11 Days Zimbabwe Wildlife Safari

After an early breakfast we leave Harare and head through diverse scenery of farm lands, rocky outcrops and into the magnificent mountainous area of the Eastern highlands, also known as “The little England” of Zimbabwe. On arrival at the hotel you will be able to take in beautiful calm views and serene settings. (Optional activities are available – horse riding, golf, fishing, for own account) (Break fast & Dinner).

Accommodation: Trout beck inn

The day is yours to explore or relax. Enjoy the hotel, stroll down to the dam to watch the rainbow trout diving through the waters, a full day Nyanga National Park tour (for own account) which experiences a village from the stone ages known as Pit Huts, or a visit to a Rainbow Trout hatchery set in the natural pools of the sparkling river. (Break fast & Dinner).

This morning after breakfast, we depart for Masvingo, The Ancient City, where we will be inspired by the Ruins of Great Zimbabwe built in 1200AD. The Ruined City of Great Zimbabwe is the largest and most significant ancient monument south of the Sahara and only second to the Egyptian pyramids. Here your guide will take you through the Acropolis, the Great Enclosure and the Conical Tower. (Breakfast & Dinner).

Accommodation: Norma Jeans Resort or similar

After breakfast we depart Matobo Hills and we pass through the second largest city in Zimbabwe with wide tree lined streets and is surrounded by beautiful parks. Within the city are many examples of early Victorian buildings which are maintained by the Bulawayo City council and landlords as heritage sites. We will proceed to Matobo (Breakfast lunch & Dinner).

Accommodation: Matobo Hills lodge or Big Cave Lodge.

A full day will be spent exploring the area and some highlights include cave paintings, panoramas of the countryside at “View of the World”. We hope to catch a glimpse of black rhino and plains game, but this area is famous for its dense concentrations of birds of prey. (Breakfast Lunch Dinner).

After breakfast we depart for Hwange National Park. This is one of Africa's finest havens for wildlife and is home to the herds of presidential elephants. It is also home to many predators and endangered species and varied bird life. We transfer onto an open vehicle and proceed on a game drive transfer to our lodge. On arrival we will enjoy lunch overlooking the beautiful plains, we will proceed on an afternoon game drive. After sun downers a dinner will be enjoyed to the sounds of the night. (Breakfast Lunch Dinner).

Accommodated :Sable Sands Hwange or similar

Dawn breaks with a morning game drive through the vast plains to experience the drama of the previous night. We hope to view more of the many species that live in the national park whilst exploring the magnificent landscape. We will return to the lodge for an afternoon siesta and later proceed on an evening game drive to view the nocturnal inhabitants of the Hwange National Park. (Breakfast Lunch and Dinner).

Accommodated :Sable Sands Hwange or similar

An early rise accompanied by tea & coffee before we enjoy our transfer down to Victoria falls. Our first stop is at the Painted Dog Conservation center in Hwange, here we will learn more about Wild Dogs and the Center's efforts to protect these beautiful animals from extinction. After this, we head for the town of Victoria Falls. Your afternoon can be spent at leisure, or you can book one of many activities available. On arrival in Victoria Falls we do our check in and do afternoon sunset cruise. (Breakfast & Dinner).

After breakfast you will enjoy a tour of the Victoria Falls. You will stop at various vantage points to view the falls and walk through the rain forest whilst witnessing the rainbows and feeling the spray and thundering noise of water falling into the gorge. The rest of your afternoon will be spent at leisure, where you can book one of many activities with your guide.. Optional activities are: rafting, elephant riding, helicopter over the falls, lion walk experience, canoeing afternoon and night game drives, jet board, adrenaline e.g. High wire, bungee jumping, bridge slide and gorge swing. (Breakfast & Dinner).

Enjoy breakfast before checking out and being transferred to the Victoria Falls airport. (Breakfast).