The Splendours of Zimbabwe
Between the torrents of Victoria Falls and the calm waters of the Zambezi, Zimbabwe reveals its most beautiful wildlife sanctuaries.
Duration
11 days
From
€7,190/pers.
Ideal seasons
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Style
Guided tour
Comfort
Luxury
Travelers
Couple, Solo, With friends, Honeymoon
The spirit of travel
This circuit offers you a complete discovery of Zimbabwe, between vast wild spaces, varied safaris and emblematic landscapes of southern Africa. From the Victoria Falls to the Hwange National Park, to the banks of the Zambezi at Mana Pools, the journey alternates between wildlife observations, experiences in the heart of nature and stays in ideally located camps.
Accompanied by experienced guides, you explore different regions of the country through several safari approaches: by vehicle, on foot or by canoe, for a progressive immersion into African wildlife.
An itinerary designed to discover Zimbabwe through its major parks and experience a complete safari, in the heart of nature
The stages of your journey
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Welcome to Zimbabwe!
Upon arrival at the Victoria Falls airport, your driver will welcome you with a sign bearing your name. You will then be transferred by vehicle to your accommodation.
You will settle into a double room at Shongwe LookOut 4*, where you will stay for your first two nights in Zimbabwe.
The afternoon is free, ideal for you to relax quietly after your journey.
Dinner is planned this evening at Shongwe.
Included
Vehicle transfer to Shongwe LookOut
Accommodation: double room at Shongwe LookOut 4*
Meals: dinner
Not included
Activities not mentioned
International flights
Visa (30 USD per person)
Breakfasts, lunches and beverages
Victoria Falls
After breakfast, you depart at 9:45 AM for the Victoria Falls tour. You then have lunch at LookOut Café, set facing the panorama.
The afternoon continues with the discovery of the Falls town, before joining your dinner cruise on the Zambezi River (Malachite), a moment rhythmed by the light of the end of day on the river.
You then return to your accommodation for the night at Shongwe LookOut 4*.
Included
Accommodation: double room at Shongwe LookOut 4*
Meals: all meals (excluding beverages and 2 dishes at LookOut Café)
Activities: Victoria Falls tour and dinner cruise on the Zambezi River (Malachite)
Not included
Activities not mentioned
Beverages at LookOut Café
From Victoria Falls Bridge to Hwange National Park
Chutes Victoria → Parc National de Hwange
Early departure this morning at 5:30 AM to experience the Bamba Tram, a tram ride allowing you to cross the bridge connecting Zambia and Zimbabwe.
After breakfast, departure at 9:00 AM to reach Hwange National Park. The approximately two-hour journey passes through landscapes dotted with Ndebele villages, baobabs and often dry riverbeds.
Upon your arrival at Hwange Main Camp, you are welcomed by your guide before continuing by 4x4 to Somalisa Acacia, with a picnic lunch along the way.
The Somalisa concession, comprising three camps spread out from each other, is distinguished by the diversity of its landscapes and by the Ngweshla Pan, a watering point frequented by many animals.
Check-in for three nights in a double tent at Somalisa Expeditions, an intimate camp allowing you to enjoy the peace of the savanna. A relaxation time is scheduled near the watering point where animals come to drink.
Dinner is served at the camp.
In the evening, a ranger accompanies you to your tent, with animals — notably elephants — moving freely through the camp.
Included
Meals: all meals and drinks
Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle Victoria Falls – Hwange Main Camp then transfer by 4x4 to Somalisa Camp
Activities: Bamba Tram, 1 game drive and sunset drinks
Accommodation: double tent at Somalisa Expeditions
Park fees and conservation fees
Not included
Guide gratuity
Safaris in Hwange National Park
Your two days at Somalisa Expeditions follow a well-established rhythm, designed to make the most of the best observation times.
From 5:30 am, a knock on the door announces departure: you join your guide by the fire for coffee and breakfast, before heading out for approximately three hours of game drive. The Hwange National Park stands out for the richness of its wildlife and flora, with over 450 bird species and more than 120 mammal species. The sandy tracks in the north-western part are explained in particular by the proximity of the Kalahari national park.
Return around 10:00 am to the lodge for a hearty brunch, then time to rest: you enjoy the lounge overlooking the savanna or your tent, in peace and quiet.
Around 4:00 pm, departure for a second game drive, followed by sunset drinks. Hwange's landscapes evolve throughout the day, offering beautiful late afternoon atmospheres.
Return to the lodge around 7:00 pm. Dinner is served around a large shared table, in a friendly atmosphere conducive to exchanges with other travellers. A night guard then escorts you back to your tent, before a night filled with the sounds of the savanna.
Included
Meals: all meals and beverages
Activities: 2 game drives per day + sunset drinks
Accommodation: double tent at Somalisa Expeditions
Park taxes
Not included
Guide gratuity
From Hwange to Mana Pools
Parc National de Hwange → Mana Pools
After breakfast, you enjoy a final safari in the Hwange National Park, before lunch at Somalisa camp.
You then head to the airstrip for your Cessna flight to the Mana Pools National Park. This flight allows you to appreciate the landscapes from the air before your arrival expected around 4:30 pm.
Upon arrival, your guide welcomes you at the airstrip and then takes you to Zambezi Expeditions camp, where you stay for the next four nights.
Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mana Pools is recognized for its biodiversity and landscapes. The camp benefits from a location that allows you to set out on walking safaris or canoeing, two privileged approaches for observing wildlife.
The guides, accredited for these activities, have a high level of qualification after several years of training and practice. Their knowledge of the fauna and flora accompanies your discovery of this natural environment.
Canoeing safaris allow you to discreetly approach the banks where carmine bee-eaters nest in particular, while walking safaris offer a different immersion into the heart of nature. With a bit of luck, you may catch a glimpse of Boswell, an elephant known for standing on his hind legs to reach the branches of Albida trees.
Included
Domestic flight: Hwange Park – Mana Pools Park
Meals: all meals and drinks
Accommodation: double tent at Zambezi Expeditions
Park taxes
Not included
Guide tip
Mana Pools: walking safaris, canoeing or 4x4 expeditions
These three days are entirely dedicated to the discovery of fauna and flora in the Mana Pools national park. The park unfolds along the Zambezi River, with Zambian mountains in the background, acacias and numerous animals present along the riverbank.
At a pace of 2 to 3 activities per day, you choose your experiences according to your preferences, between canoe safari, walking safari or 4x4 safari. This diversity of approaches allows you to experience Mana Pools progressively, alternating observation and immersion.
Mana Pools also served as the setting for a BBC documentary dedicated to wild dogs, present in several groups in this park.
Included
Meals: all meals and beverages
Activities: 2 to 3 activities per day (canoe, walking safari or 4x4 – your choice)
Accommodation: double tent at Zambezi Expeditions
Park fees
Not included
Guide gratuity
Flight to Harare
After a final safari in the Mana Pools National Park, you head to the airstrip for your Cessna flight to Harare.
Upon arrival at the airport, you are greeted and transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to York Lodge 4. Check-in for the night in a Double Deluxe room.
Dinner is served at the lodge restaurant, for a final evening in Zimbabwe.
Included
Cessna transfer then air-conditioned vehicle transfer from the airport to York Lodge 4*
Accommodation: Double Deluxe room at York Lodge 4*
Meals: dinner (drinks not included)
Not included
Activities not mentioned
Tips
See you soon in Zimbabwe!
After breakfast, you are transferred to Harare airport for your international flights. This final stage marks the end of your trip to Zimbabwe.
Included
Meals: breakfast
Transfer to Harare airport
Not included
Lunches and beverages
Excursions and activities
Souvenirs
International flights
Price per person
Indicative price per person, based on double room. Each trip is customized according to your preferences.
This trip can be tailored to your preferences
This itinerary provides an excellent foundation for discovery, but it can be fully customized. Our local advisors build each trip tailored to your budget, dates and preferences.
Not included
- National park taxes, museums and monuments not mentioned in this quotation (other activities)
- Traveler insurance
- International flights
- Visa fees (30 USD for Zimbabwe)
Included
- All meals and beverages throughout the entire stay, including 7 nights in all-inclusive formula, 2 nights in half-board and 1 night with breakfasts, with lunches and dinners provided in the mentioned restaurants, excluding beverages at Victoria Falls
- Two nights in a 4* boutique guesthouse at Victoria Falls, with airport transfers – guesthouse and included activities
- Cessna transfers from Hwange to Mana Pools, then from Mana Pools to Harare
- All transfers and activities mentioned in the itinerary, with 2 to 3 activities per day at the bush lodges: safari by 4x4, on foot or by canoe
- Accommodation in 4* establishments throughout the stay
- All national park taxes mentioned
Practical Information
Registration is considered firm and final after payment of a deposit of 30% of the total price and acceptance of the specific terms of sale.
The balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the departure date.
See our specific terms of sale for full details.
In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:
- Plus de 60 jours avant le départ : 40 % du prix total (acompte retenu)
- Entre 60 et 30 jours avant le départ : 50 % du prix total
- Moins de 30 jours avant le départ : 100 % du prix total
We strongly recommend taking out cancellation insurance. See our specific terms of sale for full details.
The information below concerns travelers who are nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland and Canada traveling to Zimbabwe for a tourist stay. As entry rules may change, we recommend that you verify this information with the official authorities before your departure.
Passport
To enter Zimbabwe, your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months after the date of entry into the country and must contain at least two blank pages for immigration stamps.
The document must be in good condition (no damaged, torn or altered pages).
Visa
Nationals of the European Economic Area, Switzerland and Canada must in principle be in possession of a visa to enter Zimbabwe. This can be obtained in several ways:
on arrival at the main entry points (Harare International Airport, Victoria Falls and Beit Bridge border posts, in particular),
online, via the official Univisa Zimbabwe portal before departure.
The tourist visa is generally issued for a stay of up to 30 days, renewable once on site for an equivalent period with the Zimbabwean immigration services, up to a maximum of 90 days in total.
The visa fee is set in US dollars (USD). The authorities may request:
a departure ticket from the territory (return or onward flight),
proof of sufficient financial resources for the duration of your stay,
a confirmation of accommodation reservation.
UNIVISA (Kaza UniVisa)
Zimbabwe participates in the KAZA UniVisa programme, a joint scheme with Zambia allowing travelers to move freely between these two countries for the same visa fee. This visa is particularly suited to travelers wishing to visit Victoria Falls from both banks.
It is available on arrival at Harare Airport, Victoria Falls Airport and the Kazungula border post.
Health
No vaccination is compulsory to enter Zimbabwe, except in the event of arrival from a country at risk of yellow fever, in which case presentation of a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required on entry.
The following vaccinations are however strongly recommended:
hepatitis A and hepatitis B,
typhoid,
tetanus-diphtheria-poliomyelitis (up to date),
rabies (depending on planned activities).
Zimbabwe is a country with a high risk of malaria in the majority of regions, particularly in rural areas, national parks and lowlands. Antimalarial prophylaxis is strongly recommended. Consult a doctor or an international vaccination center before departure.
Traveling with children
Minors must hold their own valid passport covering the duration of the stay.
Zimbabwe applies strict rules concerning travel by minors. When a child travels without one or both parents, it is strongly recommended to have a parental authorization letter, ideally accompanied by a copy of the child's birth certificate(s) and the parents' identity documents. These documents may be requested by the authorities on entry and exit from the territory.
In certain European countries, an authorization to leave the territory may also be required in accordance with the regulations of the country of residence.
Other nationalities
Entry conditions may vary depending on nationality. Travelers concerned should inquire with the embassy or consulate of Zimbabwe in their country of residence.
To participate in our trips, it is strongly recommended to have evacuation assistance and foreign medical expense coverage.
Your local agency encourages you to review the specific policy developed with our partner CHAPKA ASSURANCES and AXA ASSISTANCE.
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If you choose to subscribe to one of these plans, the policy document detailing all coverage and claim filing procedures is available on the insurer's website.
Your local agency will be aware of it, but only the participant is responsible for complying with the claim reporting procedures. The participant must therefore keep this policy document with them throughout their trip.
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A tourist visa is required, obtainable on arrival (in cash) or online (e-visa). A regional pass (USD 50) also allows you to travel across bordering countries to visit certain cross-border sites. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Before booking, consult the embassy or consulate of your country of residence in the destination to learn the exact visa fees and conditions applicable to your nationality.
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For a quality custom trip, budget between €230 and €400 per day and per person, including accommodation, meals, internal transfers, safaris and activities. International flights (€900-1,300 return) are additional. Zimbabwe offers exceptional parks (Hwange, Mana Pools) and Victoria Falls.
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Absolutely. We adapt each itinerary to travelers' profiles. For families, we prioritize relaxed paces, family-friendly accommodations, fun and educational activities, and comfortable private transfers. Our English-speaking local guides know how to capture children's attention with age-appropriate anecdotes.
It's simple. You exchange with our local team to define your wishes, budget and dates. You receive a detailed itinerary proposal within 48 hours. You adjust every detail together until it's perfect. You confirm and travel with peace of mind. Your local agency remains available 7 days a week throughout your trip.
In case of emergency, contact your local agency immediately.
Payment is generally made in two installments.
Our agency is part of the Nomadays network, registered in France. You benefit from APST guarantee (Association Professionnelle de Solidarité du Tourisme) which covers 100% of your funds. Secure payment, repatriation insurance included, and English-speaking assistance 24/7 on the ground throughout your stay.
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