Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival and Painted Dog Project Visit

   • Depart from Victoria Falls or Livingstone towards Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest wildlife reserve covering 14,600 square kilometres of savannas and acacia woodlands.
   • Visit the Painted Dog Conservation Project to learn about efforts to protect one of Africa’s most endangered species.
   • Enjoy an afternoon or evening game drive in the lodge’s private concession, spotting elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
   • Relax at your safari lodge surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the wild.

   Route: Victoria Falls to Dete (Hwange National Park) – 200 km – 4 hours
   Accommodation: Miombo Safari Camp / Hwange Safari Lodge or similar
   Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
   Highlights Included: Painted Dog Project
   Optional Activities: Afternoon or night game drive in the concession

2. Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Hwange National Park

   • Begin your day with an early morning game drive through Hwange National Park, home to one of Africa’s largest elephant populations
   • Explore the park’s diverse habitats, from grasslands to teak forests, while spotting buffalo, lions, zebras, and antelope
   • Pause for a picnic lunch at a scenic waterhole and continue your safari in the afternoon
   • Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation under the starlit African sky

   Accommodation: Miombo Safari Camp / Hwange Safari Lodge or similar
   Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
   Highlights Included: Full-day game drive

3. Day 3: Nambya Cultural Village and Return to Victoria Falls / Livingstone

   • Visit the Nambya Cultural Village to gain insight into the local heritage, traditional crafts, and way of life
   • Enjoy your final drive back to Victoria Falls or Livingstone, reflecting on your unforgettable safari adventure

   Route: Dete to Victoria Falls / Livingstone – 320 km – 5–6 hours
   Accommodation: Own arrangements
   Meals: Lunch
   Highlights Included: Nambya Cultural Village Tour