Zimbabwe Safari IB5B

An affordable 5 Nights at the edge of Hwange National Park and in Victoria Falls

3 Nights Hwange National Park
2 Nights Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
6 Days / 5 Nights
Reference: IB-5B
Starts Victoria Falls Airport / Ends Victoria Falls Airport

Total Price 5 Nights (2024): US$ 1208 (low season) | US$ 1478 (high Season)
per person sharing

Safari Overview

This safari takes you from the wonderful and game rich Hwange National Park, to the ever impressive Victoria Falls, on a budget. Spend a few nights at Robins Camp on a private concession in north western Hwange National Park, and then at Nguni Lodge, a stylish and cosy lodge in the quiet side of Victoria Falls town, while you enjoy exciting safari experiences and activities.

Zimbabwe Safari IB5B Inspired Journey Overview

Notes: Day 1, 2 & 3

DAY 1
You will be met at Victoria Falls airport by one of our representatives and transferred by air-conditioned minibus to Robins Camp in north western Hwange National Park. This is a 110km ride from Victoria Falls. When you arrive at Robins, you will be checked in and then you can relax by the pool or bar and enjoy the surroundings and the waterhole in front of the lodge. You can go on an afternoon safari in the park.

DAY 2 & 3
Robins Camp is one of the few camps located in this area of Hwange. It is situated in the rugged Basalt area, which is rich in natural water with seeps and springs dotting the area. This area is home to some of the last great buffalo herds in Africa, with herds of over 2000 still seen. Given the abundance of prey animals, it is no wonder that it also has the highest concentration of lion in the Park. Robins is also known for big populations of reedbuck, roan, sable and tsessebe as well as the usual herds of elephants and other species encountered in the Park. Particularly encouraging are the regular sightings of both Cheetah and Painted Dog.

Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe’s biggest reserve, home to a profusion of wildlife, including giraffe, lion, zebra and approximately 40 000 elephants. It provides sanctuary for all the country's endangered species, including a population of wild dogs thought to be among the most sizeable surviving groups on the continent. Terrain ranges from desert dunes and savannah lands to rocky outcrops and sparse forests, and visitors have the choice of game drives, guided walks or horseback safaris as a means of experiencing the park and its creatures.

Overnight: Robins Camp

Robins Camp offers an exciting revival of the iconic safari destination in Hwange National Park. Robins Camp is situated in the rugged northern Basalt area of the park, an area rich in natural water with seeps and springs dotting the area. It is the home to some of the last great buffalo herds in Africa, with herds of over 2000 still seen. Given the abundance of prey animals, it is no wonder that it also has the highest concentration of lion in the Park.

Robins is also known for big populations of reedbuck, roan, sable and tsessebe as well as the usual herds of elephants and other species encountered in the Park. Particularly encouraging are the regular sightings of both Cheetah and Painted Dog. The scenery of Robins is varied with hills, kopjes (small bouldered hills) and vlei (grassed plains that flood seasonally) areas and has a lot to offer the wildlife enthusiast.

Activities at Robins Camp

Game Drives
Game drives are conducted in the mornings and afternoon/evenings at camp. They usually last about three hours each. Evening drives are conducted in the early evening offering one a chance to see the smaller more nocturnal animals with spotlights.

Notes: Day 4, 5 & 6

DAY 4
Today after breakfast and another early morning activity, if you wish, you will be transferred by road from Robins Camp to Nguni Lodge in Victoria Falls town, arriving around midday. This gives you time to settle in and relax or do one of the multitude of activities on offer. Although these activities are not included in the package price, please let us help you to arrange an itinerary of activities suitable for you. Have a look at this Victoria Falls activities page to see what is on offer.

DAY 5
You have a full day to soak up the wonderful atmosphere of Victoria Falls, it is the adventure capital of Africa and there are activities on offer to cater for everyone’s needs. View the mighty Falls, partake in the many activities on offer or wander around the streets to do a bit of curio shopping, then finish off at a café for refreshments and a bite to eat. Please have a look at the available Victoria Falls Activities and contact us to arrange a suitable itinerary just for you.

DAY 6
Unfortunately, this is the last day of this trip. You have time to enjoy one last activity before transferring mid-morning to the Victoria Falls Airport to catch your connecting flight.

Victoria Falls

One of the original natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site and an extremely popular tourism attraction. Known locally as ‘The Smoke that Thunders’, this spectacle is accessible from both Zambia and Zimbabwe and it is an ideal place to combine a game viewing and water sports. There is excellent fishing, a terrifying bungee jump and arguably the best commercial white water rafting in the world.

Overnight: Nguni Lodge

Nguni Lodge is a small boutique garden lodge with just 14 rooms, nestled in the quiet residential suburbs just 3.5kms from the entrance of the Victoria Falls rainforest. It is a comfortable base from which to explore the Victoria Falls area and all that it has to offer.

Completely rebuilt and opened in March 2018, this thatched lodge has 8 standard rooms, one of which is a family room and 6 deluxe rooms all centred around an inviting swimming pool. Pleasant well manicured gardens and plenty of trees provide a calm setting with a few hanging pod and garden chairs. The central dining area, lounge and bar are very cleverly and tastefully decorated, with African inspired artwork.

Each of the rooms at Nguni are individually styled with modern luxurious bedding, sturdy teak furniture and unique ornaments. Deluxe rooms all face directly onto the pool and are slightly larger than the standard rooms. Standard rooms have views of either the garden or of the pool.

Price

Total Price 5 Nights (2024): US$ 1208 (low season) | US$ 1478 (high Season)
per person sharing

Included in this safari

ROBINS CAMP
• Accommodation in a chalet
• All meals
• Activities: 2 games drives per day
• National Parks Fee

NGUNI LODGE
• Accommodation in a standard room
• Breakfast daily

TRANSFERS
• Return Victoria Falls Airport transfers
• Return Hwange - Vic Falls road transfers (based on a minimum of 2 people)

Excluded

ROBINS CAMP
• All drinks
• Other Activities
• Laundry
• Wifi

NGUNI LODGE
• All other meals and activities not mentioned

More Travel Information

• Victoria Falls Travel Information
• Victoria Falls Activities
• Hwange National Park Information

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