10 Day Zimbabwe Safari & Victoria Falls

This classic 10-day Zimbabwe Safari covers 3 of Zimbabwe’s iconic must-see destinations, namely the Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park and Mana Pools. The itinerary starts at Victoria Falls Airport and ends at Harare. We take care of all travel arrangements throughout the itinerary. We can easily extend the itinerary to include some of nearby Botswana’s safari experiences, as well as add regional flights and or services to South Africa.

10 Day Zimbabwe Safari & Victoria Falls
Itinerary at a Glance:
  • Day 01

    Arrival Victoria Falls

  • Day 02

    Victoria Falls

  • Day 03

    Victoria Falls to Somalisa Camp, Hwange National Park

  • Day 04 & 05

    On Safari at Somalisa Camp, Hwange National Park

  • Day 06

    Hwange to Kanga Camp, Mana Pools

  • Day 07 to 09

    On Safari at Kanga Camp, Mana Pools

  • Day 10

    Mana Pools to Harare International Airport

Day 01

Arrival Victoria Falls

On arrival at the Victoria Falls International Airport, Zimbabwe, you will be met and transferred to the Victoria Falls River Lodge. This relatively new lodge offers 13 luxury tented suites on the banks of the Zambezi River and is located in the Zambezi National Park itself. Here you will spend the next (2) nights on a fully inclusive basis. This afternoon you have the option of going on a sunset game drive or just relaxing in your new environment.

The Zambezi River by Victoria Falls River Lodge
Luxurious safari tents at Victoria Falls River Lodge
Bathroom with a view of the Zambezi River

Day 02

Victoria Falls

This morning after your breakfast, you will be taken on your guided Tour of the Victoria Falls which is a once-in-a-lifetime natural spectacle. You will visit the seemingly lazy Zambezi River thundering into the gorge causing a continuous plume of spray that can be seen for kilometres.
You will be back at the lodge by lunchtime.  This afternoon you will be taken to the Jetty to board your Sunset Cruise including light snacks and local drinks.

Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
A walking safari in the Zambezi National Park
Game drives from Victoria Falls River Lodge

Day 03

Victoria Falls to Somalisa Camp, Hwange National Park

After your breakfast, you will be transferred back to the Victoria Falls Airport, where you will board your light aircraft transfer to the Manga Airstrip in the Hwange National Park (12h30 / 13h05).  Here you will be met and transferred to the Somalisa Camp to spend the next (3) nights on a fully inclusive basis.
Included in your stay are:  Accommodation, all meals, bar accounts (excluding premium imports), laundry, emergency medical evacuation insurance, park fees, twice daily game viewing activities, return airstrip transfers, conservation levies and the services of professional ranger and camp staff.

Somalisa Camp, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Day 04 & 05

On Safari at Somalisa Camp, Hwange National Park

Days spent on safari at Somalisa Camp in the Hwange National Park. Your day will start early with a guided game drive in an open vehicle, followed by a late breakfast at camp. In the afternoons when the heat has dissipated, you will enjoy another open-vehicle safari.
Hwange National Park is one of Zimbabwe’s wildlife treasures. Home to an abundance of game including tens of thousands of elephants that roam the region. The terrain is a mix of Mopane woodland in a Sandveld setting with open vleis and rocky outcrops in places.

Somalisa Camp, Tent Interior, Hwange, Zimbabwe
Elephants are in abundance in Hwange National Park

Day 06

Hwange to Kanga Camp, Mana Pools

After your breakfast, you will be transferred back to the Manga Airstrip, where you will board your light aircraft transfer to the Dandawa Airstrip in the Mana Pools National Park (13h55 / 16h20).  On arrival at Dandawa, you will be met and transferred to the Kanga Camp where you spend the next (4) nights on a fully inclusive basis.
Included in your stay are:  Accommodation, all meals, bar accounts (excluding premium imports), laundry, emergency medical evacuation insurance, park fees, twice daily game viewing activities, return airstrip transfers, conservation levies and the services of professional ranger and camp staff.

Elephants in Mana Pools National Park

Day 07 to 09

On Safari at Kanga Camp, Mana Pools

Days spent on safari at Kanga Camp in the Lower Zambezi’s Mana Pools. Your day-to-day routine will follow the same pattern of twice daily guided open vehicle safaris, which at Kanga can also be switched to guided walking safaris. Mana Pools is arguably Zimbabwe’s premier safari destination. Thousands of hectares of Mopane woodland, vleis, open park-like woodlands, floodplains and pans characterize this pristine savanna landscape. Wildlife is abundant in the area and home to a healthy predator population including lion & wild dogs as well as a healthy leopard population.

Kanga Camp, Tent Interior
Lion sighting on safari at Kanga Camp, Zimbabwe

Day 10

Mana Pools to Harare International Airport

After your breakfast, you will be transferred back to the Dandawa Airstrip, where you will board your light aircraft transfer to the Harare Airport (07h30 / 10h15).  On arrival in Harare, you will connect with your afternoon outbound flight back home. (Flight at own arrangements)

Safari Cost

2025
$8,940 per person sharing (Apr - May)
$11,585 per person sharing (Jun - Oct)
$8,590 per person sharing (Nov)


2026
$9,595 per person sharing (Apr - May)
$12,390 per person sharing (Jun - Oct)
$9,210 per person sharing (Nov)

** This itinerary only operates April - November because Mana Pools is closed over the rainy season (Dec-Mar)

Cost Includes

02 Night’s accommodation on a fully inclusive basis at Victoria Falls River Lodge:
All meals, Local beverages, Snacks & local beverages are included on the game drives and/or the sunset river cruises, Afternoon Tea, Complimentary access to the onsite Fitness Centre, WIFI, An optional daily transfer from camp (typically departing at 10h00 and returning at 15h00) to Victoria Falls town, A Tour of the Falls (part of the daily transfer to town) – the entry fee into the Rainforest is for guest’s own account, Transfers to/from National Park Gate / Jetty for 3rd party activities, Bird watching, Two game activities – i.e. a choice of either a morning/afternoon game drive in the Zambezi National Park and a sunrise/sunset river cruise – per person per day

07 Night’s accommodation on a fully inclusive basis at Somalisa Camp and Kanga Camp:  All meals, bar accounts (excluding premium imports), laundry, emergency medical evacuation insurance, return shared road transfers to the relevant airstrips, park fees, twice daily game viewing activities, conservation levies and the services of professional ranger and camp staff

All road transfers as per itinerary
All light aircraft transfers as per itinerary
Sightseeing in Vic Falls as per itinerary
Tourism Levy

Cost Excludes

Visas if required
Flights not specified
Airport taxes
Victoria Falls Entrance and Parks Fees
Meals not specified
Laundry
Personal items and gratuities
Bar accounts not specified and premium imports
Travel Insurance

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31 July 2026
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13 July 2026
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05 June 2026
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