Around Zimbabwe Trip - (North-East-South-West)

Around Zimbabwe Trip - (North-East-South-West)

Zimbabwe is beautiful. This Around Zimbabwe Trip explores the top 'must-go' places in Zimbabwe in only 17 days and it's a guarantee one will not regret this tour. A minimum of 10 guests is required for this package.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Harare

Stop At: Harare, Harare, Harare Province
Arrive in Harare at Harare international Airport

Transfer by Batoka Safaris to Rainbow Towers Hotel and check in.

Tour the City of Harare – the city center, downtown, suburbs, markets and historical places. Tour takes 2 hours.

Overnight at hotel on dinner and breakfast.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Rainbow Towers

Day 2: Harare to Kariba

Stop At: Lake Kariba, Lake Kariba, Matabeleland North Province
Road Transfer to Kariba in the north from Harare, journey takes maximum 5 hours, approximately 366 km.

Check in at Caribbea Bay Resort.

1600hrs pick up from hotel for sunset cruise on Lake Kariba (the biggest man made lake in the world at the time of it’s construction in the late 1950s)

The cruise takes 2 hours. Snacks and cash bar are onboard.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Caribbea Bay Resort

Day 3: Full Day Matusadona

Stop At: Matusadona National Park, Matusadona National Park, Matabeleland North Province
Full Day Matusadona tour. Transfer by boat across the Lake for approximately 30km on water to Matusadona. Tour includes game drive and game walk + lunch.

Transfer back by the lake and drop off at hotel.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Caribbea Bay Resort

Day 4: Kariba to Mana Pools

Stop At: Kariba, Kariba, Mashonaland West Province
0730hrs Kariba Highlights Tour. Pick up from hotel. Visit the Lake’s dam Wall, tour Kariba observation point.

After tour, depart for Vundu Camp. Road Transfer to Chirundu in the North, journey takes maximum 2 hours, approximately 100 km.

Departure from Chirundu to Vundu by boat for approximately an hour.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Vundu Camp

Day 5: Full Day Vundu Camp

Stop At: Mana Pools National Park, Mana Pools National Park, Mashonaland Central Province
Full Day Vundu Camp.

Game Activities: Game drive, Bird watching, Fishing, Boat Safari
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Vundu Camp

Day 6: Mana Pools to Harare

Pass By: Harare, Harare, Harare Province
Depart Vundu Camp to Chirundu by boat for approximately an hour.

Transfer from Chirundu to Harare, 355km South East and the journey takes about 5 hours.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Rainbow Towers

Day 7: Harare to Nyanga

Pass By: Nyanga, Nyanga, Manicaland Province
Pickup from the Hotel for Nyanga by road. Nyanga is 272km east of Harare and it takes approximately 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Troutbeck Inn

Day 8: Nyanga

Stop At: Nyanga, Nyanga, Manicaland Province
ACTIVITIES: Horse riding and fishing

Any other preferred activities (sky walk, Zip line, sky line) to be done on own account.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Troutbeck Inn

Day 9: Nyanga to Masvingo

Stop At: Great Zimbabwe National Monument, Masvingo Zimbabwe
0730hrs Depart Nyanga for Great Zimbabwe. This is a 5hr 30 min journey, approx. 387km.

Check in at LATAC close to the ruins.

Tour the Great Zimbabwe Ruins, that is an approximately 3hrs tour. Tour the Hill Complex, the museum, and the Great Enclosure.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lodge At The Ancient City

Day 10: Masvingo to Matobo

Stop At: Bulawayo, Bulawayo, Bulawayo Province
After breakfast, depart by road to Matobo Hills via Bulawayo, the second largest city in Zimbabwe, after Harare. The journey takes 4hrs 30min or less. Approx. 320km. Arriving on time will allow time to tour the city.

Proceed to Matobo Hills and check in at the Matobo Hills Lodge
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Matobo Hills Lodge

Day 11: Full Day Matobo Hills

Stop At: Matobo Hills, Matobo National Park - The Matopos Zimbabwe
Activities: 2 activities for the day. Game drive in the Matobo Game Park, and rhino trail, optional will be a visit to the Recreational Park (Cecil John Rhodes Grave entry is $ 10).
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Matobo Hills Lodge

Day 12: Matobo to Hwange

Pass By: Hwange, Hwange, Matabeleland North Province
After breakfast, depart by road to Hwange National Park via Bulawayo city. This is a 4hrs 30min, 321km.

Check in at Hwange Safari Lodge

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hwange Safari Lodge

Day 13: Hwange

Stop At: Hwange National Park, Hwange National Park, Matabeleland North Province
06:00hrs Morning Game Drive at Hwange National park 3hrs. this includes morning teas and biscuits.

Lunch at the Lodge

Afternoon Game Drive
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hwange Safari Lodge

Day 14: Hwange to Victoria Falls

Stop At: Zambezi River, Msuna Zimbabwe
Road transfer to Victoria Falls for approximately 2 hours, 185km.

Arrive in Victoria Falls and check in at the Azambezi River Lodge.

1600hrs Sunset Cruise – . Pick up from hotel. Cruise takes 2 hours. Drinks and snacks are served onboard.

Drop off at hotel after cruise.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Azambezi River Lodge

Day 15: Victoria Falls

Stop At: Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North Province
After breakfast:

0830hrs Guided tour of the Victoria Falls. Pick up from the hotel. Tour includes the visit to the Big Tree in the Park, the rainforest and the whole stretch of the falls which is close to 2 km.

Drop at the hotel after the tour. There are several optional tours one can do in the afternoon.

Transfer and drop at the hotel after the dinner.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: 1900hrs Boma Dinner at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. Experience the traditional food in a traditional setting.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Azambezi River Lodge

Day 16: Victoria Falls/Botswana

Stop At: Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, North-West District
After early breakfast.

0730hrs Chobe Day trip. Pick up from hotel and travel by road for 70+ km into Botswana Chobe area for a full day Safari. Please ensure you have your passport and visa ready.

Activities: Game Drive & Boat cruise on the Chobe River.

You will then be transferred back to Victoria falls and drop off at the hotel.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Azambezi River Lodge

Day 17: Departure

Pass By: Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North Province
Transfer from hotel to Victoria Falls Airport for your home bound flight.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.