A 12 day trip around Zimbabwe

Day 1  Harare

  • Arrive in Harare and spend the night in the city. 
  • Visit the National Gallery of ZimbabweNational Gallery of Zimbabwe to see its extensive collection of contemporary African art.
  • Visit Twala Trust which is 35 km from Harare City Center. Depending on traffic about 50 minutes driving time.

Day 2-3: Antelope Park Gweru or ""Great Zimbabwe""

  • Depart from Harare to Antelope Park near Gweru (357 km/222 miles, about 6 hours drive).
  • Spend two nights exploring the conservation center and its wildlife, including lions, elephants, and antelopes.
  • Take a day trip to ""Great Zimbabwe"" to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site. History of ""Great Zimbabwe""
  • Alternatively go directly to ""Great Zimbabwe"" where there are several great lodges and spend two days there and enjoy Lake Kyle.
 

Day 4-6: Matobo National Park

  • Depart from Antelope Park to Matobo Hills National Park (282 km/175 miles, about 5 hours drive).
  • Spend three nights exploring the beautiful landscape and ancient rock art of the park.
  • Take guided tours to see the park's wildlife and historical sites, such as the grave of Cecil Rhodes.

Day 7-9: Hwange National Park

  • Depart from Matobo Hills National Park to Hwange National Park (400 km/249 miles, about 7 hours drive).
  • Spend three nights exploring 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 10-11: Victoria Falls - Mosi-oa-Tunya 

  • Depart from Hwange National Park to Victoria Falls (190 km/118 miles, about 3 hours drive).
  • Spend two nights enjoying the local attractions, including visiting the mighty Victoria Falls, playing golf, trying your luck at the local casino, and enjoying the local cuisine.

a 12 day trip

Painting by Barry Lungu

Day 12: Departure

  • Depart from Victoria Falls and take a flight back to Harare.

Day 1  Harare

  • Arrive in Harare and spend the night in the city. 
  • Visit the National Gallery of ZimbabweNational Gallery of Zimbabwe to see its extensive collection of contemporary African art.
  • Visit Twala Trust which is 35 km from Harare City Center. Depending on traffic about 50 minutes driving time.

Day 2-3: Antelope Park Gweru or ""Great Zimbabwe""

  • Depart from Harare to Antelope Park near Gweru (357 km/222 miles, about 6 hours drive).
  • Spend two nights exploring the conservation center and its wildlife, including lions, elephants, and antelopes.
  • Take a day trip to ""Great Zimbabwe"" to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site. History of ""Great Zimbabwe""
  • Alternatively go directly to ""Great Zimbabwe"" where there are several great lodges and spend two days there and enjoy Lake Kyle.

Day 4-6: Matobo National Park

  • Depart from Antelope Park to Matobo Hills National Park (282 km/175 miles, about 5 hours drive).
  • Spend three nights exploring the beautiful landscape and ancient rock art of the park.
  • Take guided tours to see the park's wildlife and historical sites, such as the grave of Cecil Rhodes.

Day 7-9: Hwange National Park

  • Depart from Matobo Hills National Park to Hwange National Park (400 km/249 miles, about 7 hours drive).
  • Spend three nights exploring 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 10-11: Victoria Falls - Mosi-oa-Tunya 

  • Depart from Hwange National Park to Victoria Falls (190 km/118 miles, about 3 hours drive).
  • Spend two nights enjoying the local attractions, including visiting the mighty Victoria Falls, playing golf, trying your luck at the local casino, and enjoying the local cuisine.

a 12 day trip

Painting by Barry Lungu

Day 12: Departure

  • Depart from Victoria Falls and take a flight back to Harare.