The Ultimate Zimbabwe Safari
A full exploration of beautiful Zimbabwe, this trip has you flying to 4 of its highlights: Hwange National Park, Lake Kariba, Mana Pools National Park, and Gonarezhou National Park. There is no charge for the light aircraft flights between the parks as part of a special package, offering you a significant saving.
You will start in Hwange National Park, probably Zimbabwe's most famous park, and known for its huge herds of buffalo and elephant. Staying at The Hide, you will be in a prime position in the park with fantastic game viewing right on your doorstep. Your next stop will be Changa Safari Camp in a remote area of the Matusadona National Park, located in the heart of Lake Kariba. With nearly 4km of lakeshore frontage, it's a unique safari experience, enjoyed through morning and afternoon game drives, fishing and game walks. Mana Pools National Park is next, with a stay at John's Camp on the banks of the Zambezi River. After adventurous days of driving and walking, enjoy sundowners with hippos on the banks of the river and dine under the stars. Conclude your adventure at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge on the edge of Gonarezhou National Park. Gonarezhou means 'place of the elephants' and the park is home to over 8000 of them. It's one of Africa's last remaining pristine wildernesses with red sandstone, thorny scrub and baobabs. There are exhilarating game drives to enjoy, or you can choose to take it easy and wait for the wildlife and birds to come to you.
Day by Day summary
- Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Victoria Falls
- 3 nights - The Hide Safari Camp, Hwange National Park
- 3 nights - Changa Safari Camp, Lake Kariba & Matusadona
- 3 nights - John's Camp, Mana Pools National Park
- 3 nights - Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge, Gonarezhou National Park
- Ends - Transfer to Harare for your international flight home
At a glance
- Zimbabwe
- 12 Nights
- Safari
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Guide Price
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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
- International flights as detailed
- Meals and accommodation as detailed
- Drinks (excluding premium brands)
- Road transfers as detailed
- Light aircraft transfers as detailed
- Twice daily scheduled safari activities
- National Park Fees
- Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
- Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
- Community projects contribution with Uthando
Excludes
- Entry visas and fees
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Any sightseeing activities mentioned
- Additional activities or options on offer
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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Guided Walking Safari
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Cultural Experience
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Fishing
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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White Rhino
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Southern Giraffe
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Sable
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Lion
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Leopard
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Jackal
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Hippo
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Flamingo
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Elephant
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Crocodile
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Cheetah
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Buffalo
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Black Rhino
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African Fish Eagle
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Roan Antelope
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