Around Zimbabwe Safari
12 days—Victoria Falls to Harare Tour
$2200-2500 USD
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Safari summary
The trip starts in Victoria Falls and pass through, Hwange, Matopos Park, Great Zimbabwe the eastern Highlands and then Harare. Zimbabwe has always evoked emotion and a sense of nostalgia. Its dramatic landscapes, inspiring wilderness, captivating people, intriguing cultures, sumptuous food and vibrant music provide the perfect setting for an unforgettable celebration.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Walking safari—with armed guard | |
Activity level | Moderate activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
Itinerary
Day 1
Victoria Falls
Day 1 Victoria Falls. On arrival at the Victoria falls International Airport, you will be met by a Africazimtravel Representative and transferred to your chosen hotel. You will finish your with a spectacular sunset cruise. (DBB) Kingdom hotel, Rainbow hotel or similar (3 nights)
Day 2
Victoria Falls
Day 2. Victoria Falls. This morning we visit a secluded and unexplored Zimbabwean Village where you will speak with local people and witness age old customs. Afterwards we enjoy a tour of the Victoria Falls. You will stop at various vantage points to view the falls and walk through the rain forest whilst witnessing the rainbows and feeling the spray and thundering noise of water falling into the gorge. The rest of your afternoon will be spent at leisure, where you can book one of many activities with your guide. (BD)
Day 3
Victoria Falls
Day 3 Victoria Falls This day you will have a wide selection of adventure activities that you can do the whole day at leisure. Optional activities are: chobe day trip, rafting, helicopter flights over the falls, canoeing afternoon and night game drives, jet board, adrenaline e.g. High wire, bungee jumping, bridge slide and gorge swing. (BD)
Day 4
Hwange | Victoria Falls
Day 4. Victoria Falls/Hwange national Park After breakfast we depart for Hwange National Park. This is one of Africa's finest havens for wildlife and is home to the herds of presidential elephants. It is also home to many predators and endangered species and varied birdlife. On arrival we will enjoy lunch overlooking the beautiful plains, we will proceed on an afternoon game drive. After sundowners a dinner will be enjoyed to the sounds of the night. (BLD) Sable Sands Lodge or Hwange safari lodge or similar (2 nights)
Day 5
Hwange
Day 5. Hwange National Park. Dawn breaks with a morning game drive through the vast plains to experience the drama of the previous night. We hope to view more of the many species that live in the national park whilst exploring the magnificent landscape. We will return to the lodge for an afternoon siesta and later proceed on an evening game drive to view the nocturnal inhabitants of the Hwange National Park. (BLD)
Day 6
Hwange
Day 6. Hwange National Park/Bulawayo After breakfast we depart for Bulawayo, the second largest city in Zimbabwe with wide tree lined streets and is surrounded by beautiful parks. Within the city are many examples of early Victorian buildings which are maintained by the Bulawayo City council and landlords as heritage sites. We learn more about this beautiful country by visiting the Bulawayo National Museum, railway museum before checking into our hotel. (BLD) Holiday Inn Bulawayo or similar (2 nights)
Day 7
Day 7. Matopos. A full day will be spent exploring the area and some highlights include cave paintings, panoramas of the countryside at “View of the World”. We hope to catch a glimpse of black rhino and plains game, but this area is famous for its dense concentrations of birds of prey. (BLD)
Day 8
Day 8. Bulawayo/Great Zimbabwe This morning after breakfast, we depart for Masvingo, The Ancient City, where we will be inspired by the Ruins of Great Zimbabwe built in 1200AD. The Ruined City of Great Zimbabwe is the largest and most significant ancient monument south of the Sahara and only second to the Egyptian pyramids. Here your guide will take you through the Acropolis, the Great Enclosure and the Conical Tower in the afternoon and one you will enjoy the sunset. (BLD) Lodge at the Ancient City or similar (1 night)
Day 9
Day 9. Great Zimbabwe/ Nyanga After an early breakfast we leave Masvingo and head through diverse scenery of farm lands, rocky outcrops and into the magnificent mountainous area of the Eastern highlands, also known as “The little England” of Zimbabwe. On arrival at the hotel you will be able to take in beautiful calm views and serene settings. (Optional activities are available – horse riding, golf, fishing, for own account) (BLD) Trout beck inn or similar (2 nights)
Day 10
Day 10. Nyanga. The day is yours to explore or relax. Enjoy the hotel, stroll down to the dam to watch the rainbow trout diving through the waters, a full day Nyanga National Park tour (for own account) which experiences a village from the stone ages known as Pit Huts, or a visit to a Rainbow Trout hatchery set in the natural pools of the sparkling river. (BLD)
Day 11
Day 11. Inyanga/Harare Soon after breakfast we leave for Harare and proceed through Zimbabwe's Capital City. This tour exposes an impeccably clean city, bustling with busy shops, wide open streets and warm hospitable. We also show you the botanical garden people. (BLD) Cresta lodge (1 night)
Day 12
Hwange | Victoria Falls | Zambezi
Day 12. Harare. This day you will be transferred to the airport for you flights after breakfast (B) PRICES: Exchange rates differ from time to time. For the most up-to-date prices of this holiday idea please fill out our. We will do all possible to respond back to you within 24 hours. PRICE INCLUDES: Fully escorted by a professional guide, transportation in a air-conditioned vehicle, A full Guided Ruins tour in Great Zimbabwe, visit to the Bulawayo National Museum, Full Matopo Hills tour including entrance to View of the World, open vehicle game drives in Hwange National Park, visit to the Painted Dog conservation centre, visit to a traditional healer's village, tour of the Victoria Falls, park fees, donation to the Painted Dog Conservation program, accommodation in nice hotels with en-suite facilities, sunset cruise on the Zambezi river transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary, meals as indicated by (BLD). Not Included: International and domestic flights, meals and items not mentioned in the itinerary, gratuities and travel insurance. Just so you know This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older The itinerary of this tour can be customized In case an accommodation is fully booked we'll suggest a comparable alternative
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