7 Days Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours

Your Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours begins with arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport, where you'll be warmly welcomed and transferred 25 minutes to your accommodation near the magnificent falls. This exciting Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours Day includes a guided tour of Victoria Falls, spanning 1.7 kilometers across the Zambezi River and plunging 108 meters into the gorge below, locally known as "Mosi-oa-Tunya." Your Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours experience continues with an afternoon rainforest walk along the falls' edge, followed by a leisurely evening to acclimate and prepare for upcoming adventures while enjoying dinner with views of the mist rising from the cascade.

Day two of your Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours features morning exploration of Victoria Falls town and its vibrant local markets, located just 2 kilometers from the falls themselves in the area locals call "Chinotimba." Your Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours adventure continues with optional adrenaline activities such as helicopter flights over the falls or visits to the nearby crocodile farm, before preparing for the highlight sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. This memorable Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours evening includes a 2-hour cruise starting from the Royal Livingstone jetty, offering spectacular views of the African sunset while spotting hippos and elephants along the riverbank, accompanied by traditional drinks and canapés.

Your Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours continues with a morning departure from Victoria Falls for the 200-kilometer journey south to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest game reserve covering 14,650 square kilometers. This segment of your Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours includes a scenic 3-hour drive through rural Zimbabwe to reach your safari lodge located near the famous "Nyamandhlovu" (Elephant's Meat) area. Your Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours experience intensifies with an afternoon game drive through Hwange's diverse ecosystems, including the mopane woodlands and grassland plains where over 40,000 elephants roam freely alongside lions, leopards, and the endangered painted dogs.

Today's Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours showcases Hwange's incredible biodiversity with early morning and late afternoon game drives covering different sections of this vast wilderness area. Your Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours adventure explores the northern concession areas near "Sinamatella" camp, famous for large elephant herds and predator sightings, while learning about the park's successful conservation efforts. During the midday break of your Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours, relax at the lodge and enjoy viewing wildlife from the elevated deck overlooking a natural waterhole where animals come to drink throughout the day.

Your Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours transitions today with a morning transfer back to Victoria Falls Airport for your 2-hour flight to Cape Town International Airport, covering approximately 1,500 kilometers across southern Africa. Upon arrival, this phase of your Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours begins with a scenic 45-minute drive to your accommodation in Cape Town, passing through suburbs with views of Table Mountain rising 1,084 meters above the city. Your Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours evening includes a welcome dinner and orientation about Cape Town's attractions, with time to rest and prepare for tomorrow's city exploration in this Mother City known locally as "iKapa."

Day six of your Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours features a comprehensive Cape Town city tour, beginning with a cable car ascent up Table Mountain for panoramic views of the city, Atlantic Ocean, and Robben Island located 7 kilometers offshore. Your Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours experience continues with visits to the historic V&A Waterfront, Company's Garden, and Bo-Kaap neighborhood known locally as "Die Bo-Kaap" with its colorful houses and Cape Malay culture. The afternoon Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours adventure includes a drive to the Cape Winelands (45 minutes from Cape Town), where you'll enjoy wine tastings at renowned estates in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek valleys, surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.

The final day of your Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours begins with an early morning flight from Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, followed by a 90-minute transfer into the legendary Kruger National Park covering 19,485 square kilometers. Your concluding Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours experience includes an afternoon game drive in the famous central areas around Satara and Orpen camps, known locally as "N'wanetsi" region, searching for the Big Five and over 500 bird species. As your Zimbabwe and South Africa African Safari Tours adventure draws to a close, enjoy a farewell dinner at your safari lodge while reflecting on seven days of incredible wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and natural wonders across two remarkable southern African countries.