Day 1: Victoria Falls – Hwange National Park

Your luxury Zimbabwe safari begins in Victoria Falls. Upon arrival, you will be met by your private guide and transferred towards Hwange National Park. After arriving at your luxury safari lodge, enjoy lunch and settle into your surroundings.

In the afternoon, head out for your first Hwange game drive. Hwange offers a wide range of habitats and is particularly known for its elephants. During your first drive, keep watch for elephant herds, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, impalas and other antelope.

With luck, you may also encounter lions, leopards or African wild dogs.

Return to your luxury lodge as the sun sets over the Hwange landscape.

Enjoy dinner and your first night surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.

Destination: Hwange National Park
Accommodation: Luxury safari lodge/camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Transfer & afternoon game drive

Day 2: Full-Day Hwange Luxury Safari

Wake before sunrise for coffee and breakfast before heading into Hwange for an early morning game drive.

The morning is dedicated to finding wildlife while temperatures are cooler and animals are active.

Your guide will follow wildlife movements and may explore waterholes, open plains and woodland areas.

Possible sightings include:

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

Return to your lodge for a leisurely lunch.

After some time to relax, enjoy another afternoon game drive.

As evening approaches, pause in a scenic location for a Zimbabwean wilderness sundowner, subject to park and camp regulations.

Return to camp for a gourmet dinner and overnight.

Destination: Hwange National Park
Accommodation: Luxury safari lodge/camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Morning & afternoon game drives

Day 3: Hwange – Final Safari & Fly to Mana Pools

Enjoy an early breakfast before heading out for your final Hwange game drive.

This provides one more opportunity to search for wildlife and photograph the park’s landscapes before your onward journey.

Return to camp and prepare for your light-aircraft flight towards Mana Pools.

The flight takes you into the remote Lower Zambezi Valley, where the landscape changes dramatically from Hwange’s savanna and woodland to the floodplains and riverine environment of the Zambezi.

Upon arrival at the Mana Pools airstrip, you will be welcomed by your camp team and transferred to your luxury tented camp.

Enjoy lunch and some time to settle in.

Later in the afternoon, embark on your first Mana Pools safari experience.

Return to camp for dinner beneath the African sky.

Destination: Mana Pools National Park
Accommodation: Luxury tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Morning game drive, scenic flight & afternoon safari

Day 4: Mana Pools Walking Safari

Wake early to experience Mana Pools at its most peaceful.

After breakfast, set out with an experienced professional guide for a walking safari.

Walking allows you to experience the wilderness at a slower pace. Rather than simply looking for large animals, your guide will introduce you to tracks, plants, insects, birds and other signs of the ecosystem.

Mana Pools is particularly famous for its floodplain landscape and large concentrations of wildlife. UNESCO describes the annual congregation of animals along the Zambezi as one of Africa’s outstanding wildlife spectacles.

Return to camp for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, enjoy another walking experience or a game drive depending on conditions and your preferences.

End the day with a sunset experience before returning to camp.

Destination: Mana Pools National Park
Accommodation: Luxury tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Walking safari & afternoon wildlife experience

Day 5: Mana Pools Canoe Safari – Zambezi River

Today brings one of the highlights of your luxury safari: a canoe safari on the Zambezi River.

After an early breakfast, head towards the river and board your canoe with your professional guide.

Paddle quietly along the Zambezi while observing wildlife from the water.

You may encounter:

• Hippos
• Crocodiles
• Elephants
• Buffalo
• Waterbuck
• Impala
• Warthogs
• Numerous water birds

The Zambezi provides a completely different perspective from a traditional game drive.

Enjoy lunch before continuing your river adventure.

Later in the afternoon, return to camp and relax.

Enjoy dinner and another peaceful night in the Mana Pools wilderness.

Destination: Zambezi River / Mana Pools
Accommodation: Luxury tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Canoe safari & wildlife viewing

Day 6: Full-Day Mana Pools Wildlife Experience

Today is dedicated to discovering more of the Mana Pools wilderness.

After breakfast, depart for a full-day combination of game driving and walking.

Your professional guide will tailor the day around wildlife movements, weather and your interests.

Mana Pools is home to significant populations of elephants and buffalo, together with predators such as lions, leopards, wild dogs and hyenas. The wider World Heritage property also supports hippos and large numbers of Nile crocodiles.

Spend the afternoon exploring the floodplain and riverine woodland.

As the day ends, enjoy a final sunset in the Zambezi Valley.

Return to your luxury camp for dinner and your final night in Mana Pools.

Destination: Mana Pools National Park
Accommodation: Luxury tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Game drive, walking safari & sunset experience

Day 7: Final Mana Pools Safari – Fly Out

Rise early for your final Mana Pools adventure.

Enjoy a short morning game drive or walking safari, depending on your flight schedule.

Return to camp for breakfast before checking out.

Transfer to the airstrip and board your light aircraft for your onward destination.

Depending on your travel arrangements, you can fly towards Harare, Victoria Falls or another Zimbabwe destination.

Your 7-Day Hwange & Mana Pools Luxury Safari Adventure ends with unforgettable memories of Zimbabwe’s wilderness.

Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Morning safari & scenic flight

Luxury Accommodation

The safari uses carefully selected luxury safari lodges and intimate tented camps.

Hwange

Expect spacious accommodation, private en-suite facilities, quality meals, attentive service and easy access to prime wildlife areas.

Mana Pools

Luxury tented accommodation provides an intimate wilderness experience close to the Zambezi floodplain, with comfortable furnishings, private facilities and excellent guiding.

Exact camps are subject to availability and can be selected according to your travel dates and preferred luxury level.

Safari Experiences

Luxury Game Drives

Enjoy private or exclusive game drives with an experienced safari guide, allowing the itinerary to be adjusted around wildlife movements and your interests.

Walking Safaris

Mana Pools is particularly suited to walking experiences, allowing you to appreciate the ecosystem at ground level.

Zambezi Canoeing

Explore the river quietly by canoe while observing wildlife along the banks.

Scenic Flights

Flying between Hwange and Mana Pools saves substantial road-transfer time while providing spectacular views of Zimbabwe’s changing landscapes.

Wildlife Photography

The combination of elephants, floodplains, river scenery, predators and golden sunsets makes this itinerary particularly attractive to photographers.

Wildlife You May See

Hwange

• African elephant
• Lion
• Leopard
• Buffalo
• African wild dog
• Giraffe
• Zebra
• Sable
• Roan
• Kudu
• Impala
• Warthog

Mana Pools

• Elephant
• Buffalo
• Lion
• Leopard
• African wild dog
• Hippo
• Crocodile
• Waterbuck
• Zebra
• Kudu
• Impala
• Warthog
• Numerous bird species

Mana Pools is especially notable for its large mammal concentrations along the Zambezi floodplain and its abundant birdlife.

Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed because animals move freely through the protected areas.

What’s Included

• 6 nights luxury accommodation
• All meals as specified
• Private safari activities
• Professional English-speaking safari guides
• Hwange National Park game drives
• Mana Pools game drives
• Guided walking safaris
• Zambezi canoe safari
• Light-aircraft flight between safari destinations
• Airstrip transfers
• Park and conservation fees
• Drinking water during safari activities
• Airport/ground transfers as specified
• Applicable government taxes and service charges

What’s Excluded

• International flights
• Zimbabwe visa fees, where applicable
• Travel insurance
• Premium alcoholic beverages
• Personal expenses
• Laundry
• Tips and gratuities
• Spa treatments
• Optional activities
• Additional accommodation before or after the safari
• Any services not specifically mentioned under inclusions

Best Time for This Luxury Safari

The main safari season is generally during the dry months, when wildlife viewing can be particularly rewarding as animals concentrate around available water sources.

Mana Pools is strongly seasonal, so the operating period, flights and specific activities should be confirmed for your travel dates.

The green season can also provide beautiful landscapes, excellent birdlife and a different photographic experience.

What to Pack

• Lightweight neutral-colored safari clothing
• Long-sleeved shirts
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sandals
• Warm jacket or fleece
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Binoculars
• Camera and spare batteries
• Headlamp
• Personal medication
• Reusable water bottle
• Small soft-sided luggage for light-aircraft flights

Why Choose the Hwange & Mana Pools Luxury Safari?

This seven-day itinerary combines two very different Zimbabwe safari environments.

In Hwange, you experience extensive wildlife landscapes and classic game drives.

In Mana Pools, the experience becomes more intimate, with the Zambezi River, floodplains, walking safaris and canoeing.

The result is a varied luxury safari:

Hwange wildlife → Scenic flight → Mana Pools wilderness → Zambezi River

For travelers interested in a deeper African wilderness experience, Mana Pools offers a particularly distinctive setting. The area has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.

Extend Your Zimbabwe Luxury Safari

The seven-day adventure can be extended with additional destinations such as:

Victoria Falls → Hwange → Mana Pools

or

Victoria Falls → Hwange → Mana Pools → Lake Kariba

You can also combine Zimbabwe with Botswana:

Victoria Falls → Hwange → Mana Pools → Chobe National Park

Book Your 7-Day Hwange & Mana Pools Luxury Safari Adventure

Experience Zimbabwe at a premium level on the 7-Day Hwange & Mana Pools Luxury Safari Adventure.

From elephant-filled Hwange to the remote Zambezi wilderness of Mana Pools, this journey combines luxury accommodation, private safari experiences, walking, canoeing and scenic flights into one exceptional Zimbabwe safari.

Contact us today for a personalized quotation based on your travel dates, number of travelers and preferred luxury camp or lodge.