Hwange National Park Full Day Safari from Victoria Falls

Two game drives, lunch at a waterhole, and herds of elephants on the same day

A full-day safari tour from Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park with hotel pickup, a morning game drive, lunch in the park, and an afternoon game drive. The tour runs nine hours total, covering roughly 60 km of the park's wildlife routes, with a live English-speaking guide, bottled water, soft drinks and lunch included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day safari in Hwange National Park

• 05:30 Pick up from hotels
• Drive 2 hours to Hwange National Park
• 09:00 Start morning game drive
• Drive 60 km spotting wildlife
• 12:00 Lunch in the park
• 13:00 Afternoon game drive
• 16:30 Drive back to Victoria Falls

The experience

The day starts at 5:30 am with pickup from your Victoria Falls hotel, then a two-hour drive to Hwange National Park. At 9 am the morning game drive begins: three hours through the park where you'll see herds of elephants, buffalo, lions, giraffes, impalas and other wildlife as the guide navigates the routes where animals are most active.

Lunch runs from noon to 1 pm inside the park itself, a meal that includes soft drinks, bottled water and vegetarian options if you request them in advance. You eat while watching wildlife move through the landscape, which is when the park reveals its rhythm: animals come to waterholes to drink, and predators hunt along the same routes. The afternoon game drive starts at 1 pm and runs until 4:30 pm, when you head back to Victoria Falls, arriving around 6:30 pm.

A live guide in English leads both drives and handles all navigation. Hotel pickup and return transfers are included, so you don't arrange your own transport to the park.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer from Victoria Falls.
• morning game drive lasting three hours.
• afternoon game drive.
• lunch in the park with soft drinks and bottled water.
• vegetarian meal options on request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 90 years) · Youth (10 to 12 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Willtac tours and safaris

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want two separate game drives timed to catch animals at dawn and dusk, with a midday break to rest and refuel before the afternoon drive.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 12 years); Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

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.

How far is Hwange National Park from Victoria Falls?

Hwange National Park is roughly two hours' drive from Victoria Falls, where your pickup begins at 5:30 am.

What animals will I see on the game drives?

The morning and afternoon drives take you through routes where herds of elephants, buffalo, lions, giraffes and impalas are commonly seen, especially around waterholes where animals gather to drink.

Is lunch included, and what if I'm vegetarian?

Lunch is included in the park from noon to 1 pm, with soft drinks and bottled water provided. Vegetarian meals are available if you request them when you book.

What time does the tour end and how long is the full day?

The tour runs nine hours total: pickup at 5:30 am, return to Victoria Falls around 6:30 pm, with morning and afternoon game drives separated by the lunch break.

Is a guide included, and what language do they speak?

A live guide in English leads both game drives and stays with the group throughout the day.