6-Day Best of Zimbabwe Tour 6
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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
This tour features the main highlights of Zimbabwe comprising the majestic Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Matopos National Park, Great Zimbabwe ruins and finally Antelope Park. If you are keen to see the best of Zimbabwe, then this tour is ideal for you.
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Features
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Mid Range Tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and guest houses.
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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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Minimum Age of 3
The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.
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 | Hwange Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge just outside Hwange NP  | Day 3: Breakfast & Dinner Included Day 4: All Meals Included |
| 3 | Banff Lodge Hotel Mid-range hotel in Bulawayo (City)  | Day 5: Breakfast & Dinner Included Day 6: All Meals Included |
| 4 | Clevers Lake View Resort Budget guest house less than 1hr drive from Great Zimbabwe (Ruins)  | Breakfast and Dinner Included |
| 5 | Banff Lodge Hotel Mid-range hotel in Bulawayo (City) | Day 5: Breakfast & Dinner Included Day 6: All Meals Included |
| 6 | End of tour (No accommodation) | Breakfast Included |
Arrival
Day 1: Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park
This morning after having a hearty breakfast, you will make the journey south to Hwange National Park. Home to the Big Five, Hwange National Park also offers a wide variety of plains, game, and birdlife. You will swap to open safari vehicles today for your afternoon game drive and make your way into the famed Hwange National Park for your game drive 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 Park. 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.
| 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 2: Hwange National Park
Home to the Big Five, Hwange National Park also offers a wide variety of plains, game and birdlife. You will 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 neighbouring 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 (leopards, lions, elephants, rhinos and buffalos), as well as plenty of giraffes, cheetahs and brown hyenas. The reserve is also famous for its high concentration of wild dogs. Sadly, the numbers of these creatures are decreasing but recently conservation efforts have been made a much higher priority.
| Main Destination | Accomodation | Meals |
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Hwange National Park | Hwange Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Hwange NP | Breakfast & Dinner Drinking water |
Day 6: Matopo National Park
You will spend the day exploring Matobos National Park with a local guide. The Matobo Hills are sculpted by the strong winds in the area and are the site of various intriguing Bushman paintings. This park contains an exceptional cultural and spiritual significance to the indigenous people populating this region. The reserve contains the highest population of leopards and black eagles in the world, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled for these magnificent animals. The park received recognition as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site in 2003 and includes an intensive protection zone that is home to both black and white rhinoceros. It is named after the Ndebele word “Matobo “, which means “bald heads” and refers to the rounded granite hills that surround it. You will return to Bulawayo and stay for the night.
| Main Destination Matobo National Park Best Time To Visit June to October (Middle to end of the Dry season) High Season July to September (Matobo doesn't get too busy) Best Weather April to September (Rains are a rarity) Wildlife in Hwange NP Giraffe (Occasional), Zebra (Occasional), Wild Beast (Occasional), Hippo (Occasional), Hyena (Occasional), White Rhino (Occasional), Black Rhino (Rare), Leopard (Rare), Elephant (None), Cheetah (None), Buffalo (None), Lion (None), Wild Dog (None) |
| Accomodation Banff Lodge Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Bulawayo (City) |
| Meals All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks |
Day 4: Great Zimbabwe (Masvingo)
You will leave Bulawayo and make your way towards the east of the country to the tiny town of Masvingo. Close-by to the town of Masvingo is one of the most crucial archaeological sites in the whole of Southern Africa. The Great Zimbabwe monument which ages back to 1200AD was once the home of around 10,000 indigenous people, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This area has exceptional importance to the country which took its name. Legend has it that this was indeed the very first city in which the famous Queen of Sheba lived and fantastic archaeological discoveries have since unearthed gold coins and porcelain from places as far as Persia and China thus highlighting the significance that the city once had as a trading post.
| Main Destination | Accomodation | Meals |
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| Great Zimbabwe (Monuments) | Clevers Lake View Resort Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Great Zimbabwe (Ruins) | Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) |
Day 5: Bulawayo
You will depart at leisure from Great Zimbabwe Ruins in Masvingo going to Bulawayo which is the second largest city in Zimbabwe and is also called the City of Kings. On arrival, you will check in at your accommodation and spend the afternoon at leisure. A visit to the museum is part of your included activities of the day.
| Main Destination | Accomodation | Meals |
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| Bulawayo (City) | Banff Lodge Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Bulawayo (City) | Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) |
Day 6: Victoria Falls
Your last day is devoted to travelling back to Victoria Falls. While on your way there, you will visit the Hwange Painted Dog Conservation Project. Here, you will be able to see the hard work and passion put into rehabilitating these wounded and orphaned wild dogs. This is an extremely worthy project to support as it protects a rare species of which only around 3,000 remain in Africa. You will then proceed with your journey back to Victoria Falls, keeping your eyes peeled to catch some glimpses of wildlife alongside the road. Your tour comes to an end upon arrival at Victoria Falls. Accommodation will be arranged at your request.
| Main Destination | Accomodation | Meals |
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| Victoria Falls Town (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 Sharing Rooms |
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| $3,630 | $2,488 |
| 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 | |
| Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section) | |
| Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section) |
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This tour starts in Victoria Falls Town and ends in Harare, Zimbabwe
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This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
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Fly to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA - Check price)
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Fly back from Harare Airport (HRE - Check price)
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A transfer from and back to the airport is included
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
