Name: Zimbabwe Tours & Travel
Brand: Adventure Life
Rating: 4.8 (528 reviews)

Tour regions in Zimbabwe seldom visited on this 8-day trip. Stay in a safari camp near the World Heritage Site of Matobo Hills. Track black or white rhino and hike through the breathtaking granite castle kopjes. Tour the Great Zimbabwe Monument outside of Masvingo and continue south to Gonarezhou National Park. Go on game drives and spot the Big 5 as you tour this wild and remote region of Zimbabwe. This lesser-traveled Zimbabwe tour exposes its guests to a side of the country rarely seen.

Highlights

Experience a true Zimbabwe safari in remote & wild Gonarezhou National Park
Tour the Great Zimbabwe Monument near Masvingo
Track rhino and hike through stunning granite boulders in Matobo Hills
Learn about the ancient cultures of Zimbabwe

Activities

Places Visited

Africa
Zimbabwe
Bulawayo
Camp Amalinda
Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge
Gonarezhou National Park
Great Zimbabwe Monument
Harare
Masvingo
Matobo National Park
Matopos

Activity Level: Easy Active

Moderately active but not overly strenuous. This level includes activities like casual cycling, yoga, or excursions/activities that typically last 3-5 hours total each day.

Full Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive Bulawayo | Camp Amalinda

Accommodation
1 Dinner

Fly in to Bulawayo today where you are met by a Camp Amalinda representative and set out for the transfer to the camp set 45 km outside of town. Tucked into the hills of the granite giants and castle kopjes of Matobo Hills, Camp Amalinda offers its guests direct access to this unique World Heritage Site. Settle in tonight and look out over the zebra watering hole as you enjoy your first evening on safari in Zimbabwe.

Contact us to arrange additional hotel nights during layovers en route.

Day 2-3: Matobo National Park

Accommodation
2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Spend these days exploring Matobo National Park. Set out with a guide on a walking safari to learn about the natural architecture of the area, or enjoy a more strenuous hike to Nanke Cave. You can also set out to track black or white rhino here, a rare possibility in most parts of Zimbabwe. Your guide will teach you the nuances of rhino tracking as you set out to practice your new skill. Or, if you prefer a more cultural experience, visit nearby Matabele town. Families may opt to invite you into their homestead and you may tour the school and local orphanage. Visit the final resting place of John Rhodes, or opt to go back into Bulawayo town to visit the small museum there. The days are yours to plan with two scheduled activities included in your stay each day.

Day 4: Great Zimbabwe Monument

Accommodation
1 Breakfast

Say goodbye to Matobo hills today and start out with your expert guide from Camp Amalinda to the town of Masvingo. This afternoon your guide takes you to the nearby Great Zimbabwe Monument, one of Zimbabwe’s most popular tourist attractions. Your guide tours with you and shares the history of the site before returning to Camp Amalina. Enjoy dinner in Masvingo tonight on your own. Settle in to your accommodation this evening, Norma Jeane's, a cozy family-run bed and breakfast overlooking Lake Mutirkwe.

Day 5: Transfer to Gonarezhou National Park

Accommodation
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Today set out for a private road transfer from Masvingo to Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge near Gonarezhou National Park. The 5-hour drive takes you into some of the most pristine and untouched wilderness in all of southern Africa. This is the second largest National Park in Zimbabwe after Hwange and is one of the most ‘wild’ sections of land due to its remoteness and limited accessibility. Arrive to Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge, a stunning property set along the Save River, a main water artery for the park.

Day 6-7: Gonarezhou National Park

Accommodation
2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Spend these days exploring the area and spotting wildlife in Gonarezhou National Park. Take part in two scheduled safari activities or one full-day excursion each day during your stay here. Game drives in the park offer guests the chance to spot some amazing wildlife. Visit the Tambahata Pan to spot birdlife in the area, or experience the Shangaan way of life with a visit to nearby Mahenye Village. Depending on the water level, a boat cruise on the Save River, fishing, or a walk to Chivilila Falls can also be arranged. A full-day excursion to the beautiful red Chilojo Cliffs is also a guest favorite. This is some of the most stunning natural cliff architecture of its kind in all of Southern Africa.

Day 8: Fly to Harare

1 Breakfast

Drive to the nearby Buffalo Range airstrip for a light aircraft flight to Harare International Airport in time to connect with your flight out of Zimbabwe.

Accommodations

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge

Explore the breathtaking Gonarezhou National Park while staying at the upscale Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge. Seven tented platform camps form the basis for this remote retreat and allows unimaginable access to a park that is still largely undeveloped and wild backing up to one of the largest stretches of unspoilt wilderness in all of Africa.

Observe wildlife along the Save River from the deck

Camp Amalinda

Camp Amalinda

Stay at the unique and quirky safari lodges set amidst the boulders of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Matobo Hills. This family run camp is tucked away in an ancient bushman's shelter and offers upscale amenities as one of the most premier lodges in the region.

Norma Jeane's Lakeview Resort

Norma Jeane's Lakeview Resort offers colonial style accommodations that overlook Lake Mutrikwi in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. There are 21 rooms that range from family lodges to budget rooms. There are many different activities, like fishing, boat cruises and bird watching that you can partake in to make your stay fun filled.

Gardens at the Norma Jeane's Lakeview Resort

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Notes

$86 Single Supplement
Additional Cost for Private Room when traveling with others. Traveling Solo? Contact us for a custom quote.

Rates based on group of 2 in double occupancy.

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Included

7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners
7 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Park Fees/Conservation levies/Entrance fees/Taxes as specified
Multimedia Documentation
Light Aircraft Transfer: Buffalo Range Airstrip to JNB OR Tambo International Airport - Seat Rates & Departure Tax

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Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Airport Departure Tax - Some international fares may include a portion of this.
Visa Fees
Flights: International & Regional Flights

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Full Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Bulawayo | Camp Amalinda

Day 2-3: Matobo National Park

Day 4: Great Zimbabwe Monument

Day 5: Transfer to Gonarezhou National Park

Day 6-7: Gonarezhou National Park

Day 8: Fly to Harare

Accommodations

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge

Camp Amalinda

Camp Amalinda

Norma Jeane's Lakeview Resort

Norma Jeane's Lakeview Resort

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