Classic Family Zimbabwe Vacation
Take your family to see the famous Victoria Falls and then experience a child-friendly safari in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park and Mana Pools National Park. Using safari camps that are specifically designed for families, and flying you between locations, to avoid long journeys by road, this adventure safari will ensure maximum fun for the whole family. You will begin at the iconic Victoria Falls, staying a Thorntree River Lodge, offering a family room and kids' club. It's a tranquil base from which to explore the Falls and included in your stay are river cruises, cultural visits, fishing expeditions, canoeing, rhino tracking and game drives.
Further the adventure by flying in a light aircraft to Hwange National Park. Be on the look-out for a bird's eye view of the park's large elephant and buffalo herds. At Somalisa Acacia Camp, it's not uncommon to meet some of these elephants at the camp's pool! Here you will stay in a 2-bedroom family tent and aside from the game drives, the children can also attend Ngwana Club, offering nature walks around the camp, arts and crafts, cooking lessons and other specialist child activities. The same tailor-made, children's activities are offered at the sister camp Nyamatuis Mahogany Camp at Mana Pools on the banks of the Zambezi river. After a family game drive, Mum and Dad can relax by the pool or head off on an age-restricted canoe or walking safari (over 16 only), while the kids are happily entertained.
Day by Day summary
- Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Livingstone
- 2 nights - Thorntree River Lodge, Livingstone & Victoria Falls, Zambia
- 3 nights - Somalisa Acacia, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
- 3 nights - Nyamatusi Mahogany, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
- Ends - Transfer to Harare for your international flight home
At a glance
- Zambia, Zimbabwe
- 8 Nights
- Safari
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Guide Price
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Price per person based on a family of 4
Highlights
- Fly-in transfers afford maximum time with the wildlife
- Photos with the kids at the iconic Victoria Falls
- Outdoor and nature-based Kids Club activities
- Action-packed game drives
- Snuggle up under canvas surrounded by the sounds of Africa
Day-by-day
Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.
Includes
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as specified
- Drinks (excluding premium brands)
- Light aircraft transfers as detailed in the itinerary
- All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
- Road transfers as detailed in the itinerary
- National Parks and conservation entry fees
- Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
- Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
- Community projects with Uthando
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
- Visas and visa fees where relevant
ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
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4WD Safari
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Birdwatching
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Boat Trip
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Guided Walking Safari
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Night Drive
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Rhino Tracking
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Helicopter Flights
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White Water Rafting
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Canoeing/Kayaking
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Fishing
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Kids Club
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Kids Bushcraft
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Natural Wonders
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Wellness/Spa
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
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African Wilddog
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Zebra
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Wildebeest
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White Rhino
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Spotted Hyena
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Southern Giraffe
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Sable
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Beisa Oryx
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Lion
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Leopard
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Kudu
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Kori Bustard
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Impala
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Hippo
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Elephant
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Crocodile
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Cheetah
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Bushbuck
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Buffalo
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Brown Hyena
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African Fish Eagle
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