Victoria Falls & Hwange Safari: 4-Day Wildlife & Waterfall Tour

Four Days Between the Falls and the Elephants

You see Victoria Falls from 19 viewpoints and sleep two nights in the falls area; spend a full day on game drives in Hwange National Park spotting elephants and lions; eat a traditional four-course feast with drumming and dancing; and travel with a licensed guide who handles all transport and timing. Hotel pickup and drop-off, three nights' accommodation, all meals and entry fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Victoria Falls and cultural evening

• Pick up from hotel
• Visit 19 Victoria Falls viewpoints
• Return to lodge
• Attend Boma Dinner and Drum Show

Day 2: Hwange National Park safari

• Pick up from hotel at 6:00 am
• Drive to Hwange National Park
• Have breakfast at park
• Morning game drive
• Lunch at park
• Afternoon game drive
• Relax at Hwange Safari Lodge

Day 3: Zambezi River sunset cruise

• Pick up from hotel at 3:30 pm
• Enjoy Zambezi sunset cruise
• Return to lodge

Day 4: Tour conclusion and departure

• Drop off at airport

The experience

You land in Victoria Falls and within hours you're standing at 19 different viewpoints along the Zambezi gorge, watching water plunge 100 meters into rapids that churn below. The falls stretch 1,708 meters across (the largest single curtain of falling water on earth), and the spray rises so thick it's called "Mosi-oa-Tunya," the Smoke that Thunders. Your guide picks you up from the lodge, takes you through Devil's Cataract and the Main Falls and the Horseshoe, and three hours later you're back at Shearwater Explorers Village. That evening you change into a traditional robe at the Boma, eat a four-course feast of game meat and local dishes cooked over open flame, and watch drummers and dancers perform in the half-open air. If you're brave, you eat a dried Mopane Worm and get a certificate to prove it.

Day two starts at 6 a.m.: pickup from your lodge, then a two-and-a-half-hour drive to Hwange National Park along the Bulawayo Road. Breakfast arrives first, then the morning game drive. Hwange is Zimbabwe's largest park and the animals are everywhere: elephants, buffalo, lions, wild dogs, giraffes, impalas, birds you won't name. The waterholes scattered across the park are where you see them best, standing or drinking in the heat. Lunch breaks the day in half. The afternoon game drive runs until dusk, and you sleep that night at Hwange Safari Lodge.

On day three you return to Victoria Falls. At 3:30 p.m. a boat picks you up for the Zambezi sunset cruise. Hippos surface near the hull, crocodiles slide past, flocks of birds skim the water as the sun drops behind the African skyline. The light turns gold and then red. You're back at the lodge by 6:30 p.m. The next morning, your driver takes you to the airport and the tour ends.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off for all activities.
• three nights' accommodation (two at Shearwater Explorers Village, one at Hwange Safari Lodge).
• all meals including the four-course Boma dinner.
• entry to Victoria Falls viewpoints and Hwange National Park.
• morning and afternoon game drives in Hwange.
• Zambezi sunset cruise.
• licensed travel guide throughout.
• transport to and from the airport.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (21 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (12 to 20 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupPrivate

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 16 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Wanderlust Safaris

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see both Victoria Falls and African wildlife in one trip without arranging separate transport, park entry or timing: the four-day structure fits the falls, the safari and the travel between them into a single itinerary.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 20 years); Child (4 to 11 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 long is the Victoria Falls viewpoint tour?

About 3 hours. You visit 19 different viewpoints along the gorge, including Devil's Cataract, the Main Falls and the Horseshoe.

What time does the Hwange game drive start?

Pickup from your lodge is at 6:00 a.m., followed by a 2.5-hour drive to the park. The morning game drive begins after breakfast on arrival.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is included on the Hwange day (between morning and afternoon game drives) and throughout the tour.

What animals might I see in Hwange National Park?

Elephants, buffalo, lions, wild dogs, giraffes, impalas and many bird species. The park has waterholes where animals gather, especially in the heat of the day.

What happens at the Boma dinner?

You wear a traditional robe, eat a four-course feast of game meat and local dishes cooked over open flame, and watch an interactive African drum and dance show. Eating a dried Mopane Worm is optional and earns you a certificate.

When is the Zambezi sunset cruise?

Pickup is at 3:30 p.m. The cruise ends at 6:30 p.m., timed to catch the sunset over the river.

Are transfers included?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for all activities, plus transport to and from Hwange National Park and the airport at the end.

How many nights of accommodation are included?

Three nights: two at Shearwater Explorers Village (Victoria Falls area) and one at Hwange Safari Lodge.

Do I need a guide?

Yes. A licensed travel guide is included and handles all activities and transport throughout the four days.