Sunset Cruise
Cruise the mighty Zambezi as the sun sets and the elephants bathe.
Explore two of Zimbabwe‘s highlights, Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park. Begin at the falls, where you can visit this dramatic cascade, before driving to nearby Hwange. Here, explore on foot and by 4×4, spotting the best of Zimbabwe’s wildlife.
Key Highlights of this Itinerary
Falls Adventures
Try one of the adventure activities on offer, including rafting or zip-lining.
Hwange Elephants
Encounter vast matriarchal herds of elephants in Hwange National Park.
Night Drives
View elusive nocturnal wildlife, including leopards and civets, on night drives.
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This holiday is wonderfully simple. Hwange and Victoria Falls are just a short distance apart, meaning that these contrasting experiences can be combined with little fuss. The former offers an exceptional safari experience, packed with big game, whilst the latter is more than just a remarkable sight – it offers an adrenalin-packed array of activities.
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Days 1-3
Victoria Falls
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Day 4
Victoria Falls - Hwange
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Days 5-7
Hwange
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Day 8
Hwange - Victoria Falls
Days 1-3
Victoria Falls
Try one of the adventure activities on offer, including rafting or zip-lining.
Day 4
Victoria Falls - Hwange
Encounter vast matriarchal herds of elephants in Hwange National Park.
Days 5-7
Hwange
View elusive nocturnal wildlife, including leopards and civets, on night drives.
Day 8
Hwange - Victoria Falls
Return to Victoria Falls to depart.
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The Smoke that Thunders
A holiday to Zimbabwe would not be complete without a visit to Victoria Falls, one of the world’s most spectacular natural attractions and a great place to relax after a wildlife-packed safari. Here, the Zambezi River crashes down in a white torrent – giving the falls their name, “The Smoke that Thunders”.
The town itself is both a meeting place of many cultural artists and also a focal point for action-packed fun. Activities include the glorious “Flight of Angels” helicopter ride over the falls, white water river rafting and kayaking, as well as more relaxing sundowner cruises along the Zambezi.
Hwange Safari
This vast wilderness area of Kalahari sands, grasslands and teak forest is home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Zimbabwe, especially elephants, which congregate around the waterholes.
Hwange National Park’s mixture of landscapes provides a home for countless species, including African wild dogs, which – despite their endangered status – are still found here in significant numbers. Set out on game drives in search of these pack-hunting predators, as well as lions, leopards, sable antelopes, blue wildebeests, reedbucks and giraffes.
How does this holiday make a positive impact?
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Due to high tourist traffic to Victoria Falls, litter and plastic waste have become significant environmental concerns. In response, a taskforce comprising representatives from the local council, police and environment agencies organises weekly clean-ups, and advocates for by-laws allowing fines for littering. Victoria Falls Recycling Centre was created by Africa Albida Tourism and Greenline Africa Trust as a solution to waste management in the area. Many hotels and lodges are eliminating single-use plastics, and upcycling waste into souvenirs, demonstrating how tourism can contribute to solving the problem it inadvertently created.
Hwange National Park is a key stronghold for endangered African wild dogs. Painted Dog Conservation, a Zimbabwean organisation with the mission of protecting wild dogs, closely monitor six packs within the park. Efforts include anti-poaching units which patrol Hwange daily, and a rehabilitation facility, where injured or orphaned wild dogs can recover before being reintroduced into the wild. The organisation also engages local communities through education and outreach programs, fostering a shared commitment to conservation. Supporting all these initiatives is tourism, revenue from which plays a crucial role in enabling wildlife protection efforts like these.
Straddling the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is an example of successful collaboration between the two countries. The transboundary UNESCO World Heritage Site is managed under a Joint Integrated Management Plan, which aims to balance the responsibilities of funding, tourism management and wildlife conservation between the participating countries.
Learn more about the UN's 17 sustainability goals
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When to travel
Zimbabwe in January
The rainy season in Zimbabwe runs from the end of November to the start of March. The scenery is greener and birds are breeding, but rains can occasionally last for days.
Zimbabwe in February
The rainy season in Zimbabwe runs from the end of November to the start of March. The scenery is greener and birds are breeding, but rains can occasionally last for days.
Zimbabwe in March
The rainy season comes to an end, but water levels remain high and the Victoria Falls are in full flow. A great time to spot newborn animals.
Zimbabwe in April
As the dry season begins in April and May, national parks re-open but are still quiet. The landscapes remain lush and green, whilst water levels at the Victoria Falls are high, making for spectacular photographs above the falls.
Zimbabwe in May
As the dry season begins in April and May, national parks re-open but are still quiet. The landscapes remain lush and green, whilst water levels at the Victoria Falls are high, making for spectacular photographs above the falls.
Zimbabwe in June
June and July mark the coldest and driest months in the country. Temperatures overnight can drop close to freezing. It is not yet peak season but game start to congregate around water holes as the landscape dries out. Water levels drop at Victoria Falls, making for less spray and clearer views unobstructed by the spray.
Zimbabwe in July
June and July mark the coldest and driest months in the country. Temperatures overnight can drop close to freezing. It is not yet peak season but game start to congregate around water holes as the landscape dries out. Water levels drop at Victoria Falls, making for less spray and clearer views unobstructed by the spray.
Zimbabwe in August
August and September remain very dry, and temperatures start to rise to the high twenties in the daytime. It is peak season, with fantastic opportunities for wildlife viewing as animals congregate around the water holes.
Zimbabwe in September
August and September remain very dry, and temperatures start to rise to the high twenties in the daytime. It is peak season, with fantastic opportunities for wildlife viewing as animals congregate around the water holes.
Zimbabwe in October
October and November see very dry landscapes, as the dry season draws to a close. The ideal time to see wildlife, but there is more chance of a shower, especially towards the end of November.
Zimbabwe in November
October and November see very dry landscapes, as the dry season draws to a close. The ideal time to see wildlife, but there is more chance of a shower, especially towards the end of November.
Zimbabwe in December
The rainy season in Zimbabwe runs from the end of November to the start of March. The scenery is greener and birds are breeding, but rains can occasionally last for days.
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