Zimbabwe Game Tracker - The Road Less Travelled
10 Days
from
$4,000
to
$5,340
per person*
Highlights:
Zimbabwe
(Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Bulawayo, Matobo National Park)
Trip Start/End:
Victoria Falls
/
Bulawayo
Go far beyond the conventional safari experience with this private guided tour showcasing the rich cultural heritage and colourful wildlife of one of southern Africa’s most dazzling countries. Led by an expert guide and driver, travellers will tour the magnificent Victoria Falls, wildlife filled Hwange National Park, the colourful city of Bulawayo and the hills and valleys of Matobo National Park. Enjoy bush walks, go on game drives, trek rhinos by foot, cruise along the mighty Zambezi River, visit a Matabele village, come face to face with a traditional healer, tour local museums & see ancient San’s rock paintings. Adventurers will be thrilled with the endless parade of wildlife this exotic land has to offer. See lions, zebras, rhinos, hippos, elephants, crocodiles, antelope and much more. Featuring elegant safari camps & colonial hotels, delicious cuisine, private expert guides, driver, vehicle, 24/7 Kensington support & more. Customize your tour with a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls, elephant back safaris or even lion cub encounters.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Victoria Falls
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Vic Falls Lodges
- Document Package
- Arrival Sunset Cruise + Dinner - Cruise
- Dinner (not included)
| Victoria Falls Hotel
Deluxe Stable Wing Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Victoria Falls
| - Tour of the Falls by Foot - Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Optional activities
- Dinner (not included)
| Victoria Falls Hotel
Deluxe Stable Wing Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Victoria Falls - Hwange National Park
| - Transfer - Victoria Falls - Hwange National Park [3 hours] - Vehicle/Guide
- Lunch (included)
- Game Viewing - Vehicle/Guide
- Dinner (included)
| Somalisa Acacia Camp
Tent (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Hwange National Park
| - Game Viewing 2
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (included)
| Somalisa Acacia Camp
Tent (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Hwange National Park
| - Walking Safari - Vehicle/Guide
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (included)
| Somalisa Acacia Camp
Tent (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 6
- Hwange National Park - Bulawayo
| - Transfer - Hwange National Park - Bulawayo [3 hours] - Vehicle/Guide
- Walking Tour and Museum - Vehicle/Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Bulawayo Club
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 7
- Bulawayo - Matobo National Park
| - Transfer - Bulawayo - Matobo National Park [45 minutes] - Vehicle/Guide
- Lunch (included)
- Optional Activities - Vehicle/Guide
- Dinner (included)
| Camp Amalinda
Standard (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 8
- Matobo National Park
| - Walking Safari - Vehicle/Guide
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (included)
| Camp Amalinda
Standard (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 9
- Matobo National Park
| - Village Visit - Vehicle/Guide
- Village Visit - Vehicle/Guide
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (included)
| Camp Amalinda
Standard (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 10
- Matobo National Park - Bulawayo
| - Transfer - Bulawayo Airport - Vehicle/Guide
| Depart
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Hotel
Day 1: Victoria Falls
Includes private transfer between the Victoria Falls airport and your lodge.
Upon arrival you will recieve all of your neccessary documents for your trip which contains a detailed personalized itinerary, maps, and a 24 hour concierge service (for restaurant reservations, spa treatments, child minders, day tours etc).
This Zambezi River dinner cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the beauty of the River. In the summer months, you start off under the darkening pink and orange skies of the sunset and you may well see the hippo and crocodile returning to the river banks for the night. Watch as the surrounding trees fill with birds, as they settle to rest. While you cruise along, you can enjoy a light dinner of salads, fresh bread rolls, chicken, beef and vegetables, as well as deserts, tea, coffee, beer, wine and soft drinks.There are great photo opportunities against often-spectacular African sunsets.
Accommodation: Victoria Falls Hotel For almost 100 years, visiting members of Royal families, international and local statesmen, and celebrities worldwide, have preferred to stay at The Victoria Falls Hotel, where they are assured of privacy and care. An atmosphere steeped in history, combining the charm of the old with the comfort and convenience of today. It is one hotel that can truly claim to be unique.
Village Visit
Day 2: Victoria Falls
Start your day with a guided tour of the Falls by foot, a sight that never fails to impress. Waterproof clothing is provided for the drenching spray as you approach via the Devil’s Cataract, one of the best vantage points. Enjoy a tour where you will have the opportunity to see the falls from several vantage points. This afternoon, you will have the chance to sign up for one of many optional activities that this area has to offer, including helicopter flights over the Falls, elephant back safaris, lion cub encounters, jet boating and a tour of a local village and the craft market.
Sign up for optional activities at your hotel (not included in tour price); helicopter, ultralight, Gypsy Moth flights, elephantback or horseback safari, whitewater rafting, bungee jumping, Chobe game park day trip, jet boat, cultural tours, and more.
Accommodation: Victoria Falls Hotel 
Somalisa Tented Camp Exterior
Day 3: Victoria Falls - Hwange National Park
Depart this morning after breakfast for Hwange, Zimbabwe’s most famous National Park.
Home to countless elephant, numerous lion prides and rare antelope such as sable and roan, it offers excellent game spotting opportunities around the many waterholes found throughout the Park. Your stay includes two game drives daily with highly qualified rangers as well as bush walk options.
Accommodation: Somalisa Acacia Camp Somalisa Acacia Camp is situated on the eastern side of Hwange National Park. Somalisa Camp is an authentic bush camp which consists of just six elegant canvas tents each of which lies hidden amongst a grove of camelthorn acacias (Acacia erioloba).
Leopard in Hwange
Day 4: Hwange National Park
Once a royal hunting ground of the Zulu warrior King Mzilikazi, the park was proclaimed in 1929. Hwange boasts a tremendous selection of wildlife with over 100 species of mammals, 400 species of birds, 100 species of trees and shrubs.
Accommodation: Somalisa Acacia Camp 
Walking Safari
Day 5: Hwange National Park
Head out today with your expert guide for another game experience - this time by foot! Hwange is great for guided bush walks accompanied by qualified and professional guides. The park is littered with colours from all its seasonal wild flowers that emerge as the first rains begin, and as the grass dries out, the large herds of buffalo, zebra and elephant are in abundance.
Accommodation: Somalisa Acacia Camp 
Bulawayo Club Exterior
Day 6: Hwange National Park - Bulawayo
A final game drive this morning before setting off for Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second city.
On arrival, join a walking tour of the city, including a visit to the superb Railway museum and the National Art Gallery. Opened in 1972, the Museum displays a wealth of small exhibits and models as well as steam and diesel electric locomotives. The Museum is owned by the National Railways of Zimbabwe and is managed by the NRZ Historical Committee, made up of railwaymen from various departments.
Accommodation: Bulawayo Club Bulawayo Club is a century-old, grand building devoted to colonial endeavours, with photos and paintings of Cecil Rhodes throughout the property. The hotel is the place to stay in order to get a sense of how colonial Zim operated and is ideally located in the centre of Bulawayo. A very interesting property for history lovers and has been restored to near pristine conditions.
Camp Amalinda Interior Chalet
Day 7: Bulawayo - Matobo National Park
Set off after breakfast for the remarkable Matobo Hills National Park, where you will spend three days with your highly qualified guides.
Choose between a host of included activities, such as rhino tracking on foot, game drives in the Matobos National Park, walks to the numerous rock formations and remarkably well preserved San paintings, as well as sundowner options amongst the boulders. A highlight will be a walk the grave of Cecil John Rhodes, the founder of Rhodesia and an important colonial figure regionally. His grave site boasts some of the finest views in this National Park.
Accommodation: Camp Amalinda Camp Amalinda is situated just outside Bulawayo, the second largest city in Zimbabwe. This exclusive safari lodge is tucked away in an ancient Bushman’s shelter, in the Matobo Hills and is within the Matobo National Park. The granite domes and castle kopjes of the Matobo Hills, echo the essence of tranquility and the majesty of untamed Africa. Amalinda’s charm will leave an indelible impression on even the most intrepid traveller.
Walking Safari Matobo Hills
Day 8: Matobo National Park
Enjoy a morning walking safari with your expert guide. You could bump into warthog, zebra, klipspringer, kudu, impala, wildebeest, reedbuck, duiker, steenbok, hyrax and a vast variety of bird life. Watch out for the exclusive leopard, although he’ll see you first!
Accommodation: Camp Amalinda 
Village Visit- Village Visit
Day 9: Matobo National Park
Take a tour to an African homestead and get down to earth with the local Matabele people. Enjoy their gracious hospitality as they show you around their “pole and dagga” huts. Then move on to the rural clinic and come face to face with a Traditional Healer. With the offer of a few Zim dollars, she may even heal your ailment. The primary school which we move on to next will bring you to understand that no matter what adversity children face, one of their basic wants is to learn.
Take a tour to an African homestead and get down to earth with the local Matabele people. Enjoy their gracious hospitality as they show you around their “pole and dagga” huts. Then move on to the rural clinic and come face to face with a Traditional Healer. With the offer of a few Zim dollars, she may even heal your ailment. The primary school which we move on to next will bring you to understand that no matter what adversity children face, one of their basic wants is to learn.
Accommodation: Camp Amalinda Day 10: Matobo National Park - Bulawayo
Transfer between your lodge in Matobo National Park and Bulawayo airport.
Accommodation: Depart
Accommodations
- Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls Hotel - Victoria Falls
For almost 100 years, visiting members of Royal families, international and local statesmen, and celebrities worldwide, have preferred to stay at The Victoria Falls Hotel, where they are assured of privacy and care. An atmosphere steeped in history, combining the charm of the old with the comfort and convenience of today. It is one hotel that can truly claim to be unique.
- Somalisa Tented Camp Exterior
Somalisa Acacia Camp - Hwange National Park
Somalisa Acacia Camp is situated on the eastern side of Hwange National Park. Somalisa Camp is an authentic bush camp which consists of just six elegant canvas tents each of which lies hidden amongst a grove of camelthorn acacias (Acacia erioloba).
- Bulawayo Club Exterior
Bulawayo Club - Bulawayo
Bulawayo Club is a century-old, grand building devoted to colonial endeavours, with photos and paintings of Cecil Rhodes throughout the property. The hotel is the place to stay in order to get a sense of how colonial Zim operated and is ideally located in the centre of Bulawayo. A very interesting property for history lovers and has been restored to near pristine conditions.
- Camp Amalinda Interior Chalet
Camp Amalinda - Matobo National Park
Camp Amalinda is situated just outside Bulawayo, the second largest city in Zimbabwe. This exclusive safari lodge is tucked away in an ancient Bushman’s shelter, in the Matobo Hills and is within the Matobo National Park. The granite domes and castle kopjes of the Matobo Hills, echo the essence of tranquility and the majesty of untamed Africa. Amalinda’s charm will leave an indelible impression on even the most intrepid traveller.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Zimbabwe
VISA/PASSPORT
A passport, visa, return ticket, and adequate funds are required. U.S. and Canadian citizens traveling to Zimbabwe for tourism, business, or transit can obtain a visa at the airports and border ports-of-entry, or in advance by contacting the Embassy of Zimbabwe. Processing generally takes 8 working days along with a visa processing fee of approximately $100 for a Single Entry Visa and $150 for a Double Entry Visa. Prices will fluctuate and range from $50 for US citizens to $110 for Canadian citizens.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the embassy of Zimbabwe for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is essential. Medical facilities are poor quality. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/zimbabwe.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Harare.
Government: Republic. Gained independence from the UK in 1980.
Language: The official language is English, with Shona and Sindebele dialects.
Religion: Christianity, with traditional beliefs in rural areas, and some Hindu, Muslim and Jewish minorities.
Time: GMT + 2.
Electricity: 220/230 volts AC, 50Hz.
Telephone: Country code +263.
Mobile Telephone: Coverage is limited to a few urban areas.
Internet: There are Internet cafes in Harare and in Mashonaland.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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