4 Days Zimbabwe Tour to Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park
Our 4 Days Zimbabwe Tour to Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park combines the majestic Victoria Falls with the wildlife paradise of Hwange National Park for an unforgettable safari experience. Your Zimbabwe Tour adventure begins in Victoria Falls, locally known as "Mosi-oa-Tunya" (The Smoke That Thunders), before venturing into Zimbabwe's largest national park, home to one of Africa's largest elephant populations.
Throughout your Zimbabwe Tour, you'll stay at the exclusive Sable Valley Lodge, perfectly positioned on a private concession bordering Hwange National Park with its waterhole attracting diverse wildlife. This carefully crafted Zimbabwe Tour offers daily game drives with expert guides who know the best locations to spot the park's famous lion prides, buffalo herds, and over 400 bird species.
Your Zimbabwe Tour provides the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation, with opportunities to witness spectacular wildlife in their natural habitat and the option to extend your stay in Victoria Falls. From the thundering cascades of Victoria Falls to the expansive savannas of Hwange, known locally as "Wange," this Zimbabwe Tour showcases the country's most iconic natural wonders in just four action-packed days.
Tour highlights
Game drives in world-renowned Hwange National Park
Luxurious stay at Sable Valley Lodge with waterhole views
Exploration of both private concession and national park areas
Opportunity to spot Hwange's famous elephant herds
Expert guides tracking predators, including lions and wild dogs
Optional Victoria Falls activities after tour conclusion
Exclusive safari experience away from crowds
Spectacular African sunsets over the savanna
Price Includes:
- Park entrance fees and conservation levies
- All game drives and scheduled activities
- Ground transport in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during game drives and transfers
- Full board accommodation at Sable Valley Lodge
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and park fees
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Zimbabwe Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities in Victoria Falls
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Beverages beyond the provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Hwange Game Drives and Sable Valley Lodge
Your Zimbabwe Tour begins with a morning pickup from your Victoria Falls accommodation at 7:00 AM for a scenic 120 km journey southwest to Hwange National Park, taking approximately two hours through the rural landscapes of Matabeleland North. This first Zimbabwe Tour Day includes arrival at Sable Valley Lodge around 9:30 AM, where you'll enjoy the luxury facilities overlooking a busy waterhole frequented by elephants and antelope. Your Zimbabwe Tour experience continues with an afternoon game drive starting at 3:30 PM in either the private concession or Hwange National Park itself, known locally as "Amandundumela," where you'll begin exploring the diverse ecosystems of Zimbabwe's premier wildlife sanctuary.
- Day2Full Day Safari Experience in Hwange National Park
Day two of your Zimbabwe Tour starts with an early breakfast at 6:00 AM before departing on a full-day game drive into the heart of Hwange National Park, covering approximately 50-70 km of game-viewing routes through diverse habitats. Your Zimbabwe Tour guide will navigate the famous Ngamo Plains, located 30 km from the lodge, where large herds of buffalo and zebra gather around the natural pans known locally as "Mandavu" and "Nyamandhlovu." This Zimbabwe Tour Day includes a picnic lunch at one of the park's scenic viewpoints, followed by an afternoon exploration of the acacia woodlands near Sinamatella area, returning to the lodge by sunset for dinner and evening relaxation while listening to the sounds of the African night.
- Day3Private Concession Game Drive and Walking Safari
The third day of your Zimbabwe Tour offers a different perspective with a morning game drive through the exclusive 5,000-hectare private concession surrounding Sable Valley Lodge, where off-road driving permits closer wildlife encounters. This Zimbabwe Tour experience includes tracking wildlife for approximately 3-4 hours with your expert guide interpreting animal behavior and spoor (tracks) in an area locally known as "Sikumi" Forest. Your Zimbabwe Tour continues after lunch at the lodge with an optional guided walking safari (2-3 km) to experience the bush at ground level, focusing on the smaller details of the ecosystem before enjoying a spectacular sunset drive to witness nocturnal predators beginning their nightly hunts.
- Day4Morning Game Drive and End of Tour
The final day of your Zimbabwe Tour begins with a sunrise game drive at 6:00 AM, offering last opportunities to spot elusive wildlife in the golden morning light around the concession's network of waterholes. Your Zimbabwe Tour guide will focus on finding any species you haven't yet encountered during approximately 2-3 hours of exploration through the eastern section of the concession. Your memorable Zimbabwe Tour concludes with a farewell breakfast at the lodge before checking out at 10:00 AM and transferring back to Victoria Falls, arriving around noon with the option to extend your stay with activities such as the Boma dinner experience, helicopter flights over the falls, or a relaxing sunset cruise on the upper Zambezi River.