4 Days Hwange Elephants and Victoria Falls

  • 4 days
  • Zimbabwe
  • Luxury
  • Private

Two nights where elephants drink from the camp pool, then the Falls to finish.

From US$2,726 per person

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Duration
4 days · 3 nights
Route
Starts and ends in Victoria Falls
Comfort
Luxury lodges
Group
Private, 1 to 6 travellers
Best time
Jul to Oct

Overview

Fly from Victoria Falls into Hwange, where huge herds gather at the waterholes in the dry season. At Somalisa the elephants come to drink from the pool while you sit a few steps away.

Return to the Falls for a final night, a guided walk and a sunset on the river.

Highlights

  • Elephants at the camp pool
  • Lion and wild dog in Hwange
  • Walks with a professional guide
  • Victoria Falls guided tour

Route

ZAMBIAZIMBABWEBOTSWANASOUTH AFRICALake Kariba 1 · 3 Victoria Falls 1-2 Hwange National Park

Zimbabwe

  1. StartVictoria Falls (Day 1)
  2. Days 1 to 2Hwange National Park
  3. Day 3Victoria Falls
  4. EndVictoria Falls (Day 4)

What to expect

  • Luxury safari

    Handpicked luxury lodges and camps, chosen for their setting, service and guiding.

  • Private safari

    Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.

  • Made to measure

    Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.

  • Start any day

    Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.

  • Solo travellers welcome

    Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.

  • Pace and fitness

    Balanced, fitness: moderate.

Activities
Boat Safaris, Game Drives, Hiking & Walking
Getting around
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide

Day by day

Days 1 to 2 Hwange National Park Hwange National Park

Fly into Hwange and settle into camp. Two days of drives and walks around the Kennedy Vlei and the waterholes.

  • Travel 45 min flight
  • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Game Drives
  • Hiking & Walking

Overnight

Somalisa Camp (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

A small camp in Hwange with an elephant-proof pool the herds drink from.

Day 3 Back to the Falls Victoria Falls

Fly back to Victoria Falls. Guided walk at the Falls and a sunset cruise.

  • Travel 45 min flight
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Boat Safaris

Overnight

The Victoria Falls Hotel (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

The grand Edwardian hotel within walking distance of the Falls.

The Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls townThe Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls townThe Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls town
Day 4 Depart Victoria Falls

Transfer to the airport.

  • Travel 20 min to the airport
  • Meals Breakfast

Where you stay

DaysAccommodation & meals
Days 1 to 2

Somalisa Camp (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

A small camp in Hwange with an elephant-proof pool the herds drink from.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 3

The Victoria Falls Hotel (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

The grand Edwardian hotel within walking distance of the Falls.

Breakfast

The Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls townThe Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls townThe Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls town

Rates

Important to know

  • Rates are per person, shown in USD, and do not include international flights to and from your home country.
  • The price per person depends on how many travellers share the vehicle and guide.

Rates per person

Price per person by number of travellers
SeasonSolo2 people3 people4 people5 people6 people7+ people
High seasonUS$4,300US$3,600US$3,384US$3,384US$3,384US$3,384Get quote
Low seasonUS$3,600US$2,900US$2,726US$2,726US$2,726US$2,726Get quote
Deposit to confirm
30%

Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge, flight and park prices change each year.

  • Rates can change when lodge, permit and park fees are updated, and are confirmed when you enquire.
  • The order and content of the safari can be adjusted to suit you, and a change may affect the price.
  • If a lodge is fully booked, we will offer a comparable one.
  • This safari is subject to our terms and conditions.

Best time to go

Best time for this trip Jul to Oct

  1. January: possible
  2. February: possible
  3. March: possible
  4. April: possible
  5. May: possible
  6. June: possible
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: best
  11. November: possible
  12. December: possible

What is included

Included

  • Accommodation as listed, on the meal plan shown for each stay
  • Private guide or lodge guides as described in the itinerary
  • Park, conservancy and activity fees for the activities listed
  • Scheduled light-aircraft flights and road transfers where shown
  • Airport meet and greet on arrival
  • 24-hour support from the Uwera team while you travel

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Tips for guides, trackers and lodge staff
  • Premium drinks and personal spending
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

Good to know

Pack light, neutral clothes in layers, a warm top for early mornings, a sun hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Where light aircraft are used, bring a soft bag of no more than 15 kg per person including hand luggage.

Made to measure

Make this safari your own

Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.

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