Classic Zimbabwe

Upon your arrival at the Victoria Falls Airport, our driver will pick you up there and then transfer you to the lodge. After a short break, you can explore the town on your own.

The Victoria Falls Town is a compact tourist town easy for walking around and is an ideal place for travelers to explore the unfathomably vast Victoria Falls. This town deserves a longer stay as it offers plenty of activities for sightseers and adventure seekers.

Accommodation: Bayete Guest Lodge (4 stars) or similar

After breakfast, you will enjoy a guided walking of the Victoria Falls and experience 'The Smoke That Thunders'. You will walk through the rain forest and stop at different vantage points to view the falls. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure, and you can book optional adventure activities there at your own expense such as scenic flights over the falls, bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge, or white-water rafting (seasonal). You will finish your day with an amazing sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Bayete Guest Lodge (4 stars) or similar

Today we will depart from Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park, about 2.5 hours' drive south of Victoria Falls. Hwange is a favorite park among visitors from all over the world, which boasts an abundance of wildlife including buffalo, lion, leopard and a host of other species, being one of the must-see places for wildlife enthusiasts. You will pass through the rural Zimbabwe and famous Hwange coal mine during this scenic drive. An afternoon game drive is arranged after lunch and your short rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Khulu Bush Camp or similar

A full day of game viewing activities in the Hwange National Park will be arranged for you today. Game drives are the best way to see the variety of wildlife and scenery of the park. You will take a 4x4 vehicle to drive through this wide national park with your experienced and trained guide in search of Hwange's Big Five. You will view certain animals, learn about the habitats of different species, and enjoy the vast expanse of the bush during the game drives.

Tea and coffee are served before the early morning game drive. After that, you will have a full breakfast at around 9:30am. Late in the afternoon, you will continue a game drive until sunset.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Khulu Bush Camp or similar

After breakfast, we will drive to Bulawayo, the second largest city in Zimbabwe. We will reach this historic city after about 4 hours' scenic driving. The city features wide tree-lined avenues and is surrounded by early Victorian buildings. In the afternoon, you can visit a variety of museums on your own, including the Bulawayo National Museum, the Railway Museum or discover the ancient Kame Ruins, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bulawayo serves as a gateway to the nearby Matobo National Park, home to abundant wildlife and plants.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel or similar

We will spend a full day exploring the Matobo National Park which is also full of culture and unique rock paintings. This area is famous for its dense concentrations of birds of prey, and is an Intensive Protection Zone for endangered black and white rhinoceros. The park is rich in history, geography and tourism aspects for exploring, and you can participate in diverse activities in this park.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel or similar

Today we will head for Masvingo very early after breakfast, and the road trip takes nearly 4 hours. Masvingo is an ancient city where you will visit the amazing Great Zimbabwe Monument and learn about the origins of the nation of Zimbabwe. The Great Zimbabwe Ruins is the biggest and most significant stone archaeological complex in sub-Saharan Africa and was designated a World Heritage Site in 1986. The megalithic stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe is a must-see place where you can wander through these ancient stone structures and immerse yourself in the history of the important heritage site. Your knowledgeable guide will show you around the ruins in the afternoon, and then enjoy the peaceful sunset.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Great Zimbabwe Hotel (3 stars) or similar

After an early breakfast, we leave Masvingo and head for the Eastern Highlands, known as "The little England" of Zimbabwe with breathtaking mountains. We will across diverse scenery of farmland, rolling hills and endless tea plantations. On arrival at the hotel, you can choose to join in a Mountain Hike with the hotel. The surrounded beautiful views and serene settings serve as an ideal backdrop for your hike.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Leopard Rock Hotel or similar

In the morning, we continue to head to the eastern part of Zimbabwe and get into Nyanga, which is a hidden gem with its sweeping views of the mountains. The afternoon is your leisure time. You can either stay in the hotel to stretch your legs, or climb the mountain to enjoy natural beauty. 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Leopard Rock Hotel or similar

The full day remains free for you to experience various activities in the Nyanga National Park, like horse riding, canoeing and hiking. The main highlight of this park lines in the scenery and bird viewing. The Matarazi Fall, regarded as the highest Zimbabwe's waterfall, drops 762 meters (2500 feet) into the Honde Valley. The pleasant climate and fresh mountain air is perfect for rest and relaxation.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Leopard Rock Hotel or similar

In the morning, we will have a 4-hour driving to the capital city of Harare, which is Zimbabwe's most cosmopolitan and contemporary destination. There are well-preserved old buildings, informative museums, beautiful parks and busy shops. You will tour the city at your own pace.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: New Ambassador Hotel or similar

According to your outbound flight schedule, the driver will transfer you to the Harare International Airport and see you off there. We wish you a pleasant journey home!

Meals: Breakfast