Zambezi National Park Safari: Game Drive Wildlife Tour

Track wildlife through unfenced bush and spot animals on their own terms

A safari game drive in Zambezi National Park near Victoria Falls takes place in an open four-wheel-drive vehicle with a trained guide over three to four hours of genuinely wild, unfenced terrain. Morning departures start at 6:00 am. Afternoon ones leave at 2 pm. The park sits only five minutes from Victoria Falls town, so transfers are short. Hotel pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Safari game drive in Zambezi Park

• Hotel pickup in Victoria Falls
• Enjoy light breakfast or snacks
• Game drive in open 4WD vehicle
• Explore Zambezi National Park wilderness
• Return to hotel after 3-4 hours

The experience

Zambezi National Park is an uncontrived bush experience: no fences, no staged encounters, just the wilderness as it is. You travel in an open four-wheel-drive vehicle where sightlines are unobstructed and the guide can stop or adjust course to follow animal movement. The park's layout and the vehicle's design mean you see the landscape and its inhabitants the way they actually exist, not the way a tour operator has arranged them. A trained, qualified guide narrates what you're seeing and explains the relationships between species, the seasonal patterns, and the signs of animal presence most visitors would miss.

The morning safari departs at 6:00 am and runs between three and four hours. Light breakfast, tea, coffee, and mineral waters are served. The afternoon game drive leaves at 2 pm and lasts the same duration, with soft drinks, beer, mineral waters, and a snack platter offered. Hotel pickup is included, and because Zambezi National Park is only a five-minute drive from Victoria Falls town, you spend your time in the bush, not in transit.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• open four-wheel-drive vehicle for the game drive.
• trained guide throughout.
• light breakfast, tea, coffee and mineral waters on morning departures.
• soft drinks, beer, mineral waters and a snack platter on afternoon departures.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (19 to 40 years) · Senior (41 to 85 years) · Youth (12 to 18 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 19 pickup points.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 5

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Khanondo Tours & Safaris

Is this one for you?Small groups and families travel together on the same vehicle, so you share the experience with other travelers rather than booking a private drive. The three to four hour duration fits a half-day outing alongside other Victoria Falls activities, and the early morning or mid-afternoon timing lets you plan the rest of your day around the safari.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 18 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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

Zambezi National Park is home to a range of wildlife species typical of the region's savanna and woodland habitat. The guide will help you spot and identify animals as they appear, though sightings vary by season and time of day. Early morning drives often yield different species activity than afternoon departures.

Is the open vehicle safe if I encounter large animals?

The open four-wheel-drive design is standard for safari game drives and allows the guide to manage distance and positioning based on animal behavior. Guides are trained to read wildlife and maintain safe distances. The vehicle's mobility lets the guide respond to what you encounter in real time.

How far is the park from Victoria Falls town?

Zambezi National Park is only a five-minute drive from Victoria Falls town, so hotel pickup and the short transfer mean minimal time spent traveling between your accommodation and the start of the game drive.

Can I bring my infant on the game drive?

Infants are permitted on the game drive and must sit on an adult's lap during the drive. The three to four hour duration and the open vehicle environment are factors to consider when deciding whether the experience suits your family's needs.