Best of Hwange Itinerary
3 nights Hideaways Nantwich Lodge, Hwange | 2 nights Camp Hwange, Hwange | 1 night Ilala Lodge, Victoria Falls
This Zimbabwe safari begins and ends in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park is one of Southern Africa’s best-kept secrets. This 7-day Best of Hwange safari whisks guests into the heart of Zimbabwe’s best-known National Park to experience the untamed wilds of Zimbabwe and the remote wilderness and grassy plains of the wildlife-rich area of northern Hwange National Park.
Your first 3 nights in Hwange National Park will be spent at Nantwich Lodge. This boutique Hwange safari lodge has been reclaimed from a bygone era and an old National parks camp. Great care was taken in the renovation to honor its past but still provide guests with a comfortable and elegant Hwange retreat for your Zimbabwe holiday package. Its position, perched on a hill overlooking a large dam, gives guests some of the best game viewing in Hwange.
Your days here will be spent exploring the concession on foot with your guide on a Hwange walking safari or enjoying the early morning and evening game drives. Savor the quiet contentment that comes with sitting next to the roaring bonfire with a cocktail in hand watching the changing colors of the sunset before heading off to a delicious boma dinner.
For the next 2 nights, let Camp Hwange be your base camp for exploring the wonders of Hwange National Park. Surrounded by rugged landscapes and diverse wildlife, there’s no shortage of adventure here. Spend your days on thrilling game drives, traversing mopane woodlands and teak forests in search of Africa’s iconic animals. Go on guided bushwalks, connecting with the sights and sounds of the bush with expert trackers. As the sun sets, gather around the campfire to swap stories with fellow travelers, sharing the day’s highlights.
Victoria Falls
In Victoria Falls visitors will discover the true origins of its local name “The Smoke That Thunders”. The town is small and offers an eclectic collection of excellent restaurants as well as authentic curio markets. If you love to collect curio you’ll love the Victoria Falls curio markets. The town of Victoria Falls provides adventure seekers with a plethora of adrenaline-pumping activities. Popular activities include a scenic Helicopter Flight, Flying Fox (Cable Slide), Gorge Swing, Bungee Jumping, Zip Lining, Bridge Slide as well as the Canopy Tour.
