A TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAY DESIGNED BY SPECIALISTS
At 91³Ô¹Ï, all our holidays are created individually to suit your preferences and the Classic Zimbabwe itinerary can be used for inspiration or as a starting point for your luxury Zimbabwe holidays. Whether you prefer a different style of accommodation, a greater focus on a particular experience or wish to include extra stops on your journey, our experts will design an itinerary that is entirely unique to you.
ABOUT THE ITINERARY
This 12-day itinerary explores Zimbabwe’s quintessential attractions, from the monumental Victoria Falls to the enormous, World Heritage-listed Mana Pools National Park.
Adrenaline junkies flock to Victoria Falls to bungee jump and white water raft, but you can also gaze upon Livingstone’s famous ‘Smoke That Thunders’ from a safe distance at the iconic Victoria Falls Hotel. After marvelling at the falls, you will fly to Zimbabwe’s largest and most famous national park, Hwange, where you will be led by some of the best guides in Africa in search of the ‘big five’ amongst countless other animals.
Finally, you will escape to the wild and incredibly scenic Mana Pools, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and game rich paradise of floodplain, acacia grove and riverine forest nourished by the waters of the Lower Zambezi.
VICTORIA FALLS
Arriving in Zimbabwe, you’ll be met and transferred to your five-star hotel in the Victoria Falls National Park. You’ll find yourself spectacularly located within strolling distance of the famous site – known as Mosi-Oa-Tunya in local dialect; the ‘Smoke That Thunders’.
But even that name doesn’t prepare you for the powerful spectacle of hundreds of thousands of gallons of water pouring over the abyss; the noise, the clouds of spray, the dizzying heights and the magical rainbows. After visiting the falls, you can play a round of golf, enjoy a game drive or take a sunset cruise along the mighty Zambezi to see basking hippos and crocodiles.
Stay: Two nights in a deluxe stable wing at Victoria Falls Hotel – bed & breakfast
HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Hwange, the largest national park in Zimbabwe, is your next port of call. You’ll spend three nights on a private concession where you can expect to meet with an array of wildlife. In the summer you’ll find an abundance of zebra, wildebeest and eland grazing across the wide open plains, whilst the winter months sees huge herds of elephants gathering around the waterholes to drink. Other species to look out for are buffalo, hyena, giraffe, lion, leopard, impala, reedbuck and waterbuck.
Activities at Little Makalolo include day and night game drives in purposely designed 4x4s as well as walking safaris and bird watching excursions. The lodge has its own log pile hide overlooking a busy waterhole where you can observe passing animals unobtrusively.
Stay: Three nights in a double tent at Little Makalolo – full board
MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK
A light aircraft now brings you to the remote Mana Pools National Park, situated on Zimbabwe’s northern border with Zambia. Set on the banks of the Zambezi River in the heart of the Zambezi Valley, the park enjoys World Heritage status and is regarded as one of Africa’s most beautiful game reserves.
The park is particularly known as a great walking destination, but game drives, fishing and bush sleep outs are also on the menu. During your stay you can expect to come across huge herds of African bull elephants, great lion prides, countless buffalo, wild dogs, leopards, the occasional cheetah and over 400 species of bird. The park’s lush pools are also filled with crocodile and hippo.
Stay: Four nights in a double tent at John’s Camp – full board
FLY HOME
PRICE INCLUDES
- Domestic flights
- Airport transfers in private vehicles
- Bed & breakfast at Victoria Falls Hotel
- Full board, scheduled activities and park fees at Little Makalolo and John’s Camp
- Based on two people travelling
PRICE EXCLUDES
- International flights
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