5 Days Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park Zimbabwe Tour
Our 5 Days Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park Zimbabwe Tour will take you to Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park on this 5-day tour through Zimbabwe’s most iconic landscapes. You'll watch out for hippos and crocodiles on an evening cruise of the Zambezi River, then tour the falls’ thundering pools and misty rainforests. You'll travel to Hwange to relax at a back-country lodge where you will be welcomed by plenty of game at the waterhole and take morning and afternoon game-viewing trips into the country’s largest park.
During this immersive Zimbabwe Tour, you'll witness breathtaking landscapes, encounter diverse wildlife, and immerse yourself in authentic cultural experiences. From the thundering Victoria Falls to the expansive savannah plains of Hwange, known locally as "Wange," this journey showcases Zimbabwe's remarkable natural diversity and beauty in a compact five-day itinerary.
Your Zimbabwe Tour offers the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and wildlife encounters, with expert guides enhancing your experience through their profound knowledge of the region's flora, fauna, and cultural heritage. Comfortable accommodations at Shearwater Explorers Village Lodge and Silwane Tented Camp provide the ideal base for exploring these iconic destinations while enjoying traditional Zimbabwean hospitality.
Tour highlights
Guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
Sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River
Authentic cultural village experience near Victoria Falls
Traditional Boma dinner with Zimbabwean cuisine and entertainment
Day and night game drives in Hwange National Park
Opportunities to spot Africa's Big Five and rare species
Picnic lunch in the wilderness of Hwange National Park
Sundowner drinks in the African bush
Comfortable stays at a Camp
Price Includes:
- Park fees and conservation levies
- All scheduled activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during transfers and game drives
- Full board accommodation at specified lodges
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and park fees
- Sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls
- Cultural village visits
- Traditional Boma dinner experience
- Day and night game drives in Hwange
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
Itinary in details
- Day1Transfer to Victoria Falls
Your Zimbabwe Tour begins with a warm welcome at Victoria Falls International Airport, located 21 km southeast of Victoria Falls Town, followed by a scenic 30-minute transfer to Shearwater Explorers Village Lodge. This exciting Zimbabwe Tour Day continues with time to settle in before an unforgettable sunset dinner cruise on the upper Zambezi River, known locally as "Kasambabezi." The highlight of your first Zimbabwe Tour evening is witnessing hippos, crocodiles, and elephants along the riverbanks while enjoying a gourmet three-course dinner as the African sun sets dramatically over the water.
- Day2Victoria Falls Tour
Day two of your Zimbabwe Tour starts with a guided tour of the magnificent Victoria Falls, where you'll explore the rainforest paths along the edge of the 1.7 km wide curtain of falling water that plunges 108 meters into the Batoka Gorge. Your Zimbabwe Tour experience continues with an afternoon visit to a nearby traditional village, where you'll learn about Ndebele and Shona cultures, traditional farming methods, and daily life approximately 12 km from Victoria Falls Town. The perfect conclusion to this Zimbabwe Tour Day is an authentic Boma dinner featuring traditional drums, dancing, and a feast of local specialities including sadza, nyama, and mopane worms for the adventurous.
- Day3Transfer to Hwange National Park
The third day of your Zimbabwe Tour features a scenic 190 km journey southwest to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest wildlife reserve covering 14,651 square kilometers, approximately a 2-hour drive through rural landscapes dotted with baobab trees and traditional villages. Your Zimbabwe Tour continues with arrival at Silwane Tented Camp, where you'll enjoy lunch overlooking a natural waterhole that attracts diverse wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, and numerous bird species. As evening approaches, this Zimbabwe Tour Day culminates in an exhilarating night game drive through the private concession, offering rare glimpses of nocturnal creatures such as hyenas, genets, and civets under the vast African night sky.
- Day4Hwange National Park Game Drive Safari
This Zimbabwe Tour Day is dedicated to exploring the vast wilderness of Hwange National Park, known in Ndebele as "Ukwange," with a full-day game drive through diverse habitats ranging from teak forests to open grasslands. During your Zimbabwe Tour safari experience, you'll track some of Africa's largest elephant herds, numbering up to 45,000 individuals, along with lion prides, buffalo herds, and rare species like sable and roan antelope. The highlight of this Zimbabwe Tour Day includes a picnic lunch at Nyamandhlovu Pan, located 24 km from Main Camp, followed by afternoon game viewing and a magical sundowner stop before returning to camp for a starlit dinner around the fire.
- Day5Transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport
The final day of your Zimbabwe Tour begins with an early morning 4x4 game drive in Hwange National Park, offering last opportunities to spot wildlife in the soft morning light approximately 1-2 hours before breakfast. Your memorable Zimbabwe Tour concludes with a farewell breakfast at Silwane Tented Camp before the return journey of 190 km to Victoria Falls International Airport. Reflecting on your Zimbabwe Tour experiences, from the thundering falls to the wildlife encounters of Hwange, the drive takes approximately 2-3 hours, ensuring you arrive with ample time for your departure flight.