9 Days Best of Zimbabwe Safari with Victoria Falls

Your Zimbabwe Safari begins with a warm welcome at Victoria Falls International Airport by your dedicated Safari365 representative who will transfer you to the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, located just 4km (20-minute drive) from town. The Zimbabwe Safari experience continues with time to settle into your accommodation before exploring the vibrant local village market on a complimentary shuttle. Your Zimbabwe Safari adventure kicks off with the renowned Boma dinner and drum show in the evening, immersing you in local culture through traditional cuisine and captivating performances.

Day two of your Zimbabwe Safari features a guided exploration of the majestic Victoria Falls after a hearty breakfast at your lodge. Your Zimbabwe Safari today includes a delicious lunch at the MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant overlooking an active waterhole, providing opportunistic wildlife viewing while dining. The evening Zimbabwe Safari highlight is a luxury sunset cruise aboard the Zambezi Explorer (approximately 2 hours), offering spectacular views of wildlife along the riverbanks while enjoying premium beverages and gourmet snacks.

Today your Zimbabwe Safari journey continues with a short transfer back to Victoria Falls Airport, followed by a scenic 45-minute light aircraft flight to Hwange National Park, landing at Manga Airstrip near Makona headquarters. This Zimbabwe Safari transfer includes a picturesque 30-minute drive to the luxurious Somalisa Camp, your base for exploring Zimbabwe's premier wildlife sanctuary. Your Zimbabwe Safari experience is enhanced with an afternoon game drive through Hwange's diverse landscapes, home to one of Africa's densest wildlife populations, before returning to camp for a gourmet dinner under the stars.

Wake up to the sounds of the African bush on your Zimbabwe Safari as you prepare for a full day of wildlife viewing in the heart of Hwange National Park. The Zimbabwe Safari activities today include morning and afternoon game drives led by passionate local guides who know exactly where to find elephants, lions, leopards, and numerous antelope species. Your Zimbabwe Safari experience is complemented by leisure time at Somalisa's elegant tented camp, where you can enjoy the swimming pool or observe wildlife visiting the waterhole directly in front of the camp.

Experience a different perspective of your Zimbabwe Safari with a guided walking safari along Hwange's seasonal flood plains, offering intimate encounters with the smaller wonders of the ecosystem. The Zimbabwe Safari adventure continues with afternoon game viewing opportunities targeting the "Big Five" and the park's impressive diversity of wildlife. Your Zimbabwe Safari Day concludes with a memorable dinner featuring locally-inspired cuisine while sharing stories of your day's wildlife encounters around the campfire under the vast African sky.

The next chapter of your Zimbabwe Safari begins after breakfast with a transfer to the airstrip for a light aircraft flight to Lake Kariba, known locally as "Kariva" (little trap). Your Zimbabwe Safari journey brings you to the stunning Bumi Hills Safari Lodge, perched on a hill with panoramic views over Lake Kariba and the Zambezi Valley, approximately 40 minutes from the airstrip. The afternoon Zimbabwe Safari activities include your choice of game drives, boat safaris, or fishing excursions in the wildlife-rich Matusadona region.

Today's Zimbabwe Safari focuses on exploring the diverse landscapes of Matusadona National Park, where land meets water to create unique wildlife viewing opportunities. Your Zimbabwe Safari guide will lead you through this exceptional ecosystem on game drives along the lakeshore, where elephants and buffalo come to drink. The Zimbabwe Safari experience continues with water-based activities on Lake Kariba, providing extraordinary perspectives of crocodiles, hippos, and the abundant birdlife that thrives in this aquatic paradise.

Your Zimbabwe Safari adventure continues with a full day to further explore the pristine wilderness of Matusadona, known by locals as "Matuzviadonha" (falling dung), named after the elephant droppings that tumble down the steep hills. The Zimbabwe Safari activities today might include tracking lion pride that have adapted to hunting in this unique landscape between water and woodland. Your final evening on this Zimbabwe Safari offers a special farewell dinner at Bumi Hills, with the stunning backdrop of Lake Kariba's shimmering waters as the sun sets over Zimbabwe's untamed wilderness.

The final morning of your Zimbabwe Safari begins with a leisurely breakfast and perhaps one last game-viewing opportunity from your private deck at Bumi Hills. Your Zimbabwe Safari concludes with a light aircraft flight back to Victoria Falls International Airport, a journey of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes across Zimbabwe's diverse landscapes. As your unforgettable Zimbabwe Safari draws to a close, you'll depart with extraordinary memories of thundering waterfalls, abundant wildlife, and the warm hospitality that defines this remarkable country.