Tour Info
Destinations
Typology
Private / Group
Age
All
Accommodation
Lodge
Period
All year round
General information
A magnificent tour for those who want to experience a different side of Zimbabwe, off the beaten track. The Imire Private Game Reserve offers a chance to learn about and actively support projects protecting endangered species. Head east to Nyanga Park in the Eastern Highlands, with breathtaking scenery and Mount Nyangani, sacred to the Shona people and the country's highest mountain. The Mvumba Rainforest offers a chance to spot the Big Five in the Save Valley Reserve; the remote and evocative Gonarezhou National Park; and the ruins of Great Zimbabwe, rich in charm and history.
Tongue
Duration
16 days
Tour Type
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Harare International Airport
After your arrival at Harare International Airport, complete customs formalities and transfer to the lodge.
Day 2: Imire Reserve
Transfer to Wedza, in the Imire Game Reserve, to encounter rhinos, cheetahs, and other animals rescued from poaching. Overnight at a lodge.
Day 3 — 4: Nyanga National Park
Continue towards the eastern highlands to the remote and largely untouched Nyanga National Park, where you'll have the opportunity to climb Zimbabwe's highest peak, Mount Nyangani (2,586 m). This park, one of the country's oldest, is also home to the Mutarazi Falls, over 700 meters high, the highest in Zimbabwe.
Day 5 – 6: Mvumba Forest
Days exploring the magnificent Mvumba montane rainforest, including a visit to the botanical gardens.
Day 7 — 8: Save Valley Reserve
Transfer south to the Save Valley Game Reserve, one of Africa's largest private reserves, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The reserve's primary goal is biodiversity conservation, with a particular focus on protecting endangered species such as the black and white rhino.
Day 9 – 10 – 11 – 12: Gonarezhou Park
In the wild Gonarezhou National Park, "the land of elephants" in the Shona language, and the picturesque and fascinating sandstone bastions of the Chilojo Cliffs. A destination far from mass tourism, with pristine landscapes and rich biodiversity.
Day 13 — 14: Great Zimbabwe
Visit the ruins of Great Zimbabwe and Lake Mutirikwi. Great Zimbabwe was an ancient city, built around the 11th century, famous for its dry stone walls, the center of a powerful trading kingdom. It remains an important and fascinating symbol of African history, and of Zimbabwe in particular.
Day 15: Harare
Return to the capital Harare for some well-deserved relaxation.
Day 16: Transfer to Harare International Airport
Transfer to Harare International Airport in time for your return flight.
