The Splendours of Zimbabwe
Between the spray of Victoria Falls and the calm waters of the Zambezi, Zimbabwe reveals its finest 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 Victoria Falls to 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 in the heart of 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 Victoria Falls Airport, your driver will greet you with a nameplate and take you to Shongwe LookOut. You will settle into a double room for your first two nights in Zimbabwe.
The afternoon is free for you to rest after your journey. Dinner is scheduled at Shongwe LookOut.
Included: vehicle transfer, double room accommodation and dinner.
Not included: international flights, visa (30 USD per person), breakfasts, lunches, beverages and activities not mentioned.
Victoria Falls and Zambezi River Cruise
After breakfast, you depart at 9:45 am for a visit to Victoria Falls. You then have lunch at Look Out Café, overlooking the panorama.
In the afternoon, you discover the town of Victoria Falls before boarding the Malachite for a dinner cruise on the Zambezi. You then return to Shongwe LookOut 4* for the night.
Included: accommodation in a double room, meals excluding beverages and two courses at LookOut Café, visit to Victoria Falls and dinner cruise on the Zambezi.
Not included: beverages at LookOut Café and activities not mentioned.
Bamba Tram and road to Hwange
Chutes Victoria → Parc National de Hwange
Departure at 5:30 am for the Bamba Tram experience, which crosses the bridge linking Zimbabwe to Zambia. After breakfast, you head towards the Hwange National Park, through landscapes dotted with Ndebele villages, baobabs and often dry riverbeds.
At Hwange Main Camp, your guide welcomes you before continuing by 4x4 to Somalisa Acacia. A picnic lunch is planned along the way. The Somalisa concession includes three camps spread out from each other and varied landscapes, notably around Ngweshla Pan, a water point frequented by wildlife.
You settle in for three nights in a double tent at Somalisa Expeditions. After a time of relaxation near the water point, you set off for a 4x4 safari, followed by an aperitif at sunset. Dinner is served at the camp. A ranger then accompanies you back to your tent, as animals, particularly elephants, move freely throughout the camp.
Included: all meals and beverages, transfers by air-conditioned vehicle then by 4x4, Bamba Tram, 4x4 safari, sunset aperitif, accommodation in a double tent at Somalisa Expeditions, park and conservation fees.
Not included: guide gratuity.
Safaris in Hwange National Park
During your two days at Somalisa Expeditions, your guide wakes you around 5:30 AM. After coffee and breakfast by the fire, you set off for a safari lasting approximately three hours on the trails of Hwange National Park. The park is home to more than 450 bird species and 120 mammal species; in its northwestern section, the trails are sandy.
Back at camp around 10 AM, you enjoy brunch, then take some rest time in the lounge overlooking the savanna or in your tent. Around 4 PM, you head out for a second safari, followed by an aperitif at sunset.
Dinner is served around 7 PM around a large table with the other travelers. A night guard then escorts you back to your tent.
Included: all meals and beverages, two safaris and a sunset aperitif per day, accommodation in a double tent at Somalisa Expeditions and park taxes.
Not included: guide gratuity.
Flight to Mana Pools
Parc National de Hwange → Mana Pools
After breakfast, enjoy a final safari in the Hwange National Park, then lunch at Somalisa camp. You then head to the airstrip for your Cessna flight to Mana Pools. Upon arrival, expected around 4:30 p.m., your guide welcomes you and takes you to Zambezi Expeditions camp, where you stay for four nights.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mana Pools is discovered notably during walking safaris or canoe trips. Accompanied by accredited guides, you will be able to observe the park's wildlife and flora. By canoe, you follow the riverbanks where carmine bee-eaters nest; on foot, you explore the park from another perspective. With a bit of luck, you may spot Boswell, an elephant known for standing on its hind legs to reach the branches of albida trees.
Included: domestic flight from Hwange to Mana Pools, all meals and drinks, accommodation in double tent at Zambezi Expeditions and park taxes.
Not included: guide gratuity.
Three days at Mana Pools
For three days, explore the fauna and flora of Mana Pools. Along the Zambezi, acacias and animals present on the banks compose the landscape, with the Zambian mountains in the background.
You choose two to three activities per day according to your preferences: safari by canoe, on foot or in 4x4. These different approaches allow you to discover the park at your own pace. Mana Pools also served as the setting for a BBC documentary dedicated to wild dogs, present in several groups in the park.
Included: all meals and drinks, two to three activities per day of your choice, accommodation in a double tent at Zambezi Expeditions and park taxes.
Not included: guide tip.
Flight to Harare
After a final safari in the Mana Pools National Park, you make your way to the airstrip for your Cessna flight to Harare. At the airport, you are welcomed and transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to the York Lodge 4*, where you spend the night in a Double Deluxe room.
Dinner is served at the lodge restaurant for your last evening in Zimbabwe.
Included: Cessna flight, airport to lodge transfer, accommodation in Double Deluxe room and dinner excluding beverages.
Not included: activities not mentioned and tips.
See you soon in Zimbabwe!
After breakfast, you are transferred to Harare Airport for your international flights. Your journey to Zimbabwe ends here.
Included: breakfast and transfer to Harare Airport.
Not included: lunch, beverages, excursions, activities, souvenirs and 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 quote (other activities)
- Traveler's 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 planned in the mentioned restaurants, excluding beverages at Victoria Falls
- Two nights in a 4* boutique guesthouse at Victoria Falls, including airport transfers – guest house and 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 in the bush lodges: 4x4 safari, walking safari or canoe excursion
- 4-star accommodation throughout the stay
- All the taxes for the national parks 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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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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Travel with peace of mind — I'll handle the insuranceFrequently asked questions
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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— Aurélia
