls & Hwange Budget Safari
$1,100 pp (USD)
Zambia & Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Victoria Falls town (Start), Victoria Falls, Hwange NP, Livingstone (City), Victoria Falls Town (End)
Victoria Falls Serious Fun Tours and Travel
4.7/5 – 45 Reviews
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4-Day The Victoria Falls Mid-Range Travel
$1,001 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 20 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Victoria Falls town (Start), Victoria Falls (End)
Escape to Adventure Safaris
4.9/5 – 133 Reviews
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9-Day Cape Town, Kruger & Vic Falls
$3,984 to $4,207 pp (USD)
South Africa & Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Victoria Falls (End)
Safari Online
5.0/5 – 130 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
9-Day Hwange Experiential Safari and Victoria Falls
$4,840 to $6,850 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Victoria Falls Town (Start), Hwange NP, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls Airport (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 506 Reviews
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4-Day Victoria Falls & Hwange Nat Park - Main Camp
$1,548 to $1,645 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Victoria Falls (Start), Hwange NP, Victoria Falls Airport (End)
DK Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 45 Reviews
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5-Day Sail with Elephants Sail Safari (to & from Harare)
$2,103 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Private tour
Mid-range You Visit: Harare (Start), Lake Kariba, Matusadona NP, Harare (End)
Mana Pools Tourism Services
5.0/5 – 40 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Midrange Kruger and Victoria Falls Package
$1,900 to $2,090 pp (USD)
South Africa & Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Greater Kruger, Johannesburg (City), Zambezi NP, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls Airport (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 1,855 Reviews
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6-Day Luxury Kruger NP & Victoria Falls Safari
$3,557 to $3,819 pp (USD)
South Africa & Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Victoria Falls (End)
Off2Africa Travel
5.0/5 – 135 Reviews
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4-Day Fly-in Victoria Falls Ultimate Adventure
$2,012 to $2,041 pp (USD)
Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Victoria Falls, Johannesburg (End)
Safari.com
4.7/5 – 186 Reviews
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5-Day Victoria Falls and Hwange Park Budget Tour
$1,274 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Victoria Falls (Start), Hwange NP, Victoria Falls Airport (End)
Fuhara Safaris
4.5/5 – 6 Reviews
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9-Day Zimbabwe Tour
$3,355 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Victoria Falls (Start), Hwange NP, Bulawayo (City), Matobo NP, Great Zimbabwe (Ruins), Harare (City), Harare Airport (End)
Exec Africa Travel and Tours
5.0/5 – 25 Reviews
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4-Day Victoria Falls & Chobe NP at Pioneers Lodge
$1,266 to $1,300 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe & Botswana: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Victoria Falls Town (Start), Zambezi NP, Victoria Falls, Chobe NP, Victoria Falls Airport (End)
Customise Travel and Tours
4.9/5 – 44 Reviews
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5-Day Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park Safari
$1,375 to $1,540 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Victoria Falls (Start), Hwange NP, Victoria Falls Airport (End)
Africa Uncovered Safaris
5.0/5 – 56 Reviews
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5-Day Mana Pools National Park Safari Experience
$1,760 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 6 people per group)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Harare (Start), Mana Pools NP, Harare (End)
Khangela Safaris
4.9/5 – 15 Reviews
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3-Day Ultimate Victoria Falls- Scenic Safari & Cruise
$440 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 15 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Victoria Falls Town
Tamuka Travel
4.5/5 – 8 Reviews
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1-Day Morning Safari-Panoramic Lunch-Sunset Safari 8 Hrs
$231 to $253 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Day tourShared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Victoria Falls Town (Start), Zambezi NP, Victoria Falls Town (End)
Savannah Adventures
5.0/5 – 39 Reviews
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9-Day Victoria Falls, Kruger & Cape Town
$2,090 pp (USD)
South Africa & Zimbabwe: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Cape Town (City), Winelands, Victoria Falls (End)
Africa Incoming
4.7/5 – 13 Reviews
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8-Day Incredible Chobe and Victoria Falls Escape
$11,055 to $12,713 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Kasane (Start), Chobe NP, Victoria Falls, Kasane (End)
Viatu
5.0/5 – 66 Reviews
6 Questions About Zimbabwe Safaris
Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert and photographer. She and her husband form a team who write and update many travel guides. She also contributes to travel and environmental magazines and tourist brochures. She lives in South Africa and she has traveled around Zimbabwe extensively.› More about Ariadne
6 Questions About Zimbabwe Safaris
What are the best parks to visit in Zimbabwe?
“There are lots of great national parks in Zimbabwe. Hwange, Mana Pools and Matobo are highly recommended, but so too are the more remote and little-known likes of Matusadona and Gonarezhou National Parks. Zimbabwe is best known for the magnificent Vic Falls, which, at 1.7km wide, is one of the world’s largest waterfalls. A beautiful feature of Victoria Falls National Park is the rainforest, nourished by the spray of the waterfall. Although the forest is home to many small mammals and birds, this isn’t a real wildlife-viewing destination. For a real safari experience, Hwange NP, Zimbabwe’s biggest and most popular Big Five destination, is only three hours’ drive from Vic Falls. The waterholes provide great viewing in the Dry season, when elephants are particularly abundant. Hwange is well-equipped for self-drive visitors, but the surrounding private concessions provide high-end five-star luxury and exclusivity. Mana Pools NP, with 70km of Zambezi River frontage, offers a true wilderness experience. Best explored on foot or by canoe, the park is home to huge numbers of buffalo and elephant, while predators include lion, leopard and African wild dog. Matobo NP is less densely populated with animals, but it’s a good place to track white and black rhino on foot. The ‘balancing rocks’, which dominate the dramatic landscape, are home to some superb rock art sites. For repeat safari-goers who want to get off the beaten track, Matusadona or Gonarezhou are highly recommended. Matusadona lies on the shore of Lake Kariba, while Gonarezhou is a very scenic park focused on the Same and Runde Rivers and spectacular Chilojo Cliffs. Wildlife densities, though relatively low after years of poaching, are swiftly recovering in both parks under dynamic new private management.”
1What is the best time of the year for a safari in Zimbabwe?
“The best time of the year to visit Zimbabwe is from June or July to October. This is the middle and end of the Dry season, which is most favorable for wildlife viewing. As the water dries out in the bush, animals gather around waterholes and rivers, which makes them easier to spot. The lush vegetation shrivels as the Dry season progresses and this also makes viewing easier. Note though that the Dry season is the southern hemisphere winter, and it will be cold at night and in the mornings, particularly so on early morning and later afternoon game drives. The optimum time to see Vic Falls is from February to September. It’s most powerful up to June, when the Zambezi River flows at its highest, but views are clearer as the flow decreases from July. The waterfall is less spectacular from October to January but emphatically still worth visiting.”
2Is it safe to go on safari in Zimbabwe?
“Although the country has had a turbulent past, it is basically safe to visit. On an organized tour, your guide will take care of your well-being at all times. You’ll only stay at reputable hotels and lodges where safety isn’t a concern. The political situation has improved a lot since the death of former president Robert Mugabe in 2019, and while there is still a lot of poverty, you’re very unlikely to get into any trouble when visiting parks and other tourist hot spots.”
3How much will this safari cost?
“There are a lot of factors that determine the cost of a Zimbabwe safari. As a guideline, you can expect prices for a 7-day mid-range private tour to start at about US$2,200 per person, while luxury packages start at around US$3,300 per person. Most budget friendly is a supported self-drive safari. You’ll be kitted out with a sturdy 4x4 and camping gear, and all bookings will be made for you. While this might be appealing to people wanting full independence, most visitors prefer a guided tour. There are plenty of different tours available in different price brackets. You have the choice of joining a group tour, where some costs are shared, or booking a private holiday. However, the biggest cost difference between tours is the level of accommodation. The cheapest option is a camping trip. Going up from camping are different kinds of lodgings ranging from budget no-frills parks accommodation to five-star luxury lodges in private concessions. Road safaris are great as they give you a chance to see the countryside away from the parks, but more costly fly-in safaris are more comfortable and time-efficient. I recommend getting a few quotations before booking a safari in Zimbabwe.”
› Factors influencing the cost of a Zimbabwe safari 4Which animals can I expect to see?
“Zimbabwe offers excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities. The country’s most popular and accessible Big Five destination is Hwange NP. The elephant numbers are phenomenal in the Dry season and predator sightings are usually good too. Lions are most easily seen. Hwange is home to one of Africa’s biggest wild dog populations and sightings of these endangered sociable animals are very special. The antelope diversity is another drawing card. Aside from common species such as impala, greater kudu and waterbuck, you might see rarities such as roan and sable. The Zambezi River has incredible numbers of crocs and hippos, and the best place to see them is in Mana Pools NP. This exquisite wilderness is also known for big herds of elephants, buffalo, all three of the big cats and healthy numbers of wild dogs. Your best bet to see rhinos in Zimbabwe is in Matobo NP. White rhinos are quite easily spotted, provided you arrange a foot tracking excursion with a local guide, but black rhinos are notoriously shy and tend to stick to the thickets.”
5What type of accommodation can I expect?
“Zimbabwe offers a wide range of accommodation styles suiting different budgets. The cheapest accommodation inside the parks (aside from camping) are the government national parks’ chalets and cottages. These are basic self-catering units, often in need of some maintenance. For better service and ambience, there are usually several privately owned lodges and camps available too. Top safari lodges tend to be fully inclusive of guided activities, meals and even drinks. There is plenty of accommodation in the towns too, especially in tourist hot spots, such as Vic Falls. There you’ll have the choice between owner-managed B&Bs, big luxury hotels, friendly guesthouses, safari lodges and backpacker hostels.”
6Zimbabwe Safari Reviews
Sue is an award-winning writer who specializes in African travel and conservation. She writes for national newspapers, magazines, Rough Guides and Lonely Planet.
Zimbabwe: A Country on the Cusp…
If I had only one chance to go back to Africa and could choose only one country, it would be Zimbabwe. I first visited, going to Victoria Falls, at the height of the country’s toughest times back in 2004, when a trillion-dollar note...
Anthony is a photographer and writer for travel magazines and Lonely Planet, including the guides to Kenya and Botswana & Namibia.
Zimbabwe: The Next Big Thing in Safaris
Forget everything negative you’ve heard about Zimbabwe. This is one of my favorite safari destinations. Hwange, in the country’s east, belongs among the elite of African national parks. I especially love it for its elephant and lion...
Amazing wildlife and scenary
We stayed at lower Zambezi first and then moved to south Luangwa. The density of animals was surreal and guides and people where very charming and knowledgeable. Given it was end of dry season, it was quite hot in the afternoons.
One of my favorite trips ever!
My trip was for the 5-day package and liked the entire trip proposal. Muza was our guide and he was always very kind and polite. He is an expert in what he was offering and guiding us. We accepted the suggestion to visit the falls before...
Friendly
Zim was such a great experience. The people and culture are just wonderful and the landscape is so varied from lush greenery to Victoria Falls to a beautiful safari and sunset cruise on the Zambezi. We really look forward to going back...
Beyond beautiful.
I am a little bit biased, as I was born there, but it's an amazing place. Friendly people, knowledgeable guides and amazing views of the wildlife. Always hard to leave home and the serene beauty of Zimbabwe.