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11-Day Very Best of Zimbabwe Luxury Safari

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

11-Day Very Best of Zimbabwe Luxury Safari

4.9 / 5 · 220 reviews Offered by Off2Africa Travel 11-Day

Overview

This incredible luxury fly-in safari starts at the mighty Victoria Falls, followed by three nights in Hwange, Zimbabwe's largest and most diverse national park. From Hwange, fly to Lake Kariba, a water wilderness, before finishing with three nights at Mana Pools National Park. Mana is one of Zimbabwe's premier wildlife parks and a mecca for experiencing wildlife up close! Join us for ten days of superb wildlife encounters and a day experiencing one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World!

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

11-Day

Route

Victoria Falls Town to Victoria Falls Town

Via Victoria Falls, Hwange NP, Lake Kariba

Country & park

Zimbabwe / Hwange National Park

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

12 years

Activities

game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip

Accommodation

The Palm River Hotel - Luxury hotel at Victoria Falls – Breakfast Included

Meals

Breakfast Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

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Currency

USD

11-Day Very Best of Zimbabwe Luxury Safari
Hwange National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jun 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 n/a* USD $8,091 USD
May 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027 n/a* USD $7,170 USD
Jun 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 n/a* USD $8,407 USD

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Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 4 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

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Route

Tour route map
country Zimbabwe
Start Victoria Falls Town (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Victoria Falls
Day 3-5 Hwange NP
Day 6-7 Lake Kariba
Day 8-10 Mana Pools NP
Day 11 Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls)
End Victoria Falls Town (Day 11)

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses tented camps and hotels.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

12
Minimum age of 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle, boat & air transfer
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

The Palm River Hotel

Day 1-2

The Palm River Hotel

Luxury hotel at Victoria Falls – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

The Palm River HotelThe Palm River HotelThe Palm River Hotel
The Hide Safari Camp

Day 3-5

The Hide Safari Camp

Luxury tented camp inside Hwange NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

The Hide Safari CampThe Hide Safari CampThe Hide Safari Camp
Changa Safari Camp

Day 6-7

Changa Safari Camp

Luxury+ tented camp inside Matusadona NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Changa Safari CampChanga Safari CampChanga Safari Camp
John's Camp

Day 8-10

John's Camp

Luxury tented bush camp inside Mana Pools NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

John's CampJohn's CampJohn's Camp

Day 11

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Victoria Falls

Day 1

Victoria Falls

When you arrive at Victoria Falls Airport, a representative of Off2Africa Travel will meet and transfer you to Palm River Hotel, with its stunning riverside location on the grand Zambezi River. This transfer is approximately 30 minutes. The rest of the day can be spent relaxing in the lodge's surroundings, stretching your legs with a tour of the Victoria Falls and rainforest, and ending with a 3-course dinner at a restaurant of your choice. You can pre-book several activities with us before you arrive or when you are in Victoria Falls. We will happily arrange your adventure activities, including sunset cruises on the Zambezi River, white water rafting, gorge swing and other adrenaline activities, and a helicopter "flight of angels" over Victoria Falls! Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Victoria Falls Stay: The Palm River Hotel Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Explore Victoria Falls

Day 2

Explore Victoria Falls

Today, you will experience the "smoke that thunders" on your own or on a guided tour of Victoria Falls and the rainforest. If you have already done this on your first afternoon, you can choose from various other activities in and around Victoria Falls. These include a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River (morning or afternoon) or dinner cruise, a helicopter "flight of angels" over the falls, a canopy tour, white-water rafting, gorge swing and other adrenaline activities. You may enjoy lunch at one of several restaurants at your lodge or around Victoria Falls town. We recommend the Vulture Culture experience at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge or lunch overlooking Batoka Gorge at the Lookout Cafe. You will complete your day with dinner at either Palm River Hotel, Dusty Road or one of the other exciting restaurants around Victoria Falls, sharing stories of your day's experiences. Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Victoria Falls Stay: The Palm River Hotel Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Hwange National Park

Day 3

Hwange National Park

After breakfast, you will be transferred by road back to Victoria Falls Airport for a short, exciting flight over Hwange National Park to either Hwange National Park Airport or Umtshibi Airstrip. Here, you will have a relaxed game drive towards The Hide. The Hide is a delightfully appointed, intimate luxury tented camp in a private concession. The lodge and luxury tents overlook a large waterhole with a special viewing hide, providing a view of the wealth of wildlife that comes down to drink. Hwange National Park has well over 100 mammal species and 400 species of birds and is famous for its great herds of elephants, comprising a total population of over 30,000! After arriving at The Hide, enjoy a delicious lunch and then relax for the afternoon or head out on a game drive, sip on sundowners, and nibble on canapés on the edge of a waterhole. You will end your day with a delicious dinner before retiring to your tent to enjoy all the night sounds of this remote, fascinating park. Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Hwange National Park Stay: The Hide Safari Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Explore Hwange National Park

Day 4

Explore Hwange National Park

You wake up to the sounds of birds and the smell of coffee as you prepare for an early morning game drive. During the game drive, you might walk in the area's magical acacia or teak forests in search of wildlife with your guide or visit Ngweshla and other waterholes. You can take the opportunity to walk with an armed guide, which will allow you to see, smell, hear, and touch the African savannah. In our fast-paced life, walking in the bush helps you slow down and absorb the wonder of Africa. Zimbabwe's guides are regarded as amongst the very best in Africa, and this walking experience with them should not be missed! Enjoy the early afternoon relaxing at the lodge before heading out on a late afternoon game drive. Afterwards, you go back to the camp and have time to freshen up before enjoying snacks and drinks under the stars around the campfire. The resident chef will serve up a tasty 3-course dinner. Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Hwange National Park Stay: The Hide Safari Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Explore Hwange National Park

Day 5

Explore Hwange National Park

Once more, you wake early for a continental breakfast as you prepare for your early morning game drive. Today, your guide will take you on a different route, seeking out early morning predators and other wildlife. Enjoy possible rare sightings of sable and Roan antelope and bat-eared foxes. Enjoy another opportunity to walk with an armed guide, allowing you to see, smell, hear, and touch the African savannah. Savour the afternoon as you relax at the lodge before heading out on a late afternoon game drive, this time most likely to scenic Mbiza Pan, surrounded by ilala palm trees and a haven for large herds of elephants and buffalo, as well as giraffes, eland, zebra, kudu, baboons and predators such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas and leopards. Return to camp in the early evening for campfire stories under the stars about the day's sightings. Savour your 3-course dinner while elephants gather at the waterhole, and relish your third night in Zimbabwe's largest national park. Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Hwange National Park Stay: The Hide Safari Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Lake Kariba and Matusadona National Park

Day 6

Lake Kariba and Matusadona National Park

After breakfast and an early morning activity, we will drive you to the nearby airstrip for your 1-hour flight to Lake Kariba. You will be met by a guide from Changa Safari Camp and take the short boat and road transfer to camp. Changa is ideally located on the shores of Lake Kariba in the Matusadona National Park. The camp and luxury tents enjoy prime vistas over the lakeshore where pods of hippos and crocodiles bask in the sun and myriads of birdlife are residents. Having been welcomed at Changa and enjoying a light lunch, you typically want an early afternoon siesta in your tent before venturing late afternoon for a boat cruise or guided game drive. Kariba's sunsets are regarded as some of the most spectacular in Africa, and what better scene to relish on a sundowner? After dusk, it is time to retreat into camp to freshen up and enjoy pre-dinner drinks and a sumptuous dinner as you look over the lake. Luxury+ tented camp located inside Matusadona NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Lake Kariba Stay: Changa Safari Camp Luxury+ tented camp located inside Matusadona NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Explore Lake Kariba and Matusadona National Park

Day 7

Explore Lake Kariba and Matusadona National Park

This morning, wake to the wondrous call of a fish eagle and honking hippo! Changa and Lake Kariba are the perfect places to enjoy a lie-in during this safari if you want to before strolling in for a hearty breakfast. Alternatively, a guided walk, game drive, boat cruise or fishing safari is available. The open shoreline is ideal for enjoying all of these activities, and, usually, large elephant bulls are roaming, along with hippos out grazing or sunning themselves. Lake Kariba is home to the feisty tigerfish, one of Africa's top fighting fish and a suitable challenge for the whole family. However, there are also many other species of fish in the lake, including catfish and tilapia, which are tasty and no doubt your chef back at camp will prepare a meal for you of bream whether you catch it or someone else does! Large herds of buffalo traverse the lakeshores, and lion prides hungrily follow. This makes for exciting encounters you might be fortunate to watch firsthand. Luxury+ tented camp located inside Matusadona NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Lake Kariba Stay: Changa Safari Camp Luxury+ tented camp located inside Matusadona NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Mana Pools National Park

Day 8

Mana Pools National Park

It is day 8 of your safari, and after breakfast and the morning activity of your choice, it is time for the short, spectacular flight into Mana Pools National Park and John's Camp, your home for the next three nights. Mana Pools is named after the four main pools comprising the heart of this World Heritage Site and is often voted as one of Africa's top five national parks. The wildlife here congregates on the vast floodplains of this 50km stunning stretch of Zambezi River. The many close-up encounters with Mana's iconic elephant bulls, such as Boswell and Fred Astaire, lure travellers worldwide. Having enjoyed a light, tasty lunch, take an afternoon siesta in your luxury tent overlooking the floodplain. Enjoy some treats at high tea late afternoon before embarking on an exciting afternoon game drive along the floodplain. Once more, the sunsets are superb and take the time out to enjoy a sundowner on the edge of the Zambezi River. Luxury tented bush camp located inside Mana Pools NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Mana Pools National Park Stay: John's Camp Luxury tented bush camp located inside Mana Pools NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Explore Mana Pools National Park

Day 9

Explore Mana Pools National Park

We will wake you up early to enjoy a light breakfast, coffee and the opportunity to venture out early on a game drive or guided walking safari, as early mornings offer excellent game viewing opportunities. The dense wildlife in Mana Pools foraging amidst majestic fig, albida and sausage trees is high—there is always something to watch and enjoy, whether on foot or in your game drive vehicle. This sanctuary is revered as one of the best parks to walk in Africa, with its open woodland, albida forests, numerous pans of water, and spectacular views over the Zambezi River and the mountains beyond. Herds of buffalo, hundreds-strong, pummel the floodplain in search of grazing in the dry months. There is a strong presence of lions, hyenas, leopards, painted dogs and occasionally cheetahs, and their prey includes impala, eland, zebra, waterbuck, and kudu. After lunch, it is siesta time before a game drive and sundowners. After a hot shower and campfire drinks, enjoy a 3-course dinner. Luxury tented bush camp located inside Mana Pools NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Mana Pools National Park Stay: John's Camp Luxury tented bush camp located inside Mana Pools NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Explore Mana Pools National Park

Day 10

Explore Mana Pools National Park

After an early breakfast, head out with your guide for a guided walking safari or game drive. Apart from predators, the early mornings are a pristine time for photography in general and watching large troops of baboons at play, as well as possibly mongoose, jackal, warthogs and more. Your walking guide will often do "an approach" on a relaxed elephant bull in the mornings when it is cool, and it allows you to relish an exciting up-close encounter with these beautiful, majestic mammals. On foot, you take in the size perspectives of an elephant compared to yourself, and you hear, smell and feel so much more whilst walking. Back at camp, a delicious lunch, G&T or wine is served. Tonight, after your final game drive, perhaps it is your turn to sleep out on the John's Camp star bed! Luxury tented bush camp located inside Mana Pools NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Mana Pools National Park Stay: John's Camp Luxury tented bush camp located inside Mana Pools NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Departure to Victoria Falls or Harare Airport

Day 11

Departure to Victoria Falls or Harare Airport

You will enjoy an early morning guided walk or game drive on your last day of safari, depending on your departure time to Victoria Falls Airport. After a sumptuous breakfast, you will drive to the Mana Pools Airstrip to catch your flight to Victoria Falls or Harare Airport for your connecting flight back home. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All flights during the tour

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Victoria Falls Town
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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Off2Africa Travel

4.9 operator rating 220 reviews

We always take care of the small stuff, but Off 2 Africa also thinks big… as wide as Africa’s superb landscapes, endless horizons and every friendly African smile! It is our privilege to help plan your journey to the world's most exciting continent. Our talented team of specialists has been putting together safari travel experiences in Africa for 25 years now, and we can't wait to do the same for you.

Office In

South Africa

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2001)

Member Of

ATTA, ZTA, SATSA, ZTOA & AFRICA'S EDEN

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.90 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Claire Saunders our tour operator was professional, efficient and well organised

From the outset we had an outstanding service from Claire. She tailored a trip to meet our needs, and made sure it was relatively close to our budget. We had a seamless transfer to the Okavango Delta, starting with a thorough briefing by our driver, and plenty of drinks for the journey. Our drive from Maun to Amber River Lodge in the delta was an adventure in itself, stopping to see the flora and fauna. The lodge absolutely blew us away, we had an amazing time. We had a very knowledgeable guide, Rati, we saw so many wild animals, birds, and the landscape is like paradise. We definitely had luxury accommodation, delicious food, wonderful activities. It was heart wrenching to leave. We had another seamless transfer to the Chobe River, we stayed at Jackalberry. Another stunning lodge. Great pool areas in both to unwind after safari. So close to the national park. We saw elephants, hippos, crocodiles in the water. Also a wide range of land animals and birds. There were beautiful sunsets and sunrises at both sites. We always arrange our own trips but just this once it was nice to have it arranged from start to finish. Claire went the extra mile to make this a memory for a lifetime.

Amber River Lidge
En route to Okavango delta
At delta
At delta

Jacqueline · United Kingdom

Verified

Extremely professional, experienced and knowledgeable.

Bec and his team, listened to all of our interests and requirements and put together the best African safari we have ever completed. The entire trip was flawless from start to finish. Bec tailored the trip to exactly what we wanted, many things were managed and planned that we were unaware of how complex they would be until we under took the trip. The process of arranging land transfers across different country borders, was seamless and something that would have been difficult to arrange. As it happened the transportation was safe and perfectly managed with the local knowledge of the team. Bec also checked in on us during our trip. The best, and only decision, we needed to make for the best safari we have ever had, was to select Off2Africa to organise the entire trip.

Chris · Australia

Verified

Excellent organization, Amazing Trip.

We had a wonderful 3 countries trip to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. It leaves us with marvelous memories. We were stunned by the good organization of our tour operator, Robyn. The communication was excellent. Transfers were smooth, efficient and drivers always on times at the several meeting points. Lodges were very good and we saw plenty of game despite travelling in low season. We highly recommend Off2Africa and would definitely travel with them again. Of course, these trips are never cheap but it was good value for money considering the upper level lodges and the many transfers, including a return flight to Hwange National Parks as well as the many long game drives with professional guides.

Maria · Belgium

Verified

Fabulous Botswana

We chose Off2Africa for our Botswanan adventure after careful consideration and was impressed with the care and attention Sian Edwards and Emma paid to not only the arrangements but keeping us informed of any changes due to the weather conditions. We felt looked after from the moment we arrived at Maun airport until the time we left. We visited 3 lodges - preferring to stay 3 nights at both Camp Moremi and Savuti - in the hope of seeing 'big cats' and we were not disappointed. We watched a pride of lions enjoying their kill; lion cubs playing with each other; cheetahs chasing a possible kill and a leopard quietly walking along the track ahead of us. It was amazing how close we came to the lions and a family of hyenas as they walked quietly around the safari truck! The lodges were very similar in terms of luxury, comfort and service but also very different in that Camp Okavango was primarily boat and walking safaris which gave us a different perspective from the motorised safaris- we stood only 100 metres from 2 male lions as they sat on a raised area looking for prey. All the staff we met on the trip were friendly, helpful and we especially loved the warm welcomes we received at each camp. Our guides were first rate. We wouldn't hesitate to travel to Botswana again and would certainly contact Off2Africa for any future safari trips.

Jacqueline · United Kingdom

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Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

The Palm River Hotel - Luxury hotel at Victoria Falls – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Victoria Falls Town

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

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This tour is offered by Off2Africa Travel, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Off2Africa Travel.

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