If you have dreamt of an Africa with expansive plains and wide horizons, where elephant and buffalo traipse in huge numbers towards waterholes and giraffe browse from flat topped acacias while a blazing sun sets behind them… you can find it in Hwange.
As Zimbabwe’s largest national park, Hwange has a sizeable reputation that it wholeheartedly deserves.
The sight of hundreds, if not thousands of elephants and buffalos streaming towards you as you sit at a waterhole is indescribable. There is nothing like the sound of elephants’ peaceful rumbling or the deep thundering of buffalo hooves on hard ground when they spook, wary of lions that may lie in wait.
This sight and sound of a waterhole in the midst of pristine wilderness visited by huge numbers of animals is typical of Hwange. Beyond the sights and sounds, the feeling of Hwange is what will remain with you: awe and peace from spending time in a true, preserved wilderness.
Hwange’s diverse habitats mean that it offers large numbers of desert adapted, plains and woodland animals. The famed elephant population is one of the largest in the world and it has plentiful predator populations such as lion, leopard and cheetah. Hwange also boasts one of Africa’s last strongholds of endangered African wild dogs.
Hwange offers the opportunity to see a variety of rare antelope such as eland, sable, roan and if you are lucky the desert-adapted oryx (gemsbok).
Apart from the variety of species and its beautiful setting, Hwange is unique in its ease of access. The park begins a mere hour from Victoria Falls. The North typically offers a mix of private lodging and National Park chalets, as well as a well-maintained road network. Hwange’s more southern concessions are generally private, offering luxury lodges and camps.

Zimbabwe  |   5 Days

ITINERARY SCHEDULE

1 :- Victoria falls international airport- Camp Hwange, Hwange National Park

 

1210 Hours –  Arrive at the Victoria falls international airport on ET 829. On arrival complete immigration and pick up baggage. You will be met and directed for your check –in for your chartered flight to Giraffe Springs Airstrips
TBA Hours     Flight from Victoria falls to Giraffe Springs Airstrips (Charter flight details TBA- will be advised 24-48 hours before travel)
TBA Hours        Arrival at the at the Giraffe spring airstrip and transfer to the Camp Hwange  Camp Hwange, Hwange National Park. Approx 45m-1h driving time.  Upon arrival check in and time permitting set-out for safari activities.
Note : The flight departure and drop off times are scheduled by air charter companies the day prior, to fit in with their flying schedule, therefore we cannot advise travel times in advance. More often the clients do an afternoon activity on the day of arrival

Overnight: Camp Hwange
Camp Hwange is set on its own private concession within one of the most remote parts of Hwange National park in the Sinamatella area, which is known for its rocky, hilly country with thick teak woodland.
The small and intimate camp offers canvas and thatch bungalow accommodations of a unique style, all bungalows have en-suite bathroom facilities and a shaded outdoor patio area overlooking the waterhole. The camp offers terrain that is ideally suited to walking safaris with excellent birding opportunities.

Activities on offer are game drives, log pile hide and walking. Game likely to be encountered includes all of the cat family, wild dog, elephants and buffalo in huge numbers and the usual plain’s game. Walks to the natural springs found in this area are a special highlight.
Airstrip transfer time: 2–2h30 from Hwange NP Airport & 45m-1h from Giraffe Springs Airstrip

2 :- Camp Hwange, Hwange National Park

Morning and Afternoon Scheduled safari activities at the camp
Your guide will plan tour safari activities for the day
Below is just a guideline as the guide in camp will dictate the activities mostly in response to what is happening on the ground at that stage.
Mostly it is an early start just before dawn, clients will have a light breakfast and off on an activity. In the mornings when it is still cool and the light is soft for photography. Due to clients staying out the whole morning the guide will carry with him or her fruit, homemade cookies, tea and coffee to offer to the clients.

As the morning warms up and it starts to get hot this is a good time to be at one of the water points, to wait and see what comes down to drinks. Usually toward late morning the guide will head back to camp for a lunch and then a siesta. Well rested the clients will meet back late afternoon have tea/coffee with some snacks to keep going for an afternoon activity and a night drive that form a part of an afternoon drive. Then clients head back for dinner

3 :- Camp Hwange to The Hide, Hwange National Park

Post breakfast and scheduled safari activity, transfer from camp Hwange to Main Camp Hwange and connect onwards to The Hide.
Continue with shared scheduled safari activities this afternoon at The Hide
**Timings will be confirmed by the lodge team**

Overnight: The Hide
The Hide is located inside Hwange National Park which is the largest game reserve in Zimbabwe. At 14,650 km², Hwange National Park supports an abundance of game. Hwange National Park has the second highest number of mammals of any national park in the world – a record 108 species.

The Camp is ideally suited for a maximum of 16 guests and strives for the ultimate African safari holiday in a comfortable and relaxing setting. Guests stay in our comfortable furnished tents, each with its own en suite bathroom – consisting of hot water showers, basin and flush toilets. A choice of twin and double beds are available. Each tent has its own private veranda looking out over the waterhole.
The camp offers a true paradise for game viewing as a wide variety of game can be seen from the camp’s immediate vicinity. It is not rare to see game such as elephant, lion and rhino in front of the camp. A concealed hide near the waterhole allows guests the unique experience of viewing game safely from extremely close quarters. Also on offer are excursions into the Hwange National Park with experienced professional guides thus giving you the opportunity to view more game in the area. The Dove Nest Tree house can be booked as an overnight activity once guests are in camp.
Airport Transfer time: 2 hours from Hwange Airport/ Hwange Main Camp

4 :- The Hide, Hwange National Park

Morning and Afternoon shared safari activities
Below is just a guideline as the guide in camp will dictate the activities mostly in response to what is happening on the ground at that stage.

There is no typical day at The Hide as it really depends on you how much or little you would like to do. Meal-times are normally a good chance to catch up with everyone and plan the rest of the day or the following morning. As a general rule, we go out-and-about at the same time as the animals – usually mornings and late afternoons or evenings. However, the scope and scale of Hwange’s wildlife are such that there is generally always something to see

5 :- Fly Hwange to Victoria Falls

Check out today, embark on a short morning safari and then fly to Victoria Falls for a private tour of the Falls before flying out of Victoria Falls International airport or continuing to Chobe National Park in Botswana.
TBA Hours : Depart The Hide for Umtshibi airfield
TBA Hours : Flight from Hwange to Victoria Falls Airport.
On arrival at the airport, after you collect your baggage, meet your driver and depart for a tour of Victoria Falls.

Activities
Tour of the Falls – Private Zim – Including Rainforest Fee

Wild Horizons Tour of the Falls Zimbabwe
The Victoria Falls reaches its zenith in about May each year. It’s a truly awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell; the humbling feeling that here indeed is Nature’s Supreme Masterpiece. No photograph can begin to depict the reality…and nothing prepares you for your first sight. This tour is conducted in the morning and afternoon. En route, clients may be taken past the ‘Big Tree’ where they may stop and take photos. Clients will be accompanied through the Rainforest by one of our qualified guides who will give a brief history of the Falls themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird & wildlife and other points of interest. Guides are also happy to assist clients with photographs whilst visiting this most spectacular of waterfalls. Raincoats are provided when needed.

Package cost

₹Cost on Request

Inclusions / Exclusions

What is included

  • Shared Charter flight VFA to Giraffe Springs, shared transfer to Main Camp Hwange, shared transfer to Camp Hwange, shared game drive and dinner at lodge
  • 2 night’s stay at Camp Hwange in 1 single room with shared safaris and all meals
  • 2 nights at The Hide Hwange with shared safaris and all meals
  • Shared transfer to The Hide via Main Camp Hwange
  • Truncated morning game drive, transfer to airstrip, shared charter flight to VFA, private vehicle to Vic Falls, Tour of the falls, Rainforest fees, return to VFA airport

What is not included

  • International airfare, Zimbabwe visa, Travel insurance
  • Meals not specified, alcohol
  • Tips (in case traveling alone on shared safari): USD 10-15 per person per day to the driver cum guide + porterage on first and last day (US$20) + tips to the lodge staff approx US$ 100

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