Zimbabwe Safari IS7A

7 night fully inclusive affordable luxury safari in magnificent  Victoria Falls and magical Hwange National Park - Zimbabwe

3 Nights Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
4 Nights Hwange National Park
8 Days / 7 Nights
Reference: IS-7A
Starts Victoria Falls Airport / Ends Victoria Falls Airport

Total Price 7 nights (2024): US$ 2220 (low season) | US$ 3440 (high season)
per person sharing

Safari Overview

This safari starts by in the adventure capital of Africa – Victoria Falls. Enjoy the multitude of activities available while staying at Pioneers Lodge - a quiet upmarket guest lodge just a few kilometres away from the largest waterfall in the world. Victoria Falls is not only one of the "Seven natural wonders of the world" but also a world heritage site and the "Adventure Capital of Africa" get to see and experience all that this magnificent destination has to offer.

Finish off with 4 nights at The Hide, an award-winning safari camp, in an area famous for its large concentrations of elephant. This premier lodge with extremely knowledgeable and personable guides is situated in the southern section of the Hwange National Park, which is particularly good for game viewing.

Zimbabwe Safari IS7A 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 Pioneers Lodge arriving by mid-afternoon. Settle in and enjoy the afternoon sun at the lodge. Although 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 these Victoria Falls activities and discounted packages to see what is on offer.

DAY 2 & 3
Today, 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..

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: Pioneers Lodge

Set in lush gardens with beautifully manicured lawns, this fifty room lodge is a great option for those who value comfort and elegance. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated in a classic style, and each has a clear and open view of the garden.

The heart of “Pioneers” Lodge is the centrally located main area. The layout and classic décor here is extremely welcoming with a serene and stylish lounge which is airy and comfortable, and the rich inside dining room is certainly nostalgic and inviting. The guests also have the option of relaxing and dining on the spacious and expansive terrace, overlooking lush gardens. There is a large saloon style bar area which serves a variety of cold and hot beverages, including local craft beer made from our very own Zambezi water. For the modern traveller, Wi-Fi is important and this is readily available throughout the lodge. Well placed in the lush gardens are two swimming pools for the guests to use at their leisure. In addition to these, a day spa, TV Room and a meetings room are also available on the property.

The rooms look out over manicured lawns to our two secluded pool areas. Each large, well-appointed room boasts a spacious en-suite bathroom with double basins and shower for our weary travellers.

Notes: Day 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8

DAY 4
Today your safari into one of the best game parks in Africa begins. After breakfast, a 2-hour road transfer in an air-conditioned minibus takes you to Hwange Main Camp, where you will meet your transfer to The Hide Safari Camp. Check in in time for lunch and take in the scenery at The Hide. Relax with a sundowner and watch the animals as they come down to drink at the waterhole in front of the Lodge. A delicious dinner is served around a giant teak table, after which gather around the fire pit and exchange stories with some of the other guests at the lodge.

DAY 5, 6 & 7
No set activities or schedule on safari in The Hide – you will have made some plans for your chosen activities for the day at dinner with the guides the night before – if you are going on an early activity you will have an early wakeup call with tea/coffee and light breakfast before departing. As with all game viewing the early mornings are the best times to sight the cats before the heat of the day. Return to camp in time for breakfast or brunch depending on how the morning has gone. During the heat of mid-day enjoy the comfort of your room or the refreshing cool of the pool before starting your afternoon activity. Dinner again is a time to share stories and photos with other clients in camp and can get to know the staff and share their enthusiasm for the game in their concession.

DAY 8
One the last full day at The Hide. You will by now have your favourite places and activities that you feel you would like to see and do before departing from this amazing small but special piece of Hwange. The day will be structured again the night before with your guides exactly as you would like – everything in this camp is about you and your experience. You can read more about the activities below.

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: The Hide

Well known and much loved, The Hide Safari Camp is situated within Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest game reserve. ‘The Hide’, into its third decade, accommodates up to 20 guests in well-appointed deluxe tents under thatch, all tents overlook the productive waterhole. Tents have en-suite facilities that include outdoor showers and bath tubs.

Up to 4 game activities per day, bush walks, day and night drives, ‘hide’ sits including our new underground tunnel to one hide. Enjoy a “sleep-out” in the romantic Dove’s Nest. The Hide is a very personal camp with friendly staff and experienced guides. 

Activities at The Hide

Guided Walks
Morning and afternoon guided walks are offered at The Hide Safari Camp. The camp is fortunate to have the best of both worlds - while located within the Hwange National Park, it is also surrounded by a private concession which allows us to offer activities not otherwise permitted. Hwange is a vast playground worth exploring so you don’t have to worry about being bored. Early morning walks are there for the thrill of encountering wildlife on its own terms and exploring the little surprises of the bush.

Day and Night Game Drives
Morning and afternoon game drives as well as night drives with a spotlight are offered at The Hide Safari Camp. Days can be spent further afield on game drives in search of predators and prey alike. Sundowners are an important part of the experience. Enjoy the natural beauty with a cold drink in hand. The guides at The Hide are very much part of the family and have been with the lodge for many years. They have undergone some of the most rigorous training in Africa and their passion for and knowledge of the bush is often what makes a safaris so special.

The Dove's Nest Treehouse
The Dove’s Nest, is just about the best way to get away from it all. There are few things more exciting than spending a night out in a tree house. Overlooking the open tree-lined vlei and pan, this rustic gem is a perfect vantage point from which to view wildlife safely, quietly. Just the two of you. Kept simple, as a tree house should be, the bedroom of the Dove’s Nest is reached by a wooden stairway and with a closable door. You won’t have to forego your hot shower and warm bed and the location is second to none.

Underground Hide and Wine Cellar
You’re sitting on the deck at The Hide ‘A’ frame. The sun has just set, its residual warmth a soft tinge of pink in the sky. Just then, a family of elephants strolls into the scene and up to the waterhole. You watch, fascinated by their interactions. Now, here’s where you jump into action. Without the need for a guide or host, you can go directly from the deck into the underground hide and observe the elephant family from up-close. Just step off the deck and slip down the steps into a whole new world. Along a tunnel, you’ll walk for about 10 metres under the surface of the earth – and then emerge into a “window on the waterhole”, where you can sit quietly, the unobserved observing. It’s a special new addition and makes the experience of “game viewing” more intense and personal.

Along the same tunnel, guests are delighted to find, hidden away in the wall, a real wine cellar. Perfectly cooled at a steady 17 degrees Celsius, ambient-lit and stocked with a small selection of fine wines from around the world, this is a welcome addition to an already all-sensory experience at The Hide. Guests are invited to choose the wine they’d like with dinner – or suggestions are made based on wine pairing experts’ recommendations.

Price

Total Price 7 nights (2024): US$ 2220 (low season) | US$ 3440 (high season)
Per person sharing

Included in this safari

PIONEERS LODGE
• Accommodation in a spacious modern guest room
• Daily breakfast

THE HIDE
• Accommodation in a deluxe tent with views of the waterhole
• All meals, local drinks, house wines, teas/coffees
• Laundry
• Conservation fees and National Parks fees
• Up to 4 activities per day: Morning and afternoon guided walks; Morning and afternoon game drives; Night drives with a spotlight; ‘Hide sits’ around the pan; An overnight sleep-out in the “Dove’s Nest” tree house for 2 people

TRANSFERS
• Return Victoria Falls Airport transfers
• Road transfers between Pioneers Lodge and The Hide

Excluded

PIONEERS LODGE
• Lunches and dinners
• Drinks
• Other transfers and activities not mentioned
THE HIDE
• Premium imported beverages
• Activities and transfers not mentioned
• Tips and Gratuities

More Travel Information

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

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