Day 1: Arrival in Victoria Falls

Welcome to Zimbabwe. Upon arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel or guesthouse.

After check-in, enjoy some time to relax and settle into your accommodation. Later in the afternoon, you can take an optional walk around Victoria Falls town or simply relax at the hotel.

In the evening, enjoy dinner and prepare for your Victoria Falls experience the following day.

Accommodation: Budget/mid-range hotel or guesthouse
Meals: Dinner
Activities: Airport transfer and leisure

Day 2: Victoria Falls Tour & Zambezi Sunset Cruise

After breakfast, begin your day with a guided Victoria Falls tour.

Explore the rainforest and designated viewpoints around the falls. The waterfall stretches approximately 1,708 metres and reaches a height of about 108 metres, according to Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority.

Your guide will explain the history and natural features of Victoria Falls as you walk between the viewpoints.

After the tour, return to your accommodation for lunch and relaxation.

In the late afternoon, head to the Zambezi River for a sunset cruise.

Keep an eye out for hippos, crocodiles and birds along the river while enjoying the changing colors of the African sunset.

Return to your hotel in the evening.

Accommodation: Budget/mid-range hotel or guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Activities: Victoria Falls tour & sunset cruise

Day 3: Victoria Falls – Hwange National Park

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey from Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park.

Hwange is Zimbabwe’s largest national park and is approximately 195 km from Victoria Falls by road, depending on the route and destination within the park.

Upon arrival, check into your affordable safari lodge or tented camp.

Have lunch and relax before heading out for your first afternoon game drive.

Hwange is particularly famous for its elephants, while wildlife may also include buffalo, giraffe, zebra, kudu, impala, lion and African wild dog.

As the afternoon comes to an end, return to camp for dinner.

Accommodation: Budget/mid-range safari lodge or tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Transfer to Hwange & afternoon game drive

Day 4: Full-Day Hwange National Park Safari

Wake up early for a full day of wildlife exploration.

After breakfast, depart for a morning game drive through Hwange National Park.

Your guide will search for wildlife around waterholes, open grasslands and woodland areas.

Hwange supports more than 100 mammal species and hundreds of bird species, making several game drives worthwhile.

Possible sightings include:

• Elephant
• Lion
• Buffalo
• Giraffe
• Zebra
• Kudu
• Impala
• Wildebeest
• Sable
• Roan
• African wild dog
• Warthog

Enjoy lunch before continuing with an afternoon game drive.

As temperatures cool, wildlife activity can increase, giving you another opportunity for photography and game viewing.

Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Budget/mid-range safari lodge or tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Full-day game drives

Day 5: Hwange National Park – Morning & Afternoon Safari

Today provides another opportunity to explore Hwange.

Start with an early morning game drive when temperatures are cooler and wildlife is active.

Your guide will select the best areas based on recent wildlife movements and local conditions.

You may encounter large elephant herds, buffalo, giraffes and various antelope species. Predators such as lions and leopards are also present, although sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Return to camp for breakfast and some relaxation.

After lunch, head out for another afternoon game drive.

Enjoy the final hours of your Hwange wildlife experience before returning to camp for dinner.

Accommodation: Budget/mid-range safari lodge or tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Morning & afternoon game drives

Day 6: Hwange – Victoria Falls & Departure

Wake up early for your final morning game drive in Hwange.

This final safari gives you one more opportunity to search for wildlife before leaving the park.

Return to camp for breakfast and check out.

Drive back to Victoria Falls, arriving in time for your onward flight depending on your departure schedule.

Your 6-Day Affordable Victoria Falls & Hwange National Park Safari ends in Victoria Falls.

Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Morning game drive & transfer to Victoria Falls

Accommodation

The package focuses on good-value accommodation without sacrificing comfort.

Victoria Falls

Comfortable budget or mid-range hotel/guesthouse with private rooms, en-suite facilities and convenient access to Victoria Falls and town.

Hwange National Park

A budget-friendly safari lodge, guesthouse or tented camp offering comfortable accommodation and easy access to wildlife areas.

The exact properties can be selected according to your travel dates, availability and budget.

Wildlife Experience

Hwange is especially famous for its elephants and also offers opportunities to see:

Big Game

• Elephant
• Buffalo
• Lion
• Leopard

Other Wildlife

• Giraffe
• Zebra
• Wildebeest
• Kudu
• Impala
• Warthog
• Sable
• Roan
• African wild dog

Hwange’s diverse habitats support a broad range of wildlife and bird species.

Activities Included

Victoria Falls Tour

Explore the rainforest and viewpoints surrounding one of the world’s great waterfalls.

Zambezi Sunset Cruise

Relax on the river while looking for hippos, crocodiles and birdlife.

Hwange Game Drives

Enjoy several game drives through Zimbabwe’s largest national park.

Wildlife Photography

The combination of elephants, open landscapes, waterholes and dramatic sunsets creates excellent photography opportunities.

What’s Included

• 5 nights accommodation
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner as specified
• Victoria Falls guided tour
• Zambezi sunset cruise
• Hwange National Park game drives
• Professional English-speaking safari guide
• Safari vehicle
• Victoria Falls–Hwange–Victoria Falls transfers
• Victoria Falls Airport transfers
• Hwange National Park entry/conservation fees
• Bottled drinking water during safari activities
• Applicable government taxes and service charges

What’s Excluded

• International flights
• Zimbabwe visa fees, where applicable
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Alcoholic and premium drinks
• Laundry
• Tips and gratuities
• Optional activities
• Personal shopping
• Accommodation before or after the safari
• Any activity not specifically listed under inclusions

Best Time to Visit

The safari can be enjoyed throughout the year.

The dry season is particularly attractive for wildlife viewing because animals tend to concentrate around available water sources. September and October are commonly highlighted as strong months for elephant viewing in Hwange.

The green season offers greener scenery, seasonal rainfall and excellent birdwatching opportunities.

What to Pack

• Lightweight safari clothing
• Neutral-colored clothes
• Warm jacket for early mornings
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Camera
• Binoculars
• Extra batteries/power bank
• Personal medication
• Reusable water bottle
• Light rain jacket

Why Choose This Affordable Safari?

This 6-Day Victoria Falls & Hwange National Park Safari gives you more time to enjoy Zimbabwe without requiring a luxury budget.

Instead of spending the entire trip in one destination, you experience:

Victoria Falls → Hwange National Park → Victoria Falls

The combination gives you both a spectacular natural attraction and several days of authentic African wildlife viewing.

It is ideal for:

• Budget-conscious travelers
• Couples
• Solo travelers
• Families
• Friends
• First-time Zimbabwe visitors
• Wildlife enthusiasts
• Photographers
• Travelers arriving through Victoria Falls

Optional Activities

Your safari can be customized with additional Victoria Falls experiences, including:

• White-water rafting
• Bungee jumping
• Gorge swinging
• Ziplining
• Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
• Canoeing
• Additional Zambezi River cruises
• Additional Hwange game drives

Victoria Falls offers a wide range of adventure and outdoor activities.

Book Your 6-Day Affordable Victoria Falls & Hwange Safari

Experience the best of Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park on one affordable six-day adventure.

Enjoy spectacular waterfalls, a relaxing Zambezi sunset cruise, exciting game drives and the opportunity to encounter some of Zimbabwe’s most iconic wildlife.

Contact us today for a personalized quotation based on your travel dates, number of travelers and preferred accommodation level.