Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be met by your Wayfairer representative, ready to transfer you to the Nkosi Lodge. Conveniently located nearby the iconic Victoria Falls, Nkosi Lodge is the perfect location for the adventurous traveller looking for a little luxury.

Why not take advantage of your free afternoon to cool off in the hotel’s beautiful pool before your adventure begins. Dinner and breakfast are included, and you’re sure to find plenty to tempt your palette in the hotel’s wonderful restaurant.

Main Destination: Victoria Falls

Accommodation: Nkosi Guest Lodge

Luxury guest house located at Victoria Falls

 

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

 

Today you’ll transfer to Dete, where you’ll board Imvelo Safari’s unique train, the Elephant Express, that will take you to Bomani Camp in Hwange National Park. The train features open sides and a canopied top, providing unobstructed and expansive views of the diverse landscape. You’ll travel through open grasslands, teak forests, and areas rich in African wildlife where you can spot elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and various species of birds.

Your knowledgeable guide will accompany you, providing valuable insights about the wildlife and vegetation, as well as some of the history of Hwange National Park. Bomani is an eco-lodge that sits very gently on the wild and unspoilt landscape. Surrounded by nature, a key feature of the camp is the large watering hole – a reliable draw for many of the Park’s animals. The spacious Sable Family Suite is located on a raised deck, surrounded by the picturesque Hwange landscape. Offering two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large lounge.

Main Destination: Hwange National Park

Accommodation: Bomani Tented Camp

Mid-range tented camp bordering Hwange NP without fences

 

Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)

 

Your three days at Bomani will be exciting and action-packed, combining activities focussed on wildlife conservation and community involvement with the camp’s regular safari activities. Enjoy game drives and walking safaris through Hwange National Park and visit the look up hide to get the ultimate up-close elephant encounter. Initiatives from Imvelo Safari Lodges have resulted in the successful reintroduction of white rhino to Hwange after nearly 20 years! You’ll see this amazing project in action for yourself as you spend the morning with the Cobras Community Wildlife Protection Scouts.

Enjoy a glorious sunrise walk as they escort a group of protected rhinos from the sanctuary of their night boma into the bush for the day. You’ll also have the opportunity to spend more time with the Scouts during your stay, accompanying them for the day as they carry out their vital anti-poaching dog training work.

Main Destination: Hwange National Park

Accommodation: Bomani Tented Camp

Mid-range tented camp bordering Hwange NP without fences

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

 

After a wonderful few days in Hwange National Park you will head back to Victoria Falls. Over the next two days, you’ll have the time to experience everything this UNESCO World Site has to offer. After exploring the Victoria Falls, enjoy a relaxing lunch at the Lookout Cafe with breathtaking views and later for dinner you will go on a spectacular Zambezi dinner cruise on the Zambezi Reflections. Enjoy delicious gourmet food on the floating restaurant whilst cruising down the Zambezi River and enjoying a spectacular sunset.

There’s also the opportunity to enjoy a half-day visit to Giving Circle, a local initiative working with local community changemakers to provide girls in Southern African countries with education, mentorship, and emotional support.

Main Destination: Victoria Falls Town (Victoria Falls)

Accommodation: Nkosi Guest Lodge

Luxury guest house located at Victoria Falls

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

 

We’ll conclude our amazing trip by flying to Mana Pools National Park where you’ll spend 4 nights at the stunning Vundu Camp. Luxuriate in one of 8 spacious thatched chalets, each one intimately located beside the mighty Zambezi River. Wash away the heat of the day in your indoor or outdoor shower, relax on your comfortable sofa, or admire the serenity of the view from the privacy of your outdoor seating area.

After settling in and enjoying a delicious dinner and a peaceful night’s rest, you’ll experience the remainder of your trip in the company of respected guide, and founder of Vundu Camp, Nick Murray. Nick and his wife, Desiree, have been running Bushlife Safaris in Mana Pools for over 20 years, and their guiding teams have won numerous awards.

Main Destination: Mana Pools National Park

Accommodation: Vundu Camp

Mid-range tented camp located inside Mana Pools NP

 

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

 

In an exclusive experience only available as part of this tour, you’ll also have the opportunity to accompany Nick and his team as they track and dart selected elephants to collect vital data for ongoing research projects. The project involves looking at elephant calves that have birth defects, you will get to venture out with one of Zimbabwe’s lead vets as they find the mother and calf to dart the calf to be able to collect further samples to analyse to understand what the problem is.

Other activities you can enjoy during your stay include a canoe safari down the Zambezi River taking in all the incredible game sightings, fishing off the river banks, venturing out on endless day & night game drives and enjoy a beautiful sundowner cruise to end your day. Immerse yourself in the wild on a guided game walk through one of Africa’s best parks for walking.

Main Destination: Mana Pools National Park

Accommodation: Vundu Camp

Mid-range tented camp located inside Mana Pools NP

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Say a sad goodbye to Mana Pools and fly to Harare to connect with your flight(s) home.

Main Destination: Harare International Airport (Harare)

Accommodation: No accommodation

End Of 12 Days Zimbabwe Wildlife Safari