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Zimbabwe · Safari
The journey
Visit the mighty Victoria Falls before travelling through Zimbabwe's wildlife, heritage, and geological highlights on this 8-day adventure. Explore Hwange, Matopos, and Matusadona national parks, discover the Historical Museum in Bulawayo, and hike the Great Zimbabwe Ruins near Masvingo. The journey also includes bushman paintings, Cecil John Rhodes' grave at World's View, the Mother and Child rock formation, and a full-day visit to the Chinhoyi Caves before ending in Harare.
Visit the mighty Victoria Falls before travelling through Zimbabwe's wildlife, heritage, and geological highlights on this 8-day adventure.
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At a glance
Day by day
Meet your tour guide at Cresta Sprayview Hotel and drive to see the mighty Victoria Falls.
Enjoy a guided tour of the Falls and then drive 100 km south, passing through the coal-mining town of Hwange on your way to Hwange National Park.
Rest upon arrival and, after that, explore the game reserve on a game drive, which will be the last activity of the day.
Have breakfast and depart the game reserve for Bulawayo, which is 300 km away. Bulawayo is the second-largest city in Zimbabwe, best known for its Ndebele-speaking people, and has an estimated population of about 1.5 million.
Rest upon arrival and then later visit the Historical Museum in the city.
Depart for Matopos, which is 50 km away from Bulawayo.
Upon arrival, proceed into the national park in a safari vehicle for a combined walk and drive.
Go for a picnic lunch during this activity.
Afterwards, continue to see the bushman paintings as well as the famous Cecil John Rhodes' grave, which is situated at World's View, where you can catch a glimpse of the panorama of the Matopos with the Mother and Child rocks.
Savour breakfast and head to the Lowveld, formerly known as Fort Victoria until 1980. This is a 350 km drive from Matopos. Masvingo is a city close to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins, a national monument from which the name Zimbabwe was derived.
Enjoy the afternoon at the ruins, where we explore the history of mainly the Karanga tribe, and you will do a hike to get to the top.
Depart for Mutare, which is approximately 300 km from Masvingo. Mutare is a mountainous area bordering Mozambique.
Relish breakfast and then head to Chinhoyi, which is also at least 300 km from Mutare.
Visit the Chinhoyi Caves in Chinhoyi, which is a full-day experience.
Depart from Chinhoyi to one of the best national parks in Zimbabwe, Matusadona National Park. This is a 3-4 hour drive from Chinhoyi. Matusadona National Park is close to the famous Kariba Dam.
Experience an afternoon game drive and see large herds of buffalos.
Drive 400 km to Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe, after your overnight stay in Matusadona.
Where this trip takes you
Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Great Zimbabwe Ruins, Chinhoyi Caves
The route
The fine print
Accommodation
Transport
Selective meals
Park fees
Medical insurance
Airport transfers
Tipping
Refreshments
Medical and health insurance is a prerequisite for this tour.
All clients are advised to safeguard their belongings.
Airport transfers are additional services that are catered for at an additional fee.
The age for children is 12 years and below; 13 years and above will be charged using adult prices.
Logistics
Your 8 days finish where they began, in Victoria Falls.
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