Zimbabwe · Safari

16-Day Zimbabwe Safari with Victoria Falls, Mana Pools and Kariba

16 Days Round trip from Victoria Falls Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover Victoria Falls, one of the 7 natural wonders of the world
02 Explore Hwange National Park, the biggest national park in Zimbabwe
03 Wander through Matopos National Park, a World Heritage site
04 Traverse the Chinhoyi Caves, known for their blue water caves
05 Immerse yourself in the rugged wilderness of Mana Pools National Park
06 Visit Kariba, home to the largest artificial lake and reservoir by volume

Embark on a captivating 16-day Zimbabwean adventure that combines iconic natural wonders, wildlife-rich national parks, and cultural encounters. Discover Victoria Falls and explore Zambezi National Park before continuing to Hwange for immersive safari experiences, Matopos National Park for culture and rhinoceros tracking, and the deep blue Chinhoyi Caves. The journey then leads to the rugged wilderness of Mana Pools National Park for walks, drives, and sunset canoeing, before ending with a unique houseboat retreat and scenic exploration in Kariba.

Witness the sunset while canoeing in the evening.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 16 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bulawayo, Chinhoyi, Kariba, Hwange, Victoria Falls, Mana Pools National Park, Matobo National Park, Zambezi National Park

Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Victoria Falls Tour and Zambezi National Park Safari

In the morning, enjoy a tour of the falls after breakfast.
In the afternoon, get on a game drive in Zambezi National Park.

Boma dinner included.

Day 02

Optional Adventures in Victoria Falls

Enjoy various activities at your own expense.
Lunch and dinner are at the guests' expense for exploration.

Day 03

Day at Leisure and Optional Activities

Relax for the day.
Pursue any additional activities from Day 2.

Day 04

Transfer from Victoria Falls to Hwange

Transfer to Hwange from Victoria Falls with lunch en route.
Check in at the lodge and relax in the afternoon.

Day 05

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives

Enjoy a morning game drive.
Get on an afternoon game drive experience.

Day 06

Safari Walk or Game Drive and Afternoon at Leisure

Start early for a safari walk or game drive.
Relax at the accommodation or enjoy another game drive.

Day 07

Bulawayo Transfer and Matopos Cultural Experience

Drive to Matopos National Park via Bulawayo with lunch en route.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a cultural tour.

Day 08

Full-Day Rhino Tracking Experience

Enjoy full-day game drives and walks in search of wildlife and black and white rhinoceros.

Day 09

Journey to Chinhoyi Caves

Drive towards Chinhoyi Caves, a scenic and cultural area.
Enjoy a one-night stay with lunch en route and dinner at the lodge.

Accommodation: Chinhoyi Caves (all meals included)

Day 10

Travel to Mana Pools National Park

Travel to Mana Pools National Park, with lunch en route.
In the afternoon, explore the rich diversity of the park.

Day 11

Full-Day Exploration in Mana Pools

Enjoy a walk or drive in the morning.
Continue a full-day exploration.

Day 12

Morning Nature Walk and Sunset Canoeing

Enjoy a nature walk in the morning.
Witness the sunset while canoeing in the evening.

Day 13

Travel to Kariba and Houseboat Stay

Travel to Kariba, a scenic area home to the Tonga tribe.

Spend two nights on a houseboat.

Day 14

Explore Kariba's Natural Beauty

Explore Kariba's natural beauty.

Spend the night at a lodge in Kariba.

Day 15

Departure from Victoria Falls

Depart from Victoria Falls to conclude the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Victoria Falls, Zambezi National Park game drives, Mana Pools National Park canoeing, Chinhoyi Caves

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Victoria Falls 8 cities · 16 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All accommodation during the tour
Transportation
Most activities
All meals

What's Not Included

Some external activities in Victoria Falls and Kariba
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
Visa for entering the country
Tips/gratuities
Laundry

What to bring

Sun hat/cap
Sunscreen
Closed shoes
Some clothes with natural colours
Sunglasses
Medication you need
Small first aid kit
Bug spray

Know before you go

Check with your travel doctor about what they recommend for malaria, since you will be travelling through locations with a high risk of malaria.
The Tarangire National Park has the largest concentration of elephants, which you can see bathing in the Tarangire River, as well as giraffes, monkeys, impala, and many birds.
The Ngorongoro Crater has many animals, including lion, wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, African elephant, giraffe, and cheetah, and it is an excellent opportunity to see the rare black rhino.
The Serengeti National Park is undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world. Unequalled for its natural beauty and scientific value, it has the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa. It is the migration for which Serengeti is perhaps most famous.

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