5 Days Victoria Falls & Hwange National Parks
Our 5 Days Victoria Falls & Hwange National Parks Safari will take you on an adventurous journey through Victoria Falls and Hwange national parks in Zimbabwe. Visit the largest national park in Zimbabwe, Hwange national park, which is the perfect destination for tourists looking to see the Big Five animals. You will also get a chance to explore the mighty and majestic Victoria Falls which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Highlights for 5 Days Victoria Falls & Hwange National Parks.
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Hotel with Sunset Cruise on Zambezi River
Day 2: Victoria Falls Rain Forest
Days 3 – 4: Wildlife Viewing
Day 5: Transfer Back to Victoria Falls Airport & Departure.
Detailed Itinerary for 5 Days Victoria Falls & Hwange National Parks.
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Hotel with Sunset Cruise on Zambezi River.
You will be met by our company representative upon your arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport and transferred to your hotel. Upon your arrival at the hotel/lodge, check-in, have lunch and relax for a while. Later in the afternoon, you will be picked up for your Sunset Cruise on the mighty Zambezi river in which you ´will have the chance to watch hippos, crocodiles and other animals which come down to the river´s edge in the early evening. As the boat is sailing, you will be enjoying drinks and snacks for a period of two hours. After your sunset cruise you will be transferred back to your hotel; the rest of the evening will be on leisure.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner.
Accommodation Options: Kingdom Hotel/Victoria Falls Hotel
Day 2: Victoria Falls Rain Forest
As you finish your breakfast you will be picked up for a tour of the world famous Victoria Falls. You will explore the Zimbabwean side, for there are several spectacular viewing points along the width of the fall. You will get an opportunity to walk through the natural, beautiful misty rain forest which flanks the fall from view point 1 to 16, which includes the Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Rainbow Falls, the Boiling Pot, Cataract Island and Livingstone Island. The majestic of Victoria Falls is the major tourist attraction named by the Tonga people as Musi O Tunya meaning the ´Smoke that Thunders´.
There are other optional activities that you can take part in while visiting the park such as Flight of angels, high wire activities and elephant riding. Please let us know in advance if you would like any of these activities to be included in your itinerary.
Later drive back to your hotel for dinner and accommodation.
Days 3 – 4: Wildlife Viewing
After having your breakfast, you will be transferred by your guide to Hwange National Park which is just a 2 hour drive from Victoria Falls. Hwange National Park is also part of the seven wonders of Zimbabwe, spanning over an area of approximately 14,000 square kilometers of natural bush. The park is full of different species of wildlife and bird species to watch and it is also one of the largest national parks in the Republic of Zimbabwe. During your wildlife viewing safaris, you will have an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife in the park such as elephants, rhinos, lions, zebras, cheetahs, giraffes, leopards, antelopes and so many more.
Head back to your hotel/lodge and spend your evening at leisure with dinner and overnight at your accommodation.
Day 5: Transfer Back to Victoria Falls Airport & Departure.
After an early breakfast, you will get ready for the transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your departure flight. You will have a stopover for lunch at a local resturants and shopping at any of the local shops on your way to the airport. End of Tour.