1 Day Zimbabwe Tour with Victoria Falls and Zambezi Park
Our 1 Day Zimbabwe Tour with Victoria Falls and Zambezi Park will start after breakfast, we’ll meet at N1 Hotel for the guided walking tour of Victoria Falls town, before entering the mighty Falls with our guide. You'll enjoy the various viewpoints and the walk through the rainforest. We take you for lunch near the Zambezi, before we pick you up around 3 pm for the sunset game drive to Zambezi National Park. We will be returning around 6:15 pm. After a brief stop, you'll start our 2-hour moonlight safari in our 4x4. The tour can be customized. Drop-off is included.
Your Zimbabwe Tour begins in the historic town of Victoria Falls, where colonial architecture blends with vibrant markets, before leading you to the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site. This Zimbabwe Tour is thoughtfully designed to maximize your time, allowing you to witness the falls from all 16 viewpoints and still experience a thrilling game drive in Chamabondo National Park, located just 7 kilometers from Victoria Falls town.
As the day transitions into evening, your Zimbabwe Tour continues with a magical sunset and moonlight safari through the savannah landscapes of northwestern Zimbabwe. Led by experienced local guides, you'll track nocturnal wildlife while learning about the rich biodiversity of the region, making this Zimbabwe Tour the perfect introduction to the natural splendors of this extraordinary country.
Tour highlights
Guided tour of historic Victoria Falls town
Visit to the vibrant local craft market (Elephant's Walk Shopping Center)
Exploration of all 16 Victoria Falls viewpoints
Lunchtime break with spectacular views
Afternoon game drive in Chamabondo National Park
Sunset viewing across the savannah plains
Exciting moonlight safari with spotlight wildlife viewing
Opportunities to spot elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, and leopards
Price Includes:
- Park entrance fees for Victoria Falls and Chamabondo National Park
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during the tour
- Lunch at Rainforest Café
- Evening refreshments during sunset break
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances
- Spotlight equipment for night safari
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Zimbabwe Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Accommodation (as this is a day tour)
- Travel insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Victoria Falls Town, Falls Tour, and Chamabondo Game Drive
Your Zimbabwe Tour begins with a 7:30 AM pickup from your Victoria Falls accommodation for a fascinating 2-hour exploration of the historic town, locally known as "Mosi-oa-Tunya Town," located within the northwestern region of Matabeleland North Province. This immersive Zimbabwe Tour continues with a visit to the famous craft markets and a short bush walk through Victoria Falls National Park before reaching the main entrance of the falls at approximately 10:00 AM. Your Zimbabwe Tour guide will lead you through the misty rainforest to all 16 breathtaking viewpoints, including Devil's Cataract (Motsimogatsiba), Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and Rainbow Falls, spanning the 1.7 km width of this natural wonder.
After enjoying a delicious lunch break at the Rainforest Café around 1:00 PM, your Zimbabwe Tour provides time to rest and prepare for the afternoon's wildlife adventure. At 3:00 PM, your Zimbabwe Tour continues with a 20-minute drive to Chamabondo National Park for an exciting game drive across its 17,000-hectare expanse of mixed woodland and savannah. Your Zimbabwe Tour guide will track wildlife, including elephants, lions, and numerous antelope species, as you journey through the park's network of roads and waterholes.
As the sun begins to set around 5:30 PM, your Zimbabwe Tour enters its most magical phase with a stop for light refreshments while watching the golden African sunset across the plains. Your Zimbabwe Tour experience is enhanced as nocturnal animals emerge in the twilight, with expert guides pointing out hyenas, genets, and other creatures rarely seen during daylight hours. The final leg of your Zimbabwe Tour features an exhilarating moonlight safari using spotlights to locate animals in the darkness before returning to Victoria Falls town by approximately 8:30 PM, concluding a comprehensive day of Zimbabwean natural and cultural immersion.