Zimbabwe always enchants as black and white rhinos elegantly move past your safari vehicle, hippos emerge upriver from Victoria Falls, and zebras wander past as you admire ancient San rock art. Home to far more than the Big Five, Zimbabwe is Africa’s often overlooked gem as the country is packed full of unique experiences and the ambiance of authentic Africa. Exploring the highlights on this 2-week safari and you will uncover one of the world’s most evocative travel destinations.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve – The Big Five and the Little Six
The wildlife of Malilangwe comes in all shapes and sizes. The Big Five are usually at the top of most safari wishlists and it does not take long to spot them in their realm, but there is so much more. Eagles and owls will soar overhead, a pack of wild dogs will provide one of Africa’s most elusive sights, and it will not be long before you can identify the park’s little six antelopes. On the northern boundary of The Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, this compact private reserve will ease you into your safari experience. There is a lot to discover, yet you will not need long and bumpy journeys to find it all. After arriving on a light aircraft from Harare, you will check into your luxury lodge and find a procession of animals in the lake below. An afternoon game drive will then provides an idyllic introduction to the wild animals of Zimbabwe.
What's Included:
Day 2
Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve – Private Safari in Zimbabwe’s Forgotten Corner
Day 3
Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve – Full Day Safari in Gonarezhou National Park
Day 4
Matopos Hills – The Origins of a Nation
Day 5
Matopos Hills – Fabulous San Rock Art
Day 6 - 8
Hwange National Park – Evocative Safari Adventure
Day 9
Victoria Falls – Cruise Past the Hippos of the Zambezi
Day 10
Victoria Falls – Relaxed Day at Victoria Falls
Day 11
Mana Pools National Park – Follow the Curves of the Ancient Zambezi
Day 12 - 13
Mana Pools National Park – Iconic Safari Under Canvas
Day 14
Harare – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Safari through Zimbabwe’s forgotten corner with several nights in the private Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, where the Big Five are joined by the Little Six and many more
- Spend a day exploring the enormity of Gonarezhou National Park, where the mystique of the wild is at its finest
- Uncover the secrets of Southern Africa’s history as you visit the ancient rocks of Great Zimbabwe, and are guided through the San rock art of Matopos Hills
- Enjoy time in Hwange National Park, one of the continent’s finest safari destinations and an evocative haven that celebrates the best of big game Africa
- Take numerous cruises along the Zambezi River and pass hundreds of hippos as a burning orange sun sets into the water
- Explore the wonder of Victoria Falls and open all your senses to the “smoke that thunders”
- Lose yourself in the wilderness atmosphere of Mana Pools National Park, a remarkable big game destination that offers an iconic safari under canvas experience
- Meet the friendly locals that make Zimbabwe such an inspiring travel destination and enjoy privately guided safari activities throughout
- Discover that a safari in Zimbabwe provides a fully immersive journey through the raw authenticity of Africa
- Combine flexible game drives with walking safaris and excursions into nocturnal worlds for a very diverse safari experience
Starting Price
$22,100 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.93 stars based on 574 reviews.
The trip was the best we have ever had. Africa is a very special place. Zicasso's travel expert did a fantastic job of organizing the itinerary. The only disappointment was that we were not scheduled to see the mass migration across the river.
Reviewed By Andrew K.
Our special trip surpassed all of our expectations!
We had a large group wanting to go on safari and started planning around a year in advance. We also had small children coming with us and we were celebrating a milestone birthday! My first call was with Zicasso’s travel agent, who had the best enthusiasm and confidence in delivering what we wanted. The other travel partner was my main point of contact afterwards and she probably ended up answering at least 10,000 questions for me!
Each moment of the trip was specially curated and special. They did a great job finding camps that would give us a unique experience rather than becoming redundant. The hospitality at the camps and accommodations were unique and comfortable. We were all so happy with how everything went! We would definitely use this travel company again for our travel needs!
Reviewed By Shruti B.
We had an amazing trip, planned by Zicasso's travel partner. This is the first time I've ever used a travel agent and I'll admit, I was nervous. She took all of our feedback into consideration while planning. I highly recommend!
Reviewed By Kris C.
The trip was carefully planned and we received optimal assistance throughout the trip and constant availability and monitoring during the journey. Our Zicasso travel agent was very professional and always available to respond to our requests and needs. The choice of hotels was excellent and reflected the expectations. The activities offered in the different locations were very well structured and the guides were of high quality, particularly those in Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta.
Reviewed By Roberto B.
Zicasso's trip designer arranged a flawless, extraordinary trip.
Reviewed By Bernard L.
We’re still not over our trip! Everything was absolutely fantastic. Thank you for organizing such a great experience and making it so effortless for me. I already have family and friends asking who I went through, and I’m guessing some of them will be reaching out to you in the next year.
I do have one small piece of constructive feedback about our camp in the Olifants West Nature Reserve. The staff, lodge, and food were wonderful, but unfortunately, the safari guide fell short. We had just come from the camp in the Thornybush Game Reserve (where we left our hearts—the guide there was truly exceptional, with such a great personality), so the difference stood out even more. At the Olifants West Nature Reserve camp, we saw very few animals and the guide didn’t engage much—he barely spoke, and when he did, it wasn’t very professional or kind, especially toward my son. My son even said the trip might have worked better in reverse, since after Botswana it was hard to adjust to seeing only a few animals a day.
That said, I’m so grateful for how smoothly you planned everything, especially on such short notice. It really was a trip of a lifetime for us.
Thank you again!
Reviewed By Mona P.