Hideaways Africa - Best of Zimbabwe

This 12-night journey captures the essence of Zimbabwe, combining Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park and Mana Pools National Park. It is designed for those who want both the spectacle and the solitude: natural wonders, vast wilderness and close encounters with Africa’s wildlife. Your adventure begins at Victoria Falls, where rainforest trails lead to viewpoints of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

The journey then shifts to North-Western Hwange, known as lion country. Sweeping grasslands host large predator populations alongside elephant herds and plains game. Evenings end around the fire beneath vast African skies. From there, you travel into Northern Hwange, a remote corner of the park where few visitors venture. Walking safaris and game drives reveal waterholes alive with elephant and buffalo, while ancient ruins and rock etchings tell stories of Zimbabwe’s past.

Next, you fly to Mana Pools, one of Africa’s most celebrated wilderness areas. Your days are spent inland along the Chitake Escarpment, a private concession of dramatic riverbeds and cliffs. Here, game drives, walks and rare night drives reveal buffalo, lion and leopard, while starlit bush dinners bring the wildness even closer. On foot, by vehicle or along the river, this is Mana at its most iconic.

This itinerary brings together natural wonder, cultural heritage and unforgettable wildlife, offering Zimbabwe at its most memorable.

Tour Highlights

• Visit Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, with rainforest walks and breathtaking viewpoints.
• Track lions and predators in North-Western Hwange, renowned as “lion country.”
• Explore Hwange on foot, discovering ancient ruins, San rock etchings, and a national monument in rugged, remote terrain.
• Explore the Mana Pools on-foot safaris with professional walking safari experts.
• Discover a private side of Mana Pools along the Chitake escarpment, with opportunities to see lions, leopards, and buffalo.
• Enjoy bush dinners under the stars and night drives, offering experiences rarely permitted elsewhere in Mana Pools.