Jun–Oct tends to favor movement and observation of fauna on this route, although sightings always depend on the behavior of the animals and local conditions.
ZIMBABWE · WILDLIFE + NATURE
ZIMBABWE — CLASSICS
Landscapes and fauna in Zimbabwe's parks.
DURATION16 days
BEST TIMEJun–Oct
EXPERIENCEWildlife + Nature
COUNTRYZimbabwe
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Victoria Falls → Hwange → Matobo → Malilangwe → Mana Pools
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Safaris in Victoria Falls
2Wildlife in Hwange
3Matobo natural landscapes
4Dawn safaris
5Large mammals and birds
6Sunset in the savannah
Landscapes and fauna in Zimbabwe's parks. The combination of Victoria Falls and Mana Pools gives the script an identity that doesn't depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Victoria Falls
Entrance to Victoria Falls, leaving the rest of the day for wildlife and natural landscapes of Victoria Falls.
DAY 2
Victoria Falls — full day
The stay in Victoria Falls continues with wildlife observation in a natural environment in Victoria Falls. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 3
Victoria Falls — landscapes and culture
Day in Victoria Falls for safaris and reading about the Victoria Falls ecosystem. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 4
Victoria Falls → Hwange
From Victoria Falls to Hwange, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by observation of fauna in a natural environment in Hwange.
DAY 5
Hwange — landscapes and culture
Day in Hwange for safaris and reading about the Hwange ecosystem. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 6
Hwange — selected experiences
Hwange gets a full day of Hwange's wildlife and natural landscapes. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 7
Hwange — local experience
More time in Hwange, now with fauna observation in a natural environment in Hwange. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 8
Hwange → Matobo
Travel from Hwange to Matobo. After arrival, the day opens up space for safaris and reading about the Matobo ecosystem.
DAY 9
Matobo — selected experiences
Matobo gets a full day of Matobo's wildlife and natural landscapes. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 10
Matobo — local experience
More time in Matobo, now with wildlife observation in a natural environment in Matobo. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 11
Matobo → Malilangwe
Departure from Matobo towards Malilangwe, where upon arrival you can start exploring the wildlife and natural landscapes of Malilangwe.
DAY 12
Malilangwe — local experience
More time in Malilangwe, now with wildlife observation in a natural environment in Malilangwe. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 13
Malilangwe in depth
The day in Malilangwe combines game drives and reading about the Malilangwe ecosystem. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 14
Malilangwe → Mana Pools
The journey leaves Malilangwe and heads to Mana Pools, with the remainder of the day spent observing wildlife in a natural environment at Mana Pools.
DAY 15
In-Depth Mana Pools
The day at Mana Pools combines game drives and reading about the Mana Pools ecosystem. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 16
Mana Pools — full day
The stay at Mana Pools continues with wildlife and natural landscapes of Mana Pools. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Wildlife observation in natural environments, with no guarantee of sightings. The sequence between Victoria Falls and Mana Pools gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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