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Zimbabwe Safaris & Tours

Zimbabwe is a highly rewarding safari destination with incredible wildlife in many beautiful but remote game reserves. 

 

Go on a Zimbabwe safari holiday and discover game drives in spectacular landscapes promising premium wildlife sightings and adventurous activities such as birding excursion, walking safaris, and game drives that will fill your days.

 

Zimbabwe’s most famous attractions & reserves include Hwange National Park, with its mega elephant herds, healthy populations of lions and even African wild dogs; Mana Pools National Park, known for its exceptional walking and canoeing safaris; Victoria Falls, the adventure capital of Africa; Lake Kariba with its wildlife-rich shorelines and incredible fishing opportunities and Matusadona National Park with all of the Big Five are present in the park. It is worth noting that some of the best safari guides in Africa will accompany you on safari in Zimbabwe.

 

Zimbabwe still offers authentic safaris and is rated globally as the habitat for the second largest population of elephants in the world and the fourth largest population of rhinos in the world.

 

The tour and safaris we offer to Zimbabwe offer something for everyone, carefully created with our expert knowledge of the destination. However, we understand pre-planned itineraries don’t work for everyone, so why not let one of our destination specialists at Explore Plus Travel assist you in planning a safari holiday package exactly how you want to travel?

Zimbabwe Safari Ideas 

  • Group safaris in Zimbabwe – Mana Pools is a pristine, unspoiled corner of the African wilderness and perfect for those looking for adventure and a remote safari experience. We visit two of the best locations inside the park with our small group safaris with the most wildlife activities: canoeing, walking safaris, game drives and more!
  • Private safaris – Every safari is uniquely designed keeping your interests, preferred standard of accommodation and specific travelling date in mind.
  • Combination tours – Experience the ultimate wildlife safari by adding Botswana to your Zimbabwe safari. Botswana is only 90 minutes from Victoria Falls and offers easy access to game drives and river cruises in the Chobe National Park.
  • Adventure holidays - With its vast wildernesses, wildlife-rich safari destinations, ancient ruins, unique rock formations, spectacular scenery and the thundering Vic Falls with all its adrenaline activities, make this an unforgettable destination with endless adventure opportunities.

Experience The Parks & Areas Of Zimbabwe

Choose a Zimbabwe tour packages that allows you to explore the unique national parks (12 parks) for an authentic touring adventure. Zimbabwe is rated globally as the habitat for the second largest population of elephants in the world and the fourth largest population of rhinos in the world. 


  • Located on the Zimbabwean-Zambian border, Victoria Falls is the world's largest waterfall and one of Africa's most iconic and spectacular sites. With the waterfall standing 108m high and with a width of 1,708m, it is recognised as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, making the site a must-see for any dedicated traveller. Views from the Zimbabwe side are the best.
  • Visit Lake Kariba and marvel at the world's largest artificial dam stretches for over 140 220 kilometres in length and measures 40 kilometres across at its widest point. The Lake area offers various activities to enjoy and is renowned as one of the best places in the world to catch tigerfish.
  • Widely recognised as one of Africa's top wildlife destinations, Mana Pools National Park is also recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its incredible concentrations of wildlife. It's also the best destination in the country for walking safaris.
  • Hwange National Park is the country's premier safari destination with staggering African wildlife. The parks have a huge diversity of wildlife, including super herds of elephants, the largest population of African wild dogs left in the world, large lion prides, buffalo herds, plus brown and spotted hyenas. It is also the best place for leopard and cheetah sightings.

Zimbabwe Travel Highlights

  • On your tour of Zimbabwe, marvel at the majestic Victoria Falls, one of the world's largest waterfalls, a truly awe-inspiring wonder of nature.
  • Experience a sunset cruise at Victoria Falls and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the Zambezi River. 
  • Boat cruises on Lake Kariba are known for iconic scenes of trees half-submerged in the water and absolutely dramatic sunsets.
  • Canoeing along Zimbabwe's mighty Zambezi River with encounters of magnificent wildlife set against a backdrop of stunning landscapes.
  • Explore magnificent landscapes in beautiful Mana Pools National Park on foot with a walking safari.
  • Watching super herds at the watering hole in Hwange National Park is a truly mesmerising experience, with literally hundreds of elephants splashing and spouting.
  • With over 700 species, bird watching along the Zambezi River offers the best chances of seeing the rare and incredibly beautiful Pel's Fishing Owl and the small African Jacana.
  • The adventurous at heart can enjoy a wide range of adventure activities at Victoria Falls. Including white water rafting, high-wire activities, bungee jumping, and much more.
  • Zimbabwe offers some great fishing opportunities, and one of these is catching the excellent tiger fish in the Zambezi River and at Lake Kariba

Zimbabwe Safaris

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