Zimbabwe Safari Tour Ideas

We specialise in luxury tailor-made safaris, which is the ultimate way to experience Zimbabwe. What makes this a better way to tour through Zimbabwe is that you really get to determine how much or as little you want to do, and you can change your mind at a whim. 

Our Travel Experts will first get to know you and whomever you're travelling with, learning about your likes, dislikes, must-dos, and more. Using this, they'll craft an itinerary down to the smallest detail whilst still giving you complete flexibility if your mood changes while you're on African soil. 

Once you've experienced a Rhino Africa safari, there's no going back to a cookie-cutter safari! 

Frequently Asked Questions About Tours and Safaris in Zimbabwe

If you’re just starting to plan your Zimbabwe tour, we’re sure you must have many questions. We answer some of the most common questions our Travel Experts get from guests. 

How Much Does a Safari Cost in Zimbabwe?

As a guideline, you can expect to pay between $350 to $2,500 per person per night. However, the average price of a safari trip depends on various factors, including but not limited to the duration of your stay, your choice of accommodation, activities, seasonality, and more.

Does Zimbabwe Have Good Safaris?

Yes, a million times, yes! And it's not just land safaris. One of our personal favourite safari activities is a boat safari as this gives you a different perspective, with the wildlife coming to the shore to drink. You also get to see crocodiles and hippos! We highly recommend both an early morning and sunset boat safari.

Zimbabwe is home to the Big 5 and is known in particular for its huge herds of elephants (in more ways than one!). If you're a birder, get ready for a plethora of feathery species, as there are over 400 species of birdlife. 

Where Are The Best Safaris in Zimbabwe? 

Zimbabwe has wildlife all around! Here are some of our personal favourite safari destinations to recommend to our guests:

• Hwange National Park: The largest national park in Zimbabwe.
• Mana Pools National Park: Best known for seeing the elephants standing on their hind legs to reach the fruit high up in the marula trees. 
• Gonarezhou National Park: Dubbed "The Place of Elephants".
• Lake Kariba: The world's largest artificial reservoir by volume.
• Zambezi River: The fourth-longest river in Africa 
• Matobo, Matusadona, and Gonarezhou National Parks: Lesser known, but they all offer their own unique safari magic.

What are The Best Activities to Do in Victoria Falls and on Safari in Zimbabwe?

There are too many to mention, but here are some of the top activities as recommended by our Travel Experts.

• Visiting Victoria Falls National Park to see Victoria Falls from its 16 different viewpoints 
• Ziplining or gorge swinging over the Zambezi River
• Helicopter flips over Victoria Falls 
• White-water rafting on the Zambezi River (seasonal)
• Big 5 game drives in Hwange National Park 
• Walking and photo safaris in Mana Pools 
• Sunrise and sunset boat safaris on the Zambezi River
• Elephant safaris in Gonarezhou National Park
• Fishing in Lake Karibu 
• And many more! 

How Many Days Are Ideal for a Zimbabwe Safari?

The ideal duration of a Zimbabwe safari is a minimum of five nights. However, you can even do up to 12-14 nights in Zimbabwe as there are so many different game reserves to choose from like Hwange, Mana Pools, Lake Kariba, Gonarezhou, and more. 

For something a bit different, you can also add a few nights in the Matobo National Park where you will find rock paintings and interesting rock formations.

When is The Best Time for a Zimbabwe Tour?

The good news is that Zimbabwe is a year-round destination. However, the best time to visit Zimbabwe really depends on what you want to see and do. 

If you want to see Victoria Falls, we generally recommend our guests visit between April and May, towards the end of the country's rainy season. 

If you're mainly interested in safaris, plan your Zimbabwe tour around the dry winter season, which is from May to October, as it offers the best game viewing, temperatures are more moderate, and there's lower malaria risk.

For white-water rafting on the Zambezi River, please keep in mind that you’ll have to plan your Zimbabwe tour around when the water levels are lower, between August and December. 

That being said, if you book through Rhino Africa, our Travel Experts will recommend the best times and suggest the ideal activities for those times. 

What Destinations Should I Combine with Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe shares access to Victoria Falls with its neighbouring country, Zambia. However, they each offer their own magical safari experiences. We recommend combining your Zimbabwe safari with Zambia, even if it's just a day tour to the other side of the Falls to swim in Devil's Pool (seasonal), nature's very own infinity pool on the edge of Victoria Falls. Not for the faint of heart!

We also highly recommend you add a stay in Kruger National Park and Cape Town in South Africa, as well as Botswana, for a trip that's smooth sailing logistically and a whole lot of fun. 

Does the Indian Ocean or gorilla trekking in Rwanda sound more like your cup of tea? Don't worry, we can make anything happen!