5-Day Victoria Falls – Hwange NP Budget Tour
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Overview
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Day by Day
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Rates
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Inclusions
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Getting There
Zimbabwe is a nation of spectacular natural beauty, friendly people, and rich culture. It is considered one of Africa’s leading safari destinations. Victoria Falls— known to locals as “The Smoke That Thunders” is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and the sheer power of this massive body of water plunging into the Gorge is awe-inspiring. Hwange National Park is known for its huge herds of elephants and will appeal to you, providing close encounters with a host of other wildlife..
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Features
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Budget Tour
This budget tour uses lodges.
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Private Tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
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Can Start Any Day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
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Can Be Customized
You can request changes to this tour.
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Suitable for Solo Travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
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Suitable for All Ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Activities and Transportation
- Activities: game drives
- Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
- Getting around: minivan
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accomodation | Meals |
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| 1-2 | Dzimbabwe Guest House Budget Lodge At Victoria Falls  | Day 1: Dinner Included Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner Included |
| 3-4 | Gwango Heritage Resort Mid-range lodge bordering Hwange NP without fences  | Day 3: Breakfast & Dinner Included Day 4: All Meals Included |
| 5 | End of Tour (No Accomodation) | Breakfast Included |
Arrival
Day 1: Transfer to Dzimbahwe Guest House
Upon arrival at the Victoria Falls International Airport or at the Victoria Falls border, you will be met by an Exec Africa Travel and Tours guide and transferred to your lodge. Your tour starting point will be situated in Victoria Falls and the starting time will be 3:00 pm. You will finish your day with a spectacular sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
| Main Destination | Accomodation | Meals |
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| Victoria Falls | Dzimbabwe Guest House Budget Lodge At Victoria Falls | Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Non-alcoholic drinks |
Day 2: Guided Tour of the Majestic Victoria Falls
After breakfast, you will enjoy a walking tour of the Victoria Falls. You will stop at various vantage points to view the Falls and walk through the rainforest whilst witnessing the rainbows and feeling the spray and thundering noise of water falling into the gorge. The rest of your afternoon will be spent at leisure where you can book one of many activities with your guide.
| Main Destination | Accomodation | Meals |
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| Victoria Falls | Dzimbabwe Guest House Budget Lodge At Victoria Falls | Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) |
Day 3: Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park
This morning after having your hearty breakfast, you'll make the journey south to Hwange National Park. You'll swap to open safari vehicles today and make your way into the famed Hwange National Park which is situated in the far west of the country. Hwange lies in the incredible belt of Africa, spreading out into the neighboring Botswana hence permitting animals (elephants in particular) to wander freely between Hwange and Chobe National Parks. Aside from elephants, this park is home to more than 100 mammal species including Africa’s Big Five (made up of leopard, lion, elephant, rhino, and buffalo), as well as plenty of giraffes, cheetahs, and brown hyenas. The reserve is also famous for its high concentration of wild(painted) dogs. Sadly, the numbers of these creatures are decreasing but recently conservation efforts have been made a much higher priority. You will then have an afternoon game drive.
| Main Destination Hwange National Park Best Time To Visit July to October (Middle and end of the Dry season) High Season June to October (Hwange’s main area can become busy) Best Weather April to September (It hardly ever rains) Wildlife in Hwange NP Elephant (Abundant), Giraffe (Common), Lion (Common), Buffalo (Common), Zebra (Common), Wild Beast (Common), Hippo (Common), Hyena (Common), Cheetah (Occasional), Wild Dog (Occasional), White Rhino (Very Rare), Black Rhino (Very Rare), Leopard (Very Rare) |
| Hwange Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge just outside Hwange NP |
| Meals Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) |
Day 4: Hwange National Park
You will rise very early for a morning game drive in the main park. The early morning is the time of day when you will view the wildlife at its most active. You will also experience the breathtaking African sunrise as you make your way back to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, you will have some time to relax. After lunch, you will enjoy another game drive until sunset. In the evening, you will return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
| Main Destination | Accomodation | Meals |
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| Hwange National Park | Gwango Heritage Resort | All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included) |
Day 5: Transfer to the Victoria Falls International Airport
After an early breakfast, you will check out and have the choice of an optional visit to the Painted Dog Conservation Center. You can visit the center and then be driven to the Victoria Falls Airport for your flight home or go directly to the airport. This is where your safari will end.
| Main Destination | Accomodation | Meals |
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| Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls) | No accommodation (End of tour) | Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) |
End of tour
Important to Know
Rates Per Person
| Solo 1 Room | 2 People 1 Room | 3 People 2 Rooms | 4 People 2 Rooms | 5 People 3 Rooms | 6 People 3 Rooms | 7+ People |
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| $2,530 | $1,528 | $1,528 | $1,528 | $1,485 | $1,485 | Get Quote |
| Included | Excluded |
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| Park fees (For non-residents) | International flights (From/to home) |
| All activities (Unless labeled as optional) | Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour |
| All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade) | Tips (Tipping guideline: $10 -$15 Per person per day) |
| A professional driver/guide | Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.) |
| All transportation (Unless labeled as optional) | Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees |
| All Taxes/VAT | Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section) |
| Roundtrip airport transfer | Interested in This Tour? |
| Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section) | |
| Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section) |
- This tour starts and ends in Victoria Falls Town
- This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
- Fly to/from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA - Check price)
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
