Zimbabwe · Luxury

4-Day Victoria Falls and Hwange Luxury Tour with Sunset Cruise

4 Days Round trip from Victoria Falls Easy pace

Tour Of Victoria Falls & Hwange National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot wildlife along the riverbanks on a Zambezi River sunset cruise
02 Witness Victoria Falls, the "smoke that thunders," on a guided tour
03 Choose between an elephant interaction or a lion walk experience
04 Take a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
05 Explore Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's biggest and most visited park

Enjoy the luxury of Victoria Falls while staying at Ilala Lodge, close enough to the majestic waterfall to feel the misty spray of the "smoke that thunders." This 4-day experience combines a Zambezi River sunset cruise, a guided tour of Victoria Falls, a helicopter flight over the falls, and your choice of an elephant encounter or lion walk. You'll also head to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's biggest and most visited park, for a full-day game drive in search of elephants, buffaloes, lions, wild dogs, giraffes, and more.

Enjoy the luxury of Victoria Falls while staying at Ilala Lodge, close enough to the majestic waterfall to feel the misty spray of the "smoke that thunders."

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Victoria Falls and Zambezi Sunset Cruise

On arrival, guests are picked up from Victoria Falls International Airport and taken to the hotel. The hotel check-in procedure is facilitated and, if there is time, guests will be allowed time to freshen up and prepare for the mighty Zambezi River sunset cruise.
While on the cruise, guests will have an opportunity to see wild animals along the riverbanks. There are good chances of seeing elephants, buffalos, crocodiles, hippos, and birds as they cruise up the Zambezi River. The cruise takes about 2 hours. After the cruise, guests will be taken back to their respective hotels.

Main Destination: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Accommodation: Ilala Lodge Hotel Victoria Falls

Mid-range lodge located in Victoria Falls

Meals & Drinks:

Dinner (breakfast and lunch not included)
Drinks not included

Day 02

Victoria Falls Tour, Wildlife Experience, Helicopter Flight, and Boma Dinner

Guests will be picked up from the hotel as early as 5:30 am for their elephant experience or lion walk experience. Breakfast will be served just before the activity on-site. Depending on whichever activity they choose, it will take about three hours.
Take the lion walk or elephant interaction. Then, guests are expected to be back in Victoria Falls town, where they will be taken for the guided tour of Victoria Falls, the seventh wonder of the world. The tour of the falls will take about 2 hours at most. Guests will then be taken to the Lookout Cafe for their afternoon lunch. The Lookout Cafe has the best view of the bridge while you enjoy your lunch.
After lunch, it will be time to do the helicopter flight, which takes about 15 minutes. At 7 pm, it will be time for the Boma Dinner.

Main Destination: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Accommodation: Ilala Lodge Hotel Victoria Falls

Mid-range lodge located in Victoria Falls

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinks not included

Day 03

Full-Day Hwange National Park Game Drive

Guests are picked up from their hotel or lodge at 5:30 am. Hwange National Park is 180 km from Victoria Falls along Bulawayo Road, and it will take about 2 hours and 30 minutes to drive there.
On arrival at Hwange National Park, clients will have their breakfast and then go on the morning game drive. Hwange National Park is the biggest and most visited park in Zimbabwe. It is very popular because of the large number of animals seen in the park. The wild animals include elephants, buffaloes, lions, wild dogs, wildebeests, impalas, giraffes, and many different birds.
After the morning game drive, guests will have lunch and then do another afternoon game drive. The Hwange game drive will allow guests to see many animals because there are many waterholes dotted throughout the park in positions where animals can be seen clearly. When the game drive is finished, it will be time to drive back to Victoria Falls.

Accommodation: Ilala Lodge Hotel Victoria Falls

Mid-range lodge located in or near Victoria Falls

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 04

Departure Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport

End of tour. Guests are picked up from their hotel and transferred to Victoria Falls International Airport at 10 am after they complete the hotel check-out procedure.

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (lunch and dinner not included), drinks not included.

Where this trip takes you

Victoria Falls mist, Zambezi River sunset, Victoria Falls Bridge view, Hwange National Park plains

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Victoria Falls 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

National park fees
All transfers
All meals
Accommodation

What's Not Included

Visa fees
Travel insurance
Expenditure of a personal nature
Gratuities

What to bring

As a general guide, comfortable and casual clothing you can wash and wear is recommended while on safari. Muted colours are best for game viewing. Game drives are generally conducted in the early morning and late afternoon, which can be cold, especially in winter. The temperature often warms up during the day, so it is best to dress in layers.
The luggage allowance on small flights is usually limited to a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs), which includes hand luggage, so please bear this in mind when packing. Most lodges and camps provide a same-day laundry service for your clothes.
The most practical items to pack for your Zimbabwe summer and winter safari are:
- Clothes in khaki, green, beige, and neutral colours
- Long-sleeved shirts that offer protection from the sun and mosquitoes
- T-shirts
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Jeans or safari trousers for evenings and cooler days
- Jackets and sweaters for early morning and late afternoon game drives
- A lightweight waterproof jacket in case of rain
- Swim and beachwear
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, insect repellent, moisturiser, and lip salve
- Head torch or hand torch
- A good book for those long, relaxing afternoon siestas
- Camera, extra memory cards, and charging equipment
- A good pair of binoculars
- Sarong and bathing suit
Camouflage-patterned clothing is not permitted in Zimbabwe. This applies to any clothing that can be construed as mimicking military wear. Travellers are urged not to wear or even carry any military-inspired clothing while travelling in Zimbabwe.

Know before you go

Room Type: Standard Suites.
- Ensuite bathrooms with bath and separate shower.
- There are two standard suites, each with a king-size bed and a 3/4 bed.
- Satellite television, hairdryer, ceiling fan, and air conditioning.
- Tea & coffee-making facilities, coffee espresso machine, minibar fridge, and room safe.

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