10 Days Safari to Mozambique and Victoria Falls Tour

Your extraordinary 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour begins with pickup from Maputo International Airport, followed by a scenic 1-hour flight (510km) to Vilanculos, the gateway to the pristine Bazaruto Archipelago. This remarkable 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour day includes transfer to your beachfront lodge where the warm Indian Ocean waters lap against powder-white sands known locally as "Praia do Paraíso." Upon arrival, your 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour experience comes alive with a welcome lunch and orientation briefing about the marine activities awaiting you in this tropical paradise, before settling into your accommodation with stunning ocean views.

Day two of your 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour features an early morning boat transfer (45 minutes) to Bazaruto Island, part of the protected marine sanctuary covering 1,430 square kilometers of pristine coral reefs. Your exhilarating 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour continues with world-class snorkeling and diving experiences among vibrant coral gardens known locally as "Jardins de Coral," where you'll encounter tropical fish, rays, and seasonal whale sharks. The afternoon portion of your 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour includes exploring the massive sand dunes of Bazaruto Island and enjoying a traditional seafood lunch prepared by local fishermen, before returning to Vilanculos for a sunset dinner overlooking the archipelago.

Today your 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour transitions from coastal bliss to wildlife adventure with an early morning 4-hour drive (380km) inland to Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique's flagship conservation area. This exciting phase of your 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour begins at the park headquarters where you'll meet your expert ranger for briefings about the remarkable ecosystem known locally as "Eden do Mozambique." Your afternoon 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour activity includes your first game drive through the park's diverse habitats, searching for elephants, lions, and the endemic Gorongosa baboons while learning about the successful wildlife restoration efforts in this 4,000 square kilometer wilderness sanctuary.

Your 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour adventure deepens with a dawn game drive through Gorongosa's floodplains, covering approximately 60 kilometers of diverse terrain including grasslands, woodlands, and seasonal wetlands. This immersive 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour day features a guided walking safari through the Cheringoma Plateau, offering intimate encounters with smaller wildlife and medicinal plants used by local communities in areas known as "Terras Sagradas." The afternoon 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour experience includes visiting the park's research station and learning about conservation initiatives, followed by a sunset game drive to the scenic Lake Urema where hippos and crocodiles gather alongside countless bird species.

Your 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour journey continues with an early morning 6-hour drive (520km) eastward to the Zimbabwe border at Machipanda, followed by entry formalities and continuation to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest game reserve. This transitional day of your 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour includes crossing the scenic Eastern Highlands before descending into the vast wilderness of Hwange, covering 14,650 square kilometers and known locally as "Wankie Game Reserve." Upon arrival, your 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour experience immediately begins with an evening game drive around the famous waterholes where large elephant herds congregate, setting the stage for incredible wildlife encounters in Zimbabwe's premier safari destination.

Day six of your 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour showcases Hwange's incredible wildlife diversity with an early morning game drive covering 80 kilometers through different ecosystems, from teak forests to open grasslands. Your thrilling 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour continues with a guided walking safari led by professional rangers, offering close encounters with wildlife tracking in areas known locally as "Dete Vlei" where predators frequently hunt. The afternoon 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour activity focuses on visiting artificial waterholes that sustain over 40,000 elephants and countless other species, providing exceptional photographic opportunities and wildlife viewing experiences that epitomize the African safari adventure.

Your 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour reaches its crescendo with a 2-hour morning drive (120km) from Hwange to Victoria Falls, where the mighty Zambezi River plunges 108 meters into the gorge below. This highlight of your 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour begins with check-in at your luxury accommodation before embarking on a guided tour of Victoria Falls National Park, known locally as "Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park." Your afternoon 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour experience includes walking the various viewpoints along the 1.7-kilometer-wide falls, feeling the spray from Devil's Cataract, Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and Eastern Cataract, before enjoying a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River above the falls.

Today your 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour embraces the adrenaline capital of Africa with a full day of optional adventure activities around the spectacular falls and Batoka Gorge. Your action-packed 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour day might include a thrilling helicopter flight over the falls, white-water rafting through Grade 5 rapids 120 meters below, or bungee jumping from the historic Victoria Falls Bridge spanning 650 feet across the gorge. The afternoon portion of your 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour offers gentler options such as visiting the local craft markets, exploring Livingstone Island (seasonal), or enjoying high tea at the iconic Victoria Falls Hotel while watching the spray rise from the gorge below.

Your 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour adventure continues with a morning 4-hour drive (280km) southeast to Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its walking safaris and canoe adventures. This wilderness phase of your 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour takes you to one of Africa's most pristine parks, where the Zambezi River forms four permanent pools known locally as "Mana" meaning "four" in the Shona language. Your afternoon 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour experience begins immediately with a guided walking safari along the riverbank, where you'll encounter elephants, buffalo, and predators in their natural habitat without the barrier of a vehicle, creating intimate wildlife encounters that define the ultimate African safari experience.

The final day of your unforgettable 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour begins with a farewell walking safari in Mana Pools, offering last opportunities to witness the park's famous tree-climbing lions and large elephant herds. Your memorable 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour concludes with a 4-hour drive (280km) back to Victoria Falls, where you'll enjoy a farewell lunch overlooking the Zambezi River before transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport. Reflecting on your incredible 10 days Safari and Victoria Falls Tour journey, you'll carry home lasting memories of Mozambique's coastal paradise, pristine wildlife encounters, and the thundering majesty of Victoria Falls, having traversed over 2,000 kilometers through some of southern Africa's most spectacular destinations.