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9 Days Luxury Vic Falls, Hwange and Mana Pools

General Overview – 9-Day Zimbabwe Luxury Safari Experience

Embark on an unforgettable 9 Days Luxury Vic Falls, Hwange and Mana Pools Safari, a premier Zimbabwe safari circuit that blends breathtaking natural wonders with remote wildlife sanctuaries. Starting at the iconic Victoria Falls, this itinerary takes you deep into Hwange National Park, known for its vast elephant herds, and onward to the pristine wilderness of Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This safari is tailored for luxury travelers seeking authentic wildlife encounters, high-end accommodations, and a taste of Africa’s finest untouched landscapes.


Tour Highlights – Victoria Falls to Mana Pools Luxury Safari

  • Marvel at the thunderous Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders

  • Game drives in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest and most diverse park

  • Explore Mana Pools National Park with walking safaris, canoeing, and river-based game viewing

  • Luxurious lodges and tented camps in prime locations

  • Expert-guided safaris with professional trackers and naturalists

  • Flights and transfers included for seamless travel


Why Choose This 9-Day Luxury Zimbabwe Safari?

  • Iconic safari route combining waterfall wonder, savannah, and riverine wilderness

  • Exclusive safari lodges with premium services, fine dining, and private decks

  • Multi-style safari activities: walking, canoeing, 4×4 game drives, birdwatching

  • Photographer’s paradise: wildlife-rich zones, epic landscapes, and golden light

  • Eco-conscious and culturally immersive, supporting conservation and local communities

  • Ideal for couples, honeymooners, solo adventurers, and high-end wildlife lovers

Visit three iconic destinations in Zimbabwe, taking in the Victoria Falls, as well as pristine wilderness areas where animals are the focal point of any activity. Your journey starts a the Victoria Falls, where you can watch the water crash over the chasm and tick this off your bucket list. Then travel to Hwange National Park, known for its elephant herds. Your journey comes to and end at Mana Pools National Park.

Day by day 9 Days Victoria Falls, Hwange & Mana Pools Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Africa

Start your Africa safari with a visit to the famous Victoria Falls. When you arrive at Livingstone International Airport in Zambia, you’ll be transferred to Toka Leya Camp. Enjoy a late lunch and settle into your room then go on a guided walk on the banks of the Zambezi before you enjoy sundowners at camp. What a breathtaking view to start your African safari experience.
Overnight at Toka Leya Camp with your meals, drinks and camp activities included.

Main Destination: Livingstone (City)
Meals & Drinks:
Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2: Smoke that thunders

Today you’ll explore the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. Enjoy a walking tour of the Falls in the morning and an afternoon drive in Mosi oa Tunya National Park. Make sure that you take a light raincoat when the falls are in full flood as you’ll definitely get wet
Overnight at Toka Leya Camp, with your meals, drinks and activities included.

Main Destination: Victoria Falls (Highlight, Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3: Eco-friendly in Hwange

You’ll be transferred to Victoria Falls airport, where you will connect with your scheduled charter flight to Hwange National Park, spending the next three nights in one of the best game viewing areas in the heart of the park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive and look out for Hwange’s roan and sable antelope. The park also offers good elephant sightings.
Overnight at Little Makalolo Camp, with meals, drinks and activities included.

Main Destination: Hwange National Park
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4: Activities in Matopo National Endless waterhole traffic

We recommend that you make the most of the early morning before breakfast to look for cats. Then enjoy a late breakfast and perhaps a walk before or after lunch to experience the finer details of the bush. There are many sought-after bird species here, such as Arnot’s chat, Dickinson’s kestrel and Bradfield’s hornbill.
Overnight again at Little Makalolo, with your meals, drinks and activities included.

Main Destination: Hwange National Park
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5: Elephants everywhere

This is the ideal opportunity to see Africa’s key species up close from the safety of Makalolo’s wooden hide at the waterhole. Wildlife you may encounter here or on your drives include large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as lion, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe, roan and sable antelope.
Overnight at Little Makalolo, with your meals, drinks and activities included.

Main Destination: No major destination visited
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 6: World Heritage site

After breakfast you’ll be transferred to the airstrip to connect with the scheduled flight (included) to Mana Pools National Park, which is well known for its remoteness and wildlife. You can spend the next three days exploring it on bush walks, game drives or the popular canoeing.
Overnight at Ruckomechi Camp on the edge of the Zambezi River, with your meals, drinks and activities included.

Main Destination: Mana Pools National Park (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7: Calling all “Twitchers”

Take in the views of Africa’s Great Rift Valley mountains across the river in Zambia, go on a game drive in an open safari vehicle or cruise along the Zambezi River on the lookout for grunting hippo and other wildlife. See how many birds you can spot; there are numerous local specials like collared palm-thrush and racket-tailed roller.
Overnight at Ruckomechi Camp, with your meals, drinks and activities included.

Main Destination: Mana Pools National Park (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 8: Secluded bath-with-a-view

Enjoy a morning bath with a view at Ruckomechi Camp, and watch how the elephant come to enjoy the tasty pods of the Acacia albida (Ana) trees dotted all over camp. You’re welcome to join an early morning drive followed by breakfast and to go out again in the afternoon, either on foot or exploring the lower Zambezi by boat.
Overnight at Ruckomechi Camp, with your meals, drinks and activities included.

Main Destination: Enjoy a morning bath with a view at Ruckomechi Camp, and watch how the elephant come to enjoy the tasty pods of the Acacia albida (Ana) trees dotted all over camp. You’re welcome to join an early morning drive followed by breakfast and to go out again in the afternoon, either on foot or exploring the lower Zambezi by boat. Overnight at Ruckomechi Camp, with your meals, drinks and activities included.
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 9: Bon Voyage

You’ll fly to Victoria Falls airport to connect with your flight home. If you prefer, we can arrange for you to fly to Livingstone in Zambia to catch your connecting flight home from there. Note that if you choose to fly to Livingstone, you’ll need a multiple entry visa for Zambia.

Main Destination: Victoria Falls Town (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included

Rates / Group Price

Important to Know

Rates Per Person
– $10,440 per person when 1 person travels alone
– $7,170 per person when 2 persons travel together

Best Time for 9 Days Victoria Falls, Hwange and Mana Pools Luxury Safari

  • June to October (Dry Season) – Ideal for game viewing and easy river access

  • July to September – Peak wildlife concentration in Mana Pools & Hwange

  • April to May – Victoria Falls at peak flow

  • Avoid the wet season (Nov–March) in Mana Pools due to accessibility issues


FAQs – 9-Day Luxury Zimbabwe Safari

Q: Are all flights and transfers included?
A: Yes, charter flights between Victoria Falls, Hwange, and Mana Pools are included.

Q: What level of accommodation is provided?
A: Luxury lodges and tented camps offering ensuite bathrooms, gourmet meals, and personalized service.

Q: Is Mana Pools safe for walking safaris?
A: Yes. All walking safaris are led by licensed and highly trained professional guides.

Q: Can this safari be customized?
A: Absolutely. Add more nights, include South Luangwa in Zambia, or extend to Cape Town or Botswana.

Q: What wildlife can I expect to see?
A: Elephants, lions, leopards, painted wolves, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and rich birdlife.


Book Now – 9 Days Victoria Falls, Hwange & Mana Pools Safari

Experience the ultimate Zimbabwe luxury safari as you witness mighty waterfalls, vast elephant plains, and ancient river ecosystems. This curated journey through Victoria Falls, Hwange, and Mana Pools is designed for discerning travelers seeking wild elegance.

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