Experience Zimbabwe intensively safari, natural wonders & pure culture

DAY 1: BULAWAYO — MATOBO NATIONAL PARK

(approx. 50 km/approx. 1:00 hour pure driving time)

Upon arrival at Bulawayo Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your local tour guide. Just driving through the rural area towards Matobo National Park gives you a first impression of the original Zimbabwe. In the early afternoon, you will reach the impressively located Big Cave Camp, which blends harmoniously with the surrounding granite rocks. After check-in and a light lunch, set off on a guided hike through the lodge's private concession area. Between bizarre rock formations, centuries-old fig trees and open savanna, the beauty of Matobo is revealed in a very immediate way. In the evening, a stylish dinner with a panoramic view awaits you — the ideal start to your Zimbabwe round trip.

DAY 2: MATOBO NATIONAL PARK

Today, an intensive day in the UNESCO-protected Matobo National Park is on the agenda. After breakfast, join an experienced guide in the footsteps of rare white rhinos — a combination of game drive and foot safari makes this activity particularly impressive. Back at the lodge, enjoy a relaxing lunch before diving into the spiritual and cultural dimension of the park in the afternoon: You'll visit impressive rock carvings of the San, marvel at the view from “World's View” and finally stand at the grave of Cecil Rhodes, whose life story is closely linked to this region. The day ends with dinner at the lodge — filled with nature, history and fascinating encounters.

DAY 3: MATOBO — EASTERN HWANGE NATIONAL PARK

(approx. 300 km/approx. 5:00 hours pure driving time)

After breakfast, your onward journey begins to the east of Hwange National Park — Zimbabwe's largest game reserve. The route takes you through open scrublands, small villages and dense dry forests until you reach Ivory Lodge early in the afternoon. The elevated chalets offer wonderful views of a frequently frequented waterhole. After lunch, you'll go straight on your first game drive in an open off-road vehicle — accompanied by an experienced guide who will introduce you to the diversity of wildlife. In the evening, an atmospheric dinner awaits you at camp — perhaps accompanied by the distant call of a hyena or cracking in the nearby bush.

DAY 4: EASTERN HWANGE NATIONAL PARK

The day starts early — with a morning game drive in an open vehicle. Many animals are particularly active in the cool morning hours: lions return from hunting, elephants move to the watering holes, antelopes graze in the first light of day. If you want, you can then go on a guided bush walk — an intensive experience that adds new perspectives to the safari experience. After lunch, there is time to relax before heading out into the bush again in the afternoon. You might encounter a herd of buffaloes today or watch baboons playing wild. The day comes to a relaxing end by the fire.

DAY 5: EASTERN HWANGE NATIONAL PARK

Today also offers two safari activities — in the morning and in the afternoon. In between, enjoy peace and hospitality in the camp. Each trip tells a new story: You might encounter a herd of zebras in the backlight or discover one of the rare sabre antelopes. The diversity of the landscape — from sandy trails to wide grassy areas — makes every game drive unique. In the evening, listen to the bush: quiet, lively and full of stories.

DAY 6: HWANGE — VICTORIA FALLS

(approx. 180 km/approx. 4:00 hours pure driving time)

After a last breakfast at the safari camp, you say goodbye to Hwange and head north. The Victoria Falls are not only the geographical highlight of the trip, but also the emotional one. Your accommodation, the Bayete Guest Lodge, is nestled in a tropical garden — a place to relax after intensive days in the bush. The afternoon is free: Perhaps enjoy a swim in the pool, read under palm trees or enjoy the impressions of the last few days. Individual dinner today — numerous restaurants in Victoria Falls invite you to try out.

DAY 7: VICTORIA FALLS

Today, explore the famous Victoria Falls on your own. A walk along the various viewpoints provides impressive perspectives — depending on the season, you can experience thundering water, rising spray or deep insights into the basalt gorge. For lunch, we recommend the Lookout Café — with spectacular views of the Zambezi Gorge. The afternoon is free for you: Whether it's a helicopter flight, a boat trip or relaxing hours in the lodge — you can arrange the day according to your taste. Dinner is also not included and can be selected individually.

DAY 8: DEPARTURE FROM VICTORIA FALLS

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport. Also in the luggage: Impressions, experiences and memories of a round trip through Zimbabwe that combined nature, culture and real encounters in a unique way. End of benefits.

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