12 Day Grand Zimbabwe Explorer Tour

Day 1 · Arrival in Victoria Falls

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   Zambezi National Park

   30 min

   Arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport where you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel.

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   Zambezi National Park

   2 hours

   Afternoon sunset cruise on the Zambezi River with drinks and snacks while spotting bird life, hippos and crocodiles.

Bayete lodge or Rainbow hotel or similar

Day 2 · Explore Victoria Falls

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   Victoria Falls Waterfalls

   2 hours Admission included

   Morning guided tour of the spectacular Victoria Falls rainforest.

   Optional activities available:

   • Helicopter flight over the falls
   • Devil’s Pool
   • Bungee jumping
   • Village cultural tour

   Afternoon at leisure to explore the town.

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   Victoria Falls

   3 hours

   1830hrs pick up for the Boma dinner and drum show entertainment

Bayete lodge or Rainbow hotel or similar

Day 3 · Chobe full day trip

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   Chobe National Park

   9 hours

   Enjoy an exciting cross-border safari to Chobe National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and rich wildlife along the Chobe River. After an early transfer from Victoria Falls, begin with a morning game drive in an open safari vehicle searching for elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes and other wildlife.

   Later, enjoy lunch at a riverside lodge before continuing your adventure with a relaxing afternoon boat safari on the Chobe River, offering incredible close-up views of elephants, hippos and crocodiles along the riverbanks.

   Return to Victoria Falls in the early evening

Bayete lodge or Rainbow hotel or similar

Day 4 · Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park

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   Hwange National Park

   6 hours

   After breakfast depart for Hwange National Park (approx 2.5 hours).

   Afternoon safari game drive in Zimbabwe’s largest national park, famous for its huge elephant population.

Hwange Safari lodge or Iganyana Lodge or similar

Day 5 · Hwange Safari experience

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   Hwange National Park

   9 hours

   Spend a full day exploring the vast wilderness of Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest national park and one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations. The park is renowned for its huge elephant population, diverse habitats, and excellent predator sightings.

   Your day begins with an early morning game drive departing from Hwange Safari Lodge. Early morning is one of the best times for wildlife viewing, as predators are still active and animals gather around waterholes.

   Possible wildlife sightings include:

   Around midday, enjoy lunch at the lodge, or overlooking a busy waterhole where wildlife can often be seen coming to drink.

   In the afternoon, head out again for another game drive through different sections of the park.

   Return to the lodge in the early evening with time to relax and enjoy the peaceful bush surroundings.

   Overnight: Hwange Safari Lodge.

Hwange Safari lodge or Iganyana camp or similar

Day 6 · Hwange to Bulawayo

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   Bulawayo

   7 hours

   After breakfast depart Hwange National Park and travel south through rural landscapes toward Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city known for its wide tree-lined avenues and colonial heritage. Upon arrival, enjoy a relaxed afternoon exploring the city. Visit the impressive Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe, home to one of Africa’s finest wildlife and geology collections, or take a short city tour including historic landmarks and local markets.

Holiday inn or similar

Day 7 · Matobo National Park Rhino Experience

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   Matobo National Park - The Matopos

   8 hours

   Today visit the spectacular Matobo National Park, a UNESCO cultural landscape famous for its dramatic granite hills and ancient rock art. The highlight of the day is a guided rhino tracking experience on foot, offering a rare chance to observe both black and white rhinos in their natural habitat. You will also visit the iconic viewpoint of Cecil Rhodes Grave, known as “World’s View,” which offers breathtaking panoramic scenery.

Holiday inn hotel or similar

Day 8 · Bulawayo to Great Zimbabwe

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   Great Zimbabwe National Monument

   3 hours Admission included

   Travel south-east toward Masvingo to visit the remarkable Great Zimbabwe National Monument, the largest ancient stone city in sub-Saharan Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built between the 11th and 15th centuries, the ruins showcase impressive dry-stone architecture including the Great Enclosure and Hill Complex. Enjoy a guided walking tour learning about the history of this powerful medieval African kingdom.

Lodge at Ancient City or similar

Day 9 · Great Zimbabwe to Nyanga

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   Stop 1

   5 hours

   After breakfast journey north through scenic countryside toward the lush mountains of the Eastern Highlands. Arrive in Nyanga National Park, a beautiful region of rolling hills, pine forests and waterfalls. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge or enjoying a short nature walk in the cool mountain air.

Troutbeck inn resort or Rhodes hotel

Day 10 · Explore Inyanga national park

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   Stop 1

   7 hours

   Today explore the natural beauty of Nyanga. Options include hiking in the mountains, visiting the spectacular Mutarazi Falls, Zimbabwe’s highest waterfall, or taking scenic drives through the park’s valleys and viewpoints. Adventurous travelers may also hike Mount Nyangani, the country’s highest peak.

Troutbeck inn resort or Rhodes hotel

Day 11 · Inyanga to Harare

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   Harare

   4 hours

   Depart the Eastern Highlands and travel to Zimbabwe’s capital city, Harare. On arrival enjoy a brief city tour including visits to the National Gallery of Zimbabwe and vibrant local craft markets where artisans sell handmade sculptures and souvenirs.

Day 12 · Departure

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   Harare

   30 min

   After breakfast, transfer to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Grand Zimbabwe Explorer journey.