Tour Overview
wildlife safari is the focus of this 9 day Zimbabwe itinerary with Eton Safaris. The route is paced for clear daily logistics, guided activities matching Zimbabwe Wildlife Safaris, comfortable lodge stays on overnight days, and a final day with breakfast and lunch only before departure.
9-day Zimbabwe Zambezi National Park Package focus across Matobo Hills in Zimbabwe with Eton Safaris. We arrange lodges, park permits, transport, and guided safaris with experienced local teams. Share your travel dates and interests for a tailored itinerary.
Tour Highlights
- day Zimbabwe Zambezi National Park itinerary focus across Zimbabwe
- Guided time in Matobo Hills
- Signature activity: hide photography session
- Private driver-guide and road support
- Lodge base at The Hide Safari Camp (route dependent)
- Meal plan aligned to daily safari timing
- Transparent inclusions for park fees and listed activities
- Designed for strong on-page clarity and itinerary scannability
Includes
- Park entry fees (non-resident rates)
- All included activities (optional extras not included)
- All accommodation as per the itinerary (upgrade options available)
- An expert driver/guide to enhance your experience
- All transport throughout the tour (optional transfers not included)
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals as specified in your daily itinerary
Excludes
- International flights (to/from your home country)
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Pre-tour and post-tour accommodation
- Tips and gratuities (recommended guideline: per day)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Any government-imposed tax or park fee increases
- Selected meals as specified in the day-by-day section
- Drinks and beverages
Itinerary in details
Day1Arrival Transfer & Orientation Toward Matobo Hills
Your journey opens with a transfer from Harare Airport, easing into Zimbabwe's landscapes while your guide outlines the coming days. After a short refreshment stop you reach Matobo Hills, where Zambezi canoeing sets the tone for this privately guided departure. Check-in at Ruckomechi Camp follows, with time to settle before dinner and a clear briefing on tomorrow's pace. Guests wind down with optional briefings on tomorrow’s conservation notes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ruckomechi Camp
Day2Matobo Hills Focus Day — Mana Pools walking safari
Travelers set out as dedicated time in Matobo Hills. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Mana Pools walking safari, focusing patiently on wildlife movement through the day. Your driver then links the next segment toward Victoria Falls Safari Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Dinner is timed for an early start tomorrow, keeping energy high for the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Day3Matobo Hills Focus Day — Victoria Falls spray walk
Guests leave camp promptly as dedicated time in Matobo Hills. Rangers and your private guide coordinate hide photography session, building photographic opportunities around wildlife movement through the day. The itinerary pivots naturally into Amakhala Safari Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The schedule closes with a relaxed return and an early night ahead.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Amakhala Safari Lodge
Day4Matobo Hills Focus Day — Matobo rhino tracking
The private vehicle departs once dedicated time in Matobo Hills. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Matobo rhino tracking, pairing interpretive commentary with wildlife movement through the day. From there the experience deepens around Amadwala Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. You end the day reviewing wildlife highlights with your guide over dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Amadwala Lodge
Day5Matobo Hills Focus Day — Zambezi canoeing
This chapter of the safari starts when dedicated time in Matobo Hills. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Hwange elephant plains drive, balancing comfort stops and wildlife movement through the day. Before long you continue toward Bumi Hills Safari Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Nightfall brings a restorative pause under clear African skies.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Bumi Hills Safari Lodge
Day6Matobo Hills Focus Day — sunset cruise on the Zambezi
With soft morning light across the landscape, dedicated time in Matobo Hills. Rangers and your private guide coordinate sunset cruise on the Zambezi, prioritizing low-impact access for wildlife movement through the day. The route then leads into Camp Hwange for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. As dusk arrives, the lodge becomes a quiet base for stories from the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Camp Hwange
Day7Matobo Hills Focus Day — hide photography session
Following a short safety orientation, dedicated time in Matobo Hills. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Victoria Falls spray walk, following ranger cues for wildlife movement through the day. Guides next introduce you to The Hide Safari Camp for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Evening settles with time to rest and prepare for the next chapter.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: The Hide Safari Camp
Day8Matobo Hills Focus Day — cultural dance evening
The day begins as dedicated time in Matobo Hills. Rangers and your private guide coordinate cultural dance evening, focusing patiently on wildlife movement through the day. A scenic transfer carries you to Somalisa Camp for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The lodge team settles you in while your guide confirms the next morning’s plan.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Somalisa Camp
Day9Final Activity Window & Departure via Harare Airport
After a calm briefing, a final outing around Matobo Hills, keeping the schedule flexible so highlights of Zambezi canoeing can be enjoyed without rush. Later in the day the focus shifts to your outbound transfer route, with packed timing that protects flight or border connections. After a light midday meal, the safari concludes as your driver returns you toward Harare Airport. Guests wind down with optional briefings on tomorrow’s conservation notes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Only
Accommodation: No accommodation
Frequently asked questions
What animals will I see on Tour in Zimbabwe?
Tour focuses on the parks and habitats Zimbabwe is known for — savannah game drives, boat cruises where available, and lodges close to the wildlife you came to see.
How many days do I need for Tour?
A short Tour highlight can work in a few days. A fuller Zimbabwe wildlife circuit with two or more parks is typically a week or more.
When is the best time for Tour in Zimbabwe?
Dry months usually mean easier game viewing. We plan Tour around rains, park roads, and the wildlife movements that matter for your dates.
Can I add gorilla trekking or beach time to Tour?
Yes, only where those experiences exist. We keep Tour as the wildlife core and add gorillas, chimps, or beach days in destinations that actually offer them.
