Duration
11-Day
Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe
This tour features the main highlights of Zimbabwe from the eastern highlands, Nyanga, Vumba, Great Zimbabwe, Matopos National Park, Bulawayo, Hwange National Park, and Victoria Falls. If you are keen to see the best of Zimbabwe this tour gives you the best of it.
Plan snapshot
Duration
11-Day
Route
Harare to Victoria Falls Town
Via Nyanga NP (Eastern Highlands), Great Zimbabwe (Ruins), Matobo NP
Country & park
Zimbabwe / Matobo National Park
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
5 years
Activities
game drives, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Accommodation
Cresta Lodge Harare - Mid-range hotel in Harare (City) – Dinner Included
Meals
Dinner Included; Breakfast & Dinner Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses lodges and resorts.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 20 people per vehicle.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Single travelers cannot join this group tour and it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
Day 1
Mid-range hotel in Harare (City) – Dinner Included
Dinner Included
Day 2-3
Mid-range resort just outside Nyanga NP (Eastern Highlands) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 4
Budget guest house less than 1hr drive from Great Zimbabwe (Ruins) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-6
Mid-range lodge just outside Matobo NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
Mid-range lodge just outside Hwange NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
Mid-range lodge bordering Hwange NP without fences – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 9-10
Mid-range lodge at Victoria Falls – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 11
(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
On arrival at the Harare International Airport, you will be met by an Africa Zim Travel Representative and proceed through Zimbabwe's Capital City. This tour exposes an impeccably clean city, bustling with busy shops, wide open streets, and warm hospitable. We will also show you the botanical garden and the balancing rocks (dinner) Cresta Lodge (1 night). Mid-range hotel located in Harare (City) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
After an early breakfast, you'll leave Harare and head through the diverse scenery of farmlands and rocky outcrops and into the magnificent mountainous area of the Eastern highlands, also known as “the little England” of Zimbabwe. On arrival at the hotel, you will be able to take in beautiful calm views and serene settings. (Optional activities are available —horse riding, golf, fishing, for own account) (breakfast and dinner) Your overnight stay will be in Trout Beck Inn (2 nights). Mid-range resort located just outside Nyanga NP (Eastern Highlands) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
The day is yours to explore or relax. You'll enjoy the hotel and stroll down to the dam to watch the rainbow trout diving through the waters. You will have a full-day tour of Nyanga National Park (for your account). You will experience a village from the Stone Ages known as Pit Huts, or a visit to a Rainbow Trout hatchery set in the natural pools of the sparkling river. (Breakfast and dinner). Mid-range resort located just outside Nyanga NP (Eastern Highlands) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 4
This morning after breakfast, you'll depart for Masvingo, the Ancient City, where you will be inspired by the Ruins of Great Zimbabwe built in 1200AD. The Ruined City of Great Zimbabwe is the largest and most significant ancient monument south of the Sahara and only second to the Egyptian pyramids. Here, your guide will take you through the Acropolis, the Great Enclosure, and the Conical Tower. Your meal plan includes breakfast and dinner. Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Great Zimbabwe (Ruins) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 5
After breakfast, you will depart Matobo Hills and pass through the second largest city in Zimbabwe with wide tree-lined streets and surrounded by beautiful parks. Within the city are many examples of early Victorian buildings which are maintained by the Bulawayo City Council and landlords as heritage sites. You will proceed to Matobo for Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Your overnight stay will be in Matobo Hills Lodge. Mid-range lodge located just outside Matobo NP All meals included Drinks not included
Day 6
This full day will be spent exploring the area and some highlights include cave paintings and panoramas of the countryside at “View of the World”. We hope to catch a glimpse of black rhino and plains game, but this area is famous for its dense concentrations of birds of prey. You will have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Mid-range lodge located just outside Matobo NP All meals included Drinks not included
Day 7
After breakfast, you will depart for Hwange National Park. This is one of Africa's finest havens for wildlife and is home to the herds of presidential elephants. It is also home to many predators, endangered species, and varied bird life. You will transfer onto an open vehicle and proceed on a game drive transfer to our lodge. On arrival, you will enjoy lunch overlooking the beautiful plains, and proceed on an afternoon game drive. After sundowners, a dinner will be enjoyed as the sounds of the night. You will have breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Sable Sands Hwange or similar(2 nights). Mid-range lodge located just outside Hwange NP All meals included Drinks not included
Day 8
You will enjoy a morning game drive through the vast plains to experience more species. We hope to view more of the many species that live in the national park whilst exploring the magnificent landscape. You will return to the lodge for an afternoon siesta. Later, you will proceed for an evening game drive to view the nocturnal inhabitants of the Hwange National Park. You will have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Mid-range lodge bordering Hwange NP without fences Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 9
You will have an early rise accompanied by tea and coffee before we enjoy our transfer down to Victoria Falls. Your first stop will be at the Painted Dog Conservation Center in Hwange. Here, you will learn more about Wild Dogs and the Center's efforts to protect these beautiful animals from extinction. After this, you'll head for the town of Victoria Falls. Your afternoon can be spent at leisure, or you can book one of the many activities available. On arrival in Victoria Falls, you'll check-in and enjoy an afternoon sunset cruise. Your meals include breakfast and dinner. Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 10
After breakfast, you will enjoy a tour of the Victoria Falls. You will stop at various vantage points to view the falls and walk through the rainforest whilst witnessing the rainbows and feeling the spray and thundering noise of water falling into the gorge. The rest of your afternoon will be spent at leisure, where you can book one of many activities with your guide. Optional activities are rafting, elephant riding, helicopter over the falls, lion walk experience, canoeing afternoon and night game drives, jet board, adrenaline e.g. high wire, bungee jumping, bridge slide, and gorge swing. You will have breakfast and dinner. Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 11
You will enjoy breakfast before checking out and be transferred to the Victoria Falls Airport. Your meal plan includes breakfast. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
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)
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)
Drinks
Offered by
Africa Zim Travel is a full-service Incoming Incentive Tour Agency in the Zimbabwean World. Its founders are 100% Zimbabwean tourism professionals with knowledge in each destination and services in this region. In the year 2012 we decided to create a Travel Agency by the name “Africa Zim Travel.” with the purpose of specializing in the receptive tourism market.
Office In
Zimbabwe
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2012)
Member Of
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5From day one we were very impressed with our tour guide Stamford, our accomodation,the food and refreshments the safaris,everything was so well organised and enjoyable. Our group of eight were so pleased that we booked with Zim Africa and would highly recommend them to anyone who want high standards safety and proffesionalism. Thank you Zim Africa 5 stars.
Royston Stewart · United Kingdom
Everything perfect and the money worth. I can recommendet
Marius Goetschmann · Switzerland
We felt well advised by africa zim travel&tours even before booking. The whole tour went wonderfully. Times and agreements were honoured and our expectations of what we wanted to see were always met or exceeded. Mtho, our driver and sometimes guide, told us a lot about the countries, people and animals and had the patience to tell us the same thing sometimes four times if we didn't understand it or had already forgotten it. He always spread a good mood with his manner. He drove us safely over the sometimes bumpy and dusty roads. The selected hotels, rooms and meals were consistently good to luxurious. Overall, it was a varied and exciting trip and well worth the price.
Rita · Switzerland
Africa Zim Travels organised an amazing trip around Namibia. Everything was excellent. We would definitely recommend it for a hassle-free and relaxing holiday in this beautiful country!
Catalina · Spain
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 5 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Cresta Lodge Harare - Mid-range hotel in Harare (City) – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner Included
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
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
This tour is offered by Africa Zim Travel & Tours, 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.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
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 Africa Zim Travel & Tours.
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