Great Zimbabwe

9 magnificent days exploring legendary sites

This journey takes you to experiencing the scenic beauty and prolific wildlife in this extraordinary land known as Zimbabwe, translated as 'Great Houses of Stone'.

Day 01 Harare

On arrival at the Harare International Airport, you will be met by our representative before proceeding through Zimbabwe's Capital City with its wide open thorough fares, fascinating history and quaint mix of traditional and modern buildings. You reach your hotel; relax and spend the afternoon lazing in the sparkling pool, have a drink at the mirrored bar or book the optional Harare City afternoon tour with your guide (with supplement). This tour exposes an impeccably clean city, bustling with busy shops, wide open streets and warm hospitable people.
Accommodation at Crown Plaza Hotel or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 02 Harare

Check out after breakfast at your hotel
Departure for Masvingo, The Ancient City, where we will be inspired by the Ruins of Great Zimbabwe built in 1200 AD, which were first discovered by the Settlers in 1888. The Ruined City of Great Zimbabwe is the largest and the most significant ancient monument south of the Sahara and only second to the Egyptian Pyramids.
Lodge at Ancient City
Here your guide will take you through the Acropolis, the Great Enclosure and the Conical Tower.

Accommodation in Lodge at Ancient City or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 03 Bulawayo

Check out after a hearty breakfast at your hotel
Departure from Masvingo to Bulawayo, where we arrive around midday (lunch at your own expenses). This is the second largest city in Zimbabwe with wide tree lined streets and is surrounded by beautiful parks, a legacy of Cecil John Rhodes.
Within the city are many examples of early Victorian buildings which are maintained by the Bulawayo City council and landlords as heritage sites. We learn more about this beautiful country by visiting the Bulawayo National Museum before checking into our hotel.
Accommodation at Holiday Inn Bulawayo or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 04 Matopos

Breakfast at your hotel
The Matobo Hills has long been recognized as an area of exceptional beauty with a rich, colorful and mythical history.

Matabo Hills

A full day will be spent exploring the area and some highlights include cave paintings, panoramas of the countryside at 'View of the World', where Cecil Rhodes is buried. We hope to catch a glimpse of black rhino and plains game, but this area is famous for its dense concentrations of birds of prey.
Accommodation at Holiday Inn Bulawayo or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 05 Bulawayo / Hwange National Park

Check out after breakfast at your hotel
Departure to Hwange National Park. This is one of Africa's finest havens for wildlife and is home to the herds of presidential elephants. It is also home to many predators and endangered species, and seethes with varied birdlife.
We transfer onto an open vehicle and proceed on a game drive transfer to our lodge. Once we have checked in, we will enjoy lunch overlooking the beautiful plains, then we will proceed on an afternoon game drive.
After sundowners a sumptuous dinner will be enjoyed to the sounds of the night.
Accommodation at The Hide or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 06 Hwange National Park

Breakfast at your hotel
Dawn breaks with a morning game drive through the vast plains to experience the drama of the previous night.
We hope to view more of the many species that live in the national park whilst exploring the magnificent landscape that includes desert sands to sparse woodland as well as grasslands and granite outcrops.
We will return to the lodge for an afternoon siesta and later proceed on an evening game drive to view the nocturnal inhabitants of the Hwange National Park.
Accommodation at The Hide or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 07 Victoria Falls

An early rise accompanied by tea and coffee before we enjoy a last game drive transfer out of the National Park. Our first stop is at the Painted Dog Conservation Center in Hwange, here we will learn more about Wild Dogs and the Center's efforts to protect these beautiful animals from extinction.
Afterwards, we head to the Falls or as the local people call it 'Mosi-oa-Tunya'- the smoke that thunders. This quaint tower offers a variety of activities and attractions both on land and water.
Your afternoon can be spent at leisure, or you can book one of many activities available, such as a Sunset Cruise on the mighty Zambezi River.
Accommodation at The Kingdom Hotel or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 08 Victoria Falls

Breakfast at your hotel
This morning, we visit the secluded and unexplored the Zimbabwean Village where you will speak with a Traditional Medicine Healer and witness age old customs and way of life.
Cooking at a Zimbabwean village
Afterwards, we enjoy a tour of the Victoria Falls. These falls constitute one of the most spectacular Natural Wonders of the world. You will stop at various vantage points to view the falls and walk through the rain forest whilst witnessing the rainbows and feeling the spray and thundering noise of water falling into the gorge.
The rest of your afternoon will be spent at leisure, where you can book one of many activities with your guide.
Accommodation at The Kingdom Hotel or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 09 Victoria Falls

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before checking out and being transferred to the Victoria Falls Airport.

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