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9-Day Victoria Falls, Hwange & Matopos

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

9-Day Victoria Falls, Hwange & Matopos

5.0 / 5 · 88 reviews Offered by Gondwana Tours & Safaris 9-Day

Overview

From Victoria Falls, the world's most impressive waterfall to Hwange National Park, one of Africa's greatest game reserves to the beautiful hidden gem that is known as Matopos National Park, this is the best that Zimbabwe has to offer. The Matopos National Park is known for its incredible density of San rock art, spiritual significance, complete tranquillity and beauty. It may not have the most prolific animals in Zimbabwe but it is known for its sightings of black and white rhinos.

Plan snapshot

Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

9-Day

Route

Victoria Falls Town to Bulawayo (Bulawayo)

Via Victoria Falls, Hwange NP, Matobo NP

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) & nature hikes/walks

Accommodation

Pioneers Lodge Victoria Falls - Mid-range lodge at Victoria Falls – Breakfast Included

Meals

Breakfast Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

9-Day Victoria Falls, Hwange & Matopos
Hwange National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
May 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 $5,180 USD $4,445 USD
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $3,810 USD $3,575 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.

Quote flow

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We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
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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 Matobo NP
End Bulawayo (Bulawayo) (Day 9)

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury 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) & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & normal 4x4 vehicle
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

Pioneers Lodge Victoria Falls

Day 1-2

Pioneers Lodge Victoria Falls

Mid-range lodge at Victoria Falls – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

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Khulu Bush Camp

Day 3-5

Khulu Bush Camp

Luxury tented camp bordering Hwange NP without fences – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Amalinda Lodge

Day 6-8

Amalinda Lodge

Luxury lodge just outside Matobo NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Day 9

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.

Arrive in Victoria Falls and Transfer to Pioneers Lodge for 2 Nights

Day 1

Arrive in Victoria Falls and Transfer to Pioneers Lodge for 2 Nights

On arrival in Victoria Falls you will be met and transferred to Pioneers Victoria Falls Lodge. This beautiful lodge at the Victoria Falls manages to retain a relaxed informal atmosphere whilst also maintaining impeccable standards. Situated only 2.5 km from the Victoria Falls themselves it's a great choice for a few days of relaxation. Enjoy a free afternoon walking round Victoria Falls town or stay within the grounds of the lodge itself by taking a dip in the pool and relaxing in the gardens. You will also have the whole of the following day to relax and enjoy all that Victoria Falls has to offer. Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Victoria Falls Stay: Pioneers Lodge Victoria Falls Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Transfer from Victoria Falls to Khulu Bush Camp for 3 Nights

Day 3

Transfer from Victoria Falls to Khulu Bush Camp for 3 Nights

Your African safari adventure begins today as you are picked up this morning from your hotel and transferred to Khulu Lodge. This is about a 2.5-hour drive. This lodge is located just outside Hwange National Park. It is only about 15 minutes drive from the main park entrance gate making it very easy to go into the national park to do game drives. In addition, they have their own private concession where they can also do game drives. Khulu Lodge offers superb value for money and an authentic safari experience at an affordable price. They are famous for their resident Presidential herd of elephants which are often seen in the area or even on the grounds of the lodge! And the waterhole that can be seen from the lounge area and most rooms attracts many animals. The game viewing here is especially good in the July-October dry season. You will enjoy the next 3 days doing morning and afternoon game activities. These include game drives and walking safaris. Luxury tented camp bordering Hwange NP without fences All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Hwange National Park Stay: Khulu Bush Camp Luxury tented camp bordering Hwange NP without fences Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Transfer from Khulu Lodge to Amalinda Lodge for 3 Nights

Day 6

Transfer from Khulu Lodge to Amalinda Lodge for 3 Nights

You will now be transferred from Khulu Lodge to Camp Amalinda, with a journey time of approximately 5 hours. Nestled in the private concession of the Matobo Hills National Park, the camp is in a spectacular setting amongst the ancient boulders of the hills. It’s a unique lodge with rooms that have been cleverly built into the rocks. Camp Amalinda offers 9 thatched rooms with the interior appearance of a cave. The activities include visits to Cecil John Rhodes' grave, tours to view San Bushmen paintings, rhino tracking, bird watching and walking in the Matobo Hills. You'll end your trip to Zimbabwe in Matopo at Camp Amalinda which is a wonderful way to complement your safari. Luxury lodge located just outside Matobo NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Matobo National Park Stay: Amalinda Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Matobo NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 9

Transfer from Camp Amalinda to Bulawayo Airport

Today will be the last day of your tour and you will be transferred to Bulawayo Airport for your onward flight home. Bulawayo Airport is 60km away from the camp. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Bulawayo Airport (Bulawayo) 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 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$15.00 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 Bulawayo, 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 Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Airport (BUQ - Check price) near Bulawayo
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
Gondwana Tours & Safaris
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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?

Pioneers Lodge Victoria Falls - 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.

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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