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12-Day Highlights of Zimbabwe

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

12-Day Highlights of Zimbabwe

5.0 / 5 · 88 reviews Offered by Gondwana Tours & Safaris 12-Day

Overview

This wonderful tour includes the spectacular Victoria Falls with a superb safari in Hwange National Park, Mana Pools National Park, and Matusadona National Park! We have chosen camps offering an authentic safari experience while still being valuable. At an additional cost, you can end the tour at Victoria Falls. Should you wish to extend your safari, add on Chobe National Park in Botswana! As camps in Mana Pools are seasonal, this tour is only available from 1 May -- 14 November.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

12-Day

Route

Victoria Falls Town to Harare

Via Victoria Falls, Hwange NP, Matusadona NP

Country & park

Zimbabwe / Hwange National Park

Style

Mid-range 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

Accommodation

Bayete Guest Lodge - Mid-range lodge at Victoria Falls – Breakfast Included

Meals

Breakfast Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

12-Day Highlights of Zimbabwe
Hwange National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 $10,420 USD $8,080 USD
Jul 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 $11,455 USD $8,875 USD
Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 $8,531 USD $6,991 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

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 6-8 Matusadona NP
Day 9-11 Mana Pools NP
Day 12 Robert Gabriel Mugabe Airport (Harare)
End Harare (Day 12)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't 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.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can 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
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: boat, normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Bayete Guest Lodge

Day 1-2

Bayete Guest Lodge

Mid-range lodge at Victoria Falls – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

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Bomani Tented Camp

Day 3-5

Bomani Tented Camp

Mid-range tented camp bordering Hwange NP without fences – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Bomani Tented CampBomani Tented CampBomani Tented Camp
Rhino Safari Camp

Day 6-8

Rhino Safari Camp

Mid-range lodge inside Matusadona NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Mana River Camp

Day 9-11

Mana River Camp

Luxury tented camp inside Mana Pools NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Mana River CampMana River CampMana River Camp

Day 12

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.

Arrival at Victoria Falls Airport and Transfer to Bayete Guest Lodge for 2 nights

Day 1

Arrival at Victoria Falls Airport and Transfer to Bayete Guest Lodge for 2 nights

On arrival at Victoria Falls, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your lodge. Bayete Guest Lodge is a beautiful lodge that offers personal service to its guests. Two nights here will allow you to relax after your flight and give you time to enjoy everything the area offers. Victoria Falls is one of the world's seven natural wonders, and a visit to see the falls is a must. But there are many other tours to do here. For example, why not consider a helicopter flight over the falls or a sunset cruise on the Zambezi? We can pre-book all activities for you and would be happy to advise the extra cost for them. Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Victoria Falls Stay: Bayete Guest Lodge Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Transfer to Bomani Tented Lodge in Hwange National Park for 3 nights

Day 3

Transfer to Bomani Tented Lodge in Hwange National Park for 3 nights

Today you will be collected and transferred to Dete Train Station (2.5 hours) where you board the Elephant Express and then enjoy a 70km scenic rail transfer aboard the railcar (3 hours) to Ngamo siding. From here a 10 to 15 minute drive in a game vehicle will take you to Bomani Tented Lodge. Hwange is one of the premier safari parks in Southern Africa but prices of lodges here tend to be more reasonable than other safari areas of a similar quality and that makes it fantastic value for money. For the next 3 days you will enjoy the superb game viewing that Hwange has to offer. Bomani Tented Lodge is located on the edge of Hwange National Park. It is known for its wide open plains and vast herds of elephants. It is one of just a few lodges located near the superb Ngamo Plains area which offers some of the best game viewing in Hwange. Mid-range tented camp bordering Hwange NP without fences All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Hwange National Park Stay: Bomani Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp bordering Hwange NP without fences Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Transfer to Rhino Safari Camp for 3 nights

Day 6

Transfer to Rhino Safari Camp for 3 nights

You will be transferred to Bomani air strip to board your light aircraft transfer to Tashinga airstrip. Here you will be met an transferred to the harbour for your 20min boat transfer to Rhino Safari Camp for your 3 nights stay. Matusadona National Park is one of the less visited safari parks in Zimbabwe. This however, is good news for those that chose to visit this area as it offers very good game viewing with very few other vehicles around. For the next 3 days you will enjoy the superb game viewing that this area has to offer. All meals & drinks, morning & afternoon game activities are all included - you can choose from game drives, cruises along Lake Kariba, fishing and hiking. Rhino Safari Camp on the shores of lake Kariba is an absolute unspoiled gem. Comfortable well maintained African style bungalows, excellent management & fantastic game viewing have made this characterful lodge such a popular place to stay. Mid-range lodge located inside Matusadona NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Matusadona National Park Stay: Rhino Safari Camp Mid-range lodge located inside Matusadona NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Transfer to Mana River Camp in Mana Pools National Park for 3 nights

Day 9

Transfer to Mana River Camp in Mana Pools National Park for 3 nights

Today you will be transferred by boat back to the harbour and from there to Tashinga airstrip to board your light aircraft flight to Mana River Camp in the Mana Pools National Park. Mana River Camp is positioned on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River nestled between this enormous perennial river and a much visited water pan, particularly enjoyed by elephants for mud bathing. For the next 3 days you will enjoy the superb game viewing that Mana Pools has to offer. Morning & afternoon game activities are all included, you can choose from game drives, walking safaris as well as canoe excursions. This camp is open on a seasonal basis so the tour only runs from May through till mid November. Luxury tented camp located inside Mana Pools NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Mana Pools National Park Stay: Mana River Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Mana Pools NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Air Transfer from Mana River Camp to Harare

Day 12

Air Transfer from Mana River Camp to Harare

Today you will return to Harare for your onward journey. Please note that you can fly back to Victoria Falls Airport instead—this will incur an additional charge as the flight is longer. Please inquire directly with us should you be interested in this option. Alternatively, you can add other elements to this safari, like Chobe National Park, Matopos National Park, or the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (Harare) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

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 in Victoria Falls Town and ends in Harare, Zimbabwe
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA - Check price)
Fly back from Harare Airport (HRE - 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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Offered by

Gondwana Tours & Safaris

5.0 operator rating 88 reviews

Gondwana Tours & Safaris is a tour operator, based in Maun, Botswana, with an outlet in the UK, Germany, France, Portugal and South Africa. We specializing in tailor-made tours and Safaris throughout Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Uganda. Owner operated with on the ground knowledge and 25 years industry experience, we offer a flexible, very personal service.

Offices In

Botswana, United Kingdom, South Africa, Portugal, Germany

Size

10-20 employees (Founded in 2008)

Tour Types

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

Destinations

Botswana, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Réunion, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 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

World class operator

This was my fourth safari, and my favorite one. From day one, Christelle and Gondwana proved invaluable. She was responsive, professional, yet incredibly personable and genuine. She had granular knowledge and opinions on each safari destination and accommodation, and took thoughtful care to engineer the perfect safari for my fiancé and I. The attention to detail was second to none. It was abundantly clear that she listened and understood our personalities and our safari ambitions. On a personal note, she was instrumental in helping me propose to my fiancé on this trip. Sparing the details - it was a personal and intimate moment, and it would have been impossible without her connections and acumen on/in the region. She subsequently went to grand efforts to make sure that we felt loved and recognized on this trip through various incredibly thoughtful actions. Every trip with Christelle will be unique and I have already been recommending Gondwana and Christelle to my friends and family.

Erik · United States

Verified

Outstanding Operator

This was my first safari, and everything down to the tiniest detail was amazing. Christelle and Gondwana Tours did the best job at creating a unique and personalized trip for us. There was no need to worry about anything - they were attentive and exceeded at fulfilling our wants. It was a vacation of a lifetime. Our 6 night safari started in Victoria Falls, passed through Chobe, and ended in the Okavango Delta. I'm not used to having so much help with planning and coordinating a trip, and it was such a treat to have everything taken cared of. We were afraid that it could be touristy or cookie cutter, and it ended up being the most thoughtful trip we've ever taken. I cannot recommend Christelle and Gondwana Tours enough.

Morgan · United States

Verified

Perfect Honeymoon - Safari and beach

Steffi Presske and her team from Gondwana tours and safaris planned a magical honeymoon trip for us. We started of visiting the Victoria Falls, continued to Chobe National Park, then two different camps in the Okavango Delta and ended the trip with a few days at the beach in Mozambique. The organization was perfect, Steffi took all our special wishes/ ideas into account, she was always good to reach (through email, the German landline or even via Skype or WhatsApp). The route and the hotels/ lodges/ Camps were chosen very well, and we were especially amazed by the camps in the delta. The assistance was very good and we can just recommend booking a trip with Gondwana. It was a great trip :)

Victoria · Germany

Verified

Thank you Gondwana for the journey of a lifetime !!! - 100% recommendable

Gondwana Tours & Safaris organized us the trip of a lifetime. We were allowed to fulfill our dream and make a round trip through Tanzania including safari and Zanzibar. The organization of Gondwana, especially by dear Mrs. Steffi Presske, made our trip something very special. Steffi responded to every small adjustment request and always had a suitable solution ready. She always took time for us and was available to us 24/7 during the trip. The choice of accommodations and the on-site safari company in Tanzania were without exception excellent. Our expectations were not only 100% met but exceeded several times. Thank you Gondwana for these great experiences. If we come back it will be with Gondwana Tours & Safari. (automatic translation from German)

Christina Eckmann · Germany

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

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?

Bayete Guest Lodge - Mid-range lodge at Victoria Falls – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast Included

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

How does the quote request work?

We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Gondwana Tours & Safaris, 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 Gondwana Tours & Safaris.

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