4 Days Zimbabwe Safari Combo to Hwange and Victoria Falls
This 4 Days Zimbabwe Safari Combo to Hwange and Victoria Falls will allow you to experience one of the seven natural wonders of the world, combined with one of Africa's top national parks. Hwange National Park, which is approximately the size of Belgium, is home to around 50,000 elephants and is known for its cheetahs, leopards, lions, and one of Africa's largest populations of the endangered wild dog. Rare species such as roan and sable antelopes also inhabit the park. Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled by the 500 species recorded here.
Your Zimbabwe Safari journey begins with immersive game drives through Hwange, Zimbabwe's largest national park, spanning over 14,600 square kilometers, home to one of Africa's largest elephant populations. The diverse ecosystems of this pristine wilderness, known locally as "Wange" by the indigenous Ndebele people, provide the perfect backdrop for encountering Africa's iconic wildlife in their natural habitat.
This comprehensive Zimbabwe Safari experience seamlessly blends wildlife encounters with cultural immersion and natural wonder. From tracking predators across Hwange's expansive plains to feeling the spray of the mighty Zambezi River as it plunges 108 meters into the gorge below, each day offers new adventures and lasting memories of wild Zimbabwe.
Tour highlights
Expert-guided game drives in Hwange National Park
Close encounters with Africa's largest elephant herds
Visit to Painted Dog Conservation Centre
Cultural village tour and interaction with local communities
Luxurious sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
Guided tour of Victoria Falls UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit to the iconic Big Tree (ancient baobab)
Comfortable accommodations in prime wildlife areas
Professional guides with extensive local knowledge
Perfect combination of wildlife, culture, and natural wonder
Price Includes:
- Park fees for Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls Rainforest
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during game drives and transfers
- Full board accommodation as specified
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and park fees
- Game drives in Hwange National Park
- Cultural village tour
- Visit to Painted Dog Conservation Centre
- Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls
Price Excludes:
- Zimbabwe Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
- Dinners (at own expense as mentioned in the itinerary)
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up and Transfer to Hwange National Park
Your Zimbabwe Safari begins with a warm welcome at Victoria Falls International Airport by your expert Dream Africa Vacations guide, who will accompany you on the 190-kilometer journey to Hwange National Park, approximately a 2.5-hour drive. This introductory Zimbabwe Safari Day includes fascinating insights into Zimbabwe's rich cultural heritage as you travel through rural landscapes and pass the historic coal mining town of Hwange, known locally as "iWange." Your Zimbabwe Safari experience continues with arrival at your comfortable lodge situated on the eastern boundary of this vast wilderness, where you'll enjoy dinner and prepare for tomorrow's wildlife adventures in Zimbabwe's premier game viewing destination.
- Day2Game Drive in Hwange National Park
Dawn breaks on your Zimbabwe Safari with an early morning departure for a full-day game drive through Hwange's diverse habitats, from dense teak forests to open vleis where elephants gather in impressive numbers. This immersive Zimbabwe Safari Day focuses on tracking the park's famous predators, including lions, leopards and the endangered painted dogs in areas like Ngweshla Pan and Kennedy Vlei, located about 45 kilometers from your lodge. The afternoon Zimbabwe Safari experience continues with more wildlife viewing opportunities around the Main Camp area before returning to your lodge as the sun sets over the savanna, casting a golden glow across this pristine wilderness that epitomizes the authentic African safari experience.
- Day3Last Safari in Hwange National Park and Proceed to Victoria Falls
Your final Zimbabwe Safari morning in Hwange begins with a visit to a nearby traditional village approximately 15 kilometers from your lodge, where you'll experience authentic Ndebele culture and daily life in rural Zimbabwe. This cultural Zimbabwe Safari component is followed by an educational visit to the Painted Dog Conservation Centre in Dete, located 25 kilometers northwest of Main Camp, where you'll learn about efforts to protect these endangered predators. Your Zimbabwe Safari journey then continues with a 200-kilometer transfer to Victoria Falls, culminating in a luxurious sunset cruise on the Zambezi River where hippos grunt and elephants often come to drink along the shores of this mighty waterway that forms the natural boundary between Zimbabwe and Zambia.
- Day4Victoria Falls Tour and Departure
The final day of your Zimbabwe Safari showcases the magnificent Victoria Falls through a guided 2.5-hour walking tour of the rainforest paths that wind along the edge of this natural wonder spanning 1.7 kilometers across the Zambezi River. Your Zimbabwe Safari guide will enhance your experience with fascinating insights about the formation of the falls, known to locals as "Mosi-oa-Tunya" (The Smoke That Thunders), and the cultural significance of this sacred site. This memorable Zimbabwe Safari concludes with a visit to the iconic Big Tree, a massive baobab estimated to be over 1,000 years old located just 2 kilometers from the falls, before your transfer to either Victoria Falls International Airport or Livingstone Airport for your onward journey.