Zimbabwe has so much more to offer than only Victoria Falls. With this journey, you will spend time in Hwange and Matusadona National Parks for an unforgettable safari experience. You will return to Victoria Falls to visit this beautiful wonder of the world. Important to note that this special safari package is based on fantastically reduced rates and any changes to the itinerary may see the special fall away.
On arrival at Vic Falls Airport, you will be met and transferred by road to Hwange National Park. The transfer will take about 3 hours, it is a scenic route and you can relax and enjoy the scenery. On arrival at The Hide, once you have checked in, you can enjoy the afternoon activity before having dinner at the lodge.
You can choose up to four activities a day when staying at The Hide: a visit to the Private Hide, go on a professional guided walking safari, spend the morning/afternoon on a game drive or venture out on night drive to find that elusive leopard you’ve been searching for.
Chat to your guide or the camp manager to set up your days as per your preferences.
Includes & Excludes
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Drinks: (Local Brands) Included
Activities: Included
Transport: Included
Day 2-3
Hwange National Park
Spend two days game viewing in this magnificent park. Hwange is Zimbabwe’s largest National Park, accounting for an area of...
Spend two days game viewing in this magnificent park. Hwange is Zimbabwe’s largest National Park, accounting for an area of 14,651km² being approximately half the size of Belgium. Hwange National Park is a haven for over 100 mammal and 400 bird species, the park protects populations of all of Zimbabwe’s endangered species, elephants numbering in excess of 20,000 (up from around 4,000 when the park was proclaimed), and what is thought to be one of the largest populations of African wild dog left in the world.
Large prides of lion and buffalo are frequently seen here and you have a good chance of spotting leopard in addition to cheetah and spotted hyena. Back at camp, you can cool off during the activities, enjoy delicious meals and be entertained by the comings and goings of a large variety of game at the waterhole.
Includes & Excludes
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Drinks: (Local Brands) Included
Activities: Included
Transport: Included
Day 4
Matusadona National Park
You will be transferred back to the airstrip for your connecting flight to Matusadona National Park. From the airstrip it's...
You will be transferred back to the airstrip for your connecting flight to Matusadona National Park. From the airstrip it's a short road/boat transfer to the lodge, which is situated on a private concession on the shore of Lake Kariba. Changa’s unique and secluded setting under sprawling Mopane woodland along Kariba’s shoreline brings a calm atmosphere with a central pool, private beach and outdoor bar/dining area. And for the next three days the pace is once again set by you.
Includes & Excludes
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Drinks: (Local Brands) Included
Activities: Included
Transport: Included
Day 5-6
Matusadona National Park
You can set off a guided walk early morning, where nature’s little details come into full focus. Or choose a...
You can set off a guided walk early morning, where nature’s little details come into full focus. Or choose a game drive that will take you further afield, round to the flood plain and the red sandy shoreline where the resident lion pride is known to hang out. Or if fishing is your thing, you can cast off from the bank or from a boat. And during the heat of the day you can either relax around the pool, or hang in a hammock. The breathtaking blend of bush, mountains and water in this special spot makes Changa an absolute must on your travel list.
Includes & Excludes
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Drinks: (Local Brands) Included
Activities: Included
Transport: Included
Day 7-8
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Today you fly from Matusadona National Park back to Victoria Falls. On arrival you will be collected and transferred to...
Today you fly from Matusadona National Park back to Victoria Falls. On arrival you will be collected and transferred to your hotel where you will spend the next two nights. Once you have checked in, the rest of the day is at your leisure. Some optional activities include: a sundowner cruise, helicopter flip over the Falls, Tour of the Falls, etc. There is much to do in Vic Falls, so be sure to speak to your consultant so that the optional extra's can be arranged for you.
Includes & Excludes
Meals: Breakfast included
Transport: Included
Day 9
End Of Itinerary
Enjoy your last morning in Victoria Falls. After breakfast, you will be collected at your hotel for your transfer back...
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Day 9
End Of Itinerary
Enjoy your last morning in Victoria Falls. After breakfast, you will be collected at your hotel for your transfer back to the Victoria Falls Airport for your return flight home.
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FAQs about Vic Falls, Hwange and Matusadona Safari
Safari lodges have guest rooms similar to a hotel with en-suite bathrooms. They are comfortably furnished with facilities normally associated with a hotel rooms, except your rooms are normally set in beautiful wilderness settings, with nature and wildlife around.
Tented lodges have rooms which are tents on a platform and with a roof and also have en-suite facilities with showers, flush toilets and hot water. Basically all the amenities of a hotel room, except canvas walls and roof.
The boutique lodges and camps can be very stylish and smart in terms of design and decor, often with very spacious rooms and even going so far in some cases as having plunge pools for each room.
Eco-camps and smaller tented camps have insect-proof tents with en-suite facilities including a safari shower and flush toilet. They give a more authentic safari experience but the tents are comfortably furnished with proper beds and you don’t need to bring your own sleeping bag! The emphasis is usually on having excellent guides and great wildlife viewing away from the crowds. Guests often eat together and people travelling alone usually say that they found the atmosphere friendly and enjoyed meeting other like-minded travellers around the campfire in the evening or at dinner.
The Adventure Camps are a budget option with guests bringing their own sleeping bags and towels. Accommodation is in small dome tented with a mattress on the floor. Each tent has its own nearby cubicle with a flush toilet, safari shower, and wash basin. The Adventure Camps are suitable only for those who don’t mind “real camping” and can put with some degree of “roughing it”. Apart from the accommodation in simple dome tents, the meals and the guiding are the same standards as the higher quality camps and game drives are in 4x4 safari vehicles. For those on a limited budget, the Adventure Camps are a good alternative to the big tourist lodges and minibus tours for those for whom the safari experience is more important than hotel accommodation.
Tipping is not compulsory on a safari in Zimbabwe and the amounts that you tip each person is also not set.
Do remember, when tipping large amounts (eg. to the guide at the end of a 10-day safari), place the tip in a sealed envelope - and hand it directly to the person for which it is intended.
Yes, because Zimbabwe is a malaria area and the use of malaria prophylactics is highly recommended.
You will need to take prescription medicine before, during and after your trip to prevent malaria. Your doctor can help you decide which medicine is right for you, and also talk to you about other steps you can take to prevent malaria.
Any person entering Zimbabwe from or via a yellow fever or cholera-infected area must be in possession of a valid International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever or cholera.
Zimbabwe has 16 official languages namely: Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Koi-san, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, Sign Language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa.
However, English, Shona and Ndebele are the most widely spoken languages in the country.
Approximately 70% of the population is Shona speaking and speaks ChiShona as their first language. But the official language of Zimbabwe is English.
The best time to visit Chizarira National Park is during the middle and end of the dry season (July to October). The wildlife is more easily seen at this time, because the vegetation is thinner and animals gather around the waterholes.
Life on safari has a rhythm of its own, largely dictated by the animal's movements. Generally, the most rewarding times for game viewing is in the cooler early mornings and also late in the afternoons when the animals are most active.
A typical day on safari will vary depending on the camp you’re staying at, but will include early morning and late afternoon game drives, with time during the hottest part of the day to relax in camp.
The best time to go on a safari in Hwange is during the dry winter months of April to October when large herds of elephants gather at the watering holes.
Between November and March, there is the green (low) season. As animals no longer rely on watering holes for survival and instead stay in the deep, thick woods and forested areas, there are fewer sightings of elephants and other wildlife.
There is a lot of excitement in January and February as the plains game gives birth, which causes a spike in predator-prey interactions. The greatest time to view cheetahs, lions, and wild dogs hunting is now. Expect midday showers and warm, muggy conditions. The plains go from dry and arid to lush and green during this time.
In some parts of Southern Africa, it is safe to drink tap water, however, it is highly recommended to stick to bottled water (mostly supplied) during your trip as even drinkable African water is completely different in taste and consistency from European, American or Asian water. In East Africa, specifically Kenya, however, water pathogens are a huge problem. So it is advised to always stick to bottled water.