Hwange Day Trip from Victoria Falls: Two Game Drives
Most animals head to the water holes as the sun cools, which is when the best game viewing happens.
A full-day trip from Victoria Falls into Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest reserve, with two guided game drives timed to catch wildlife at watering holes. You set out in the morning to spot giraffe, elephant, zebra, impala and predators like lion and hyena from an air-conditioned vehicle, return to the lodge for a midday brunch, then head back out in the afternoon as the heat breaks and animals gather to drink. Your guide drives you through terrain that opens sightlines across the park.
What’s included
- Morning and afternoon game drive in an air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced guide.
- midday lodge brunch.
- bottled water and snacks throughout the day.
- hotel pickup and return transfer from Victoria Falls.
- Tuesday and Wednesday 08:00
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Full-day game drive in Hwange National Park from Victoria Falls with an experienced guide viewing wildlife at watering holes throughout morning.
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your Victoria Falls hotel and a transfer to one of the park lodges. Once there, an experienced guide takes you out in a game drive vehicle for the morning game drive, traveling close to the water holes where animals feed. Your guide knows the terrain and drives to vantage points on higher ground, giving you clear views of the wildlife moving through the park. Giraffe, elephant, zebra, impala, tsessebe, roan, sable, wildebeest, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog and eland move through regularly, along with predators including lion, hyena, jackal, bat-eared fox, and occasionally cheetah and wild dog.
Mid-morning you return to the lodge for a heavy brunch and time to rest while the midday heat keeps most animals away from the open. As the afternoon cools, you head out on the second game drive. This is when the wildlife is most active. The guide notes that sunset is when animals flock toward the watering holes in the greatest numbers, giving you the best chance to see the park's full range of species in a single day. Bottled water and snacks are provided throughout.
The day ends with a transfer back to your Victoria Falls hotel, arriving around 6 p.m. A minimum of three passengers is required to book, and the road transfer costs USD 100 per person. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the air-conditioned vehicle makes the long drives manageable.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 5 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What animals am I likely to see on a game drive in Hwange?
Hwange is home to giraffe, elephant, zebra, impala, tsessebe, roan, sable, wildebeest, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog and eland. Predators including lion, hyena, jackal and bat-eared fox are also present, and you may spot cheetah and wild dog if conditions align. The two drives (one in the morning and one in the late afternoon) are timed to catch animals at the watering holes when they are most active.
Why are there two game drives instead of one long one?
The two drives follow the animals' natural rhythms. The morning drive catches them feeding at the water holes before the midday heat. You return to the lodge for brunch and rest, then head out again in the afternoon as temperatures drop and wildlife becomes active again. Sunset is when the most animals gather at the watering holes, so the afternoon drive offers the best viewing of the day.
How long is the full day, and what time do I get back to Victoria Falls?
The trip runs from morning through late afternoon, with pickup from your hotel and return around 6 p.m. You spend the morning on game drive, have a midday brunch at the lodge, then head out again for the afternoon drive as the sun cools.
Is lunch included, and what else is provided during the day?
A heavy brunch is included at the lodge at midday. Bottled water and snacks are provided throughout the day. The vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters during the heat of the midday break and the long drives.
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Hwange Day Trip from Victoria Falls: Two Game Drives
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