Ultimate Zimbabwe Itinerary

Zimbabwe

9-night Ultimate Zimbabwe

This nine-night journey invites you to experience Zimbabwe’s most evocative wilderness areas—each distinct, each unforgettable.

Begin at The Hide in Hwange National Park, where prolific wildlife and warm hospitality create the perfect introduction to safari life. Continue to John’s Camp in Mana Pools, a place of raw beauty and walking safaris that bring you thrillingly close to nature. Conclude at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge, perched above the Save River in Gonarezhou, where dramatic landscapes and cultural encounters offer a soulful finale. From iconic elephants to ancient baobabs, this is a journey that stirs the senses and stays with you long after you’ve left.

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3 nights at The Hide Safari Camp in Hwange National Park

3 nights at John’s Camp in Mana Pools National Park

3 nights at Chilo Gorge in Gonarezhou National Park
The Hide Safari Camp in Hwange National Park

The Hide sleeps up to 20 guests in ten comfortable and spacious deluxe, family deluxe and honeymoon deluxe tents. The tents have a myriad of different configurations with indoor and/or outdoor bathtubs and showers. They are fan cooled for comfort in summer and have extra warm blankets and hot water bottles for the cool winter months. Each has a private veranda from where guests may be entertained by the comings and goings of a large variety of game at the waterhole.

John’s Camp in Mana Pools National Park

The camp comprises of 12 beds, made up of 6 twin or double en-suite Meru style tents, a common dining area and a star gazing sleep-out platform for the more adventurous safari traveler. Each tent has en-suite bathroom facilities with flush loo and overhanging safari-style bucket showers. Inside the tent is a lit changing area complete with a running water basin. With privacy in mind, the tents are generously spaced out along the floodplain adjacent to the Zambezi River. The dining area is centrally located between the tents, positioned in thick shade, and there is a campfire overlooking the floodplain for evening cocktails and snacks before dinner.

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge in Gonarezhou National Park

Whether it’s exhilarating game drives through the park, excursions to the epic Chilojo Cliffs, or a day spent birdwatching, there is a wide range of activities to suit every guest. When the day is done and you’ve enjoyed sundowners on the Save River, filled page after page of your journal around the campfire, or spent a day with the people of Mahenye Village, sleep will come easy. You know when you wake, it will be there waiting for you, all over again.
The Hide Safari Camp in Hwange National Park

You can choose up to four activities a day when staying at The Hide. Experience wild animals from a unique vantage point at the Private Hide, go on a professional guided walking safari, spend the morning/afternoon on a game drive or venture out on night drive to find that elusive leopard you’ve been searching for.

John’s Camp in Mana Pools National Park

Various activities to choose from. Game drives are all conducted from Toyota Landcruiser’s, 9- seater bench arrangements on a 3-tier frame with an overhead shade for comfort. Walking safaris lead by professional armed licensed Guides. Bush lunch prepared in the main camp and served in a remote and beautiful part of the park overlooking the Zambezi River. Land based fishing, catch a variety of species from the great African Tiger Fish to the tasty Tilapia (bream).

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge in Gonarezhou National Park

Whether it’s exhilarating game drives through the park, excursions to the epic Chilojo Cliffs, or a day spent birdwatching, there is a wide range of activities to suit every guest. When the day is done and you’ve enjoyed sundowners on the Save River, filled page after page of your journal around the campfire, or spent a day with the people of Mahenye Village, sleep will come easy. You know when you wake, it will be there waiting for you, all over again.

Key Facts

COST PER PERSON SHARING:

Travel Period: May - US$ 9,070.00

Jun & Oct - US$ 10,105.00

Jul - Sep - US$ 10, 420.00

INCLUDED:

9 nights’ accommodation, all meals & snacks, all beverages including teas & coffees, laundry, Wi-Fi (not at John’s Camp)
All activities at each camp, National parks fees and Conservations fees for all properties
Flights: Vic Falls to Hwange NP | Mana Pools NP | Gonarezhou NP (via Harare)
All internal road transfers to and from the airstrips are included as well.

NOT INCLUDED:

US$ 15 departure tax, which is payable in cash at the Main Airports, visas, international flights, gift shop purchases and gratuities.
A flight from Chilo Gorge back to Harare or to Johannesburg on Mondays and Thursdays can be arranged.
It is not combinable with other specials and applies to new bookings only.
Flights are subject to availability and standard terms & conditions of the charter company will apply.
No under 12 years of age for this package so adult rates applicable only.
Single Supplements - minimum of 2 pax to book this special, thereafter a surcharge of 25% is applicable for single travelers.
This promotion is based on current agreed flight rates for 2025 with the service provider. Should they increase their rates, we reserve the right to amend this promotion.
All other standard terms and conditions as per each property apply.
Any expenses of personal nature
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance

**Luggage is restricted to 15 kg in a soft bag.

ALL PRICES ARE BASED ON APPLICABLE RATES AS OF TODAY; HOWEVER, THE ABOVE QUOTATION IS SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION AT THE TIME OF BOOKING AND MAY BE AFFECTED BY AIR, FUEL INCREASES, ACCOMMODATION AVAILABILITY OR ANY OTHER STATUTORY INCREASE BEYOND OUR CONTROL.

Highlights

3 National Parks (Hwange National Park, Mana Pools National Park, Gonarezhou National Park)
3 Unique Landscapes
1 UNESCO Heritage Site - Mana Pools
A journey of a lifetime