Hwange & Victoria Falls Family Safari

Arrive independently to Victoria Falls International Airport where you will take your included transfer to reach the Pioneers Hotel, situated in the peaceful suburbs of Victoria Falls' residential area, approximately 2.5 kilometres away from the Falls.

Victoria Falls is a remarkable natural wonder where the earth splits open to engulf one of Africa's grandest rivers, the mighty Zambezi. This creates the world's largest expanse of cascading water. While these experiences are not part of your package, there are various activities available here, such as guided visits to the falls, white-water rafting, bungee jumping, river cruises, helicopter rides, and more. You can arrange these activities in advance or through the hotel.

Your hotel is positioned on the Zimbabwean side of the Falls. Exploring from this vantage point offers you a direct and expansive view of approximately three-quarters of the falls' 1.7-kilometer-wide curtain of water. You can access this view through viewpoints and footpaths that wind their way through the rainforest, kept warm and humid by the mist from the falls.

3 nights’ accommodation at Pioneers Victoria Falls with breakfast included

On the morning of day 4 you will transfer back to Victoria Falls Airport for your included flight to Robins Airstrip close to the magnificent Hwange National Park. From here you will transfer by road to the excellent Deteema Springs Camp, your home for the next 3 nights. Enjoying an idyllic setting on the verge of Deteema Springs’ scenic waters and landscapes, wildlife here is abundant, and your included game drives and safari walks have been designed to bring you as up-close to everything from Hwange’s famed large elephant and buffalo herds through to predators, antelope, smaller game and plentiful birdlife.

As Zimbabwe’s largest national park, Hwange has a sizeable reputation that it wholeheartedly deserves. Hwange’s diverse habitats mean that it offers large numbers of desert adapted, plains and woodland animals. Notably, its renowned elephant population ranks among the world's largest, and it is also home to thriving predator communities, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Additionally, Hwange proudly safeguards one of Africa's remaining bastions for the endangered African wild dogs.

During your time here, you will explore the northern reaches of the park, across hilly terrains, seeps and springs, returning each evening to your beautiful camp for hearty meals and chats around the campfire.

3 nights’ accommodation at Deteema Springs Camp on a Fully Inclusive basis with all meals, local drinks, mentioned activities, conservation & community levy, and park fees included.

Included activities: Guided game drives and safari walks.

On day 7 you will set off to explore a different perspective of the National Park as you take your included flight and road transfer to the luxurious Verney’s Camp in Hwange’s south-central region. Set within a private concession of 10,000 hectares, during your time here you can enjoy a range of included activities designed to bring you up-close to the area’s abundant wildlife.

Alongside thrilling day and night game drives and guided walking safaris, you may also like to join an included half day tour which will take you to a local school within the national park, stopping at a small local village along the way to meet some of the local people and gain an insight into the way of life here, and concluding with a visit to the fascinating Painted Dog Research Centre to learn more about the endangered African Wild Dog, with the chance to meet the researchers and get involved in future sponsorship of this critical study.

3 nights’ accommodation at Verney’s Camp on a Fully Inclusive basis with all meals, local drinks, mentioned activities, conservation & community levy, and park fees included.

Included activities: Day & Night Game Drives | Guided Walks (guide availability dependent) | Visit to the Local Community and the Wild Dog Research Centre

As your thrilling Zimbabwe family safari adventure comes to an end, you will take an included flight back to Victoria Falls Airport where you can join your homeward or onward flights. Should you wish to explore more of the area, perhaps venturing into nearby Botswana, there are plenty of options for extending your trip. Please enquire for options and we will be happy to advise and arrange.