Go far beyond the conventional safari experience with this private guided tour showcasing the rich cultural heritage and colourful wildlife of one of southern Africa’s most dazzling countries. Led by expert guide and driver travelers will tour magnificent Victoria Falls, wildlife filled Hwange National Park, the colourful city of Bulawayo and the hills and valleys of Matobo National Park. Enjoy bush walks, go on game drives, trek rhinos by foot, cruise along the mighty Zambezi River, visit a Matabele village, come a face to face with a traditional healer, tour local museums & see ancient San’s rock paintings. Adventurers will be thrilled with the endless parade of wildlife this exotic land has to offer. See lions, zebras, rhinos, hippos, elephants, crocodiles, antelope and much more. Featuring elegant safari camps & colonial hotels, delicious cuisine, private expert guides, driver, vehicle, 24/7 Kensington support & more. Customize your tour with a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls, elephant back safaris or even lion cub encounters.

The Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders) is a waterfall situated in southern Africa on the Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The falls are, by some measures, the largest waterfall in the world, as well as being among the most unusual in form, and having arguably the most diverse and easily seen wildlife of any major waterfall site. The town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe used to be the primary destination at the falls, but recent political tensions have reduced the number of visitors. It has an excellent number of hotels, souvenir markets and other local attractions.

Upon arrival at Victoria Falls airport you will be transferred to your lodge.

Upon arrival you will recieve all of your neccessary documents for your trip which contains a detailed personalized itinerary, maps, and a 24 hour concierge service (for restaurant reservations, spa treatments, child minders, day tours etc).

The Zambezi River cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the beauty of the River. If you're lucky you'll have the opportunity to see a variety of game; including hippo, crocodile, elephant and sometimes even rhino in their home environment, as well as enjoy the many different bird species. The Sunset cruise is very popular and includes finger snacks, beer, wine, champagne and soft drinks. There are great photo opportunities against often-spectacular African sunsets.

For almost 100 years, visiting members of Royal families, international and local statesmen, and celebrities worldwide, have preferred to stay at The Victoria Falls Hotel, where they are assured of privacy and care. An atmosphere steeped in history, combining the charm of the old with the comfort and convenience of today.  It is one hotel that can truly claim to be unique.

Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel.

Start your day with a guided tour of the Falls by foot, a sight that never fails to impress. Waterproof clothing is provided for the drenching spray as you approach via the Devil’s Cataract, one of the best vantage points. Enjoy a tour where you will have the opportunity to see the falls from several vantage points. This afternoon, you will have the chance to sign up for one of many optional activities that this area has to offer, including helicopter flights over the Falls, elephant back safaris, lion cub encounters, jet boating and a tour of a local village and the craft market.

Sign up for optional activities at your hotel (not included in tour price); helicopter, ultralight, Gypsy Moth flights, elephantback or horseback safari, whitewater rafting, bungee jumping, Chobe game park day trip, jet boat, cultural tours, and more.

Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel.

Hwange National Park(formerly Wankie) is the largest game reserve in Zimbabwe. The park lies in the west, on the main road between Bulawayo and the widely noted Victoria Falls.  The Park hosts 105 mammal species, including 19 large herbivores and eight large carnivores. All Zimbabwe's specially protected animals are to be found in Hwange and it is the only protected area where gemsbok and brown hyena occur in reasonable numbers. The population of African wild dogs to be found in Hwange is thought to be of one of the largest surviving groups in Africa today. The elephants of Hwange are world famous and the Park's elephant population is one of the largest in the world.

Depart this morning after breakfast for Hwange, Zimbabwe’s most famous National Park.

Home to countless elephant, numerous lion prides and rare antelope such as sable and roan, it offers excellent game spotting opportunities around the many waterholes found throughout the Park. Your stay includes two game drives daily with highly qualified rangers as well as bush walk options.

Somalisa Tented Camp is situated on the eastern side of Hwange National Park. Somalisa Camp is an authentic bush camp which consists of just six elegant canvas tents each of which lies hidden amongst a grove of camelthorn acacias (Acacia erioloba).

Overnight at Somalisa Tented Camp.

Once a royal hunting ground of the Zulu warrior King Mzilikazi, the park was proclaimed in 1929. Hwange boasts a tremendous selection of wildlife with over 100 species of mammals, 400 species of birds, 100 species of trees and shrubs.

Overnight at Somalisa Tented Camp.

Head out today with your expert guide for another game experience - this time by foot! Hwange is great for guided bush walks accompanied by qualified and professional guides. The park is littered with colours from all its seasonal wild flowers that emerge as the first rains begin, and as the grass dries out, the large herds of buffalo, zebra and elephant are in abundance.

Overnight at Somalisa Tented Camp.

Bulawayo is the second largest city in Zimbabwe, after the capital Harare, with a population in 2009 of 1,500,000.  It is located in Matabeleland, 439 km south-west of Harare, and is now treated as a separate provincial area from Matabeleland. The capital of Matabeleland North is now Lupane, as Bulawayo is a stand-alone province.

A final game drive this morning before setting off for Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second city.

On arrival, join a walking tour of the city, including a visit to the superb Railway museum and the National Art Gallery. Opened in 1972, the Museum displays a wealth of small exhibits and models as well as steam and diesel electric locomotives. The Museum is owned by the National Railways of Zimbabwe and is managed by the NRZ Historical Committee, made up of railwaymen from various departments.

Bulawayo Club is a century-old, grand building devoted to colonial endeavours, with photos and paintings of Cecil Rhodes throughout the property. The hotel is the place to stay in order to get a sense of how colonial Zim operated and is ideally located in the centre of Bulawayo. A very interesting property for history lovers and has been restored to near pristine conditions.

Overnight at Bulawayo Club .

The Matobo National Park forms the core of the Matobo or Matopos Hills, an area of granite kopjes and wooded valleys commencing some 35 kilometres south of Bulawayo, southern Zimbabwe. The Hills were formed over 2000 million years ago with granite being forced to the surface, this has eroded to produce smooth "whaleback dwalas" and broken kopjes, strewn with boulders and interspersed with thickets of vegetation. Mzilikazi, founder of the Ndebele nation, gave the area its name, meaning 'Bald Heads'.

Set off after breakfast for the remarkable Matobo Hills National Park, where you will spend three days with your highly qualified guides.

Choose between a host of included activities, such as rhino tracking on foot, game drives in the Matobos National Park, walks to the numerous rock formations and remarkably well preserved San paintings, as well as sundowner options amongst the boulders. A highlight will be a walk the grave of Cecil John Rhodes, the founder of Rhodesia and an important colonial figure regionally. His grave site boasts some of the finest views in this National Park.

Camp Amalinda is situated just outside Bulawayo, the second largest city in Zimbabwe. This exclusive safari lodge is tucked away in an ancient Bushman’s shelter, in the Matobo Hills and is within the Matobo National Park. The granite domes and castle kopjes of the Matobo Hills, echo the essence of tranquility and the majesty of untamed Africa. Amalinda’s charm will leave an indelible impression on even the most intrepid traveller.

Overnight at Camp Amalinda.

Enjoy a morning walking safari with your expert guide. You could bump into warthog, zebra, klipspringer, kudu, impala, wildebeest, reedbuck, duiker, steenbok, hyrax and a vast variety of bird life. Watch out for the exclusive leopard, although he’ll see you first!

Overnight at Camp Amalinda.

Take a tour to an African homestead and get down to earth with the local Matabele people. Enjoy their gracious hospitality as they show you around their “pole and dagga” huts. Then move on to the rural clinic and come face to face with a Traditional Healer. With the offer of a few Zim dollars, she may even heal your ailment. The primary school which we move on to next will bring you to understand that no matter what adversity children face, one of their basic wants is to learn.

Overnight at Camp Amalinda.

Transfer between your lodge in Matobo National Park and Bulawayo airport.

Overnight at Depart.