Wild Zimbabwe: Between safaris, Victoria Falls and Chobe River
At the roar of Victoria Falls, between the elephants of Hwange 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 the savanna, exploration of an emblematic natural site and intimate cruise aboard the Chobe Princess, offering a varied approach to the region's landscapes and wildlife.
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 suited to each stage of your stay, between charming lodges, safari camps and cruise boats.
Throughout the days, you alternate game drives at the most favorable times, guided tour of Victoria Falls, sunset cruise on the Zambezi and outings 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 Victoria Falls Airport, you are welcomed and transferred to the Insika Lodge 4*, near Zambezi Park. Located outside the city in a lush environment, the lodge offers a peaceful setting to begin your stay.
Check-in to a double room, dinner and night at the lodge.
Included: airport transfer, accommodation in a double room, breakfasts and dinners excluding beverages.
Not included: international flights, beverages, lunches, activities not mentioned and tips.
Route to Hwange
Chutes Victoria → Parc National de Hwange
After breakfast, you join Hwange Main Camp by air-conditioned vehicle, then continue in a 4x4 to The Hide concession. Surrounded by palm trees, this camp of a few tents offers a peaceful setting for photographic safaris. You will stay there for three nights, in a double or single tent.
In the late afternoon, head out for a 4x4 safari, followed by an aperitif at sunset. After dinner at the camp, a ranger escorts you to your tent: animals, notably elephants, roam freely on the property.
Included: all meals and drinks, transfers to The Hide, 4x4 safari and sunset aperitif, accommodation, park and conservation taxes.
Not included: guide gratuity.
Safaris in Hwange National Park
During your two days at The Hide, your guide comes to wake you around 6 a.m. After coffee and breakfast, you set off for a safari of approximately three hours on the tracks of Hwange National Park. The park is home to over 450 bird species and 120 mammal species. In its north-western section, you travel along sandy tracks.
Back at the lodge around 10 a.m., you have brunch, then spend the late morning and early afternoon relaxing in the open-air lounge overlooking the savanna or in your tent. Around 4 p.m., you head out for a second safari, followed by sunset drinks. Dinner is served at the lodge, around a large table shared with other travelers. A night guard then escorts you back to your tent.
You can also book the Dove's Nest to spend a night in the bush.
Included: all meals and drinks, two safaris per day, sunset drinks, accommodation in double or single tent at The Hide and park fees.
Not included: guide gratuity.
Guided tour, Zambezi cruise and free day
Parc National de Hwange → Chutes Victoria
After breakfast, enjoy one last safari before heading towards Victoria Falls. You will stay for three nights at the Insika Lodge, in a double or single room. Dinner included at the lodge.
Day 6 — Falls visit and cruise
Your driver will take you to Victoria Falls for a guided tour of approximately three hours, followed by lunch at the Look Out Café. Those who wish can do the Gorge Swing or zip lining. The afternoon is free, with the possibility of visiting the Victoria Falls Hotel and having High Tea there.
Around 4 p.m., your driver will take you to the Malachite for a sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River. Return to the lodge.
Day 7 — Free day
Enjoy a free day before your departure the next day. Dinner included.
Included: accommodation at Insika Lodge in a double or single room; breakfasts, lunches and dinner cruise; half board on days 5 and 7; guided tour of Victoria Falls with entrance fees and cruise on the Zambezi River.
Not included: beverages, activities not mentioned and gratuities.
Boarding the Chobe Princess
After breakfast, you leave early towards the border, then join Kasane, in Botswana, before boarding the Chobe Princess. This four-cabin boat sails in the Namibian waters of the Chobe River.
You have lunch on board and settle in for two nights in a double or single standard cabin. From your cabin, you can observe the shores and wildlife of Chobe National Park. In the late afternoon, enjoy a sunset aperitif, followed by dinner on board.
Included: all meals and beverages, sunset aperitif each day, accommodation on board the Chobe Princess 4* and park fees.
Not included: guide gratuity.
Chobe River Cruise
After breakfast, enjoy a day aboard the Chobe Princess. Small boat excursions allow you to get close to animals coming to drink on the banks and photograph them.
According to your preferences, you can also try your hand at tiger fish fishing or take time to relax together. At the end of the day, a sunset aperitif precedes dinner served on board.
Included: all meals and beverages, sunset aperitif, accommodation in double or single cabin on the Chobe Princess 4* and park fees.
Not included: guide gratuity.
See you soon!
Enjoy your breakfast on board the Chobe Princess on this new year's day, then head to Kasane airport for your international flights.
Included: breakfast and transfer from Chobe Princess to Kasane airport.
Not included: lunch, beverages and 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 entries not mentioned in this quote
- Traveler Insurance
- International flights
- Visa fees (Zimbabwe: 30 USD)
Included
- All meals and beverages during the stay at The Hide and on board the Chobe Princess, including 5 nights in all-inclusive format
- Three nights with half board and one night with full board
- All airport transfers – accommodations / activities mentioned in the program
- The transfer by vehicle on the itinerary: Victoria Falls airport – Hwange – Falls – Kasane
- 4* lodge accommodation throughout the trip
- The activities mentioned in this quote, at a rate of 2 to 3 activities per day depending on the accommodations offered
- All national park 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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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.
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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