Wild Zimbabwe: between safaris, Victoria Falls and Chobe River
To the roar of Victoria Falls, between Hwange's elephants and the peaceful shores of Chobe.
Duration
10 days
From
€4,990/pers.
Ideal seasons
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Style
Guided tour
Comfort
Luxury
Travelers
Couple, Solo, senior, Honeymoon
The spirit of travel
This circuit takes you to the heart of southern Africa, between safaris in Hwange National Park, discovery of Victoria Falls and navigation on the Chobe River. The itinerary alternates between immersion in pristine savanna, exploration of an emblematic natural site and intimate cruising aboard the Chobe Princess, offering a varied approach to the landscapes and wildlife of the region.
From your lodge located near Zambezi Park to the vast plains of Hwange, then along the banks of the Chobe River, the journey combines wildlife observations, relaxation time and water-based experiences. Road transfers allow you to traverse different landscapes, while the selected accommodations offer a comfortable setting adapted to each stage of your stay, between charming lodges, safari camps and cruise boats.
Throughout the days, you alternate between game drives at the most favorable times, guided tour of Victoria Falls, sunset cruise on the Zambezi and excursions in small boats to observe animals coming to drink on the banks of the Chobe. A balanced itinerary, blending nature, comfort and discoveries, to explore some of the most beautiful sites in southern Africa.
The stages of your journey
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Welcome to Victoria Falls!
Upon arrival at the Victoria Falls airport, you are welcomed and transferred to Insika Lodge 4*, located near Zambezi Park.
Lodge set outside the city, in the heart of a lush environment, it offers a peaceful atmosphere to begin your stay. You settle into double rooms for the night. Dinner is included this evening at the lodge.
Included
Transfer from airport to Insika Lodge 4*
Accommodation: double rooms at Insika Lodge 4*
Meals: breakfasts and dinners (drinks excluded)
Not included
International flights
Drinks and lunches
Activities not mentioned
Tips
Route to Hwange
Chutes Victoria → Parc National de Hwange
After breakfast, you hit the road for a drive of approximately three hours towards Hwange Main Camp.
You then continue in a 4x4 to The Hide concession, surrounded by palm trees and recognized for offering beautiful opportunities for photographic safaris.
You settle in for the next three nights in a double or single tent in this camp composed of just a few tents, conducive to the peace and quiet of the savanna.
At the end of the day, departure for a game drive, followed by an aperitif at sunset.
Dinner is served at the camp. A ranger will then accompany you to your tent, with animals — notably elephants — roaming freely in the camp.
Included
Meals: all meals and beverages
Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle to Hwange Main Camp then in 4x4 to The Hide
Activities: 1 game drive and aperitif at sunset
Accommodation: double and single tent at The Hide
Park fees and conservation fees
Not included
Guide gratuity
Safaris at Hwange
Your two days at The Hide typically follow a regular rhythm, designed to make the most of the best viewing hours.
Around 6:00 AM, your guide comes to wake you up.
After coffee and breakfast, you set off for approximately three hours of game drive. The Hwange National Park stands out for the diversity of its fauna 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 Kalahari National Park.
Return to the lodge around 10:00 AM for brunch.
The rest of the morning and early afternoon are dedicated to rest, in the open lounge overlooking the savanna or directly in your tent.
Around 4:00 PM, departure for a second game drive, followed by sundowner drinks. Return to the lodge around 7:00 PM, then dinner around a large table, in an atmosphere conducive to exchanging with other travelers.
A night guard then escorts you to your tent, before a night filled with the sounds of the savanna.
It is also possible to book the Dove's Nest for a night in the bush, in an even more intimate setting.
Included
Meals: all meals and drinks
Activities: 2 game drives per day + sundowner drinks
Accommodation: double and single tents at The Hide
Park fees
Not included
Guide tip
Guided tour, Zambezi cruise and free day
Parc National de Hwange → Chutes Victoria
After breakfast, you enjoy one last safari, then head towards Victoria Falls.
Upon arrival, you settle in at Insika Lodge in double rooms for the next three nights. Dinner included (Day 5).
Day 6
Your driver accompanies you to visit Victoria Falls. The visit is guided and lasts approximately 3 hours. You then lunch at Look Out Café.
For those who wish, you can do the Gorge Swing or tree top adventure from Look Out Café.
The afternoon is free: opportunity to visit the Victoria Falls Hotel and enjoy High Tea there.
Around 4:00 PM, your driver picks you up for a dinner cruise on the Malachite boat on the Zambezi River, with sunset views. Return to the lodge.
Day 7
Free day, dinner included, to prepare peacefully for your departure the next day.
Included
Accommodation: double and single rooms at Insika Lodge
Meals: breakfasts, lunches and dinner cruise; half board on Days 5 and 7
Activities: Victoria Falls visit (entrance fees included) and Zambezi River cruise
Not included
Beverages
Activities not mentioned
Tips
Towards Kasane and boarding the Chobe Princess
Chutes Victoria → Kasane
After breakfast, you depart early in the morning for a transfer to the border, then Kasane, Botswana, before joining your cruise boat, the Chobe Princess (navigation in Namibian waters). This intimate boat has only 4 cabins.
On board, you have lunch and then settle into a standard double cabin for the next two nights. From your cabin, the view over the banks of the Chobe River allows you to observe the wildlife of Chobe Park throughout the day, in a setting conducive to relaxation.
In the late afternoon, you enjoy an aperitif at sunset, followed by a 4-star dinner served on board the Chobe Princess.
Included
Meals: all meals and beverages
Activity: aperitifs at sunset (each day)
Accommodation: double and single cabin on the Chobe Princess 4*
Park taxes
Not included
Guide gratuity
Cruise on the Chobe River
After breakfast, you enjoy a day at the pace of the Chobe Princess, in a setting conducive to disconnecting. Excursions are planned aboard small boats, allowing you to get closer to animals coming to drink along the riverbanks. The outings offer interesting conditions for photography.
According to your preferences, it is also possible to try your hand at tiger fish fishing, or simply enjoy moments together, between navigation and relaxation.
At the end of the day, you return for drinks at sunset, before dinner served on board.
Included
Meals: all meals and drinks
Activity: sunset drinks (daily)
Accommodation: double and single cabin on the Chobe Princess 4*
Park fees
Not included
Gratuity for the guide
See you soon!
Breakfast on board the Chobe Princess this morning, for this new year, then transfer to Kasane for your international flights.
Included
Transfer: from the Chobe Princess to Kasane airport
Meals: breakfast
Not included
Lunches and beverages
Activities not mentioned
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
- Museum and monument entrance fees not mentioned in this quote
- Travel Insurance
- International flights
- Visa fees (Zimbabwe: 30 USD)
Included
- All meals and beverages during your stay at The Hide and aboard the Chobe Princess, including 5 nights in all-inclusive format
- Three nights in half board and one night in full board
- All airport transfers – accommodation/activities mentioned in the program
- The transfer by vehicle on the itinerary: Victoria Falls airport – Hwange – Falls – Kasane
- Accommodation in 4* lodges throughout the journey
- The activities mentioned in this quote, at a rate of 2 to 3 activities per day depending on the proposed accommodations
- All national parks taxes
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.
Your documents are accessible in the Documents tab of your trip.
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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— Aurélia
