Why this route.
Why it works: zimbabwe's three great sights in one trip: Victoria Falls, Hwange's elephant country and the walking-led Mana Pools on the Zambezi, with two contrasting parks.
- Victoria Falls
- The Elephant Pool at Hwange
- Somalisa Sleep-Out treehouse experience
- Game drives, walking safaris and canoeing on the lower Zambezi in Mana Pools
- Elephants, kudu, sable, lion, leopard and hyena
Perfect for.
Day by day.
Sample camps shown below — your consultant can substitute alternatives in the same region and tier.
- Days 1–2The Palm River HotelVictoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Days 3–5Somalisa ExpeditionsHwange National Park, Zimbabwe
- Days 6–8Kanga ExpeditionsMana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
- Day 9DepartureOnward or homeward flights
On the map.
Photo gallery.
Includes & excludes.
Includes
- Accommodation
- All meals and beverages
- Conservation and community levy
- Scheduled inter-camp air transfers
- Airstrip road transfers
- Laundry
- Twice-daily shared activities
- Breakfast and a shuttle to Victoria Falls at Palm River Hotel
Excludes
- International flights
- Unspecified transfers
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Personal items
- Gratuities
- Single supplements
Handy hints.
What to pack
Lightweight, neutral-tone clothing with a warm layer for cool mornings, a waterproof jacket, a sun hat and well-worn boots. Full packing list on our Client Planning Reference.
Malaria
Parts of this route are in malaria areas — consult your physician or medical advisor before departure.
Gratuities
Tipping your guide and tracker is customary but never obligatory. See our full gratuities guidance.
Currency
US dollars are widely accepted at safari camps and lodges; carry small notes for gratuities and extras.
Planning tip
The safari is run with shared activities, so tell private-guide clients that private guiding is not part of the package.
Detailed itinerary.
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, 2 nights at Palm River Hotel (road transfer from the airport).
Road to the airport
Road to the airport, fixed-wing flight to Manga Airstrip, then a game drive to Somalisa Expeditions, 3 nights.
Game drive to Manga
Game drive to Manga, fixed-wing flight to Dandawa Airstrip, game drive to Kanga Expeditions, 3 nights.
Game drive to Dandawa
Game drive to Dandawa, fixed-wing flight to Harare.