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Zimbabwe: Walking With Elephants

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Home — Zimbabwe: Walking With Elephants

Exceptional Wildlife Viewing in Zimbabwe

This safari begins at Victoria Falls before travelling through Zimbabwe’s most important wildlife regions. You will follow the Zambezi River into Mana Pools, explore the shores of Lake Kariba in Matusadona, continue to the open plains of Hwange, and end in the granite landscapes of Matobo Hills. Each area presents distinct terrain and wildlife, giving a broad view of the country’s natural diversity.

Wildlife highlights include observing Hwange’s elephant herds, exploring Mana Pools’ predator-rich floodplains, and tracking rhino on foot in Matobo Hills. Light aircraft and road transfers link each stage, with accommodation chosen for location and access. Guided activities focus on both large mammals and smaller ecological details, while also engaging with the cultural and historical heritage of the regions visited.

Daily Summary

Days
1-2

Victoria Falls

Stay at River Island Suites, located upriver from the falls on the Zambezi. Take a half-day tour of the falls with historian and guide Clive Wakefield, learning about their geology and colonial-era history. Boat excursions on the river and walks in the surrounding forest round out your introduction to the area.

All Inclusive
River Island Suites
Days
3-5

Mana Pools

Fly to Mana Pools and stay at Little Vundu Camp with a private guide and vehicle. The park’s floodplains and oxbow lakes hold dense populations of elephant, lion, and wild dog. Mana is also known for elephants that stand to browse from trees, a behaviour shaped by generations along the Zambezi. Guides at Little Vundu have fostered a long, respectful rapport with these elephants, allowing unusually close observation on foot and by vehicle.

All Inclusive
Little Vundu Camp
Days
6-7

Matusadona

Continue by light aircraft to Matusadona on Lake Kariba’s southern shore, staying at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge. Activities include boat safaris, fishing, and game drives. The combination of shoreline, grassland, and wooded hills supports buffalo, hippo, crocodile, and diverse birdlife, with chances to see lion and leopard within the park’s varied habitats.

All Inclusive
Bumi Hills
Days
8-10

Hwange National Park

Transfer to Hwange Bush Camp, set in the northern part of Zimbabwe’s largest reserve. Hwange is known for its vast elephant herds and more than 100 mammal species. Guided walks and game drives explore open grasslands and teak woodland, offering encounters with predators as well as smaller species adapted to this semi-arid environment.

Fully Inclusive
Hwange Bush Camp
Days
11-12

Matobo Hills

Travel by private charter flight to Bulawayo, followed by a transfer to Matobo for a two-night stay. This area is renowned for its distinctive granite formations and deep historical and cultural significance. Explore Matobo Hills National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with activities including rhino tracking on foot and discovering ancient rock art amidst its dramatic granite landscapes.

Fully Inclusive
Amalinda Lodge

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