3 Days Zimbabwe Tour to Victoria Falls on a Budget
This 3 Days Zimbabwe Tour to Victoria Falls on a Budget tour takes you to Victoria Falls, one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders known locally as "Mosi-oa-Tunya" (The Smoke That Thunders). Your Zimbabwe Tour combines breathtaking landscapes, thrilling wildlife encounters, and authentic cultural experiences while keeping costs manageable for budget-conscious travelers.
Throughout this Zimbabwe Tour, you'll stay at the comfortable Mawuya Lodge, located just 3 kilometers from Victoria Falls town center, providing an excellent base for exploration. The carefully planned Zimbabwe Tour itinerary balances guided excursions with free time, allowing you to experience the majesty of the falls and surrounding areas at your own pace.
Your Zimbabwe Tour includes a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River, a guided tour of the magnificent Victoria Falls, cultural immersion in local communities, and wildlife viewing opportunities. This adventure showcases the natural splendor and cultural richness of Zimbabwe without breaking the bank.
Tour highlights
Magical sunset cruise on the Zambezi River with complimentary refreshments
Guided tour of Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cultural immersion in the vibrant Chinotimba Township
Early morning game drive in Zambezi National Park
Budget-friendly accommodation at Mawuya Lodge
Panoramic viewpoints of the falls including Danger Point and Devil's Cataract
Local market exploration with authentic craft shopping opportunities
Wildlife viewing including hippos, crocodiles, and possibly elephants
Price Includes:
- National Park entrance fees for Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Park
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in comfortable 4WD safari vehicle
- Bottled water during transfers and activities
- Full board accommodation at Mawuya Lodge
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and park fees
- Zambezi sunset cruise with refreshments
- Chinotimba Township tour
- Guided Victoria Falls tour
- Morning game drive in Zambezi National Park
Price Excludes:
- Zimbabwe Visa (available at port of entry)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages apart from those included in the sunset cruise
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Your Zimbabwe Tour begins with arrival at Victoria Falls Airport where our representative will greet you for the 20-kilometer (approximately 30-minute) transfer to Mawuya Lodge in Victoria Falls town. This welcoming Zimbabwe Tour accommodation sits just 3 kilometers from the falls entrance and provides comfortable rooms with essential amenities perfect for budget travelers exploring the area known to locals as "Mosi-oa-Tunya." Your Zimbabwe Tour experience continues with an afternoon Zambezi Sunset Cruise departing at 3:45 PM, where you'll glide along Africa's fourth-largest river for approximately 3 hours while spotting wildlife and enjoying complimentary drinks and snacks as the sun sets over this magnificent landscape.
- Day2Cultural Immersion and Natural Wonders
Day two of your Zimbabwe Tour starts with a morning visit to Chinotimba Township, situated just 4 kilometers from your lodge, where you'll spend 2.5 hours immersed in local Zimbabwean culture. This enriching Zimbabwe Tour experience includes exploring the vibrant Chinotimba Market with its colorful crafts and meeting residents in what locals call "Emakaya" (the home place) who share insights into daily Zimbabwean life. The afternoon Zimbabwe Tour activity features a guided exploration of Victoria Falls National Park, where you'll witness the main falls cascading 108 meters into the Batoka Gorge and learn about this natural wonder that spans 1.7 kilometers across the Zambezi River, with opportunities to visit multiple viewpoints including the dramatic Devil's Cataract and Danger Point.
- Day3Morning Zambezi Safari and Departure
The final day of your Zimbabwe Tour begins with an early morning game drive in Zambezi National Park, just 5 kilometers from Victoria Falls town, departing at 6:00 AM when wildlife is most active. During this exciting Zimbabwe Tour safari, you'll explore the 56,000-hectare park bordering the Zambezi River with expert guides tracking animals in the area known locally as "Chamabondo" plains for approximately 3 hours. Your Zimbabwe Tour concludes with a return to Mawuya Lodge to freshen up before check-out, followed by your transfer back to Victoria Falls Airport (approximately 30 minutes) with memories of Zimbabwe's spectacular landscapes, diverse wildlife, and warm hospitality to treasure for years to come.