A long trip around Zimbabwe

Day 1-2: Harare

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Spring is in the Air - Barry Lungu

Day 3-4: ''Mutare'' and ''The Eastern Highlands'' of Zimbabwe

  • Depart from Harare to Mutare (263 km/163 miles, about 4 hours drive).
  • Spend two nights in the eastern Highlands which is known for its beautiful scenery and outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and fishing.
  • Stay at one of the lodges in Inyanga, which offer great views and access to top-quality golf courses.

Day 5: ""Great Zimbabwe""

Day 6-8: ''South Gonarezhou National Park''

  • Depart from ""Great Zimbabwe"" to South Gonarezhou National Park (315 km/196 miles, about 6 hours drive).
  • Spend three nights exploring the park and its incredible wildlife, including elephants, lions, and various antelope species.
  • Go on guided safari tours to get the most out of your experience.

Day 9-11: Antelope Park Gweru

  • Depart from South Gonarezhou to Antelope Park near Gweru (357 km/222 miles, about 6 hours drive).
  • Visit the Antelope Park, a conservation center that offers visitors the chance to get up close with lions and other big cats.

Day 12-14 :''Matobo National Park''

  • Depart from Antelope Park to Matobo Hills National Park (282 km/175 miles, about 5 hours drive).
  • Spend three days exploring the beautiful landscape and ancient rock art of the park, as well as visiting the grave of Cecil Rhodes and other historic sites.
  • Take guided rhino tracking tours to see these majestic animals in their natural habitat.
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Painting by Tonderai Muju - Muju Art

Day 15-17: ''Hwange National Park''

  • Depart from Antelope Park to Hwange National Park (324 km/201 miles, about 6 hours drive).
  • Spend three nights and explore the park and its diverse wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, and lions.
  • Go on guided walking safaris and game drives to get a closer look at the park's flora and fauna.

Day 18-20:'' Victoria Falls - Mosi-oa-Tunya ''

  • Depart from Hwange National Park to Victoria Falls (190 km/118 miles, about 3 hours drive).
  • Spend three days enjoying the local attractions, including visiting the mighty Victoria Falls, playing golf, trying your luck at the local casino, and enjoying the local cuisine.
  • Take a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River to see hippos and crocodiles up close.

Day 21-23: Lake Kariba - man made wonder and Kariba Dam

  • Depart from Victoria Falls to Kariba Dam (480 km/298 miles, about 8 hours drive).
  • Spend three nights relaxing and enjoying various activities, such as fishing, boat cruises, and visiting local communities to learn about their culture.
  • Take a houseboat cruise on Lake Kariba and enjoy the stunning scenery.

Day 24-26: Zambezi River - your ""Home"" away from ""Home"" to fish

        Depart from Kariba Dam and embark on a two-night fishing and wildlife cruise on the Zambezi River.

  • Stay at one of the towns along the Zambezi River, such as Chirundu, which offer access to the river and its wildlife.

Day 27-29: ''Mana Pools National Park''

      Disembark from the Zambezi River Cruise and head to Mana Pools National Park (200 km/124 miles, about 4 hours drive).

  • Spend three days exploring the park and its incredible wildlife, including elephants, wild dogs, and various antelope species.
  • Go on guided canoe safaris on the Zambezi River to see the park's wildlife from a unique perspective.

Day 30: Chinoyi Caves

      Depart from Mana Pools National Park and head to Chinhoyi Caves (285 km/177 miles, about 5 hours drive).

    • Spend the night at the caves and explore the impressive underground system of caverns and lakes.

Day 31: Return to Harare

    Depart from Chinhoyi Caves and return to Harare (120 km/75 miles, about 2 hours drive).

  • Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some time to explore the city or do some last-minute shopping before your departure.

Day 1-2: Harare

Image

Spring is in the Air - Barry Lungu

Day 3-4:
''Mutare'' and ''The
Eastern Highlands''
of Zimbabwe

  • Depart from Harare to Mutare (263 km/163 miles, about 4 hours drive).
  • Spend two nights in the eastern Highlands which is known for its beautiful scenery and outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and fishing.
  • Stay at one of the lodges in Inyanga, which offer great views and access to top-quality golf courses.

Day 5:
'''""Great Zimbabwe""''

Day 6-8:
''South Gonarezhou
National Park''

  • Depart from ""Great Zimbabwe"" to South Gonarezhou National Park (315 km/196 miles, about 6 hours drive).
  • Spend three nights exploring the park and its incredible wildlife, including elephants, lions, and various antelope species.
  • Go on guided safari tours to get the most out of your experience.

Day 9-11:
Antelope Park
Gweru

  • Depart from South Gonarezhou to Antelope Park near Gweru (357 km/222 miles, about 6 hours drive).
  • Visit the Antelope Park, a conservation center that offers visitors the chance to get up close with lions and other big cats.

Day 12-14 :
''Matobo
National Park''

  • Depart from Antelope Park to Matobo Hills National Park (282 km/175 miles, about 5 hours drive).
  • Spend three days exploring the beautiful landscape and ancient rock art of the park, as well as visiting the grave of Cecil Rhodes and other historic sites.
  • Take guided rhino tracking tours to see these majestic animals in their natural habitat.
Image

Painting by Tonderai Muju - Muju Art

Day 15-17:
''Hwange
National Park'''

  • Depart from Antelope Park to Hwange National Park (324 km/201 miles, about 6 hours drive).
  • Spend three nights and explore the park and its diverse wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, and lions.
  • Go on guided walking safaris and game drives to get a closer look at the park's flora and fauna.

Day 18-20:
''Victoria Falls
Mosi-oa-Tunya''

  • Depart from Hwange National Park to Victoria Falls (190 km/118 miles, about 3 hours drive).
  • Spend three days enjoying the local attractions, including visiting the mighty Victoria Falls, playing golf, trying your luck at the local casino, and enjoying the local cuisine.
  • Take a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River to see hippos and crocodiles up close.

Day 21-23:
Lake Kariba
Kariba Dam

  • Depart from Victoria Falls to Kariba Dam (480 km/298 miles, about 8 hours drive).
  • Spend three nights relaxing and enjoying various activities, such as fishing, boat cruises, and visiting local communities to learn about their culture.
  • Take a houseboat cruise on Lake Kariba and enjoy the stunning scenery.

Day 24-26:
Zambezi River
great fisihing!

        Depart from Kariba Dam and embark on a two-night fishing and wildlife cruise on the Zambezi River.

  • Stay at one of the towns along the Zambezi River, such as Chirundu, which offer access to the river and its wildlife.

Day 27-29:
''Mana Pools
National Park''

      Disembark from the Zambezi River Cruise and head to Mana Pools National Park (200 km/124 miles, about 4 hours drive).

  • Spend three days exploring the park and its incredible wildlife, including elephants, wild dogs, and various antelope species.
  • Go on guided canoe safaris on the Zambezi River to see the park's wildlife from a unique perspective.

Day 30:
Chinoyi Caves

      Depart from Mana Pools National Park and head to Chinhoyi Caves (285 km/177 miles, about 5 hours drive).

    • Spend the night at the caves and explore the impressive underground system of caverns and lakes.

Day 31:
Return to
Harare

    Depart from Chinhoyi Caves and return to Harare (120 km/75 miles, about 2 hours drive).

  • Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some time to explore the city or do some last-minute shopping before your departure.