Hwange’s Walking Safari with Victoria Falls

This 8-night safari offers a deeper way to experience Hwange, combining time at Victoria Falls with a walking safari through two remote regions of Zimbabwe’s largest national park. It is designed for travelers who want to slow down and connect with the landscape, exploring Hwange step by step while still enjoying the comfort of two distinctive camps.

Your adventure begins at Victoria Falls, where rainforest trails and viewpoints bring you face to face with the power of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. After your stay at Ilala Lodge, a light aircraft flight carries you into Northern Hwange and Nantwich Lodge, set on a private concession in a quieter part of the park. Known as cat country, this region is rich in wildlife, including lion prides, buffalo herds, and plains game.

Here, there is time to rest and settle in before the first walks begin. Mornings are spent moving quietly through the bush, learning to read fresh tracks in the sand, understanding animal behaviour, and experiencing the landscape at a slower pace. Each walk returns to camp around midday, allowing time to relax before afternoon activities.

The walk then continues east toward Bumbusi, an area known for its rugged terrain, hidden water sources, and remarkable history. Walking routes follow natural game paths through riverbeds, forest, and rocky ridges, while ancient ruins and rock etchings offer glimpses into the region’s long human story. Elephants, antelope, and the occasional big cat move through this landscape, encounters that feel especially immersive and raw when experienced on foot.

With private guiding throughout and a rhythm that balances walking, wildlife encounters, and time to simply watch the bush unfold around camp, this itinerary offers a meaningful exploration of Hwange’s wilder side. It’s a safari that invites patience, curiosity, and a true sense of connection with the land.

Tour Highlights

• Visit Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, with rainforest walks and breathtaking viewpoints.
• Explore Northern Hwange on foot, learning to track wildlife and read the bush alongside experienced private guides.
• Experience two contrasting sides of Hwange, from deep, historical wilderness to predator-rich grasslands, for a well-rounded safari.
• Stay at Hideaways Nantwich Lodge, set on a private concession in Hwange’s remote north, known for its strong lion populations and diverse wildlife.
• Continue to Hideaways Bumbusi Wilderness Camp, where rugged terrain, hidden water sources, and historical landmarks shape the safari experience.
• Encounter elephants, antelope, and other wildlife around secluded waterholes in one of Hwange’s quieter regions.
• Track lions and other predators in the sweeping savannas of North-Western Hwange, renowned as “lion country.”