8 Day Victoria Falls and Hwange Honeymoon

Discover two of Zimbabwe’s top destinations for an unforgettable trip on this 8-Day Victoria Falls and Hwange Honeymoon. You will spend 3 nights in Victoria Falls and 4 nights in the iconic Hwange National Park.  This honeymoon can be extended into Botswana or some of the other national parks in Zimbabwe, speak to one of our expert consultants on how we can tailor this honeymoon to suit you.

Itinerary at a Glance:
Day 1 – Arrival in Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls River Lodge
Day 2 & 3 – On safari in Victoria Falls
Day 4 – Depart Victoria Falls for Hwange National Park, Little Makololo Camp
Day 5,6 & 7 – On safari in the Hwange National Park
Day 8 – Departure to Johannesburg

 

Day 1 – Arrival in Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls River Lodge

Today you will board your flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.  Upon arrival at the Victoria Falls International Airport, you will be met by your guide from Victoria Falls River Lodge and transferred to the lodge where you will spend the following 3 nights on a fully inclusive basis.

Upon arrival you will be shown to your room, you will be staying in one of the Island Treehouse Suites. Situated on the Kandahar Island, a short boat trip off the mainland, the Island Treehouses are a romantic and secluded paradise.  With raised walkways through the trees connecting the rooms to the dining and lounge area and spectacular views of the Zambezi River you are sure to feel instantly at ease.  Each treehouse is equipped with a king-sized bed, a private deck with a plunge pool overlooking the river and a private butler. You will have time to settle into your treehouse before afternoon tea and your first game-viewing activity.

Day 2 & 3 – On safari in Victoria Falls

Your day’s on safari in Victoria Falls will include game drives through the national park, sunrise or sunset cruises along the mighty Zambezi River and daily trips into Victoria Falls Town where a Tour of the Falls is included. Your guide will take you through the rainforest surrounding the falls and show you all the best viewpoints, remember that you will get wet from the spray so take a cover for your cell phone or camera.

Your time in camp will be spent relaxing on your private deck and enjoying all the camp facilities.  As part of your honeymoon package, you will each receive a spa voucher to use during your stay, and enjoy your massage treatment with the sounds of the river passing you by.  In the afternoons you will head out on your game-viewing activity, the Zambezi National Park is home to Africa’s Big 5 so your chances of spotting all of these animals are high.  Dinner is served on return from your afternoon activities.

Day 4 – Depart Victoria Falls for Hwange National Park, Little Makololo Camp

This morning after breakfast and a morning activity (if time allows) you will be transferred back to the Victoria Falls Airport in time for your charter flight to the Hwange National Park. Upon arrival at the airstrip, your guide will be waiting to transfer you to Little Makololo Camp where you will spend the next 4 nights on a fully inclusive basis. The drive to camp will essentially be a small game drive so be sure to keep a look out for wildlife.

Little Makalolo Camp is situated on a private concession within the Hwange National Park. There is a waterhole located in front of the camp meaning that one can do some game viewing right from the main deck or from your room.  Each safari tent is tastefully furnished with all the amenities that you could need to make your stay comfortable.  Once you have settled into your tent it is time for afternoon tea followed by your first game-viewing activity.  Dinner is served around the boma on return from your afternoon activities.

Day 5,6 & 7 – On safari in the Hwange National Park

A typical day on safari will begin with early morning tea and rusks before you head out on your morning activity, either a game drive or a guided walking safari where you will have the chance to do some game viewing and a chance to spot some or all of the Big 5.
A delicious brunch is served on arrival back from your activities and then the afternoon is yours to relax in camp, take a dip in the pool, game watch from the deck or have an afternoon siesta. 
Afternoon tea is then served before you head out on your afternoon safari, you will stop along the way for some sundowners as you watch the sun slip beneath the horizon before heading back to camp for another tasty dinner around the boma.

One night during your stay at Little Mokololo, you will have the opportunity to spend the night on the star bed at Madison Pan.  This is an incredible experience, a luxury bedroom under the stars in the middle of the Hwange National Park.  A night at the star bed is weather-dependent and at the discretion of the camp manager.

Day 8 – Departure to Johannesburg

As all good things do, your time in Zimbabwe draws to a close.  After breakfast you will be transferred back to the airstrip in time for your flight back to Victoria Falls, from here you will board your flight back to Johannesburg with incredible memories of your honeymoon in Zimbabwe.

Tour Costs:

Please note that travel dates must be within 6 months of the wedding date.

2024:
6 Jan – March
$ 6,195 per person sharing

April – May
$ 6,915 per person sharing

June – Oct
$ 8,835 per person sharing

Nov – 19 Dec
$ 6,620 per person sharing

20 Dec 24 – 5 Jan 25
$ 6,750 per person sharing

Costs Include:
03 nights accommodation on a fully inclusive basis at Victoria Falls River Lodge:
Personal Butler, all meals, local and superior beverages, twice daily game viewing activities, snacks & beverages are included on the game viewing activities, an optional daily transfer from the Island to Victoria Falls town, a Tour of the Falls (part of the daily transfer to town), transfers to/from jetty for 3rd party activities, afternoon tea, laundry, access to fitness centre, Wi-Fi. The honeymoon package includes – one bottle of sparkling wine, one private dinner, and one spa massage voucher per person.

04 nights accommodations on a fully inclusive basis at Little Makalolo Camp:
All meals, twice daily scheduled camp activities, park fees, laundry, and all local drinks.

Light aircraft transfers as per itinerary
All road transfers as per itinerary
Tourism levy of 1 %

Flights:
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls return (economy class)

Costs Exclude:
Visas if required
Airport taxes
Personal items and gratuities
Bar accounts not specified
Meals not specified
Flights not specified
Victoria Falls Rainforest entry fees
Travel Insurance