Nine Day Best of Zimbabwe Safari

Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Price
$2,800 – $4,200
Group Size
Max 12
Difficulty
Moderate

This nine-day overland tour showcases the very best of Zimbabwe, spanning from the thundering Victoria Falls through world-class national parks to ancient ruins and the lush Eastern Highlands. Experience 40,000+ elephants in Hwange, track black and white rhinos in Matobo, explore the largest archaeological site in sub-Saharan Africa, and conclude in the rolling tea plantations of the Eastern Highlands.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival at Victoria Falls

Arrival, briefing, and orientation. Evening sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River.

2

Victoria Falls

Guided tour of Victoria Falls — one of the Seven Natural Wonders. Evening entertainment at Boma Restaurant with drum show, dancers, and storytellers.

3

Victoria Falls to Hwange

Drive to Hwange National Park, home to more than 40,000 elephants. Afternoon game drive.

4

Hwange National Park

Full-day exploration with driver-customized itinerary. Over 100 mammal species and 400 bird species inhabit the park.

5

Hwange to Matobo

Travel to Matobo National Park, known for both black and white rhinoceros plus Africa's largest concentration of leopards. Afternoon game drive.

6

Matobo National Park

Visit Cecil John Rhodes' grave. Afternoon rhinoceros tracking trip on foot through the granite hills.

7

Matobo to Great Zimbabwe

Explore Great Zimbabwe ruins — the largest and most significant archaeological site in all of sub-Saharan Africa.

8

Great Zimbabwe to Eastern Highlands

Journey to the Eastern Highlands border region with rolling hills, tea plantations, soaring peaks, and quaint farmsteads.

9

Eastern Highlands to Harare

Travel to the capital. Visit Mbare Musika township and local museum before departure.

What's Included

  • All accommodations
  • Game drives and guided tours
  • Meals as specified
  • Transportation between destinations
  • Park entrance fees
  • Sunset cruise on Zambezi

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Tips and gratuities

Interested in this tour?

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