9 Day Best of Zimbabwe Safari

Day 1

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

You'll be met on arrival at Victoria Falls airport and transferred by road to the majestic Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, overlooking the Zambezi National Park. It's a mere 3 km from the world-famous Victoria Falls. You'll spend the first night of your Zimbabwean adventure here with breakfast included.

The views from the lodge are spectacular, and a great variety of wildlife can be spotted at and around the nearby waterhole, such as large herds of elephants, buffalo, kudu, waterbuck and other smaller animals.

Why not dine at the well-known The Boma – Place of Eating, an open-air restaurant where you'll be immersed in a cultural experience of note? After donning a traditional garment, you'll enjoy customary pre-dinner handwashing, taste the local beer and be entertained by traditional Ndebele dancers and singers.

Day 2 to Day 4

Hwange National Park

Somalisa Expeditions

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, you'll be transferred by road to Main Camp at Hwange National Park. On arrival, you'll be met by your guide from Somalisa and driven through the park to the camp, game viewing guaranteed along the way. You'll spend the next three nights at Somalisa Expeditions all-inclusive of meals, local beverages, laundry and two game activities daily.

Somalisa Expeditions is set in the heart of Hwange National Park, known as the 'land of giants' for its big elephant herds. It's an authentic bush camp, combining charming old African elegance with an authentic safari experience.

Ideal for those seeking a traditional adventure, Somalisa Expeditions features six Meru-style tents, all elevated on decking for prime views of the surrounding savannah. One is a family tent, with separate rooms perfect for children or teens, while the other five are luxury tents.

Each tent is equipped with an en-suite bathroom and charging points. The main area includes a lounge and dining space overlooking a small, well-frequented elephant pool. Guests can enjoy close-up views of the herds of elephants that gather daily to drink, providing endless opportunities for wildlife photography.

Activities include guided walks led by qualified, passionate guides who will share their knowledge and love of the bush with you, game drives in open safari vehicles, an optional cultural tour and seasonal birding. On foot or game drives, you'll have the chance to spot lion, elephant, kudu and sable antelope, zebra, wildebeest, gemsbok, the rare and endangered roan antelope, buffalo, giraffe, white rhino, cheetah, leopard, hyena, and many other wildlife species.

After breakfast on your last morning at Somalisa Expeditions, you'll be driven to the airstrip for your charter flight to Mana Pools National Park.

Day 5 to Day 8

Mana Pools

Kanga Expeditions

Nestled in a secluded part of Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kanga Expeditions is situated by the edge of the Kanga Pan. Away from the floodplain, this pan is the only permanent water source within a 20km radius, making it the heart of the safari experience. The abundance of wildlife, especially during the dry season, makes it the perfect spot for the renowned "Couch Safari."

The camp consists of six simple yet sophisticated Meru-style tents with mesh windows and private raised decks overlooking the pan. Each tent is equipped with fans, a dressing area, and an en-suite outdoor bathroom with a shower, flush toilet, and basin with running hot water. The family tent offers a spacious wraparound terrace with private seating and dining areas, and the honeymoon tent features a rolltop bath on a private deck, perfect for a romantic starlit soak.