Zimbabwe as a family: Nature, safaris and cultural discoveries
Between the granite formations of Matopos and the torrential waters of Victoria, a family exploration of wild Zimbabwe.
Duration
10 days
From
€4,290/pers.
Ideal seasons
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Style
Guided tour
Comfort
Charm & Character
Travelers
Family, Couple, senior
The spirit of travel
This 10-day trip to Zimbabwe invites you to discover the best of the country as a family, between pristine nature, cultural encounters and UNESCO World Heritage sites. From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, passing through the Matopos Mountains and Hwange National Park, you explore contrasting regions, accompanied by attentive and experienced local teams.
The itinerary alternates between safaris, cultural discoveries and relaxation moments in lodges located in the heart of nature. A progressive immersion, rhythmic and adapted to a family trip.
If you wish to experience a balanced mix between exploration and family time, this Zimbabwe circuit opens the doors to an engaging and authentic country.
The stages of your journey
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Welcome to Johannesburg!
After arriving at your international flights to Johannesburg, your driver-guide welcomes you at the airport. You are then transferred to your guesthouse, located in a pleasant neighborhood of the city, where you can enjoy a quiet dinner.
Check-in to a double room at the Lucky Bean Guesthouse 4* in Double or Twin room.
Included
Transfer from OR Tambo International Airport to Melville
Accommodation in double or twin room at Lucky Bean Guesthouse 4*
Not included
Meals and beverages
Excursions and activities
International flights
From Bulawayo to the Matopos Mountains
Johannesburg → Bulawayo
Bulawayo → Matopos
Upon your arrival at Bulawayo airport, you are welcomed before crossing this town with its simple charm, then taking the road to your lodge, located in the heart of the Matopos National Park.
You settle in for the next four nights in a double room, with an open view over the Matopos Mountains.
The rest of the afternoon invites relaxation, particularly around the swimming pool built on the rock, in a setting conducive to disconnection.
At the end of the day, you share a sunset aperitif to enjoy the view from the lodge. The surroundings lend themselves to walks, with the possibility of spotting rock paintings along the way: keep your eyes peeled.
Dinner is served under the starry sky, before ending the evening around the fire, to the rhythm of Matopos stories and legends. You then retire to your room fairly early: tomorrow's day promises to be rich in discoveries.
Included
Transfer from Bulawayo to Matopos
Dinner
Accommodation in double and twin cottages at Matobo Hills Lodge
Not included
Beverages
Guide gratuity
Activities not mentioned
International flights
Zimbabwe entry visa (30 USD)
Matopos National Park
After breakfast, you set off with your ranger to reach the heart of the Matopos National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Two park rangers then accompany you for a memorable experience: white rhino tracking on foot. The approach is conducted in respect of the natural environment, with a particular sense of emotion when you consider that the species is severely threatened by poaching.
You then return to the lodge for lunch, or enjoy a picnic in the park, depending on the day's schedule.
In the afternoon, you set out again through the characteristic landscapes of Matopos, a region recognized for its concentration of San rock paintings in Southern Africa. You discover caves whose walls are covered with scenes illustrating hunting, as well as rites and traditions of the Bushmen tribe.
Throughout the visit, granite boulders shape landscapes that stimulate the imagination for both children and adults.
At the end of the day, return to the lodge, then dinner under the starlit sky.
Included
All meals
Accommodation in cottages at Matobo Hills Lodge
Rhino tracking
Visit to caves with rock paintings
Not included
Beverages
Guide gratuity
Park fees (15 USD per day and per person)
Rhino tracking fee (20 USD per person to be paid on site
Ndebele Culture and Discovery of Matopos Surroundings
After breakfast, you depart with your guide to the outside of the Matopos National Park for a day dedicated to Ndebele culture.
The Ndebeles, descendants of the Zulus who came from South Africa at the end of the 19th century, hold an important place in the history and identity of the region. You visit a village as well as a cultural centre that presents the customs and traditions of this community.
A picnic is planned during the day or at the lodge, depending on how the day is organized.
The afternoon is dedicated to relaxation or, if you wish, to visiting Silozwane Cave, known for the panorama it offers. Around the lodge, several marked trails also allow you to enjoy family walks, at your own pace.
At the end of the day, you dine at the lodge.
Included
All meals
Ndebele village cultural visit
Day hike in Matopos
Cottage accommodation at Matobo Hills Lodge
Not included
Beverages
Guide gratuity
Route to Hwange Park
Matopos → Parc National de Hwange
After an early breakfast, you take the road by vehicle towards the Hwange National Park. The journey, approximately five hours, crosses several Ndebele villages, offering an insight into local life.
Upon arrival, lunch awaits you at the camp, before you settle in for the next three nights in double tents and twin beds.
The Camp Silwane enjoys a privileged location, between the park and the Mopane forest, where many animals regularly come to graze near the camp.
Your stay is on full board and includes two safaris per day in an open 4x4 in the concession, to explore the surroundings and observe wildlife in its natural habitat.
Included
All meals and drinks
Vehicle transfer
Two daily safaris in open 4x4
Accommodation in tents at Camp Silwane
Park fees and conservation taxes
Not included
Gratuity for the guide and staff
Safaris in Hwange National Park
These two days are dedicated to discovering Hwange National Park. After early morning breakfasts, you set off on safaris in the park, with picnic lunches planned in the wilderness.
Hwange is recognized for its rich wildlife and flora. The park is home to over 450 bird species and more than 120 mammal species. The sandy tracks you follow, particularly in the northwestern part of the country, are explained by the proximity of Kalahari National Park.
During your stay, your mobile camp provides you with a chef and a server, so you can dedicate yourself fully to safaris. Everything is included during these days, allowing you to peacefully enjoy your immersion in the park.
Included
All meals and beverages
Vehicle and 4x4 transfers in the park
Safaris in open 4x4 or on foot
Tent accommodation at Camp Silwane
Park fees and conservation fees
Not included
Tips for guide and staff
From the Plains of Hwange to Victoria Falls
Parc National de Hwange → Chutes Victoria
After breakfast, you head towards Victoria Falls, in Zimbabwe. The journey takes approximately three hours and unfolds landscapes dotted with Ndebele villages and baobab trees along the road.
A picnic lunch is planned during the journey.
Upon arrival, you settle in for two nights at Lokuthula Lodge, in a family cottage comprising two bedrooms, located on the same property as Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.
At 4:00 PM, you are transferred for a sunset cruise on the Zambezi. The evening continues with a dinner cruise on the river.
Included
Transfer by 4x4 then by air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation in 2-bedroom cottage at Lokuthula Lodge
Breakfasts and dinners (picnic lunches included)
Not included
Lunches other than picnic
Beverages
Activities not mentioned
Victoria Falls Guided Tour
After breakfast, you are transferred to Victoria Falls Park for a guided tour of approximately two hours. This discovery allows you to explore the site and appreciate its different viewpoints in the company of your guide.
At the end of the tour, you have lunch at LookOut Café, before being transferred back to Lokuthula Lodge.
The afternoon is dedicated to rest at the lodge.
In the evening, you dine at The Boma restaurant, to share a pleasant moment with your family before the end of your stay.
Included
Visit to the Falls
Dinner at The Boma
All meals excluding beverages at LookOut Café
Accommodation in a 2-bedroom cottage at Lokuthula Lodge
Not included
Activities not mentioned
Tips for guides
See you soon in Zimbabwe!
After breakfast, you are transferred to Victoria Falls Airport.
Depending on your preferences, you have the option of flying over Victoria Falls by helicopter, for one last perspective on the site.
You then take your return flight to France.
Your family trip to Zimbabwe ends here.
Included
Breakfast
Transfer Lokuthula Lodge – Victoria Falls Airport
Transfer from Johannesburg Airport to your 3* guesthouse
Not included
Lunches, dinners and drinks
Excursions and activities
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
- Museum and monument entries not mentioned
- Travel Insurance
- International flights
- Zimbabwe visa fees 30 USD
Included
- Meals throughout the stay from Day 1 to Day 10, with drinks included in Hwange, in accordance with the meals described in the day-by-day itinerary.
- All airport transfers – accommodation / activities mentioned in the program.
- The vehicle transfer on the Bulawayo – Matopos – Hwange – Victoria Falls Airport – town route.
- Accommodation in 3 and 4-star lodges throughout the trip.
- The activities mentioned in this quote, at a rate of 2 to 3 activities per day depending on the accommodations offered.
- National park fees, except at Matopos (to be paid on site for your 3 nights at Matobo Hills Lodge).
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.
Les informations ci-dessous concernent les voyageurs ressortissants de l'Espace économique européen (EEE), de la Suisse et du Canada se rendant au Zimbabwe dans le cadre d'un séjour touristique. Les règles d'entrée pouvant évoluer, nous vous recommandons de vérifier les informations auprès des autorités officielles avant votre départ.
Passeport
Pour entrer au Zimbabwe, votre passeport doit être valide au minimum six mois après la date d'entrée dans le pays et comporter au moins deux pages vierges pour les tampons d'immigration.
Le document doit être en bon état (pas de pages détériorées, déchirées ou modifiées).
Visa
Les ressortissants de l'Espace économique européen, de la Suisse et du Canada doivent en principe être munis d'un visa pour entrer au Zimbabwe. Celui-ci peut être obtenu de plusieurs façons :
à l'arrivée aux principaux points d'entrée (aéroport international de Harare, postes frontières de Victoria Falls et Beit Bridge, notamment),
en ligne, via le portail officiel Univisa Zimbabwe avant le départ.
Le visa touristique est généralement délivré pour un séjour jusqu'à 30 jours, renouvelable une fois sur place pour une durée équivalente auprès des services d'immigration zimbabwéens, dans la limite de 90 jours au total.
Le tarif du visa est fixé en dollars américains (USD). Les autorités peuvent demander :
un billet de sortie du territoire (vol retour ou continuation),
une preuve de ressources financières suffisantes pour la durée du séjour,
une confirmation de réservation d'hébergement.
UNIVISA (Kaza UniVisa)
Le Zimbabwe participe au programme KAZA UniVisa, une formule conjointe avec la Zambie permettant aux voyageurs de circuler librement entre ces deux pays pour un même tarif de visa. Ce visa est particulièrement adapté aux voyageurs souhaitant visiter les chutes Victoria depuis les deux rives.
Il est disponible à l'arrivée à l'aéroport de Harare, à l'aéroport de Victoria Falls et au poste frontière de Kazungula.
Santé
Aucun vaccin n'est obligatoire pour entrer au Zimbabwe, sauf en cas d'arrivée depuis un pays à risque de fièvre jaune, auquel cas la présentation d'un certificat de vaccination contre la fièvre jaune est exigée à l'entrée.
Les vaccinations suivantes sont néanmoins fortement recommandées :
hépatite A et hépatite B,
typhoïde,
tétanos-diphtérie-poliomyélite (mise à jour),
rage (selon les activités prévues).
Le Zimbabwe est un pays à risque élevé de paludisme dans la majorité des régions, notamment dans les zones rurales, les parcs nationaux et les basses terres. Une prophylaxie antipaludéenne est fortement recommandée. Consultez un médecin ou un centre de vaccination internationale avant le départ.
Voyage avec des enfants
Les mineurs doivent être titulaires de leur propre passeport valide couvrant la durée du séjour.
Le Zimbabwe applique des règles strictes concernant les voyages de mineurs. Lorsqu'un enfant voyage sans l'un ou les deux parents, il est fortement recommandé de disposer d'une lettre d'autorisation parentale, idéalement accompagnée d'une copie du ou des actes de naissance et des documents d'identité des parents. Ces documents peuvent être demandés par les autorités à l'entrée et à la sortie du territoire.
Dans certains pays européens, une autorisation de sortie du territoire peut également être exigée selon la réglementation du pays de résidence.
Autres nationalités
Les conditions d'entrée peuvent varier selon la nationalité. Les voyageurs concernés doivent se renseigner auprès de l'ambassade ou du consulat du Zimbabwe de leur pays de résidence.
Pour participer à nos voyages, il est fortement conseillé d'être assuré en assistance-rapatriement et frais médicaux à l’étranger.
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Oui, un visa touristique est requis pour les ressortissants français, obtenu à l'arrivée (30 USD pour entrée simple, 45 USD pour double entrée, cash) ou en ligne (e-visa). Le KAZA UniVisa (50 USD) permet de circuler aussi en Zambie pour les chutes Victoria. Passeport valide 6 mois requis.
Rendez-vous dans la section Mes Voyages pour retrouver tous vos projets.
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Pour un voyage sur mesure de qualité, comptez entre 230 et 400 euros par jour et par personne, incluant hébergement, repas, transports internes, safaris et activités. Les vols internationaux (900-1300 euros A/R) sont en supplément. Le Zimbabwe offre des parcs exceptionnels (Hwange, Mana Pools) et les chutes Victoria.
Vos documents sont accessibles dans l'onglet Documents de votre voyage.
Absolument. Nous adaptons chaque circuit au profil des voyageurs. Pour les familles, nous privilégions des rythmes détendus, des hébergements familiaux, des activités ludiques et pédagogiques, et des transferts privés confortables. Nos guides locaux francophones savent capter l'attention des enfants avec des anecdotes adaptées à leur âge.
C'est simple. Vous échangez avec notre équipe locale pour définir vos envies, votre budget et vos dates. Vous recevez une proposition d'itinéraire détaillée sous 48 heures. Vous ajustez ensemble chaque détail jusqu'à la version parfaite. Vous confirmez et partez l'esprit tranquille. Votre agence locale reste disponible 7j/7 pendant toute la durée du voyage.
En cas d'urgence, contactez immédiatement votre agence locale.
Le paiement s'effectue généralement en deux fois.
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