7 Days Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour

Your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour begins with an early morning pickup from Lusaka, followed by a scenic 130-kilometer drive southeast to Lower Zambezi National Park, taking approximately 2.5 hours through rural Zambian landscapes. This opening day of your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour includes arrival at your riverside lodge located along the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, known locally as "Zambezi" meaning "Great River." Your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour adventure commences immediately with an afternoon boat safari on the Zambezi River, where you'll encounter hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife while enjoying spectacular views of the Zambezi Escarpment. The day concludes with a traditional African dinner under the stars and orientation about tomorrow's wildlife viewing opportunities in this pristine 4,092-square-kilometer national park.

Dawn breaks on your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour with the sounds of the African bush awakening along the Zambezi River floodplains, home to four of the Big Five species. Your immersive Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour continues with a morning game drive through the acacia woodlands and riverine forests, where elephants, buffalo, leopards, and lions roam freely in their natural habitat. The afternoon segment of your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour features another boat safari along the Zambezi River channels, offering unique perspectives of wildlife coming to drink at the water's edge in an area known locally as "Mana" (four pools). Evening brings sundowners on the river followed by a night drive, where nocturnal species like leopards, civets, and hyenas become active, providing thrilling encounters that highlight the diverse ecosystem of this remarkable wilderness area.

Your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour intensifies today with an exhilarating walking safari through the Lower Zambezi wilderness, led by experienced local guides who interpret animal tracks, plant life, and ecosystem relationships. This intimate aspect of your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour allows you to experience the African bush on foot, following elephant trails and observing smaller creatures often missed during vehicle-based safaris in the "Mukwa" (baobab) tree areas. Your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour adventure continues with an afternoon canoe excursion along the Zambezi River channels, paddling silently past elephants and buffalo drinking at the water's edge approximately 3 kilometers downstream from camp. The day culminates with another thrilling night drive, where your spotlight reveals the nocturnal activities of predators and prey, followed by a traditional campfire dinner and sharing of wildlife stories.

Your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour transitions today from wilderness to wonder as you depart Lower Zambezi after breakfast for the 280-kilometer journey to Victoria Falls, passing through Chirundu border post. This travel day of your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour includes crossing the mighty Zambezi River via the historic Chirundu Bridge, taking approximately 5 hours through diverse landscapes of rural Zambia and Zimbabwe. Your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour continues with arrival at your Victoria Falls accommodation, situated just 2 kilometers from the falls known locally as "Mosi-oa-Tunya" (The Smoke That Thunders). The afternoon offers your first glimpse of Victoria Falls during a guided tour of the rainforest, where you'll witness the spectacular 108-meter cascade spanning 1.7 kilometers across the Zambezi River, followed by a sunset cruise to celebrate your arrival at this natural wonder.

Your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour reaches its crescendo today with a comprehensive exploration of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, located along the Zambezi River that you've followed throughout your journey. This highlight day of your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour offers multiple viewing points along the rainforest paths, where you can witness the falls from various angles and experience the thunderous roar and misty spray from the 500-million-liter-per-minute cascade. Your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour provides optional adrenaline activities including bungee jumping from the 111-meter-high Victoria Falls Bridge, white-water rafting through the dramatic Batoka Gorge, or helicopter flights over the falls for aerial photography. The evening segment includes visits to local craft markets in Victoria Falls town, just 1.5 kilometers from the falls, where you can purchase authentic Zimbabwean souvenirs and enjoy traditional cuisine at local restaurants.

Your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour expands today to include Zimbabwe's rich cultural heritage with a journey to Great Zimbabwe, located 470 kilometers southeast of Victoria Falls, requiring approximately 6 hours of scenic driving through Zimbabwe's diverse landscapes. This cultural component of your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour takes you to the largest ancient structure south of the Sahara Desert, where you'll explore the mysterious stone city built between the 11th and 15th centuries by the Shona people. Your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour continues with guided tours of the Great Enclosure, Hill Complex, and Valley Complex, where expert local guides explain the significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site known locally as "Dzimbahwe" (houses of stone). The day concludes with overnight accommodation near the ruins, allowing time for reflection on the advanced civilization that once thrived here and created trade networks extending to the Indian Ocean.

The final day of your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour begins with a leisurely breakfast near Great Zimbabwe before the 290-kilometer journey northeast to Harare, Zimbabwe's capital city, taking approximately 4 hours through scenic highveld landscapes. Your comprehensive Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour concludes with arrival in Harare, where you'll have time for last-minute shopping at local markets or visiting the National Gallery of Zimbabwe before your departure transfer to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. Your transformative Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Tour ends with departure preparations, carrying memories of incredible wildlife encounters, spectacular natural wonders, and rich cultural heritage experienced across two remarkable southern African nations. The journey from Lusaka to Harare covers approximately 1,200 kilometers, showcasing the diverse landscapes and experiences that make this combined safari and cultural tour an unforgettable adventure.