Arrival at Harare International Airport and Transfer to Jacana Gardens Lodge

Harare - Upon arrival at Harare International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to Jacana Gardens Lodge for an overnight stay. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to explore the city with an optional tour, visit Harare Gardens, art galleries, farm produce markets, townships, and other attractions.

Transfer to Great Zimbabwe Ruins/Monuments

Great Zimbabwe National Monument - Great Zimbabwe is a historic city located in the southeastern hills of Zimbabwe, near Masvingo. It served as the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe during the Late Iron Age and is believed to have been a royal palace for the local monarch. Construction began in the 11th century and continued until the 15th century. The stone city covers 722 hectares (1,780 acres) and could have accommodated up to 18,000 people at its peak.

Great Zimbabwe is a national monument and the modern independent state is named after it. The term “great” distinguishes it from the numerous smaller ruins, known as “zimbabwes,” scattered across the Zimbabwe Highveld. There are over 200 such sites in southern Africa, with Great Zimbabwe being the largest. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Transfer to Matopos National Park

Matobo National Park - The Matopos - Matobo National Park boasts a rich diversity of wildlife, including 175 bird species, 88 mammal species, 39 snake species, and 16 fish species. The park is home to white rhinos, sable antelopes, impalas, and leopards, which thrive due to the abundance of hyrax, their primary food source. The game park in the west has been restocked with white and black rhinos, the former from South Africa and the latter from the Zambezi Valley. It is designated as an Intensive Protection Zone for these species. Matobo National Park also has the highest concentration of black eagles.

The Matobo Hills are entirely composed of granite, forming the Matopos Batholith. The granite weathers into remarkable shapes, such as the balancing rocks known as Mother and Child Kopje.

A visit to this area is a must, as it is steeped in history; many negotiations and agreements regarding the colonization of Zimbabwe took place here, and Cecil John Rhodes is buried here.

Transfer to Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park - After breakfast, you will be transferred to Hwange National Park, a three-hour drive that will have you arriving in time for lunch.

You will join an afternoon game drive in the Hwange Safari Lodge estate, which borders the main park with no fences between them. Afternoons are ideal for spotting predators as they are active and hunting.

Hwange’s elephants are world-renowned, and the park’s elephant population is one of the largest globally, with over 65,000 elephants dominating the water points during the dry season. Other animals in the park include lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, buffaloes, impalas, kudus, sables, elands, waterbucks, zebras, giraffes, baboons, warthogs, and more. You will return to the hotel around 19:30, just in time for dinner.

Full Day Safari in Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park - Hwange offers a safari experience comparable to the great parks of East Africa, such as the Serengeti and Masai Mara, but without the crowds. Enjoy another exciting day in the park, searching for your favorite animals or birds and perhaps overlooking the now familiar species.

On a good day, you might even return to the lodge earlier, having seen all there is to see.

Transfer to Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls - After breakfast, you will be transferred to Victoria Falls, a two-hour drive on paved roads. After checking in, you will embark on a guided tour of the waterfall, a three-hour excursion showcasing the big baobab trees of Zambezi National Park, the Victoria Falls rainforest, and the artifacts market.

At 16:00, you will be picked up for a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, which includes refreshments such as drinks and snacks. You will return to the hotel around 19:00.

Optional Activities at Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls - Enjoy a free day to relax at the hotel swimming pool, shop, or participate in optional tours, which may include:
• Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
• Canoeing on the upper Zambezi
• Bungee jumping
• Visiting Victoria Falls from the Zambia side
• Walking with lions and more
Dinner at the Boma Restaurant

One Night Camping in Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park - Depart from your Victoria Falls hotel for Chobe National Park, a one-hour drive that will have you at the Botswana border by approximately 08:30. After completing border formalities and receiving a briefing on safety and regional information, head to the Chobe River jetty.

Begin your safari with a three-hour boat cruise on the Chobe River at 09:00. The river cruise is a highlight of the trip, offering close encounters with fantastic birdlife, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous elephants and buffaloes that frequent the river. The boat cruise concludes at 12:30, followed by a sumptuous buffet lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge (or similar).

An afternoon game drive follows, providing the best opportunity to see Chobe’s large herbivores as they move to and from the river to drink. The drive will take you to the camp shortly before sunset for drinks around the campfire and dinner.

Safari Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park - Rise and shine for an early wake-up with a cup of hot tea or coffee. After a quick continental breakfast, pack up, break camp, and embark on the last game drive. This time of day is ideal for spotting big cats and other nocturnal animals as they remain active and hunt. With a bit of luck, you may even find them on their previous night’s kills as you drive towards the exit gate.

You will be dropped off at Chobe Safari Lodge around 10:00, where you can spend the rest of the day relaxing or shopping, and you may join the afternoon boat cruise in Chobe National Park.

Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport

Victoria Falls - You will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport, with departure times depending on your flight schedule.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

• Optional Tours
• Items of personal nature
• Tips and gratuity

The journey encompasses notable tourist destinations of Zimbabwe, including the magnificent Zimbabwe monuments - the namesake of Zimbabwe, the Matopos National Park - the final resting place of Cecil John Rhodes, the Hwange National Park - Zimbabwe’s premier and supreme ‘big five’ national park, the Victoria Falls - listed amongst the world’s seven natural wonders, and Botswana’s Chobe National Park. This trip is a perfect snapshot of exceptional southern African locales… thus we extend an invitation to you to experience the best of southern Africa!

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.