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Zimbabwe Safari: Victoria Falls, Hwange and Matobo Hills
A Zimbabwe Safari means the Victoria Falls across 1,708 metres of rock, around 45,000 elephants at the waterholes of Hwange and the granite domes of the Matobo Hills.
Zimbabwe safaris.
4 trips through Zimbabwe, guided in small groups: lodge, camping or overland. Every card names the length, the dates and the price.
Africa
Desert and Delta Lodge Safari in Botswana
Jul 25, 2027
Malawi
Overland Safari Dar es Salaam - Victoria Falls
Nov 3, 2026
Nov 17, 2026
Dec 1, 2026
Dec 15, 2026
Dec 29, 2026
Zimbabwe
Highlights of Zimbabwe
Nov 27, 2026
Country Profile
Zimbabwe Safari: 45,000 elephants in Hwange, a 1,708 metre falls front
Hwange in the west is the largest national park in the country at 14,650 km² and holds around 45,000 elephants. No permanent river runs through it, so pumps feed about 60 waterholes, and in the dry season that is exactly where the game stands. South of it lie the Matobo Hills, 424 km² of granite domes, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2003, with black and white rhino and the rock paintings of the San.
The Victoria Falls are 1,708 metres wide and 108 metres deep, and the larger part of the falls front sits on the Zimbabwean side; the rainforest trail runs past 16 viewpoints. The town of Victoria Falls is the hub of southern Africa, with Kasane in Botswana 80 km away.
Our four Zimbabwe trips run 7 to 13 days and every one of them starts or ends in Victoria Falls. Eleven days lead from the falls over Hwange, Matobo and Great Zimbabwe into the Kruger, seven days from Maun through the Okavango Delta and Chobe, twelve days from Swakopmund over Etosha and the delta, thirteen days by truck from Dar es Salaam over Lake Malawi and South Luangwa. Groups of up to 24 guests, lodge or tent, park fees included, from 2,110 €. We do not run a Zimbabwe-only trip without a neighbouring country.
Joe Kuster
Founder & Lead Motorcycle Guide
Overcross® Tours
How you travel on this safari
On all four trips you travel in a group and you do not drive yourself: a 12-seater minibus with a trailer or a 4x4 overland truck on the road, and an open 4x4 safari vehicle inside the parks. The group is capped at 20 guests, and at 24 on the twelve-day trip from Swakopmund. Your guide works in English, drives, helps cook at the truck and explains every leg before you set off.
Depending on the trip you sleep in fixed houses, in fixed tented camps or in your own tent on sites with showers. The eleven-day trip from the falls into the Kruger and the seven-day trip from Maun come as a lodge version with a double room only; the thirteen-day trip from Dar es Salaam and the twelve-day trip from Swakopmund come as camping or lodge. On the trip from Dar es Salaam there are 790 € between the two versions. We provide the tent and the sleeping mat, you bring the sleeping bag.
The driving days are long: on the trip from the falls to the Kruger the first two days alone cover 600 km. Inside the parks the day starts at first light, and the full-day game drive in Hwange runs from waterhole to waterhole. Every trip crosses at least one border, into Botswana, Zambia or South Africa. Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for Hwange and the Zambezi, so talk it through with your doctor before you book.
Who it suits
For anyone who wants a safari in a group and does not mind border crossings. You never drive yourself. The camping versions assume you sleep in a tent and lend a hand. The group leaves once four people have booked.
Where you sleep
A fixed house or a fixed tented camp in Victoria Falls, on the edge of Hwange and in Bulawayo; on the camping versions your own tent on sites with showers. We provide the tent and the sleeping mat, you bring the sleeping bag.
Vehicle and legs
A 12-seater minibus with a trailer or a 4x4 overland truck on the road, an open 4x4 safari vehicle inside the park. On the trip from the falls to the Kruger the first two days alone cover about 600 km.
A day on safari
Park day: away at first light, a full day of game viewing from waterhole to waterhole, dinner at the truck. At the falls: the trail in the morning, a Zambezi boat trip in the evening. On driving days the leg is the day.
Regions and parks
Safari regions in Zimbabwe
From the Victoria Falls over the waterholes of Hwange to the granite domes of the Matobo Hills: four regions, three of which our trips actually drive to. Here is what fits together.
Victoria Falls
The Victoria Falls on the Zambezi
The Zambezi drops 108 metres across a front 1,708 metres wide, and the larger part of it lies on the Zimbabwean side. The rainforest trail runs past 16 viewpoints, and from March to June you will want a rain jacket on it.
Tours where you can visit this area
The best of Zimbabwe - Camping or Lodge Safari Group trip to Botswana and Victoria Falls Lodge Safari in Botswana Victoria Falls - Safari Group Tour
Hwange National Park
Safari in Hwange National Park
At 14,650 km² Hwange is the largest national park in the country and holds around 45,000 elephants. Because no permanent river runs through it, pumps feed about 60 waterholes, and the game gathers there from July to October.
Tours where you can visit this area
The best of Zimbabwe - Camping or Lodge Safari
Matobo and Great Zimbabwe
Matobo Hills and Great Zimbabwe
The Matobo Hills are 424 km² of granite domes, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2003, with black and white rhino and San rock paintings. Further east stand the stone walls of Great Zimbabwe, capital of the Zimbabwe kingdom from the 11th to the 15th century.
Tours where you can visit this area
The best of Zimbabwe - Camping or Lodge Safari
Zambezi and Mana Pools
Zambezi, Lake Kariba and Mana Pools
North of Hwange the Zambezi backs up into Lake Kariba, 5,580 km² of it, and runs on to Mana Pools, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1984 known for walking safaris and canoe trips. This stretch is on none of our four trips, so ask us if you want to see it.
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Other safari countries, other animals
7 more countries our safaris travel through. Every card opens the country page with all trips, parks and dates.
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6 tours
Tanzania safari
Serengeti and Ngorongoro, the great migration Safaris in Tanzania -
5 tours
Kenya safari
Masai Mara and Amboseli, Kilimanjaro on the horizon Safaris in Kenya -
5 tours
Namibia safari
Etosha, Sossusvlei and the gravel roads of the Namib Safaris in Namibia -
13 tours
South Africa safari
Kruger, the Garden Route and the Cape Safaris in South Africa -
5 tours
Botswana safari
Okavango Delta and Chobe, by boat and by 4x4 Safaris in Botswana -
4 tours
Uganda safari
Mountain gorillas in Bwindi, chimpanzees in Kibale Safaris in Uganda -
2 tours
Zambia safari
Walking safaris in South Luangwa, camp by the river Safaris in Zambia
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Booking questions
Which parks will I see on a Zimbabwe Safari?
The Victoria Falls on all four trips. Hwange and the Matobo Hills on the eleven-day trip to the Kruger, Chobe in Botswana on two others. Mana Pools, Gonarezhou and Lake Kariba are on none of our group trips.
Which animals will I see in Zimbabwe?
The Big Five are possible: around 45,000 elephants in Hwange, plus lion, buffalo and wild dog, and black and white rhino in the Matobo Hills. Hippo and crocodile lie on the banks of the Zambezi. No sighting is ever guaranteed.
How many days do I need for Zimbabwe?
Our shortest trip runs 7 days and ends at the Victoria Falls, the longest 13. If you want Hwange, the Matobo Hills and Great Zimbabwe, take the eleven-day trip, which starts at the falls and ends in the Kruger.
Are the park fees included in the price?
Yes, entrance fees for the national parks are in the price on all four trips. Flights, visa fees, the optional activities at the Victoria Falls, drinks and the tips for guide and crew are not.
Do I need to be fit for a Zimbabwe Safari?
Physically a safari asks very little: you are driven, you sit a lot and you get up early. What is demanding are the driving days, 600 km in the first two alone on the trip from the falls to the Kruger, and the heat in September and October.
When is the best time for a Zimbabwe Safari?
July to October for Hwange, when the game stands at the pumped waterholes. February to May for the Victoria Falls, when they carry the most water. If you want both, go in August or September: the falls half full and the park at its densest. November to March it rains and the herds spread out.
Do I need a visa for Zimbabwe?
The visa is issued on arrival, at the airport and at the land borders. Which type you need depends on your passport and on whether you also enter Zambia on the same trip, so ask us before you book and we will confirm the rule that applies on your date.
How many elephants will I see in Hwange?
Around 45,000 elephants live in Hwange. The park has no permanent river, so pumps feed about 60 waterholes and in the dry season the game stands exactly there. The eleven-day trip from the falls into the Kruger has a full day of game viewing in Hwange in the programme.
What is there to do at the Victoria Falls?
The trail on the Zimbabwean side with its 16 viewpoints, with a rain jacket from March to June, and a Zambezi boat trip in the evening. Rafting, a helicopter flight and the bungee off the bridge you book on the spot; they are in the price on none of our trips. Two trips stay two nights here and one starts here.
Lodge or camping, what is the difference?
Lodge means a fixed house or a fixed tented camp with its own bathroom, camping means your own tent on a site with showers. You get the choice on two of the four trips: on the thirteen-day trip from Dar es Salaam there are 790 € between the versions. The eleven-day trip to the Kruger and the seven-day trip from Maun are lodge only.
Can I combine Zimbabwe with Botswana or South Africa?
Every one of the four trips does. Seven days from Maun through the Okavango Delta and Chobe, twelve days from Swakopmund over Etosha and the delta, eleven days from the falls over Hwange and Matobo into the Kruger, thirteen days from Dar es Salaam over Lake Malawi and South Luangwa. We do not run a Zimbabwe-only trip.
How big are the groups?
At most 20 guests on three of the trips and at most 24 on the twelve-day trip from Swakopmund. You travel in a 12-seater minibus with a trailer or a 4x4 overland truck, and in an open 4x4 safari vehicle inside the parks. The guide works in English. The group leaves once four people have booked.
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