Untamed Zimbabwe: A 12-Day Luxury Safari Journey
Best for: BIG CATS | Walking Safaris | Luxury Adventure | Remote Wilderness
Follow in the footsteps of Ubuntu Travel Co-Founder Kyle Green on a 12-day journey through Zimbabwe’s most iconic and untamed regions.
Begin at Victoria Falls, where the Zambezi River crashes over one of the world’s largest waterfalls, before moving into Hwange National Park for a classic safari, viewing massive herds of elephant and exceptional predator sightings across open plains and waterhole networks.
From mid-April onwards, continue to Mana Pools, one of Africa’s most raw and immersive safari destinations, known for walking safaris along the Zambezi River and close encounters with elephant and wild dog.
Your safari slows at Lake Kariba, where wildlife-rich shorelines, boat safaris and wide-open views create a quieter, more reflective end to the journey.
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Experts in Africa
Our team of travel experts know Africa
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Victoria Falls | Zimbabwe
Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, “the smoke that thunders”, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water and one of Africa’s most powerful natural landmarks.
Beyond the falls, the region offers a wide range of experiences. Helicopter flights provide a full perspective of the waterfall, while activities such as white-water rafting, bungee jumping and visits to Devil’s Pool offer a more adrenaline-focused experience.
For a slower pace, sunset cruises on the Zambezi River, canoeing and guided tours of the falls provide a more relaxed introduction to Zimbabwe.
Hwange National Park | Victoria Falls
Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe’s largest national park, covering over 3.5 million acres and home to one of Africa’s highest concentrations of elephants.
Game viewing is centered around a network of pumped waterholes, particularly during the dry season from July to October, where large herds of elephant, buffalo and plains game gather. Predator sightings are strong, with lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog regularly seen.
The Ngamo Plains in the south-eastern region offer a more open landscape, particularly in the green season, attracting high densities of wildlife and providing excellent photographic opportunities.
Mana Pools National Park | Zimbabwe
Seasonal Note: Mana Pools typically opens from mid-April, following the rainy season when access improves and camps reopen.
Set along the Zambezi River, Mana Pools is one of Africa’s most exclusive and experience-driven safari destinations. Known for its walking safaris, guests explore on foot with highly qualified guides, tracking elephant, buffalo and other wildlife along river channels and floodplains.
Canoe safaris along the Zambezi offer a completely different perspective, moving quietly past hippo, crocodile and large herds of game along the banks.
This is a safari focused on immersion, space and guiding quality, rather than vehicle density.
Lake Kariba & Matusadona Region
Lake Kariba is one of Africa’s largest bodies of water, creating a unique safari environment where wildlife and water intersect.
Staying on a private concession near Matusadona National Park, the area offers a quieter and more remote safari experience. Elephant and buffalo regularly gather along the shoreline, while lion and other predators move through the surrounding areas.
Activities include boat safaris, walking safaris, fishing and game drives. The slower pace and open views make this an ideal place to end the journey.
Zimbabwe Itinerary Highlights
Victoria Falls
Witness Victoria Falls in full flow and explore both adventure and scenic experiences along the Zambezi River
Large Elephant Herds
Track massive elephant herds and iconic plains game in Hwange National Park, one of Southern Africa’s most important wildlife areas
Big Game Walking Safaris
Experience a true walking safari through Mana Pools with expert guides, one of Africa’s most immersive safari environments
Lake Kariba Cruises
Enjoy boat safaris and wildlife viewing along the shores of Lake Kariba in a remote and uncrowded setting
Luxury Lodges
Stay at handpicked luxury lodges in prime locations, offering exceptional guiding, privacy and seamless access to Zimbabwe’s top wildlife regions
Predator Viewing
Search for lion, leopard, cheetah and African wild dog across Zimbabwe’s diverse and wildlife-rich safari regions
Luxury Lodges: Where you could stay
Victoria Falls River Lodge
A riverside safari lodge near Victoria Falls, offering a seamless blend of wildlife, water based activities and easy access to one of the world’s greatest natural wonders.
African Bush Camps Bumi Hills Safari Lodge
A refined safari lodge overlooking Lake Kariba, offering a rare combination of water based activities, private concession game viewing and expansive escarpment views.
Matetsi Victoria Falls
A contemporary luxury safari lodge set on a private stretch of the Zambezi River, combining exceptional wildlife viewing with easy access to Victoria Falls.
Wilderness Linkwasha
A contemporary safari camp in a wildlife rich corner of Hwange National Park, offering intimate game viewing, immersive hide experiences and exceptional comfort.
African Bush Camps Nyamatusi Camp
A contemporary riverfront safari camp offering intimate luxury in the heart of Mana Pools National Park.
Wilderness Chikwenya
An intimate luxury tented camp on a private concession at the meeting of the Zambezi and Sapi Rivers, offering refined riverfront safaris in Mana Pools.
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