Zambia, Zimbabwe · Safari

3-Day Hwange National Park Safari with Wild Dog Conservation Visit

3 Days Round trip from Victoria Falls Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Wild Dog Rehabilitation Centre and learn about conservation of African Wild Dogs
  • 02 Enjoy a game drive around the local concession in the late afternoon
  • 03 Spend a full day on safari inside Hwange National Park
  • 04 Observe wildlife at water holes during feeding times
  • 05 Return to Victoria Falls or Livingstone around lunchtime for onward activities

Embark on a captivating 3-day journey from Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park, combining wildlife conservation and rewarding safari experiences. Visit the Wild Dog Rehabilitation Centre to learn about efforts to protect African Wild Dogs, one of the continent's most endangered species, then enjoy a game drive around the local concession. Spend a full day exploring Hwange National Park, including its water holes where animals gather during feeding times. The tour concludes with a return to Victoria Falls or Livingstone around lunchtime, leaving time for further activities.

Experience nature as your guide takes you to several water holes, where you can observe animals during their feeding times.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Hwange National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Victoria Falls to Hwange with Wild Dog Conservation Visit

Your guides will pick you up from your hotel and begin the journey to Hwange National Park. En route, you will stop at the Wild Dog Rehabilitation Centre. Painted Dogs, also known as African Wild Dogs, are unique to Africa and are among the continent's most endangered species. Zimbabwe's Painted Dog population is one of the last strongholds, and the centre is committed to their conservation. In the late afternoon, enjoy a game drive around the local concession.

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Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Hwange National Park

On this day, leave the campsite early for a full-day game drive inside Hwange National Park. Experience nature as your guide takes you to several water holes, where you can observe animals during their feeding times. As you travel through the park, you will also have a chance to view animals from elevated terrain. Lunch will be served at one of the picturesque picnic spots.

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Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Return to Victoria Falls

Start the day with an early morning game drive, followed by breakfast. After packing up, begin the journey from the campsite and exit Hwange National Park. Your destination is Victoria Falls or Livingstone, where you can engage in various activities. Expect to arrive in town around lunchtime.

Wild Dog Rehabilitation Centre, Hwange National Park, water holes, Victoria Falls

Where this trip takes you

Wild Dog Rehabilitation Centre, Hwange National Park, water holes, Victoria Falls

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Victoria Falls 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Vehicles
  • Meals
  • Tents
  • Sleeping bags
  • Professional guides

What's Not Included

  • Visa
  • Tips
  • Alcohol

What to bring

  • Cameras
  • Binoculars
  • Sunhat
  • Sun lotion

Know before you go

  • The drive from Victoria Falls to Hwange is 3 hours.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pick up from your hotel
Tour start
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Victoria Falls.

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