Overview
Seamlessly combine your Victoria Falls experience with an exhilarating 5-day safari, starting with action-packed days at Hwange National Park. In Hwange, you will actively engage in wonderful game drives and walking safaris, immersing yourself in the park’s diverse landscapes of grasslands and mopane woods. Consequently, prepare to spot some of Africa’s most magnificent wildlife, including vast elephant herds, powerful lions, and elusive African wild dogs.
Following your incredible Hwange adventure, a quick hop transfers you to the serene shores of Lake Kariba. Here, you can truly maximize your water-based enjoyment; spend your days actively cruising on the water, exploring the scenic surrounds on a walking safari, or trying your skill at rewarding catch-and-release fishing. Therefore, this meticulously designed 5-day itinerary ensures you experience both iconic land and water-based wildlife encounters, making it the perfect, unforgettable extension to your Southern Africa journey.
Day 1: Fly to Hwange National Park
Your unforgettable journey begins efficiently at the Victoria Falls Airport (VFA). Here you board a scheduled flight directly to the Hwange Manga Airstrip. Upon arrival, your designated lodge staff will meet and greet you. Ensuring a seamless private transfer to the luxurious Somalisa Camp. Immediately after settling in, you will have time to relax and acclimate before eagerly embarking on your exciting afternoon game drive. Consequently, you will spend 2 nights at the stunning Somalisa Camp.
Your stay includes all gourmet meals, selected beverages, and the thrill of scheduled, shared game-viewing activities. Furthermore, Hwange National Park itself presents a captivating land of contrasts, transitioning dynamically from dense teak and acacia forests to expansive, open savannahs. Specifically, Somalisa Camp is strategically tucked under the cool, dappled shade of an Acacia grove, perfectly positioned along the edge of an ancient seasonal floodplain. Here, your safari activities actively include immersive walking safaris, exhilarating game drives, rewarding birding, and enriching cultural visits, ensuring a well-rounded and deeply engaging bush experience.
Day 2: Game viewing in Hwange
You will fully enjoy your day at the magnificent Somalisa Camp, which is nestled perfectly under the dappled shade of an acacia grove, strategically bordering an ancient seasonal floodplain. Here, animal sightings offer truly magical and intimate moments. Picture yourself actively sipping your sundowner, perhaps a refreshing gin and tonic, as you listen intently to the distant, baritone roar of a hunting lion coalition. Then, suddenly, you are gazing at a massive congregation of elephants peacefully sharing a watering hole just mere meters away—a truly unforgettable experience.
Furthermore, the camp’s elegant style blends natural wood and organic features seamlessly with the surrounding bush. Somalisa incorporates Kudhinda, the distinctive Zimbabwean national material, thoughtfully pairing it with refined, modern décor influences. Crucially, Somalisa Camp leads the way in eco-friendly safari accommodation; a full solar power farm and an advanced water purity system enable the camp to efficiently recycle 80% of the water utilized, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainable luxury.
Day 3: Fly to Lake Kariba
Following a delicious breakfast, you will transfer efficiently to the airstrip, ensuring you catch the scheduled flight departing for Kariba. Upon arrival at the Kariba airstrip, your lodge staff will meet you and provide the transfer to Bumi Hills Safari Lodge. Here, you can immediately absorb the most wonderful, panoramic views of the vast lake before your afternoon activity commences.
Consequently, you will enjoy 2 nights at the stunning Bumi Hills, where your stay covers all gourmet meals, selected beverages, and thrilling scheduled, shared activities. Significantly, Kariba’s shoreline boasts abundant wildlife. The lodge’s close proximity to Matusadona National Park actively allows animals to move freely between the park and Bumi Hill’s private concession, creating endless, superior game-viewing opportunities. In addition to classic game drives and walking safaris. You will have the unique chance to experience serene sunset cruises on the lake and exciting catch-and-release fishing. Finally, you can conclude your day with a relaxing nightcap, gazing at the incredible starry sky and letting the sounds of the bush wash away daily stress.
Day 4: Wildlife and Cruising in Kariba
Strategically positioned on its own private safari concession, Bumi Hills Safari Lodge offers rich and abundant wildlife viewing, thanks to its close proximity to the vital Matusadona National Park. Consequently, you can anticipate truly incredible game viewing experiences. Look out as you witness the vast expanse of Lake Kariba actively teeming with massive hippos, formidable crocodiles, and an impressive, vibrant array of bird species. Meanwhile, the surrounding bush and plains provide a sanctuary for larger mammals. This include lions, elusive leopards, and majestic elephants, among others. Therefore, you will embark on an unforgettable safari experience at Bumi Hills, a destination where refined luxury seamlessly meets the serene tranquility of one of Africa’s most breathtaking and remote destinations.
Day 5: End of Your Safari
Experience a last early morning activity, or take the opportunity to enjoy a late breakfast.
Transfer to the airstrip and fly back to Victoria Falls, with time at leisure to the airport until your flight back home. Otherwise, chat with us to extend your safari.
