Zimbabwe will take you closer as photography hides abound for your easy viewing as you walk amongst elephants, take a boat with hippos nearby and antelopes run through your camp. Your weeklong safari will explore the heart of the country’s experience with days packed with unique safari activities, breathtaking encounters, and authentic luxury accommodations. There will be hardly anyone else around on your as you discover the big-game beauty of Victoria Falls, Hwange, and Mana Pools, all destinations...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Victoria Falls – Sunset Dinner Cruise and the Charms of the Zambezi
Land in Victoria Falls and you will likely expect the roaring river, the giant waterfall, and perhaps even the baboons. But check into the tented camp, and there’s a herd of elephants welcoming you. Hippos are down in the water below, and a zebra herd is grazing next to your suite. It’s all an indication of how wildlife plays an essential role almost everywhere in Zimbabwe. Your camp is set within its own wildlife reserve, with the prime attraction being the animal that gives the camp its name. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the camp, watching more than just elephants wander past, opening your ears to the strange sounds of the bush.
There are only a handful of guests in the entire reserve, helping to ensure tranquility after the flight. As the afternoon ebbs away, you glide along the Zambezi, a dinner cruise opening up the wonders of this famous waterway. Hippos are emerging from the water just as you’re served your starter. Nile crocodiles are sloping into the water as sunset tones ripple across the water. Dessert is accompanied by haunting sounds, the monkeys piping up and the baboons guiding you back towards the camp.
What's Included:
Day 2
Victoria Falls – The Majestic Falls From the Land and the Air
Day 3
Hwange National Park – Brilliance of the Big Game Safari Experience
Day 4
Hwange National Park – Personalizing Your Dream Safari Program in Hwange
Day 5
Hwange National Park – More Than Just Lions and Elephants
Day 6
Mana Pools National Park – World Heritage Wetlands
Day 7
Mana Pools National Park – Exploring All the Perspectives
Day 8
Mana Pools to Harare – Final Safari Memories and Departure
Trip Highlights
- Marvel at the world’s most powerful waterfall by experiencing Victoria Falls from the land, the water, and the air
- Hwange National Park is one of Africa’s greatest wilderness, and you’ll spend three days exploring its drama and enchantment
- Celebrate the bounty of the wetlands with two days in Mana Pools, a World Heritage safari landscape that’s densely populated by giant mammals
- Zimbabwe loves to show visitors different angles, and this week-long safari will incorporate everything from walking safaris to photography hides, intimate boat safaris to nighttime drives
- Discover how authenticity and opulence combine by staying at Zimbabwe’s best-tented camps, where Western luxuries don’t interrupt the constant arrival of wildlife
- Zimbabwe’s remote parks are connected by light aircraft, gorgeous aerial journeys that minimize travel time and deliver endless photographic vistas
- The safari experience goes far beyond the Big Five; you’ll find the most famous animals along with over 100 other mammal species
Starting Price
$11,800 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
4.94 stars based on 576 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.