Zimbabwe Safari IG5A

An unforgettable 5 Nights in Victoria Falls & Hwange on a luxury safari getaway in premiere locations

2 Nights Hwange National Park
3 Nights Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
6 Days / 5 Nights
Reference: IG-5A
Starts Victoria Falls Airport / Ends Victoria Falls Airport

Total Price 5 nights (2024): US$ 2251 (low season) | US$ 3112 (high season)
per person sharing

Safari Overview

This excellent short stay safari combines both the iconic Victoria Falls and prolific game viewing in Hwange National Park. It starts off with 2 nights in Camp Hwange, a small premier safari camp situated in the heart of the park. This safari camp offers a really authentic safari experience away from the maddening crowd with a focus on top quality guiding and a personalised experience.

The remaining 3 nights are spent in Victoria Falls at the legendary Victoria Falls Hotel. This Grand ol' Lady exudes an atmosphere from a bygone era. During your stay you will not only get to see the magnificent and largest waterfall but you can also enjoy many of the activities that are on offer.

Zimbabwe Safari IG-5A Inspired Journey Overview

Notes: Day 1 & 2

DAY 1
Upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to Camp Hwange. The journey in total takes about 3.5 hours, half being on tar road in an air-conditioned minibus and the remainder through the national park in a 4x4 open safari vehicle, which is a safari experience in itself. Enjoy sundowners from the main lodge area overlooking the lodge’s waterhole. A night game drive is on offer if you are feeling up to it and then return to the lodge for drinks and dinner.

DAY 2
Start the day with an early morning game drive around the camp's private concession or venture into the National Park depending on animal movements at the time. The drive is often combined with some walking where you can track animals with your experienced professional guide. Spend some time at the water points and watch the animals that come to drink and play. Late morning head back to camp for lunch and a siesta. Well rested, meet back late afternoon for another drive or a walk out of camp. In the dryer months walking to the log hide in front of camp is one of the most rewarding activities. In the hide elephants come within meters of you, zebra come to quench their thirst or warthogs trot in for a quick mud bath. The sun sets behind the hide, so the light is usually soft and photography is at its best. A night drive on the way back to camp is a nice way to end off the afternoon in the hope of seeing nocturnal animals, like springhares, serval, honey badgers, bat eared fox and if you are lucky a leopard or an aardwolf. The day ends with dinner in the main camp area and a night cap or coffee around the camp fire under the African night sky.

Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe's biggest reserve, home to a profusion of wildlife, including giraffe, lion, zebra and approximately 40 000 elephants. It provides sanctuary for all the country's endangered species, including a population of wild dogs thought to be among the most sizeable surviving groups on the continent. Terrain ranges from desert dunes and savannah lands to rocky outcrops and sparse forests, and visitors have the choice of game drives, guided walks or horseback safaris as a means of experiencing the park and its creatures.

Overnight: Camp Hwange

Ideally situated in a superb private concession in the North of the Hwange National Park, just 4hrs by road from Victoria Falls. Camp Hwange consists of 8 comfortable luxury tents and definitely ranks amongst the absolutely top safari camps in Hwange. This northern section of the park is not frequented by many tourists - this along with Camp Hwange’s own private concession, ensures that you have a personalised, unique and intimate safari experience.

Camp Hwange offers the chance to have an unforgettable experience with excellent safaris both by vehicle and on foot, plus the chance to do night drives. The guides, arguably considered to be amongst the best in Africa, share with you their love of nature and in-depth knowledge. A stay at Camp Hwange is more than a great safari, it is a life experience.

Activities at Camp Hwange

Game Walk
Camp Hwange reverts back to the concept the original safari, where activities centred on being immersed in the wild, walking being the main activity. During walks with well trained and experienced guides you will track and follow some of the most feared animals of Africa, secure in the knowledge that your guides and trackers are competent in all aspects of this exciting adventure. Not only will you get the chance to see the well-known dangerous animals, sightings and the habits of the smaller, lesser known species and aspects of the African bush will be explained you, giving you an insight into the mysteries of how all things depend on each other. Just before the sun rises your day on safari begins. After a wakeup call everyone gathers at the camp fire to have a light breakfast before setting out on the morning’s activities. Usually, you will leave Camp Hwange by Land Rover for a game drive to a designated area chosen earlier, where you will be briefed by your guide and then all set off on a safari walk.

Hide sit
Sit and watch the activities at the waterhole. We do have a unique log pile hide in the shade near the waterhole which you guide will be happy to take you - so that you may have a close up view of all the visitors needing to drink and carry out their ablutions.

Game Drives
In the mornings when it is still cool and the light is soft for photography, the air of expectancy is everywhere. It is nice to cruise along in the vehicle getting a few pictures of animals here and there. Your guide will be scowering the road for tracks of some of the animals that rule the night i.e. lion, hyena and leopard to mention a few. Should you not find them in the vehicle, but find their tracks especially the lion then it is time to get out and track them on foot. Whether you see them up close or as a flash running away, time on foot with lion is thrilling way to spend the morning.

Notes: Day 3, 4, 5 & 6

DAY 3
Today after breakfast you will be transferred by road to the five star Victoria Falls Hotel, retracing the route done on your first day. After check in, feel free to wander around town which is in walking distance from the hotel, take part in any of the activities on offer, or visit the Victoria Falls themselves, which are within walking distance from the hotel. You can have lunch at the hotel or at one of the restaurants around town.

DAY 4 & 5
You have 2 full days to soak up the wonderful atmosphere of Victoria Falls, it is the adventure capital of Africa and there are activities on offer to cater for everyone’s needs. View the mighty Falls, partake in the many activities on offer or wander around the streets to do a bit of curio shopping, then finish off at a café for refreshments and a bite to eat. Please have a look at the available Victoria Falls Activities and contact us to arrange a suitable itinerary just for you.

DAY 6
Sadly, this is the last day of your safari. After breakfast, you will have time to pack up and around mid-morning, you will be picked up for your transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport for your departure flight.

Victoria Falls

One of the original natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site and an extremely popular tourism attraction. Known locally as ‘The Smoke that Thunders’, this spectacle is accessible from both Zambia and Zimbabwe and it is an ideal place to combine a game viewing and water sports. There is excellent fishing, a terrifying bungee jump and arguably the best commercial white water rafting in the world.

Overnight: Victoria Falls Hotel

The Victoria Falls Hotel, popularly known as “the grand old lady of the Falls”, is situated in the Victoria Falls National Park, a world heritage site, and is a member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World group.

The Edwardian-style five-star hotel, built in 1904, combines the charm of the old with the convenience of the new. Set in lush tropical gardens with lily ponds, palm trees and semi-tropical shrubs, it provides the tranquillity and seclusion that many guests seek. The famous Victoria Falls are just a ten-minute walk away using the hotel’s private pathway, and “the smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-O-Tunya” in the local dialect, is clearly audible and visible from this luxurious landmark.

World-class service, and food and beverage choice and preparation second to none, make the hotel a magnet for international visitors and locals alike. The opulent Livingstone Room for fine dining and dancing, the Jungle Junction with its famous breakfast and dinner buffets and ethnic entertainment in the evenings, offer variety and wide choice. Stanley’s Terrace, with its clear view of the Victoria Falls Bridge, connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia, is renowned for its cocktails and afternoon teas. The Terrace has been a rendezvous for adventurers in Africa for over a century.

The ambience of the hotel is steeped in that history with all suites decorated in the gracious Edwardian style of Zimbabwe’s colonial era. Small executive meetings and private dining facilities are easily arranged for those who wish to combine a little business with a lot of pleasure, and all in a secluded and discreet environment.

It is the Victoria Falls Hotel that remains the major attraction for visitors. Waking up to the sound of “the smoke that thunders”, seeing the sun rise beneath the mist of one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the lunar rainbow at night, all the while soaking up the history and ambience of a bygone era, is more than unforgettable – it is unique.

Dining at Victoria Falls Hotel

Livingstone Room
Enjoy dinner and dancing in the elegant Edwardian Livingstone Room, with classic a la carte and tables d'hote menus. Whilst the Livingstone Room reflects the century old hotel's style of grandeur and opulence, the dress code has been relaxed for the convenience of the guest. A fine selection of wine and liqueurs are available. Maximum seating capacity of 120 pax.

Jungle Junction
Dining at the Jungle Junction offers an unforgettable experience with a fusion of African flavours. Entertainment from ethnic groups epitomises the spirit of Africa. Jungle Junction is the ideal venue for incentives groups. The Jungle Junction has a maximum seating capacity of 140 pax.

Stanley’s Terrace
Stanley's Terrace is a must for light meals throughout the day. Traditional high tea is served every afternoon, with spectacular views of The Victoria Falls Bridge and the Victoria Falls themselves. Stanley's Terrace is the ideal location for sundowners and offers a table d'hôte menu with an a la carte menu on offer after 1100hrs.

Price

Total Price 5 nights (2024): US$ 2251 (low season) | US$ 3112 (high season)
Per person sharing

Included in this safari

CAMP HWANGE
• Accommodation in a spacious thatched chalet with views of the Hwange bush and nearby waterhole
• All meals and local beverages
• Laundry
• Emergency Medical Evacuation
• Conservation fee
• Activities: Game drives, Walking safaris & Night game drive

VICTORIA FALLS HOTEL
• Luxury accommodation in a Classic room
• Daily breakfast

TRANSFERS
• Return Victoria Falls Airport transfers, road transfers between Camp Hwange and Victoria Falls Hotel

Excluded

CAMP HWANGE
• Premium beverages

VICTORIA FALLS HOTEL
• All other meals and drinks not specified
• Activities

NATIONAL PARK FEES
• All national park fees in Victoria Falls are paid on arrival.

More Travel Information

• Victoria Falls Travel Information
• Victoria Falls Activities
• Hwange National Park Information

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