10-Day Epic Zimbabwe Safari
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This safari itinerary offers an excellent introduction to Zimbabwe, featuring some of its most renowned wildlife and wilderness destinations. Your adventure begins at the majestic Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will then continue to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s most famous wildlife reserve, for a classic land-based safari. The journey concludes at Lake Kariba, where you’ll enjoy a unique camp combining both water and land safari experiences.
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Once you land in Victoria Falls from your international flight, your guide will meet you and transfer you by road to Batonka Guest Lodge. This charming boutique lodge is located in a quiet suburb just 5km (3mi) from the falls. It offers a perfect base for exploring the town and enjoying the many activities and experiences available in the area.
Accommodation: Batonka Guest Lodge
Victoria Falls presents a wide range of customized experiences to match every preference. Enjoy two full days at your own pace, selecting from relaxing river cruises and cultural excursions to thrilling activities like helicopter rides and white-water rafting. The concierge at Batonka Lodge is available to help arrange everything, ensuring your stay unfolds just as you envision. Whether you desire quiet moments by the water or breathtaking aerial views, it’s a remarkable beginning to your journey.
Accommodation: Batonka Guest Lodge
After breakfast, you’ll travel by road to The Hide Safari Camp in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s leading big-game destination. Located on a private concession, the camp blends luxury with an authentic safari feel. Its famous underground hide overlooks a lively waterhole, providing exceptional close-up wildlife viewing. Staying on a private concession allows you to enjoy both day and night game drives in this iconic wilderness, home to the Big Five and many other species.
Accommodation: The Hide Safari Camp
Enjoy two full days discovering Hwange’s iconic wilderness with guided nature walks, daytime and night game drives, and immersive hide visits. Guided by skilled trackers, you will have the opportunity to encounter the Big Five as well as rare species like African wild dogs and aardvarks. Set on a private concession, the safari provides an exclusive, peaceful experience. Whether exploring the bush or relaxing at camp, you’ll be surrounded by Zimbabwe’s untamed beauty.
Accommodation: The Hide Safari Camp
This morning, enjoy your final breakfast and activity in Hwange before boarding a light aircraft to Lake Kariba and Matusadona National Park. You will spend three nights at Changa Safari Camp, a stylish tented camp set on the sandy shores of Lake Kariba, offering comfort, elegance, stunning lake views, and easy access to wildlife in Matusadona National Park.
Accommodation: Changa Safari Camp
Changa Safari Camp offers a wide range of included experiences, such as boat safaris, guided nature walks, birdwatching, and tiger fishing. Discover the breathtaking Sanyati Gorge by boat or enjoy a game drive in Matusadona National Park. A true highlight is the enchanting Kariba sunset; each evening, your guide takes you to a scenic spot on land or water for sundowners and canapés, as the glowing sky creates a peaceful and elegant close to your day.
Accommodation: Changa Safari Camp
Your Zimbabwean adventure comes to an end today as you depart Changa Safari Camp for your final flight to Victoria Falls. On arrival, you will connect to your international flight home, carrying unforgettable memories of breathtaking landscapes and warm hospitality. Though this chapter closes, Zimbabwe’s beauty often calls visitors back again. We ensure a smooth and seamless departure, leaving you with lasting wonder from your remarkable journey.
