Duration
5-Day
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
You'll experience the best of Zimbabwe in just 4 nights. You'll start with 2 nights near Victoria Falls, where you'll explore the iconic waterfall, cruise the Zambezi River, and enjoy wildlife in a scenic setting. Then, you'll head to a private camp in Hwange National Park for thrilling game drives, guided walks, and up-close encounters with elephants, lions, and more. This short journey blends natural wonder and classic safari adventure for an unforgettable taste of Zimbabwe.
Plan snapshot
Duration
5-Day
Route
Victoria Falls Town to Victoria Falls Town
Via Victoria Falls, Hwange NP
Country & park
Zimbabwe / Hwange National Park
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
10 years
Activities
game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip
Accommodation
Old Drift Lodge - Luxury lodge at Victoria Falls
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 10 years.
Day 1-2
Luxury lodge at Victoria Falls
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Luxury tented camp inside Hwange NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
You'll arrive at Victoria Falls International Airport, where a guide will meet you for your transfer to your lodge in the Zambezi National Park. You'll settle into your luxury tented suite with river views and relax after your journey. In the late afternoon, you'll enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River with drinks and snacks as you spot hippos, crocodiles, and elephants along the banks. You'll return to the lodge for dinner under the stars. Luxury lodge located at Victoria Falls Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 2
You'll enjoy breakfast overlooking the Zambezi River. You will depart on a guided tour of Victoria Falls, exploring various viewpoints of the world’s largest waterfall. You'll enjoy lunch at the Lookout Café, with dramatic views of the Batoka Gorge and Victoria Falls Bridge. You'll spend the afternoon at leisure — optional spa treatment, birding, or relaxation at the lodge. You'll have an evening transfer for a traditional Boma dinner with live drumming, dancing, and interactive cultural entertainment. Luxury lodge located at Victoria Falls All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 3
After breakfast, you'll have a road transfer to Hwange National Park (approx. 3.5–4 hours). You'll arrive at your classic safari camp within a private concession bordering the park. You'll settle in, enjoy lunch, and prepare for your afternoon game drive. Sundowners in the bush will be followed by dinner back at camp. Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 4
You'll have an early morning game drive or walking safari, led by experienced guides. You'll return to the camp for brunch and time to relax (optional visit to the underground hide or viewing deck). In the afternoon, you'll have a game drive with the chance to encounter elephants, lions, wild dogs, and more. You'll end the day with a candlelit bush dinner or drinks around the campfire. Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 5
You'll enjoy a final breakfast in camp before your road transfer back to Victoria Falls for onward travel. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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 Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
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)
Offered by
Discover Africa’s wild beauty with Ranger Buck Safaris, specialists in arranging custom designed luxury safaris across Southern and East Africa. From the Serengeti to the Okavango Delta, enjoy bespoke itineraries featuring world-class lodges, expert guides, and exclusive wildlife experiences. With personalized service and unforgettable encounters, Ranger Buck Safaris offers the ultimate in high-end safari experiences..!!
Office In
South Africa
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
Member Of
APTA & SATSA
Tour Types
Custom luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Every part of our trip, including Johannesburg, Mala Mala, Victoria Falls and Cape Town, was well managed and included knowledgeable guides. Each experience was full of learning and an amazing trip overall. The safari in Mala Mala was the highlight where our guide, Nick, did his best to assure we would see all the possible animals in this game reserve. Even last minute adds, like our helicopter tour over Victoria Falls and the hot air balloon ride over wine country in Cape Town, were handled extremely well. I would highly recommend this trip put together by Ranger Bucks! We felt the cost of the trip was very fair, with the fine places we stayed, the management of our time and communication was great.
Karen · United States
We use the amazing Lindsay, from Ranger Buck for all our Safari bookings and have yet to deal with a more professional team. Each step of the process is handled with the utmost care and expertise. There is an exceptional attention to detail which ensures every aspect of the trip is perfect. You always feel like a VIP! I highly recommend the Ranger Buck team for a seamless and extraordinary travel experience. :-)
Avril Reitz · South Africa
Archie and Johnny at Ranger Buck Safaris were a pleasure to work with. They arranged everything for our fabulous trip, not missing any details. During the planning they were responsive and helpful, answering all our questions in a timely manner. During the trip they were easy to reach and so helpful! Their service, along with the service at all the places they arranged for us to visit, was fantastic. All of the places they picked for us were amazing...the hotels, the safari lodges, the animals, the activities, the game drives, etc were all top-notch. The food was out of this world. I'm at a complete loss for words when it comes to describing the amazing people that took care of us at the hotels and safari lodges. From the safari guides to the chefs, the greeters to the housekeeping staff...everyone was beyond belief. I really can't think of the words to express how blown away we were by the level of service and the friendliness of everyone we encountered. From now on when anyone I know expresses interest in a trip to Africa, I will immediately say "GO!", and I will give them the number for Ranger Buck Safaris. And if (when?!) we get a chance to go back, I wouldn't trust anyone else to plan my trip. Thank you Archie and Johnny!!! You're the best.
Jacquie · United States
Our Deserts and Waterfalls adventure in Namibia during May and June was nothing short of spectacular. From the initial planning phase to the very end, everything was meticulously organized. Johnny from Ranger Buck Safaris provided excellent suggestions based on our brief. Our request was quite complex—we moved around a lot and wanted to experience everything. We had a once-in-a-lifetime experience staying in a POD in Sossusvlei. The 3.5-hour transfer from Walvis Bay to Sossusvlei allowed us to truly immerse ourselves in Namibia’s desert landscape. The POD itself was breathtaking—no signs of villages or cities, just us, the desert, and the wildlife, including oryx, hyenas, and birds." We flew to Zimbabwe to experience the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Our itinerary included a guided visit to the falls, a thrilling helicopter flight over the cascades, and a delightful lunch at a restaurant with a view of the falls. Afterward, we moved downstream to a lodge on the Zambezi River, where we enjoyed a few relaxing nights.” Wonderful trip
Jackie · South Africa
Practical answers
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 10 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Old Drift Lodge - Luxury lodge at Victoria Falls. Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
This tour starts and ends in Victoria Falls Town
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Ranger Buck 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.
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.
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