5 Day Zimbabwe Camping Safari Adventure

Departing from Johannesburg this 5-day Explore Zimbabwe Safari heads north into Botswana to Francistown for a night, before crossing into Zimbabwe.

We go game viewing in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s biggest game reserve home to one of Africa’s largest elephant populations and all of Zimbabwe’s endangered wild animals.

Head to Victoria Falls National Park and witness the largest sheet of falling water in the world, Victoria Falls. One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world, the mighty Vic Falls is an awe-inspiring sight.

Participate in some of the thrilling adventure activities available at Victoria Falls, including Zambezi River White Water Rafting, Walking with Lions, Elephant Back Safaris, Gorge Swinging, Microlight and Scenic Helicopter flights over Vic Falls, Bungee Jumping and more.

This adventure-packed Explore Zimbabwe Camping Safari comes to an end in Zimbabwe’s Vitoria Falls, the adventure capital of Africa.

Day 1: Johannesburg to Francistown – South Africa to Botswana

This 5-day Explore Zimbabwe Camping Safari departs from Johannesburg in South Africa on day one, travelling northeast to Francistown in Botswana en route to Zimbabwe.

After a long days drive we arrive in Francistown, our first overnight stop. We stay just outside of Francistown at a popular hotel campsite, set on the banks of the Tati River amongst old trees and sprawling lawns. The hotel features a restaurant, swimming pool, riverside bar, casino and a gym.

Southern Africa’s first ‘gold-rush’ took place in Francistown in the late 1800’s and today it’s a cotemporary African city with much to offer visitors. Botswana’s second biggest city, Francistown has an exciting nightlife boasting numerous jazz clubs, attractions and casinos.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Hwange National Park – Zimbabwe

We take the short drive from Francistown to the border of Zimbabwe arriving at the Hwange National Park in a few hours.

Our game viewing adventure starts as soon as we arrive in Hwange, our first wildlife destination and Zimbabwe’s largest game reserve. We head into the bush in an open 4x4 safari vehicle in search of the abundance of wildlife inhabiting this 14650 sq km game park.

Hwange Park is home to one of the largest elephant populations in Africa, as well as all of Zimbabwe’s endangered species. The game park hosts more than 100 mammalian species, including one of the world’s largest populations of endangered wild dog, and 400 bird species. The Big Five of Africa – lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant - are found in Hwange alongside cheetah, hyena, zebra and giraffe.

We stay at a safari camp inside Hwange National Park, with shared ablutions and hot showers.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Hwange National Park & Victoria Falls National Park – Zimbabwe

On day three of this Budget Zimbabwe Safari we get an early morning start, venturing back out into Hwange Game Park on another game drive in search of exciting wildlife encounters. We return to our camp for lunch before heading north to Victoria Falls.

Next we explore Victoria Falls National Park to view the mighty Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.  Experience the thundering sound and impressive spray that gives the Falls its local name, Mosi-oa-Tunya which means the "Smoke that Thunders".

Witnessing the mighty Vic Falls is an awe inspiring experience as the Zambezi River plummets over 100 feet into the gorge below forming the largest curtain of falling water in the world at 1,7km wide. The impressive smoke-like spray rises up to 400 meters high over Victoria Falls making the mist visible from as far as 50 km away!

After admiring the unforgettable Victoria Falls we visit one of the local adventure operators to choose from the numerous activities available. Tonight we enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants in Victoria Falls town. Our overnight campsite is situated a mere 2km’s from Vic Falls in the town of Victoria Falls. The shaded camp features a large swimming pool, spacious lawns, a gift shop and a restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Victoria Falls

Today is free for you to participate in some of the numerous exciting adventure activities available in the Victoria Falls area. 

A popular choice is the Zambezi River White Water Rafting at Vic Falls, said to be some of the best white water rafting in the world. There are however plenty of other thrilling activities to choose from including Walking with Lions, Elephant Back Safaris, Gorge Swinging, Microlight and Scenic Helicopter flights over the Falls, Bungee Jumping and the list continues…

Our last overnight stay is at the comfortable rest camp in Victoria Falls.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe

This adventure-packed Zimbabwe Camping Safari comes to an end after breakfast on day five.

Meals: Breakfast

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