Zimbabwe Panorama Tour

TZW101: 11 Days Private Tour of Harare - Nyanga National Park - Masvingo - Great Zimbabwe Ruins - Matobo National Park - Hwange National Park - Victoria Falls
Tour Type: Private tailor-made tour, experienced driver guide
Accommodation: Selected comfortable lodges and resorts

Highlights:
  • Visit the ruined city of Great Zimbabwe - the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Admire the rock art in the Matobo National Park full of mysterious history.
  • Game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles to explore the Hwange National Park.
  • Walk through the rainforest of Victoria Falls - known as "The Smoke that Thunders".
This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
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Day 1 Arrival in Harare; Airport Pick-up
You will be greeted on arrival at Harare International Airport. Our representative will pick you up in the arrival hall, and then transfer you to check into the hotel. Relax during the remainder of the day.

Accommodation: Cresta Lodge Harare or similar
Day 2 Scenic Drive from Harare to Nyanga National Park
After an early breakfast, we will leave Harare and head for the magnificent mountainous area of the Eastern highlands, also known as "the little England" of Zimbabwe. We'll drive through scenic farmland and rugged mountains to our hotel of this day, located just outside the Nyanga National Park. You can immerse yourself in the peaceful views and beautiful settings in the afternoon. Optional chargeable activities there include horse riding, golf and fishing.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Trout-Beck Inn Resort or similar
Day 3 Free Day in the Nyanga National Park
Today is free for you to explore and relax. You can enjoy panoramic views outside and stroll down to the dam to admire rainbow trout diving through the waters. You can also choose to join a full day Nyanga National Park tour (not included in today's itinerary and is optional at your own expense). Sparsely wooded areas spread throughout the landscape, making the Nyanga National Park a wonder to see.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Trout-Beck Inn Resort or similar
Day 4 Drive from Nyanga to Masvingo; Visit the Great Zimbabwe Ruins
After breakfast, we will drive to Masvingo today. Masvingo is a city close to Great Zimbabwe, the national monument from which the country takes its name. The Great Zimbabwe Ruins is the largest and most important ancient monument south of the Sahara, second only to the Egyptian pyramids. Our guide will show you around the site including the Acropolis, the Great Enclosure and the Conical Tower.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge at the Ancient City or similar
Day 5 Drive from Masvingo to Bulawayo; Stay inside the Matobo National Park
After a hearty breakfast, we leave Masvingo for Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second largest city, having wide, tree-lined streets surrounded by beautiful parks. There are many heritage sites and early Victorian architecture in Bulawayo which were maintained by the Bulawayo City Council and landlords. Then we go to Matobo Hills and check into the hotel inside the Matobo National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Matobo Hills Lodge or similar
Day 6 Full Day Exploration in Matobo National Park
We will spend a full day today exploring the Matobo National Park, which is one of the best places in Africa to see rock art, with a rich and mysterious history. There are 3,000 sites dating back more than 13,000 years, scattered throughout a magical landscape of towering granite boulders. Today's sightseeing highlights are cave paintings and panoramas of the countryside at "View of the World".

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Matobo Hills Lodge or similar
Day 7 Safari from Matobo to Hwange National Park
Today we are going to explore the Hwange National Park, one of Zimbabwe's largest concentrations of wildlife. In particular, the presidential elephants congregate around the puddles. This mixed landscape provides a home for countless species and varied birds. Then we transfer onto an open vehicle to proceed on a game drive. We will enjoy lunch after arriving at the lodge. The rest of the day is at your disposal.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hwange Safari Lodge or similar
Day 8 Game Drive in Hwange National Park
Today we continue the previous day's adventure in the park. A game drive take us to see more species and magnificent landscapes, including deserts, woodlands, grasslands and granite. We will take an afternoon siesta in our lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hwange Safari Lodge or similar
Day 9 Drive from Hwange to Victoria Falls
Early in the morning, we will leave for the last leg of this journey - town of Victoria Falls. Our first stop is at the Painted Dog Conservation center in Hwange. Then we will head for the town of Victoria Falls. On arrival at the lodge, you can spend the afternoon at leisure or book one of the optional activities (at your own expense), such as a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, or white water rafting and kayaking.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: A'Zambezi River Lodge or similar
Day 10 Visit the Victoria Falls
After breakfast, you will visit the Victoria Falls. It's a great place to relax after a safari full of wildlife. Victoria Falls is one of the most spectacular natural sights in the world, known as "The Smoke that Thunders". In the morning, you will stop at various observation points to watch the waterfalls, walk through the rainforest and listen to the thundering sound of water splashing into the canyon.

In the afternoon, you can arrange your own leisure time. You can book activities with your guide (at own expense), such as helicopter over the falls, jet board, lion walk experience or rafting, etc. A relaxing and exciting day ends.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: A'Zambezi River Lodge or similar
Day 11 Private Airport See-off
The driver will pick you up and transfer you to the Victoria Falls Airport. So far, this Zimbabwe safari ends. Have a pleasant onward trip!

Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
2024 & 2025 Special: 10% off - Book before Apr 30, 2024
Travelers2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Jul - DecUSD5649 USD5084USD4469 USD4022
Jan - JuneUSD5139 USD4625USD4629 USD4166
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
  • The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
Price Includes
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels/lodges/camps
  • Service of English speaking driver-guide or lodge guide as itinerary specifies
  • Private road transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Guided tours, entrance fees and activities for mentioned sights visited
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Price Excludes
  • International flights to and out of Zimbabwe
  • Single supplement for single room occupancy
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses (such as drinks, laundry, telephone, optional chargeable activities during the tour)
  • Tips for the driver guide, hotel and lodge
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Zimbabwe visa fees
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