6 Days Budget Zimbabwe Tour to Victoria Falls and Hwange Park
Our 6 Days Budget Zimbabwe Tour to Victoria Falls and Hwange Park will combine the wonder of Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with some of the best game viewing in the country experienced in Hwange National Park. Victoria Falls has a large variety of activities including white water rafting, bungee jumping, elephant interaction, river cruises and more. Game viewing in Hwange National Park is a magical experience and there is a vast array of wildlife to be enjoyed. We look forward to arranging this tour for you.
During this six-day Zimbabwe Tour, you'll experience the perfect balance of natural wonder, adventure activities, and authentic safari experiences. The Zimbabwe Tour package includes comfortable accommodations that provide excellent value without compromising on the quality of your wildlife viewing or Victoria Falls experiences.
Your Zimbabwe Tour adventure is enhanced by knowledgeable local guides who share their passion and expertise about these iconic destinations. From heart-stopping adventure activities at Victoria Falls to intimate wildlife encounters in Hwange, this Zimbabwe Tour delivers an authentic African experience at a price point that makes the wonders of Zimbabwe accessible to budget-conscious travelers.
Tour highlights
Two full days exploring Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Opportunity to participate in various adventure activities at Victoria Falls
Three days of game drives and walking safaris in Hwange National Park
Comfortable accommodation in prime locations
Visit to a photographic hide for unique wildlife viewing
Night game drives in Hwange's private concession
Possibility to sleep under the stars in a star bed
Expert guides sharing local knowledge and tracking skills
Price Includes:
- Park fees and conservation levies
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during transfers and game drives
- Full board accommodation as specified
- 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 provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and Transfer to Victoria Falls
Your Zimbabwe Tour begins with arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport, where you'll be met and transferred approximately 20 kilometers (20 minutes) to your comfortable lodge in the Victoria Falls residential area. This welcoming Zimbabwe Tour accommodation offers excellent value with its lush gardens, two swimming pools, and spacious rooms equipped with all necessary amenities. Your Zimbabwe Tour guide will provide an orientation briefing before you enjoy your first evening in the town locals call "Mosi-oa-Tunya," with dinner at the lodge and time to plan your Victoria Falls adventures.
- Day2Victoria Falls Tour
The second day of your Zimbabwe Tour is dedicated to exploring the magnificent Victoria Falls and its surrounding attractions. Your Zimbabwe Tour experience today includes a guided tour of the falls (approximately 2-3 hours), where you'll walk along the 1.7km rainforest path to witness multiple viewpoints of this natural wonder. This Zimbabwe Tour Day offers flexibility to add optional activities like white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi River, bungee jumping from the 111-meter Victoria Falls Bridge, or a sunset cruise – all available within 5km of your accommodation.
- Day3Transfer to Sable Valley, Hwange National Park Safari
Today, your Zimbabwe Tour transitions from Victoria Falls to wildlife adventures with a three-hour drive (approximately 200km) to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's premier game viewing destination. Your Zimbabwe Tour experience continues with arrival at your lodge situated on a private concession bordering the national park, where you'll enjoy lunch before an afternoon game drive. The Zimbabwe Tour accommodation for the next three nights offers excellent value with its strategic location near natural waterholes, providing opportunities to spot elephants, buffalo, and predators right from the lodge.
- Day4Game Drive in Hwange National Park Safari
Wake to the sounds of the African bush on your Zimbabwe Tour as you embark on an early morning game drive through Hwange's diverse landscapes, known locally as "Amandundumela" (Place of the Rhinos). This immersive Zimbabwe Tour Day includes tracking wildlife across the park's famous vlei systems and acacia woodlands, home to over 100 mammal species. Your Zimbabwe Tour adventure continues in the afternoon with a visit to the photographic hide near a busy waterhole, followed by a night drive offering rare glimpses of nocturnal creatures like aardvarks, genets, and hunting predators.
- Day5Walking Safari in Hwange National Park
The fifth day of your Zimbabwe Tour delivers a change of perspective with a guided walking safari through Hwange's wilderness areas, allowing intimate encounters with smaller creatures and plants often missed from vehicles. This exceptional Zimbabwe Tour experience, lasting approximately 3-4 hours, showcases the tracking skills of your guide in the area known to locals as "Wankie." Your Zimbabwe Tour Day concludes with an afternoon game drive to Ngamo Plains (15km from camp), followed by the option to sleep under the stars in the lodge's star bed platform – a magical conclusion to your safari experience.
- Day6End of Tour and Departure
The final day of your Zimbabwe Tour begins with a leisurely breakfast at the lodge while enjoying last views of wildlife at the nearby waterhole. Your memorable Zimbabwe Tour experience concludes with a three-hour transfer (approximately 200km) back to Victoria Falls International Airport. As your Zimbabwe Tour comes to an end, you'll take with you lasting memories of thundering waterfalls and intimate wildlife encounters that showcase the natural wonders of this remarkable country.