8 Days Best of Zimbabwe

  • 8 days
  • Zimbabwe
  • Luxury
  • Private

Victoria Falls, Hwange's elephants and the walking and canoeing of Mana Pools, with superb guiding throughout.

From US$6,768 per person

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Duration
8 days · 7 nights
Route
Victoria Falls to Mana Pools National Park
Comfort
Luxury lodges
Group
Private, 1 to 6 travellers
Best time
Jun to Oct

Overview

Zimbabwe’s three highlights in one journey. Two nights on a private reserve upstream of the Falls, three in Hwange and three in Mana Pools.

Zimbabwe’s professional guides are among the best trained in Africa, and this route lets them show you everything from elephants at a waterhole to wild dog on foot.

Highlights

  • Victoria Falls
  • Hwange's great herds
  • Walking and canoeing in Mana Pools
  • Light aircraft between each stop

Route

ZAMBIAZIMBABWEBOTSWANASOUTH AFRICALake Kariba 1 Victoria Falls 3-5 Hwange National Park 6-7 Mana Pools National Park

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, Canoeing & Kayaking, Game Drives, Hiking & Walking
Getting around
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide

Day by day

Days 1 to 2 Victoria Falls Victoria Falls

Two nights on the Zambezi upstream of the Falls, with a guided tour of the Falls and a sunset cruise.

  • Travel 40 min from the airport
  • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Boat Safaris

Overnight

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

Riverside suites on a private reserve upstream of the Falls.

Days 3 to 5 Hwange Hwange National Park

Three nights in eastern Hwange with drives, walks and time in the waterhole hide.

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

Overnight

The Hide Safari Camp (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

Classic tented camp in eastern Hwange, with a hide beside the waterhole.

Days 6 to 7 Mana Pools Mana Pools National Park

Walks, canoe trips and drives along the Zambezi.

  • Travel 1 hr 30 min flight
  • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Canoeing & Kayaking

Overnight

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

A riverside camp in the west of Mana Pools, facing the Zambian escarpment.

Ruckomechi Camp, Western Mana Pools
Day 8 Fly out Mana Pools National Park

Morning activity and your flight to Harare for onward connections.

  • Travel 1 hr flight to Harare
  • Meals Breakfast & lunch

Where you stay

DaysAccommodation & meals
Days 1 to 2

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

Riverside suites on a private reserve upstream of the Falls.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Days 3 to 5

The Hide Safari Camp (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

Classic tented camp in eastern Hwange, with a hide beside the waterhole.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Days 6 to 7

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

A riverside camp in the west of Mana Pools, facing the Zambian escarpment.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Ruckomechi Camp, Western Mana Pools

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$10,400US$8,900US$8,366US$8,366US$8,366US$8,366Get quote
Low seasonUS$8,700US$7,200US$6,768US$6,768US$6,768US$6,768Get 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 Jun to Oct

  1. January: possible
  2. February: possible
  3. March: possible
  4. April: possible
  5. May: possible
  6. June: best
  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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