12 Day Grand Zimbabwe Explorer Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Victoria Falls
2 stops
1
Zambezi National Park
Arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport where you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Zambezi National Park
Afternoon sunset cruise on the Zambezi River with drinks and snacks while spotting bird life, hippos and crocodiles.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Explore Victoria Falls
2 stops
3
Morning guided tour of the spectacular Victoria Falls rainforest. Optional activities available: • Helicopter flight over the falls • Devil’s Pool • Bungee jumping • Village cultural tour Afternoon at leisure to explore the town.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Victoria Falls
1830hrs pick up for the Boma dinner and drum show entertainment
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Chobe full day trip
1 stop
5
Chobe National Park
Enjoy an exciting cross-border safari to Chobe National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and rich wildlife along the Chobe River. After an early transfer from Victoria Falls, begin with a morning game drive in an open safari vehicle searching for elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes and other wildlife. Later, enjoy lunch at a riverside lodge before continuing your adventure with a relaxing afternoon boat safari on the Chobe River, offering incredible close-up views of elephants, hippos and crocodiles along the riverbanks. Return to Victoria Falls in the early evening
9 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park
1 stop
6
Hwange National Park
After breakfast depart for Hwange National Park (approx 2.5 hours). Afternoon safari game drive in Zimbabwe’s largest national park, famous for its huge elephant population.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Hwange Safari experience
1 stop
7
Hwange National Park
Spend a full day exploring the vast wilderness of Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest national park and one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations. The park is renowned for its huge elephant population, diverse habitats, and excellent predator sightings. Your day begins with an early morning game drive departing from Hwange Safari Lodge. Early morning is one of the best times for wildlife viewing, as predators are still active and animals gather around waterholes. Possible wildlife sightings include: Around midday, enjoy lunch at the lodge, or overlooking a busy waterhole where wildlife can often be seen coming to drink. In the afternoon, head out again for another game drive through different sections of the park. Return to the lodge in the early evening with time to relax and enjoy the peaceful bush surroundings. Overnight: Hwange Safari Lodge.
9 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Hwange to Bulawayo
1 stop
8
Bulawayo
After breakfast depart Hwange National Park and travel south through rural landscapes toward Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city known for its wide tree-lined avenues and colonial heritage. Upon arrival, enjoy a relaxed afternoon exploring the city. Visit the impressive Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe, home to one of Africa’s finest wildlife and geology collections, or take a short city tour including historic landmarks and local markets.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Matobo National Park Rhino Experience
1 stop
9
Matobo National Park - The Matopos
Today visit the spectacular Matobo National Park, a UNESCO cultural landscape famous for its dramatic granite hills and ancient rock art. The highlight of the day is a guided rhino tracking experience on foot, offering a rare chance to observe both black and white rhinos in their natural habitat. You will also visit the iconic viewpoint of Cecil Rhodes Grave, known as “World’s View,” which offers breathtaking panoramic scenery.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Bulawayo to Great Zimbabwe
1 stop
10
Great Zimbabwe National Monument
Travel south-east toward Masvingo to visit the remarkable Great Zimbabwe National Monument, the largest ancient stone city in sub-Saharan Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built between the 11th and 15th centuries, the ruins showcase impressive dry-stone architecture including the Great Enclosure and Hill Complex. Enjoy a guided walking tour learning about the history of this powerful medieval African kingdom.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Great Zimbabwe to Nyanga
1 stop
11
After breakfast journey north through scenic countryside toward the lush mountains of the Eastern Highlands. Arrive in Nyanga National Park, a beautiful region of rolling hills, pine forests and waterfalls. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge or enjoying a short nature walk in the cool mountain air.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Explore Inyanga national park
1 stop
12
Today explore the natural beauty of Nyanga. Options include hiking in the mountains, visiting the spectacular Mutarazi Falls, Zimbabwe’s highest waterfall, or taking scenic drives through the park’s valleys and viewpoints. Adventurous travelers may also hike Mount Nyangani, the country’s highest peak.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Inyanga to Harare
1 stop
13
Harare
Depart the Eastern Highlands and travel to Zimbabwe’s capital city, Harare. On arrival enjoy a brief city tour including visits to the National Gallery of Zimbabwe and vibrant local craft markets where artisans sell handmade sculptures and souvenirs.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Departure
1 stop
14
Harare
After breakfast, transfer to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Grand Zimbabwe Explorer journey.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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