13 Days Best Of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a nation of spectacular natural beauty, friendly people and rich culture. The tour covers towns like Victoria Falls – known to locals as ‘The Smoke That Thunders’ – is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the sheer power of this massive body of water plunging into the Zambezi Gorge is awe-inspiring and unforgettable. Lake Kariba, with its game-rich shores and islands, is an idyllic safari spot featuring mind-blowing sunsets; Hwange National Park is known for its huge herds of elephants; and a kayak trip down the Zambezi through the Mana Pools National Park will appeal to the intrepid traveller, providing close encounters with crocodiles, hippos and a host of other wildlife.
ItineraryDay 1: N1 Hotel Victoria Falls, ZimbabweStop At: Zambezi River Cruise Terminal, Hwange, Zimbabwe
A scenic tour. Travellers can relax and enjoy complimentary onboard drinks and snacks. Depending on the time of the year they can be lucky to spot a few animals as they come down to have a drink.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at the N1 Hotel in Victoria Falls
Day 2: Tuskers Campsite, Hwange National ParkStop At: Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North Province
A view of the Victoria Falls is something you will never forget and the best way to see them is on a guided tour. Discover how the Falls were formed and what local customs and traditions surround them. These tours are extremely informative and end with a visit to the local art and crafts centre
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hwange National Park, Hwange National Park, Matabeleland North Province
game drives
Duration: 3 hours
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Accommodation included: Tuskers Campsite, Hwange National Park
Day 3: Tuskers Campsite, Hwange National ParkStop At: Hwange National Park, Hwange National Park, Matabeleland North Province
morning game drives
Duration: 3 hours
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Accommodation included: Tuskers Campsite, Hwange National Park
Day 4: Bulawayo, Burkes Paradise,Pass By: Bulawayo Province, Bulawayo Province
Afternoon at Leisure/Optional Activities
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Accommodation included: Burkes Paradise
Day 5: Bulawayo , Burkes ParadiseStop At: Cecil Rhode's Burial Place, Matopos National Park, Matobo National Park - The Matopos Zimbabwe
On the 26 March, 1902 at the age of 49 Cecil John Rhodes died in Muizenberg, Cape Town. Despite the fact that the Boer War still raged, his body was sent on an epic railway journey through war-torn South Africa to Rhodesia to be laid to rest at this spot.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Matobo Hills, Matobo National Park - The Matopos Zimbabwe
Tracking Rhinos
Duration: 3 hours
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Accommodation included: Burkes Paradise
Day 6: Great Zimbabwe Ruins ,Norma Jeane's Lake View Resort,Stop At: Great Zimbabwe National Monument, Masvingo Zimbabwe
Once Zimbabwe’s capital, the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe is the biggest and most significant stone archaeological complex in sub-Saharan Africa. It is also one of its oldest – thought to date back to the 11th century and second only to South Africa’s Mapungwe. Composed entirely of rectangular granite blocks stacked on top of one another without the use of mortar, the walls and towers of the city measure up to 12 metres in places, and, unsurprisingly, Great Zimbabwe was designated a World Heritage Site in 1986. Visitors can look forward to wandering through these ancient stone structures and immersing themselves in the history of this important heritage site.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Norma Jeane's Lake View Resort,
Day 7: Gonarezhou National Park, Chipinda Pools CampStop At: Gonarezhou National Park, Chiredzi Zimbabwe
The riverine fringe provides excellent birding and with some luck, one might get a sighting of one of the resident Pel’s Fishing Owls. Game in the vicinity of the camp is extremely relaxed with groups of nyala, kudu, impala and elephant happily passing through camp.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Chipinda Pools Camp
Day 8: Gonarezhou National Park , Chipinda Pools Camp,Stop At: Gonarezhou National Park, Gonarezhou National Park, Masvingo Province
Gonarezhou meaning ‘a place of elephants’, is Zimbabwe’s second-largest national park and home to over 10 000 elephants. The park extends across a vast area of floodplains, baobab-dotted scrubland, mopane woodland and pale orange sandstone cliffs. It is home to 4 of Africa’s ‘Big Five’ – elephant, leopard, lion and buffalo – as well as a multiplicity of other animal and bird species.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Chipinda Pools Camp,
Day 9: Eastern Highlands ,Musangano Lodge,Pass By: Vumba Botanical Gardens and Reserve, Mutare Zimbabwe
Afternoon at Leisure/Optional Activities
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Accommodation included: Musangano Lodge,
Day 10: Eastern Highlands, Musangano Lodge, Stop At: Vumba Botanical Gardens and Reserve, Mutare Zimbabwe
The well-wooded park includes 159 hectares of landscaped gardens built around perennial streams which form a small lake. A network of footpaths that enable visitors to explore the interior of the Botanical Reserve has been opened. The reserve is well endowed with indigenous orchids and ferns and strategically positioned flower beds are encountered as one leisurely takes stock of the Gardens. Birdlife is also abundant here.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Vumba Botanical Gardens and Reserve, Mutare Zimbabwe
Scenic drive in Vumba
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Musangano Lodge,
Day 11: Nyanga National Park Stop At: Nyanga, Nyanga, Manicaland Province
Trout Fisheries, Pit Structures and Museum
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Mare Caravan Park Campsites,
Day 12: HarareStop At: Harare Province, Harare Province
Afternoon at Leisure/Optional Activities
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Bronte Garden Hotel
Day 13: HararePass By: Harare Province, Harare Province
End of itinerary
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
08:00 AM
Duración: 13 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Airports- Victoria Falls Airport, WV32+FGV, A8, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.