11-Day Victoria Falls & Hwange with Stimela Star

11-Day Victoria Falls & Hwange with Stimela Star

$64,960 (Per Adult)

$5,905 (Per Adult) / Day

(Includes)

  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Accomodation
  • Sightseeing

Duration11 day(s)

LocationZimbabwe

Start PointVictoria Falls

End PointVictoria Falls

AvailabilityNov 08 , 2018 to Nov 08 , 2020

Summary

On this tour, discover the unforgettable Zimbabwe, a country that offers astonishing diversity and an extraordinary setting for its small size. This incredibly engaging and extensive tour will allow you to partake in a large variety of experiences the country has to offer, as you travel across its lands. From experiencing the majestic Victoria Falls, to enjoying some game spotting and riding on the notable Stimela Star.

Activities

  • Boat Cruise
  • Dance
  • Evening Drives
  • Game Walk
  • Morning Drives
  • Night drive
  • Scenic Drive
  • Game drive
  • Bird Watching
  • Culture

Places

  • Victoria Falls
  • Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Physical Condition

  • Normal Physical Condition

Connectivity

  • WiFi and phone coverage at some lodges

Day-by-day Description

Day 1Victoria Falls

Activities Included

Dance Bird Watching Culture

On this first day, you arrive at Victoria Falls Airport where you will be met by a Gorges Lodge shuttle for your road transfer to Gorges Lodge. Once there, you mayenjoy the afternoon and evening at leisure, relaxing and unwinding before a supper set to overlook the Batoka Gorge, where you could experience the black eagles and some traditional dancing.

Other Benefits (On Arrival)

  • Transfer

Location

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Travel Time: 1 hrs

Available Accomodations

Gorges Lodge

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

Stimela Star

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

Zambezi Sands River Camp

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

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Day 2Victoria Falls

Activities Included

Boat Cruise Landscape photography Morning Drives Scenic Drive Wildlife Photography Bird Watching Culture

After your breakfast, we take the shuttle to the town of Victoria Falls for a guided tour of the majestic waterfall of the same name, with time to do some shopping for quality African Curios, followed by a packed picnic lunch on the banks of the Zambezi River. After lunch, we take a visit to the nature sanctuary and crocodile farm. Later in the afternoon enjoy a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River, returning to the lodge for a 3-course dinner in the lodge dining room overlooking the gorge.

Other Benefits (On Arrival)

  • Transfer

Location

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Travel Time: 1 hrs

Available Accomodations

Gorges Lodge

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

Stimela Star

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

Zambezi Sands River Camp

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

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Day 3The Stimela Star

Activities Included

Bird Photography Landscape photography Scenic Drive Wildlife Photography Bird Watching Culture

On the third day, enjoy an early morning visit to one of the local shools to listen to the delightful songs performed by their assembly, before returning to the Gorges Lodge for breakfast. You can then take the rest of the day at leisure in Victoria Falls, before you are later transferred to the Stimela Star (a fabulous private overnight train, which offers a unique experience) in the late afternoon, which will then be your overnight train accommodation to Hwange National Park.

Other Benefits (On Arrival)

  • Transfer

Location

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Travel Time: 2 hrs

Available Accomodations

Bomani Tented Lodge

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

Nehimba Safari Lodge

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

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Day 4Hwange National Park

Activities Included

Bird Photography Evening Drives Night drive Scenic Drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture

On thi day, a transfer to the Bomani Lodge awaits you, whrere you will have time to settle in at the lodge and have a late lunch followed by a short game drive with sundowners and arranged snacks by the Pan. Then we take a night drive back to the lodge to freshen up and then enjoy a 3-course dinner set in the outdoors, under the stars.

Other Benefits (On Arrival)

  • Transfer

Location

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Available Accomodations

Bomani Tented Lodge

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

Nehimba Safari Lodge

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

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Day 5Hwange National Park

Activities Included

Bird Photography Evening Drives Night drive Scenic Drive Township tour Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture

This day begins with a morning visit to the Ngamo Village, as well as a tour of its school, before we partake in a tour within the space, led by a guide from one of Imvelo’s Community Projects. This is follwed by a return to the Bomani Lodge for brunch and perhaps an afternoon siesta or an hour or two spent overlooking the lodge's watering hole. Then there is the option to experience an afternoon game drive with sundowners and snacks at one of the major pans. This is followed by a night drive back to the lodge to freshen up before refreshments and canapés are served around the campfire and followed by a 3-course meal in the lodge's main dining room.

Other Benefits (On Arrival)

  • Transfer

Location

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Available Accomodations

Bomani Tented Lodge

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

Nehimba Safari Lodge

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

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Day 6Hwange National Park

Activities Included

Bird Photography Evening Drives Game Walk Landscape photography Morning Drives Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture

Today you will have an early morning full day trip into the park for our one of a kind ‘pump run’ with a packed picnic lunch and a planned siesta under the trees at Mfagazaan Pan. Then there is a leisurely afternoon drive back to the lodge where we will have theopportunity to view game along the way. When we arrive back at the lodge, it is time to freshen up and later enjoy another outdoor campfire dining experience, which consists of refreshments and a proceeding meal, while taking in the wild but gorgeous surroundings.

Other Benefits (On Arrival)

  • Transfer

Location

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Travel Time: 2 hrs

Available Accomodations

Bomani Tented Lodge

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

Nehimba Safari Lodge

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

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Day 7Hwange National Park

Activities Included

Bird Photography Evening Drives Scenic Drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture

After breakfast in the morning, you will then be transferred to Ngamo Siding to board the Elephant Express, which is a classic railway transfer system in Hwange, to Dete Railway Station, and from there, you will be transfered to Nehimba Safari Lodge. Upon arrival at this lodge, you will then depart on an engaging afternoon game drive. After all is completed, you return to Nehimba Safari Lodge to unwind for the new day.

Other Benefits (On Arrival)

  • Transfer

Location

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Travel Time: 3 hrs

Available Accomodations

Bomani Tented Lodge

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

Nehimba Safari Lodge

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

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Day 8Hwange National Park

Activities Included

Evening Drives Game Walk Morning Drives Scenic Drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture

Today entails a full day spent at the Nehimba Safari Lodge, which allows for a range of activities, including a possible game drive, game walk, night drive, or a visit to the Nehimba or Shakwanki Seep, where various animals like elephants dig for water, much like the historical inhabitants, the San people. There is also the option for a possible visit to the Mandavu Dam, which is a popular location for day trips and picnic lunches.

Other Benefits (On Arrival)

  • Transfer

Location

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Available Accomodations

Bomani Tented Lodge

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

Nehimba Safari Lodge

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

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Day 9Victoria Falls

Activities Included

Evening Drives Night drive Scenic Drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture

Today, the tour takes you back to the gorgeous Victoria Falls, particularly to Zambezi Sands, located inside the Zambezi National Park. You can enjoy a late afternoon game drive, stopping off at a scenic spot to watch the sunset with sundowners, followed by a night drive back to the lodge for a delicious 3-course meal out under the beautiful African night sky.

Other Benefits (On Arrival)

  • Transfer

Location

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Travel Time: 3 hrs

Available Accomodations

Gorges Lodge

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

Stimela Star

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

Zambezi Sands River Camp

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

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Day 10Victoria Falls

Activities Included

Bird Photography Evening Drives Game Walk Wilderness Trail Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Culture

The plan for today is backpacking as we head and head out for a guided walk or drive. Along the way, we could pause on the banks of the river for a delicious pre-packed picnic lunch. You could also relax for an hour or two in your own private splash pool while watching the game and birdlife on the river’s edge, and later in the evening, you could head out on a game drive within the park, accompanied by sundowners, as usual. On this night, you return to the lodge for an exciting special outdoor bush dinner located in a secret spot within the park.

Other Benefits (On Arrival)

  • Transfer

Location

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Available Accomodations

Gorges Lodge

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

Stimela Star

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

Zambezi Sands River Camp

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

$0 Per Adult

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Day 11End of itinerary

Activities Included

Scenic Drive

In the morning, we conclude our tour as we exit on the supplied transport, enroute to the Victoria Falls Airport for departure.

Other Benefits (On Arrival)

  • Transfer

Location

Victoria Falls Airport (VFA), Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Travel Time: 1 hrs

Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements

For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com

https://www.ivisa.com/zimbabwe-visa

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Gorges Lodge

Gorges and Little Gorges is a mere 30 minute drive from Victoria Falls town and offers a unique Victoria Falls experience from a peaceful and idyllic base on the edge of the Batoka Gorge - a perfect choice for your Victoria Falls safari adventure! At Gorges you can relax away from the hustle and bustle of Victoria Falls town - our peaceful guest accommodation is nestled in a landscaped garden that makes walking to your room a joy, and our staff are renowned for their warm hospitality. Gorges is famous for its spectacular views, described by some as the best in southern Africa; whether you are enjoying a cup of coffee at sunrise on your private veranda or a cool refreshment by the pool at sunset, you will be constantly drawn to the stunning vistas provided by the Batoka Gorge and the rushing waters of the Zambezi River below. Little Gorges is perched on the edge of the Batoka Gorge next to main Gorges. This tented extension of Gorges overlooks the dramatic junction of the Dibu Dibu River and the Zambezi, where black eagles and lanner falcons nest in the sheer cliff faces. Construction of the luxury tents in this rugged, rocky and broken terrain necessitated careful planning and feats of engineering and is a wonderful alternative to the main Gorges chalets while still providing all the same comforts.

Accomodation Type

Lodge

Granduer

Luxury

Adults

$0 Per Adult

Childrens (Under 12)

$0 Per Child
Stimela Star

Stimela Star is a private overnight sleeper train hooked up to the regular Victoria Falls to Bulawayo passenger train. The Star will transport you in great comfort and plenty of old-fashioned style overnight from Vic Falls and you'll awake rested and relaxed ready for your adventure in Hwange National Park. On the Star, you'll enjoy refreshments and dinner, and the entertainment provided by its guides in the lounge car where you can enjoy coffee or an after-dinner drink, before retiring to your private sleeping cabin, where you'll be rocked to sleep in a way that is unique only to train travel. The Stimela Star will be linked on scheduled departure dates to the overnight passenger train which runs nightly between Victoria Falls and Bulawayo. The train is powered by a diesel-electric locomotive, pulling our rolling stock which dates back to the 1950's. The Stimela Star selects and upgrades the best of NRZ's top Premier Class coaches which are classics from the heyday of rail travel in this country.

Accomodation Type

Hotel

Granduer

Luxury

Adults

$0 Per Adult

Childrens (Under 12)

$0 Per Child
Bomani Tented Lodge

This comfortable and well-appointed lodge is nestled in a remote and untouched corner on the edge of Hwange National Park in a 5000 acre private reserve, and is famous for its impressive herds of elephant, not to mention many other spectacular species of wildlife. Our main lodge is built on a spectacular viewing platform and overlooks Bomani Pan. You can enjoy your breakfast while watching zebra and wildebeest quietly graze or sip a sundowner as giraffe and elephant soak up the day’s final rays. Of course the main pastime at Bomani is gameviewing, and whether you choose to go on a guided game walk in the lodge’s private concession or a game drive in the national Park, you will not be disappointed - these spectacular landscapes teem with a rich array of unique African wildlife and flora.

Accomodation Type

Tented camp

Granduer

Luxury

Adults

$0 Per Adult

Childrens (Under 12)

$0 Per Child
Nehimba Safari Lodge

A luxury safari Lodge remotely nestled away in one of the largest private concessions in the renowned Hwange National Park lies Nehimba. Ideally situated in the central game rich section of the park, offering an all inclusive, privately guided authentic African Safaris. Centrally situated is the spacious and tastefully decorated lounge / dining area comprising a lower deck for intimate and romantic meals under the stars, overlooking a swimming pool frequented by elephants trying to quench their thirst. Evenings can be spend around a warm fire where tales of the days events are unravelled while the chef prepares a tasteful array of dishes. The lodge boasts nine luxurious raised chalets under traditional thatch unobtrusively positioned around a waterhole. Each chalet has its own en suite slipper bath and adjoining outside shower. Decor is subtle yet elegant, furnishings are soft, cozy and tasteful. The rooms are designed to be spacious, airy, intimate and safe. Each chalet has its own private balcony that allows an un-obscured view of the waterhole and its thirsty visitors.

Accomodation Type

Lodge

Granduer

Luxury

Adults

$0 Per Adult

Childrens (Under 12)

$0 Per Child
Zambezi Sands River Camp

Zambezi Sands provides a wealth of opportunities for drives and walks with experienced guides, while the Zambezi River itself invites exploration by inflatable canoe or motorised launch. However, relaxing in your private splash pool on your deck overlooking the Zambezi is also just as enjoyable. Elephant can be found loitering on the mainland or in the river, while hippo, waterbuck and bushbuck frequent the reed banks and islands. Lions can be heard calling at night and the birdlife is prolific - African finfoot, African skimmer, pratincoles and Pel’s fishing owl all occur here.

Accomodation Type

Tented camp

Granduer

Luxury

Adults

$0 Per Adult

Childrens (Under 12)

$0 Per Child

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