Price:
From $16,010 pps
Duration:
8 Days
Group Size:
2 guests (per person sharing)
8 Days / 7 Nights
– Hwange National Park & Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
This classic Zimbabwe safari offers a beautiful contrast between the open teak woodlands of Hwange and the wild remoteness of Mana Pools. From Hwange’s legendary elephant herds to Mana’s elusive leopards and wild dogs, you’ll explore two of the country’s finest wilderness areas while staying at intimate tented camps known for warm hospitality and exceptional guiding.
Let us personalise this itinerary to include photographic guidance, extra nights, or an extension to Victoria Falls.
Why You’ll Love It
- Big Game Encounters: Hwange delivers elephants, lions, and rare antelope; Mana adds wild dogs, leopard, and buffalo.
- Diverse Ecosystems: Experience the teak forests of Hwange and the inland pans of Mana Pools.
- Immersive Guiding: Go beyond the vehicle with top Zimbabwean walking guides.
- Remote Luxury: Stay at beautifully designed canvas camps with comfort and character.
- Birding & Canoeing: Spot over 400 bird species and paddle through Mana’s back channels.
- Starry Nights & Wild Sounds: Enjoy off-the-grid evenings with clear skies and natural soundtrack.
- Conservation Travel: Each camp supports local communities and conservation efforts.
What’s Included
7 nights luxury accommodation.
All intercamp flights and road transfers.
All meals, local drinks, and select premium beverages.
Safari activities including drives, guided walks, canoeing, and birdwatching.
Laundry and housekeeping.
Park fees and conservation levies.
Itinerary
Days 1–4: Verney’s Camp
– Hwange National Park
Fly from Victoria Falls to the remote Manga airstrip, where you’ll be met and transferred into the heart of Hwange National Park. Your home is Verney’s Camp, set on a private 10,000-hectare concession bordering an open pan. Expect elephants galore, dramatic lion sightings, and evenings spent watching wildlife at the waterhole from your tent.
Stay: 3 nights
Activities: Game drives, walking safaris, birding, local village visits, school tour
Days 4–8: Ingwe Pan Camp
– Mana Pools National Park
A light aircraft transfer takes you to Mana Pools, where you’ll head inland to the peaceful Ingwe Pan Camp. Located near one of the region’s largest pans, this is prime territory for leopard, nyala, wild dog, and brown hyaena. Walk through baobab groves, track animals on foot, or simply watch elephants visiting the pan while you sip your morning coffee.
Stay: 4 nights
Activities: Game drives, walking safaris, canoeing (pre-booked), stargazing, photography
Days 8: Departure
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before your flight from Mana Pools to Harare. From here, connect to your onward travel or international flight.
Note: You can either add on nights in Victoria Falls at the end of your safari, or start your journey with two nights in Victoria Falls before flying to Hwange. We’ll help you find the perfect match for your plans.
Ready To Book This Safari?
This itinerary starts at $16,010 (valid until 31 October 2025) and is fully customizable.
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