Zimbabwe

Top 6 Things to Do in Zimbabwe

Three travelers stand on rocky terrain near the edge of a large, cascading waterfall surrounded by lush greenery, pausing to admire the view during their hike.

1 See The Smoke that Thunders: Victoria Falls

The Zambezi River spills into the chasm of Batoka Gorge at Victoria Falls, a thunderous World Heritage Site and the unforgettable introduction to our safari. We experience a Zimbabwean sunset on a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi, on the lookout for hippo and other creatures drawn to the waters, and tour the best viewpoints of the Falls.

Trips to Book: Wild Zimbabwe; Great Elephant Migration Safari; Zimbabwe: Green Season Safari; South Africa, Victoria Falls, and Hwange Private Safari

2Track Wildlife on Foot–Including Endangered White Rhino!

Step out of the safari vehicle and experience Africa on foot! These walks get you close to a wide variety of game on foot and are only possible because of the highly trained, expert guides who accompany you and intimately know the territory and behavior of these animals. We stay at nearby Bomani Tented Camp or Camelthorn Lodge which is inside an innovative rhino sanctuary where you can walk next to endangered wild white rhino, a thrilling experience!

Trips to Book: Wild Zimbabwe; Great Elephant Migration Safari; Zimbabwe: Green Season Safari; South Africa, Victoria Falls, and Hwange Private Safari

A traveler with long hair observes an elephant standing nearby, while several other elephants gather at a waterhole in the background.

3Watch Elephants From the Deck in Nehimba

The elephant is the icon of Hwange, and our private concession at Nehimba Lodge is set right on the elephants’ migration trail. They often congregate by the hundreds at Nehimba, and the large bulls of the herd enjoy our lodge’s swimming pool as a gathering spot and a handy source of drinking water. You’ll find yourself dining by candlelight on the lodge’s deck within just a few yards of these mighty creatures and be able to observe their social interactions—it’s unforgettable.

Trips to Book: Wild Zimbabwe; Great Elephant Migration Safari; Zimbabwe: Green Season Safari

Two lions stand on railroad tracks in front of a safari tram filled with adventurous travelers, while an elephant walks in the grassy background.

4Ride The Elephant Express

Enjoy travel—and game viewing!—by rail, an experience that harkens back to yesteryear as we enter and depart Hwange aboard an open-air vintage rail car for a ride that provides a fantastic opportunity for photography en route to the next leg of the adventure.

Trips to Book: Wild Zimbabwe; Great Elephant Migration Safari; South Africa, Victoria Falls, and Hwange Private Safari

A traveler in a safari vehicle takes a photo of an elephant walking nearby, capturing the thrill of adventure through the window opening.

5Get Unique Perspectives on Wildlife

With options to experience Hwange by rail, by open-sided 4WD vehicle, and on foot with your highly trained guide. You also observe wildlife from a unique waterhole-level blind where you’ll get fantastic photos and see the animals at incredibly close range.

Trips to Book: Wild Zimbabwe; Great Elephant Migration Safari; Zimbabwe: Green Season Safari; South Africa, Victoria Falls, and Hwange Private Safari

Dentists checking teeth of children in Zimbabwe village.

6 Contribute to Community and Conservation

Local villages once had nothing to gain from safari tourism, but we—together with our Zimbabwe partners—are changing that by actively involving communities in groundbreaking conservation initiatives. We’ve engaged in programs to help upgrade local schools and provide safe drinking water and health care. With the benefits of wildlife conservation more tangible, there has been a dramatic decrease in poaching. Your presence has a direct positive impact on communities and wildlife.

Trips to Book: Wild Zimbabwe; Great Elephant Migration Safari; Zimbabwe: Green Season Safari; South Africa, Victoria Falls, and Hwange Private Safari

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