Day 1: Arrival in Victoria Falls

Arrive at Victoria Falls Airport, where you will be welcomed by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy some time to relax after your journey. If your arrival is early enough, you can take an optional walk around the town or enjoy the facilities at your hotel.

Victoria Falls is one of Zimbabwe’s signature attractions and remains a major gateway for exploring the Zambezi region.

Destination: Victoria Falls
Accommodation: Selected hotel or lodge
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Victoria Falls Tour & Zambezi Sunset Cruise

After breakfast, begin your guided exploration of Victoria Falls. Walk along the designated viewpoints and experience the immense scale of the falls as the Zambezi River plunges into the gorge below.

Your guide will explain the history, geology and natural environment surrounding the falls. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time before joining a Zambezi River sunset cruise.

The cruise provides opportunities to enjoy the river scenery and look for wildlife along the banks, including hippos, crocodiles and various bird species.

Return to your hotel after sunset.

Destination: Victoria Falls
Accommodation: Selected hotel or lodge
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 3: Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park

After breakfast, depart Victoria Falls and travel toward Hwange National Park.

Hwange is Zimbabwe’s largest national park and is particularly renowned for its elephants and waterhole wildlife viewing. Zimbabwe Tourism describes the park as a major wildlife destination where visitors can experience game drives and walking safaris.

Arrive at your lodge or safari camp and settle in.

Depending on arrival time, enjoy an afternoon game drive.

As the afternoon temperatures cool, your guide will begin searching for wildlife around waterholes and open plains.

Destination: Hwange National Park
Accommodation: Safari lodge or camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Full-Day Hwange National Park Safari

Wake early for breakfast before heading out on a morning game drive.

Hwange provides opportunities to search for a wide variety of wildlife, including:

• African elephants
• Buffalo
• Lions
• Leopards
• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Wildebeest
• Kudu
• Impala
• Warthogs
• Various other antelope species

Hwange is especially known for the large numbers of elephants that can gather around waterholes during the dry season.

Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation before an afternoon or evening game drive.

Destination: Hwange National Park
Accommodation: Safari lodge or camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Hwange National Park – Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Matobo

Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast or after an early breakfast.

This provides another opportunity to explore Hwange and search for wildlife in a different part of the park.

After the game drive, depart for the Matobo Hills area.

The scenery changes as you travel south toward Bulawayo and Matobo National Park.

Arrive at your lodge and relax for the evening.

Destination: Matobo National Park
Accommodation: Selected lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Matobo National Park Exploration

Spend the day exploring Matobo National Park and its dramatic granite landscape.

The Matobo area is known for massive granite formations, balancing rocks, valleys and cultural heritage.

Depending on your interests, the day can include:

• Scenic drives
• Rock formations
• Wildlife viewing
• Birdwatching
• Cultural experiences
• Guided walks
• Historical sites

Matobo is one of the destinations promoted by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority as part of Zimbabwe’s diverse tourism offering.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Destination: Matobo National Park
Accommodation: Selected lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Matobo to Great Zimbabwe

After breakfast, depart Matobo and continue toward Masvingo.

Your journey takes you through Zimbabwe’s changing countryside before arriving near the historic Great Zimbabwe Monument.

Great Zimbabwe is one of the country’s most important heritage attractions and gives the safari a strong cultural and historical dimension alongside the wildlife experiences.

After checking into your accommodation, relax for the evening.

Destination: Masvingo / Great Zimbabwe
Accommodation: Selected lodge or hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Great Zimbabwe Monument Tour

After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit to the Great Zimbabwe Monument.

Explore the impressive stone structures, walls and archaeological remains while learning about the history and significance of this ancient settlement.

The experience provides an important contrast to the wildlife-focused sections of the safari.

After the tour, return to your lodge for relaxation.

Depending on your interests, you may also enjoy a cultural experience in the surrounding area.

Destination: Great Zimbabwe
Accommodation: Selected lodge or hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9: Great Zimbabwe to Harare

After breakfast, begin your journey toward Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital.

Enjoy the changing landscapes during the drive.

Depending on your arrival time, you can enjoy a relaxed afternoon in Harare or arrange an optional city experience.

Possible activities include:

• City sightseeing
• Local markets
• Cultural experiences
• Shopping
• Restaurant experience

Spend your final night in Zimbabwe at your hotel.

Destination: Harare
Accommodation: Selected hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 10: Harare Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport for your onward flight.

If your departure is later in the day, additional sightseeing can be arranged depending on your flight schedule.

Meals: Breakfast

End of your 10-Day Classic Zimbabwe Safari.

Zimbabwe Safari Destinations

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls provides the dramatic opening to this safari, combining spectacular scenery with activities along the Zambezi River.

Hwange National Park

Hwange is Zimbabwe’s largest national park and is particularly well known for its elephant populations and diverse wildlife. The park also offers game drives, walking experiences and birdwatching.

Matobo National Park

Matobo introduces a different side of Zimbabwe, with dramatic granite landscapes, wildlife and cultural heritage.

Great Zimbabwe

Great Zimbabwe adds an important historical component to the itinerary, allowing travelers to experience one of Zimbabwe’s most significant heritage attractions.

Wildlife You May See

During the 10-Day Classic Zimbabwe Safari, you may have opportunities to see:

• African elephants
• Lions
• Leopards
• Buffalo
• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Wildebeest
• Kudu
• Impala
• Warthogs
• Hippos
• Crocodiles
• Numerous bird species

Wildlife sightings are naturally unpredictable and depend on season, weather, water availability and animal movements.

Zimbabwe Tourism notes that the country’s national parks support more than 100 mammal species and around 400 bird species.

Accommodation Options

Your Classic Zimbabwe Safari can be organized according to your preferred accommodation level.

Budget Safari

Comfortable hotels, lodges and camps selected to provide good value while keeping safari costs manageable.

Mid-Range Safari

Comfortable safari lodges and hotels with good locations, private rooms and quality services.

Luxury Zimbabwe Safari

Premium lodges and safari camps with upgraded rooms, excellent locations, personalized service and selected private activities.

What Is Included

Depending on your final safari package, the following can be included:

• Airport transfers
• Private safari vehicle
• Professional English-speaking safari guide
• Accommodation for 9 nights
• Meals as specified
• Victoria Falls guided tour
• Zambezi sunset cruise
• Hwange game drives
• Matobo National Park activities
• Great Zimbabwe guided visit
• National park and attraction fees
• Drinking water during safari drives
• All scheduled ground transportation
• Safari planning and coordination

What Is Excluded

• International flights
• Zimbabwe visa or entry fees where applicable
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Alcoholic beverages unless specifically included
• Laundry
• Tips and gratuities
• Optional activities
• Additional accommodation before or after the safari
• Activities not specifically listed in the itinerary