10-Day Zimbabwe Safari | Victoria Falls, Hwange & Mana Pools
A 10-day Zimbabwe safari is the ultimate way to experience the country’s diverse ecosystems, offering a perfect balance of predator tracking, river canoeing, and exploring the iconic Victoria Falls. This duration typically allows you to seamlessly split your time between Hwange National Park, Mana Pools, and Victoria Falls using light aircraft.
On this 10-Day Zimbabwe Safari Itinerary you will visit the top camps in Zimbabwe’s most famous places. For those want to explore Zimbabwe with a few more conveniences, this is ideal with some of the best guiding in the best private reserves for that intimate high quality safari experience!
10-Day Zimbabwe Safari Highlights
- Unrivalled exclusivity on a private concession bordering on Mana Pools National Park in one of the most fertile riverine belts.
- Huge floodplains and a variety of activities from typical 4×4 and walking safaris to boat and canoe safaris
- Known as one of Africa’s top safari businesses with excellent service, food and guiding
- Get away from the masses – best for luxury and privacy seekers
- finest visited: June to October for the finest wildlife watching, June to August for the best views of the Falls
A Detailed 10-Day Zimbabwe Safari Itinerary
Days 1–4: Victoria Falls
Old Drift Lodge is situated in Zambezi National Park, only 7 km from the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. This is great for seeing some animals and visiting the Falls. Brad and Annie White, husband and wife, own and operate the resort. They have nine years’ expertise between them in the hospitality tourism industry and are backed at the lodge by a first-class team.
Days 4–7: Hwange National Park
After a few days in Victoria Falls you will fly in a light aircraft directly into Wilderness Little Makololo’s airstrip. Wilderness Little Makololo, or just ‘Little Mak’ is nestled in its own private concession, which means exclusivity for the camp. It overlooks a waterhole, filled with wildlife. Wilderness Little Makalolo leverages over 30 years of safari expertise to offer one of the best safaris in Hwange and is a good choice for tourists interested in the cultural side of Hwange as well as its wonderful wildlife!
Days 7–10: Mana Pools
A quick two-hour light-aircraft trip and you’re at Mana Pools, home of some of Africa’s top guides! Wilderness Ruckomechi is a luxury property, conveniently situated on the banks of the Zambezi river. The camp sits on a private concession, ensuring seclusion and making the most of its river frontage with a range of water-based activities. This is one of the most exclusive and deluxe safari experiences in the area. The guidance and service are top notch and the game viewing is fantastic. What a wonderful ending to a wonderful journey.
End of the 10-Day Zimbabwe Safari Itinerary