Zimbabwe, in its finest wilderness
Private guides, storied camps and landscapes that have changed little since the first explorers wrote of them. This is safari, uncompromised.
Tailor-Made Zimbabwe Safari Experiences
Zimbabwe offers some of Africa’s most rewarding and diverse safari experiences, combining iconic wildlife destinations with one of the world’s greatest natural wonders — Victoria Falls.
With experienced guiding traditions and outstanding national parks, Zimbabwe is ideal for travellers seeking both scenery and wildlife immersion.
Seven places worth crossing the world for
Victoria Falls
"The Smoke That Thunders" drops over a mile of the Zambezi in a single curtain, sending spray more than 400 metres into the sky. Stay on the Zimbabwean bank for the finest angles, the quieter trails, and sundowners with the spray drifting gold across the gorge.
Insider note: Book the Royal Suite at the historic Victoria falls River Lodge for a private path directly into the rainforest.
Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe's largest reserve holds one of the greatest elephant populations left on earth — herds of several hundred are not unusual at the pumped waterholes in the dry season. Wide teak forests and open grassland make this superb terrain for both game drives and walking.
Insider note: Visit September–October when the dry season concentrates game around the remaining waterholes.
Lake Kariba
One of the largest man-made lakes in the world, Kariba's drowned forests and houseboat sunsets are unlike anything else on the continent. Fish eagles call from the shoreline as elephants wade between islands at dusk — an entirely different tempo of safari.
Insider note: A private houseboat charter is the most romantic — and least crowded — way to experience the lake.
Mana Pools, Zimbabwe
One of Africa's most celebrated wilderness areas, Mana Pools offers rare opportunities to walk among elephants, canoe past hippos, and experience wildlife at eye level. For travelers seeking intimacy rather than spectacle, few places compare.
Insider note: Combine a rhino-tracking walk with a rock art tour for the complete Matopo day.
Great Zimbabwe
The dry-stone walls of this 11th-century royal city gave the nation its name and remain the largest ancient structure south of the Sahara. Wandering the Hill Complex at dawn, before the coach groups arrive, is one of southern Africa's most underrated cultural experiences.
Insider note: A local historian guide transforms the ruins from stonework into story.
Matopo National Park
Balancing granite whalebacks, San rock art thousands of years old, and one of the densest leopard populations in Africa — Matopo is a landscape of quiet spiritual weight. Cecil Rhodes chose its highest point, World's View, as his final resting place.
Insider note: Combine a rhino-tracking walk with a rock art tour for the complete Matopo day.
Chimanimani National Park
Mist-wrapped peaks, cold mountain streams and montane forest set Chimanimani apart from every other region in Zimbabwe. For travellers who want to pair safari with serious hiking, this range on the Mozambique border offers some of the finest trekking in southern Africa.
Insider note: The multi-day traverse to Skeleton Pass rewards early risers with cloud inversions over the valley.
Every day, a different way to meet the bush
Walking Safari
Follow an armed, licensed guide on foot through Mana Pools and Matobo, reading tracks at ground level.
Helicopter Flight
Trace the length of the Batoka Gorge and the rim of Victoria Falls from a private open-door flight.
Sunset Cruise
Drift the Zambezi as elephants drink at the bank and the sky turns copper over the water.
Photography Safari
Low, beanbag-mounted vehicles and dedicated hides built around light, not just sightings.
Lodges
Rest between game drives at architect-designed camps built to disappear into the landscape.
Canoeing
Paddle silent channels of the lower Zambezi at eye-level with hippo pods and basking crocodile.
Big Five
Track lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino across Hwange's teak forests and open pans.
Bird Watching
Over 500 recorded species, from Zambezi fish eagles to the elusive Livingstone's turaco.
Four journeys, fully designed
THE RIVERS & LEGENDS SAFARI | Fly-In Safari
Experience: A journey through Africa's great river systems and legendary wildlife regions, combining world-class guiding, walking safaris, canoe expeditions, and exceptional camps.
Camp: Victoria Falls River Lodge
Key experience: Guided waterfall tour | Zambezi sunset cruise | helicopter over the Falls.
Key experiences: Morning & evening game drives with private guide | Sundowners on the plains | wildlife photography.
mbo Plains CampKey experiences: Guided bush walks | canoe safaris on the Zambezi River | game drive safaris | Photo safaris and night drives (in private concessions) | Romantic evenings under African skies.
Take a charter flight across the border into Zambia’s Lower Zambezi NP.
Key experiences: Game drives | walking safaris | Boat & canoe safaris on the Zambezi | Fishing | sundowners | bush dinners.
Known for prolific sightings of big cats, abundant wildlife, and expert guiding.
Key experiences: Morning and evening game drives | walking safaris with expert guides.
THE GREAT WILDERNESS JOURNEY | Safari
Experience: An extraordinary fly-in safari through Southern Africa's most celebrated wilderness destinations. From tracking leopards in South Luangwa and canoeing the mighty Zambezi.
Camp: Chichele Presidential Lodge
Key Experiences: Morning & evening game drives |Expert-led walking safari | Leopard tracking | Bush dining under the stars | Riverbank sundowners
Key Experience: Canoe safari along the Zambezi |Boat-based wildlife viewing | Game drives & guided walks | Tiger fishing.
Key Experiences: Canoe safari along the Zambezi floodplain | Walking safaris with elephants nearby | Wild dog & predator tracking
Key Experience: Massive elephant herds | Lion & wild dog tracking |Underground hide photography | Night drives (private concessions)
Key Experiences: Private guided Falls tour | Helicopter “Flight of Angels” | Zambezi sunset cruise | White-water rafting (seasonal) | Spa & farewell celebration dinner
THE SOUTHERN AFRICA DISCOVERY | Fly-In Safari
Experience: The very best of Southern Africa on a thoughtfully curated journey that blends vibrant cultural heritage with world-renowned wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty. Begin in Johannesburg with an insightful exploration of South Africa's history before flying into the pristine waterways of the Okavango Delta. Continue through the predator-rich landscapes of Moremi and Khwai, witness the remarkable elephant herds of Chobe, and conclude your adventure beside the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Featuring exceptional safari lodges, expert guiding, and unforgettable experiences.
Key Experience: private airport transfers| Private Guided Soweto tour | Apartheid Museum | Mandela House & Vilakazi Street
Key Experience: Fully inclusive safari package | Private game drives with top guide | Helicopter transfer into the Delta
Key Experience: Morning & evening game drives | Photography-focused safari experience |Helicopter flip over the Delta | Private bush dining experience
Key Experience: Includes private river cruise | nightly game drives | mokoro | full day game drives |
Key Experience: Guided Falls tour | Sunset Zambezi cruise | Helicopter “Flight of Angels” | White water rafting (seasonal) | Spa & farewell dinner.
THE ULTIMATE BOTSWANA COLLECTION | Fly-In Safari
Experience: Discover Botswana's most extraordinary wilderness regions on an expertly curated fly-in safari that blends remote desert landscapes, the waterways of the Okavango Delta, predator-rich floodplains, and the wildlife spectacle of Chobe. Complemented by a cultural introduction in Johannesburg and a memorable finale at Victoria Falls, this journey combines exceptional guiding, world-class accommodations, and unforgettable encounters in some of Africa's most pristine ecosystems. It is designed for travelers seeking the very best of Southern Africa in comfort and style.
Camp: AtholPlace Hotel and Villa
Key Experiences: Private Guided Soweto tour | Apartheid Museum | Mandela House & Vilakazi Street
A meaningful cultural grounding before entering wilderness.
Key Experience: Black-maned Kalahari lions | Cheetah sightings | Meerkats | San Bushman cultural experience | Stark salt pans & dramatic skies
Camp: Xigera Safari Lodge
Key Experiences: Mokoro canoe safaris | Boat safaris | Predator-rich game drives | Walking safaris | Scenic helicopter over the Delta
Camp: Tuludi Camp
Key Experience: Big cats | Buffalo herds |Excellent photographic opportunities
Camp: Muchenje Safari Lodge
Key Experiences: Chobe River boat safaris | Massive elephant herds at sunset | Lion & hyena interactions | Photographic River cruises
Key Experiences: Guided Falls tour | Helicopter “Flight of Angels” | Zambezi sunset cruise | White water rafting (seasonal) |Spa & farewell dinner.
Zimbabwe Safari
Highlights of Zimbabwe
- Victoria Falls (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Hwange National Park elephant herds
- Mana Pools canoe and walking safaris
- Zambezi River experiences
Safari Experiences
- Lodge safaris
- Walking safaris in Mana Pools
- Victoria Falls adventure packages
- Photographic wildlife safaris
- Combined Zambia / Botswana itineraries
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