7-day Best of Hwange

This safari starts and ends at Victoria Falls and spends most of its time at Hwange National Park, which is one of Southern Africa’s best-kept secrets. This 7-day Best of Hwange safari whisks guests into the heart of Zimbabwe’s best-known National Park to experience the untamed wilds of Zimbabwe and the remote wilderness and grassy plains of the wildlife-rich area of northern Hwange National Park.  Then finishing in Victoria Falls. Discover the true origins of its local name “The Smoke That Thunders”. The town is small and offers an eclectic collection of excellent restaurants as well as authentic curio markets. If you love to collect curios you’ll love the Victoria Falls curio markets.

Highlights

  • Hwange National Park
  • Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
  • Zimbabwe
  • Central Hwange National Park

Tour Summary

Full Day by Day Itinerary

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Day 1 – 3 : Hwange National Park

Upon your arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred by road to your accommodation in Hwange National Park, Nantwich Lodge. This Hwange game lodge, situated in the Northwest corner of the park overlooks a large dam with resident crocodile and hippo, boasting one of the best views in Hwange National Park. Spend your time exploring this vast reserve, discovering secluded hides and waterholes where wildlife roams freely. Enjoy the unique opportunity to venture on guided bush walks (bush walks are seasonal), immersing yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents of the wild. Our safari hide offers a perfect vantage point for quiet observation, bringing you up close to nature.

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Day 4 – 5 : Central Hwange National Park

After breakfast, a road transfer through the heart of Hwange National Park will take you to Camp Hwange. The landscape and corresponding bush and wildlife is very different to the north of Hwange. Travel by road (Ndlovu Drive) through Hwange National Park on a game viewing experience to Camp Hwange through the varied scrublands and diverse wildlife of the eastern region of the park. There will be opportunities to stop at waterholes and secluded Hwange hides for wildlife viewing along the way. On arrival at Camp Hwange, enjoy the warm welcome and get ready for two days of African adventure. During your stay you will have the opportunity to explore this area of the park on game drives and bush walks. There are also logpile hides at the camp, a unique way to observe wildilfe such as elephants during the dry season when they are attracted to waterholes situated at the camp.

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Day 6 : Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

This morning after breakfast you will have a short transfer to Shumba Airstrip, where you will depart on your flight back to Victoria Falls Airport. On arrival in Victoria Falls, you will be met and transferred by road to your accommodation, the wonderful Ilala Lodge where you will spend the night. This afternoon you have the opportunity to relax while on a sunset cruise exploring the mighty Zambezi River. Explore Vic Falls town to discover this laid-back travel hub where you can visit charming cafes or bustling markets. Find the best spot to view the Victoria Falls and be dazzled by the roar of the “Smoke that Thunders”. Feel the cool spray of the fine mist that rises meters above mighty falls where thousands of litres of water plunge down a steep gorge, gouging out a winding canyon below.

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Day 7 : Departure

Our safari ends after breakfast. You will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport in time for your departure flight. We hope to welcome you again one day on another of our African adventures!

Included

6 x Breakfast
5 x Lunch
5 x Dinner
Selected drinks at Nantwich Lodge and Camp Hwange
Transfers and activities as specified in the itinerary
1 Internal flight (Shumba Airstrip to Victoria Falls Airport)
Services of an English-speaking driver guide on included activities
Park entrance and river usage fees unless otherwise stipulated

Excluded

Pre and post tour accommodation
Optional activities
Imported and premium brand drinks
Personal expenses such as gratuities, telephone calls, curios etc.