Game Drive in Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls

Track wildlife across two national parks in a 4x4 with a guide who reads the bush.

A game drive through Zambezi and Chamabondo National Parks near Victoria Falls, led by an expert tracker in a specially equipped 4x4 vehicle. You travel at sunrise or sunset to spot elephants, lions, giraffes and other wildlife, pause for refreshments, and return with hotel pickup included. Morning drives include breakfast. Afternoon drives include snacks and drinks.

The experience

Zambezi National Park is where the drive happens: a landscape of rugged terrain, hidden watering holes and dense bush where wildlife moves through on its own schedule. You travel in a 4x4 built for the terrain, with your guide reading tracks and animal signs to find where things are moving. The guide shares what the landscape tells: why animals gather at certain spots, how they behave in different seasons, what the park's conservation work protects. You stop for snacks amidst the park, camera ready for the moments when elephants cross the river, lions rest in the shade, or giraffes graze against the Zambezi backdrop.

The timing matters: sunrise or sunset drives catch the animals when they move most. Morning departures come with tea, coffee and freshly baked muffins. Afternoon ones bring dry snacks, beers and soft drinks. A fleece poncho is provided for the chill of early mornings or winter months. The guide carries first aid kits, and hotel or lodge pickup and return are included, so you don't arrange transport separately.

The minimum group size is two people, so solo travelers may be paired with others on the same departure. Infants sit on an adult's lap. Wear neutral colors (the guide will remind you that bright clothing spooks wildlife), and let the animals be. Feeding them changes their behavior and isn't part of the experience.

What’s included

• Professional guide equipped with first aid kits.
• transfer to and from your hotel or lodge in Victoria Falls Town.
• a fleece poncho for warmth.
• morning drives include tea, coffee, water and freshly baked muffins, while afternoon drives include dry snacks, beers, soft drinks and water.

Options for this experience

2 options

Morning Game DriveGuide in English · 05:15Pickup is included

Afternoon Game DriveGuide in English · 14:15Lasts 3 hours and includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 05:15 and 14:15

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 18

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Shearwater Adventures (Pvt) Ltd

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure if you want to catch the animals at their most active and start your day early. Pick the afternoon drive if you prefer to explore at sunset and end your day with wildlife encounters. Either way, the 4x4 and expert guide handle navigation and tracking, so you focus on watching and photographing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What animals might I see on a game drive in Zambezi National Park?

Elephants, lions, giraffes, leopards and other wildlife move through the park. Your guide uses tracks and behavior patterns to locate them, though sightings depend on animal movement on the day you visit.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to and from the hotel?

No, hotel or lodge pickup and return in Victoria Falls Town are included in the booking, so you're collected and dropped off at your accommodation.

What's the difference between the morning and afternoon game drives?

Morning drives depart at sunrise and include tea, coffee and freshly baked muffins. Afternoon drives depart at sunset and include dry snacks, beers and soft drinks. Both last around three and a half hours.

What should I wear on the game drive?

Wear neutral colors rather than bright clothing, as bright colors can startle wildlife. A fleece poncho is provided to keep you warm during early mornings or winter months.