Zimbabwe Falls and Wildlife
Victoria Falls and Hwange elephants
Your Route
Victoria Falls → Hwange National Park → Victoria Falls
Route Details
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Town
One of the world's great natural wonders.
Highlights
- Falls viewing from multiple points
- Sunset cruise on Zambezi
- Adventure activities available
Hwange National Park
Hwange
Zimbabwe's largest park with massive elephant herds.
Highlights
- Largest elephant population in Africa
- Waterhole game viewing
- Diverse predator sightings
A Typical Day
Sample from Victoria Falls
7:00–12:00
Falls tour (rainforest walk)
12:00–15:00
Lunch in town
15:00–18:00
Sunset cruise on Zambezi
18:00–21:00
Dinner at lodge
Activities
Included Activities
Optional (additional cost)
Is This Right for You?
Best for
First-timers wanting falls and safari, families, and travelers valuing iconic sights.
Not ideal for
Those seeking pure wilderness, travelers wanting Big Five guarantees, or those avoiding tourist areas.
Trade-offs
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Best Time to Go
Dry Season
Best game viewing, lower falls water
High Water
Falls at full power, green season game
Why This Itinerary Works
Every Vurara Safaris itinerary reflects specific trade-offs. Here is the reasoning behind this route:
7 days balances depth at each location against travel fatigue. Shorter trips sacrifice wildlife time; longer trips face diminishing returns.
Segment order minimizes backtracking and positions high-density wildlife areas at optimal points in the journey.
Mid-range tier balances comfort with value. Private guiding available; camps offer quality without premium positioning.
First-timers wanting falls and safari, families, and travelers valuing iconic sights.
Why each segment was chosen:
Victoria Falls
Location selected for wildlife density, logistical efficiency, and alignment with stated priorities.
Hwange National Park
Location selected for wildlife density, logistical efficiency, and alignment with stated priorities.
These decisions are not arbitrary. They reflect documented trade-offs from thousands of safari conversations.
How Vurara Safaris makes decisionsCustomization Options
Accommodation Options
Travel Modes
Available Extensions
Mana Pools
Add canoeing and walking in Mana Pools
Matobo Hills
Add rhino tracking and rock art
Cost Context
$4,000–$7,000/pp
Per person estimate
This cost band represents typical per-person pricing for this itinerary pattern. Actual costs vary based on accommodation tier, travel mode, season, and party size.
Excluding international flights
Related Decisions
Questions to consider before booking