Whispers of the Wild Safari Zimbabwe Botswana

Days 1 - 4: Eastern Hwange National Park

🛬 Arrival in Zimbabwe — Johannesburg → Hwange (Bomani Camp)

This morning, depart Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport on your scheduled flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

🛂 Zimbabwe Immigration – eVisa Process

Zimbabwe requires a visa for most nationalities.
Guests are advised to complete the online eVisa application prior to travel via www.evisa.gov.zw.
Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond travel dates and has two blank pages.
Visa fees vary by nationality and are payable online or on arrival (if applicable).
ETA will assist with guidance, but final responsibility lies with the traveller.

Upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, you’ll be met by a representative and transferred to the Mack Air lounge for your charter flight to Hwange.

🛩️ Charter Flight to Hwange

Flight duration: approx. 45 minutes
Luggage allowance: 15kg per person in soft-sided bags (including hand luggage)
Aircraft type and routing may vary based on season and operational requirements

🚂 Hwange Arrival & Elephant Express (Seasonal)

If travelling during Elephant Express operating season, you’ll be met at the airstrip and transferred to the Elephant Express railcar—a unique safari experience through Hwange’s wilderness.
Enjoy game viewing en route to Ngamo siding, where you’ll be met and transferred to Bomani Camp.

If out of season, a direct road transfer to Bomani will be arranged.

🏕️ Check-in: Bomani Camp (4 Nights)

Settle into your tented suite and enjoy four nights on a fully inclusive basis, including:

🌿 A Typical Day at Bomani Camp

Wake to the soft chorus of doves and the golden light spilling across Hwange’s savannah. After coffee around the fire, set off on a morning game drive or guided bush walk, tracking elephant herds, lion spoor, and the quiet magic of the wild.

Return to camp for a hearty brunch and time to relax—whether journaling on your deck, watching wildlife at the waterhole, or enjoying a siesta beneath canvas and birdsong.

In the afternoon, choose from a range of activities:

Game drive into the Ngamo Plains, rich with wildlife and dramatic skies
Rhino tracking experience—a rare and moving encounter with Zimbabwe’s only free-roaming rhinos
Village and school visit—a heartfelt highlight, offering insight into local life and community conservation
Seasonal Elephant Express rail safari (if applicable), a unique journey through Hwange’s wilderness

As the sun dips low, toast the day with sundowners and stories around the fire. Dinner is served under the stars—flavours of Africa, laughter, and the gentle rhythm of the bush.

Expert tips

💡 Expert Travel Tip
To ensure a smooth connection to your charter flight from Victoria Falls to Hwange, we recommend an overnight stay in Johannesburg the night before. ✨
•    Airlink’s morning flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls typically arrives in time to connect with the charter departure from Victoria Falls Domestic Terminal.
•    This buffer helps avoid delays due to immigration queues or tight connections.
•    We’re happy to assist with a preferred hotel near OR Tambo International Airport for a restful start to your safari journey. 🛏️🌿

Activities and Services

Optional

Included

Accommodation in luxury tented suite
All meals and local beverages (excluding premium/imported brands)
Scheduled safari activities:
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Night drives
- Walking safaris
- Seasonal Elephant Express rail safari
- Rhino tracking experience (subject to availability and park regulations)
Laundry service
National Park fees
Rhino Conservation Levy per stay
Transfers to/from Hwange airstrip

*school visits not available in April, August and December - Mid January during school holidays).

Excluded

Premium/imported beverages
Gratuities
Items of a personal nature
Travel insurance
Visa fees
Charter flight cost (unless included in quote)

Days 5 - 7: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

🛬 Hwange → Victoria Falls (3 Nights)

After breakfast at Bomani Camp, transfer to the nearby Ngamo airstrip for your charter flight to Victoria Falls.
Flight duration: approx. 1 hour (subject to routing and aircraft type)

Upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, you’ll be met by an Exclusive Touch Africa representative and transferred to your hotel of choice for check-in.

🏨 Accommodation Options

Standard Option: 3 nights on a Bed & Breakfast (B&B) basis
Upgrade Option: 3 nights at Old Drift Lodge or The Elephant Camp on a fully inclusive basis (includes meals, drinks, and select activities)

Note: This stay can be reduced to 2 nights depending on seasonality and guest preferences. During low water months, adrenaline activities may be prioritized.

🌈 Suggested & Included Activities
•    Privately guided Victoria Falls tour (Zim side)
•    Lunch at Lookout Café - perched above the Batoka Gorge
•    Elephant encounter - ethical and educational experience
•    Helicopter flight over the Falls (12 or 22 minutes)
•    Sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River
•    Dusty Road Township Dinner Experience—a vibrant evening of local flavours, storytelling, and community warmth

Optional seasonal activities (low water months):

White-water rafting
Devil’s Pool swim (Livingstone Island, Zambia side)
Gorge swing, zipline, bungee jump and other adrenaline options

Celebrate a spectacular sunset on the Zambezi River

Wild Horizons Lookout Cafe, Victoria Falls