15 Day Intimate Zimbabwe Lodge Safari

Traverse the country on a road journey full of highlights, visiting most of the beautiful and interesting parts of Zimbabwe, including the iconic Victoria Falls, Hwange, and Mana Pools, as well as the Matobos, Great Zimbabwe, Nyanga, Chinhoyi Caves, and other destinations.

For dates of departure please see the table at the bottom of the page




Please  contact us to discuss your travel plans in more detail.
Price per person sharing from US$5,020*
*includes US$275 local payment

Day 01        Arrival:  Victoria Falls

On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport you will be met and transferred to A'Zambezi River Lodge for 1 night on a bed and breakfast basis, before exploring the mighty Victoria Falls on a guided tour in the afternoon. 
Accommodation:        A'Zambezi River Lodge (or similar)

Day 02        Victoria Falls ~ Hwange                         

After breakfast you depart Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park, where you will spend 2 nights at Sable Sands on a full board basis.  The afternoon is spent with a visit to the Painted Dogs Conservation Centre which rehabilitates wild dogs. 
Accommodation:        Sable Sands (or similar)

Day 03        Hwange National Park                                         

Exploring the Park for game sightings will be the main activity of the day.
Accommodation:        Sable Sands (or similar)

Day 04        Hwange ~ Matobos                            

Leaving for Matobo Hills today your journey takes you via Bulawayo.   You will visit Rhodes' Grave in Matobo Hills National Park, which  has UNESCO World Heritage status and is home to both white and black rhinoceros, sable antelope and a dense population of leopard.  Once the home of the San (Bushman), this area is a rich source of rock art.  You will overnight at Camp Amalinda with full board.
Accommodation:        Camp Amalinda

Day 05        Matobos ~ Great Zimbabwe Ruins                            

This morning we drive to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins located close to Masvingo.  You have the opportunity to explore these ancient ruins, before checking in to Norma Jeane’s Lake View Resort overlooking Lake Mutirikwe, where you will spend 1 night on a full board basis. 
Accommodation:        Norma Jeane’s Lake View Resort

Day 06   Great Zimbabwe ~ Nyanga National Park              

You go to the the 47 000 hectare Nyanga National Park in the scenic Eastern Highlands this morning and have the afternoon to enjoy nature drives in the area. Wildlife to look out for are the endemic blue duiker and Samango monkey.   You will spend 1 night at Pine Tree Inn on a full board basis. 
Accommodation:        Pine Tree Inn

Day 07        Nyanga ~ Bushman Rock Estate

Today you travel towards Harare to the Bushman Rock Estate, one of the few estate wineries in the country, where you spend 1 night with full board.   After high tea served on the veranda, you take a leisurely guided walk through the vineyards to the pontoon for a sundowner cruise.  A tutored wine tasting is followed by a 3 course dinner.   You will spend 1 night with full board at the Valley View Lodge on the estate.
Accommodation:        Valley View Lodge

Day 08        Bushman Rock ~ Mana Pools 

An early wake-up call this morning is needed for a walk to the Bushman Rock to explore the ancient art adorned caves and granite kopjies.   After breakfast at the lodge you continue the journey to Mana Pools, stopping at Chinhoyi Caves for lunch.  At Mana Pools National Park, a World Heritage site, you spend 2 nights with full board at Nyamepi Camp, experiencing some basic tented camping with shared ablutions.
Accommodation:        Nyamepi Camp

Day 09        Mana Pools

The whole of today is available to view wildlife in the park on game drives and on canoe excursions.
Accommodation:        Nyamepi Camp

Day 10        Mana Pools ~ Lake Kariba

Your journey today brings you to the shores of Lake Kariba.  After lunch and a one and a half hour speedboat trip across the lake you arrive at Rhino Camp on Elephant Point in the Matusadona National Park, where you spend the next 2 nights with full board.
Accommodation:         Rhino Camp

Day 11        Lake Kariba

The day is spent on game viewing activities with the opportunity of seeing the Big 5.
Accommodation:         Rhino Camp

Day 12        Lake Kariba ~ Antelope Park

Today you have an early departure as it is one of the longest driving days on the safari.  A speedboat takes you back to Kariba to meet your vehicle and continue to Antelope Park where you spend the next 2 nights on a full board basis. 
Accommodation:        Antelope Park

Day 13        Antelope Park

Antelope Park is home to the African Lion Environmental Research Trust (ALERT) and you will have the opportunity today to partake in the numerous activities on offer, such as lion walks, night encounters with lions and elephant swimming! (All optional and for own expense).
Accommodation:        Antelope Park

Day 14        Antelope Park ~ Victoria Falls

After breakfast you drive back over some familiar territory to where your adventure started – Victoria Falls.   You will stay for the last night of this journey at A'Zambezi River Lodge on a bed and breakfast basis, with the opportunity to fit in some further activities at the Falls.
Accommodation:        A'Zambezi River Lodge (or similar)

Day 15        Day of Departure

Your safari ends after breakfast, when you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport in time for your departure flight and your onward journey.

US$ Price per person sharing

Departure dates and prices for 2016 are currently being prepared for this webpage. Please contact us for any other pricing or itinerary information.
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