Discover Zimbabwe
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Personalised Itineraries
- Private Experiences
- Expect Local Guides
- 24/7 Local Support
- handpicked Lodges & Accommodation
- Private 4x4 Game Drives
- Airport Transfers
- Guided Activities & Excursions
- All National Park Entrances
- Complimentary Mineral Water
What's Excluded
- International & Domestic Flights
- Optional Activities
- Personal Snacks
- Premium Beverages
- Personal Souvenirs & Items
* Custom tailor-made requirements can be requested directly via our reservation desk.
The Grand Zimbabwe & Chobe Itinerary
An expert-guided, 11-day conservation and wildlife journey through roaring waterfalls, monumental granite hills, and wild elephant corridors.
Day 1: Harare — Arrival & Capital Gateway
Arrive at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. Your dedicated private guide greets you before transferring to your luxury boutique hotel. Spend the afternoon resting or visiting local contemporary art galleries.
- Private luxury airport meet and transfer
- Overnight at the historic Highlands Wilderness Villa
- Welcome multi-course dinner at Amanzi Restaurant
Day 2: Lake Kariba — Fly-In & Luxury Houseboat
Board a scenic private charter flight directly to Lake Kariba, one of the world’s most massive artificial reservoirs. Step directly from the landing strip onto your private luxury catamaran or classic African houseboat.
- Panoramic flight over the Zambezi escarpment
- Bespoke houseboat cabin overlooking wild waters
- Sunset cocktails amidst Kariba's famous petrified trees
Day 3: Lake Kariba — Matusadona Water Safari
Navigate deep into Matusadona National Park’s pristine shoreline. Take out small, highly maneuverable speedboats to spot massive elephants wading chest-deep and crocodiles basking in the sun.
- Expert-guided tender boat water safaris
- Birdwatching excursion focused on the iconic fish eagle
- Tiger fishing lesson or relaxation on the sun deck
Day 4: Marondera — Imire Rhino Sanctuary
Fly back inland and travel to Marondera to visit Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservation. This critically acclaimed sanctuary works tirelessly on the frontlines of the rhino anti-poaching war.
- Intimate encounter with resident black & white rhinos
- Immersive conversation with head conservation officers
- Gourmet bush picnic prepared over an open fire
Day 5: Gweru — Antelope Park Conservation
Arrive in Gweru and check into the stunning Antelope Park. Here you will learn about pioneering carnivore rehabilitation programs and witness majestic beasts roaming freely.
- Thrilling night game drive to observe hunting predators
- Saddle up for a horseback safari tracking antelope
- Luxury lakeside tent lodge experience
Day 6: Matopos Hills — Sacred Rocks & Rhino Tracking
Journey to Matobo Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site defined by massive balanced granite boulders and sacred spiritual valleys. It hosts the country’s densest concentration of leopards.
- On-foot rhino tracking with armed park rangers
- Trek inside ancient caves containing San Rock Art
- Stay at a luxury lodge carved into granite domes
Day 7: Matopos Hills — World's View Heritage Trail
Rise early for a hike to ‘World’s View’ (Malindidzimu), highly sacred ground. Stand on smooth, giant boulders looking over a wild landscape unchanged for thousands of years.
- Guided trek to World's View historical site
- Sundowner gin & tonics overlooking Matopos valley
- Fine dining safari-chic dinner in the bush
Day 8: Hwange National Park — Game Drive & Elephant Hides
Transfer to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s massive premier reserve. Host to over 40,000 elephants, the area is incredibly rich in predator populations, including lions and painted dogs.
- Game drive in custom 4x4 open safari cruisers
- Sit in revolutionary underground wildlife photo hides
- Luxury canvas suite in an exclusive private concession
Day 9: Hwange National Park — Bush Tracking & Boma Night
Spend the full day exploring the remote, rugged corners of Hwange. Learn the subtle art of tracking animals through physical signs and wind patterns from highly trained guides.
- Thorough professional-led bush tracking walk
- Champagne sundowners near a busy waterhole
- Traditional starlit outdoor boma dinner with storytelling
Day 10: Kasane & Victoria Falls — Dual-River Safari & Thunder Falls
An incredible dual country adventure. Cross into Kasane (Botswana) for a thrilling safari cruise on the Chobe River before returning to experience the grand majesty of Victoria Falls.
- Private boat safari along the Chobe River
- Fully guided walking tour of magnificent Victoria Falls
- Overnight at the iconic, historical Victoria Falls Hotel
Day 11: Victoria Falls — Gorge-View Breakfast & Departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the Batoka Gorge and the Victoria Falls Bridge. Walk through local craft markets before private transfers to the international airport.
- Fine gourmet breakfast overlooking the historic gorge
- Curated shopping stop in artisan woodcarving markets
- Private transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport
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