Overview
Four Days: Zimbabwe's Two Greatest Natural Wonders
Zimbabwe offers two of Africa's most extraordinary experiences in one compact itinerary. Victoria Falls — the world's largest waterfall. Hwange National Park — Zimbabwe's premier wildlife destination, home to 45,000 elephants.
Use these essentials to understand how Zimbabwe fits your travel style, season and route.
-Trip style
Classic safari with strong guiding and walking options
-Best for
Zimbabwe safari, Victoria Falls and safari, Hwange safari, walking safaris
-Best time to visit
July – October for big-game viewing and dry-season Falls views.
-Top places
Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Mana Pools National Park
Itinerary
Arrive Victoria Falls
Arrive Victoria Falls Airport. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon guided tour of the falls. Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Dinner at a riverside restaurant.
-Victoria Falls walking tour
-Zambezi sunset cruise
-Riverside dinner
Victoria Falls Activities & Hwange
Optional helicopter flight over the falls. Afternoon transfer to Hwange National Park (2 hours). Settle into your safari lodge. Evening game drive.
-Optional helicopter flight
-Transfer to Hwange
-Evening game drive
Full Day Hwange — Elephant Country
Dawn and afternoon game drives. Hwange is famous for elephants — breeding herds of up to 100 individuals. Lions, leopards and African wild dogs. Sundowners at a waterhole.
-Elephant herds at waterholes
-Wild dog tracking
-Sundowners at waterhole
Morning Game Drive & Departure
Dawn game drive. Farewell breakfast. Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport. Easy connection to Botswana (Chobe) or South Africa.
-Final Hwange dawn
-Airport transfer
Useful Information
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- Is Zimbabwe safe for tourists? Victoria Falls and Hwange are very safe, well-established tourist destinations. Zimbabwe is currently one of Africa's fastest-recovering tourism destinations. The Zimbabwean people are famously friendly and welcoming to visitors.
- Why Zimbabwe Is Loved by Serious Safari Travelers Zimbabwe has a strong reputation among experienced safari travelers for its guiding culture, classic camps and the depth of experience available beyond simple vehicle-based game drives. Zimbabwe is warm, friendly, and full of dramatic wilderness — from Victoria Falls to the wild Mana Pools.