15-Day Zimbabwe & Zambia Ancient Pathways

Livingstone - Tour Starts

Day 1Livingstone - Tour Starts Livingstone - Tour Starts Your journey begins at Victoria Falls Waterfront campsite. You'll witness the incredible views as the mighty Zambezi River plunges 110 meters over Victoria Falls. You'll spend the afternoon exploring the mile-wide waterfall and the surrounding rainforest that is created by the spray. You'll settle into camp in the late afternoon with the guide's briefing before having dinner (own expense) at a local restaurant. An optional activity of a flight over the falls or a sunset river cruise may be possible (at your own expense). An essential part of your safari is participation. From putting up your tent to packing the truck in the morning —it’s all part of your adventure. Your tour leaders will do all the meal preparation but we ask the clients to help (on rotation) with the washing up. There are some long travel days which means early morning starts so we all need to get involved to make the day run efficiently. Note: There is a USD300 local payment for this tour. Main Destination: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Kafue River

Day 2Kafue River Kafue River You will pack up camp and depart Livingstone for the long drive across southern Zambia to your camp on the Kafue River. You will pass small villages, and the rolling landscape offers interesting views before you drop down into the lower Zambezi River valley. You will spend the late afternoon in preparation for your canoeing expedition down the lower Zambezi River. Main Destination: Lower Zambezi National Park (Zambia) Best Time To Visit July to October (Animals are easy to find) High Season July to September (Busy and high-season rates apply) Best Weather April to August (Cooler and it hardly ever rains) Wildlife in Lower Zambezi NP ElephantAbundant LionCommon LeopardCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraCommon HippoAbundant Show more HyenaOccasional Wild DogOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone WildebeestNone Accommodation: Budget camping Outside Lower Zambezi NP (Zambia) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included Day 3-4Lower Zambezi Canoeing Lower Zambezi Canoeing True adventure begins. This morning, you will pack your canoes and head out onto the Zambezi River. Home of the mythical god – Nyami Nyami. The river is lined with small villages and diverse scenery. For the entire day, bird-watching and photographic opportunities abound. You'll paddle with the river current and take time to enjoy the calm and serenity, new views are offered as the river snakes its way through the valley, and the sound of the Af

Chinhoyi Caves

Day 5Chinhoyi Caves Chinhoyi Caves You will cross into Zimbabwe at the Chirundu border post and traverse the Hurungwe Safari area to our next stop at Chinhoyi Caves. Crystal-clear, cobalt-blue water lies at the bottom of the “pool of the fallen”. The extensive system of caves and tunnels was used as a place of safety for the Mashona people against the Matabele raiders. Main Destination: Chinhoyi Caves (Highlight, Zimbabwe) Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included Day 6-7Nyanga National Park Nyanga National Park You will spend two days exploring Nyanga Mountain National Park. The park offers breathtaking vistas and diverse landscapes with Mount Nyangani, Zimbabwe’s highest point at 2592m above sea level. As you explore its trails, you’ll encounter lush forests, cascading waterfalls, and serene lakes. The air is crisp, and the sounds of nature surround you, creating a peaceful atmosphere. The variety of ecosystems and climate in the area make it a birder haven. Interesting birdlife includes the blue swallows in summer, wattled cranes breeding in the area during the winter months, and a variety of raptors. Main Destination: Nyanga National Park (Eastern Highlands, Zimbabwe) Best Time To Go November to April (Birding and scenery) High Season Never (The park is little visited) Best Weather April to September (It hardly ever rains) Accommodation: Pine Tree Inn Mid-range hotel just outside Nyanga NP (Eastern Highla

Great Zimbabwe Monuments

Day 10Great Zimbabwe Monuments Great Zimbabwe Monuments Dating back to the 11th century, Great Zimbabwe was the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe. These are some of the oldest stone structures in Southern Africa. The remnants of a civilization of up to 20,000 people survived on trade in gold, cattle, and crops. The word Zimbabwe means “houses of stone”. The complex drystone walls and ruins leave archeological clues as to the lifestyle of the people of the area. You will explore this national monument and UNESCO World Heritage Site on foot with a guided walk through the hill complex and valley ruins. Main Destination: Great Zimbabwe (Ruins, Zimbabwe) Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included Day 11-12Matobo National Park Matobo National Park Bulawayo is your next destination and the Matobos National Park. Arriving in the late afternoon, you will set up camp on the outskirts of the park. You will spend the following day exploring the park. Matobos National Parks’ giant granite boulder landscapes, ancient rock art, and surrounding wildlife make this a highlight of the tour. You will embark on an open game drive into the reserve, where you take a guided walk to get closer to nature and hopefully track the endangered white rhino. After lunch, you will learn about the bushman paintings that adorn some of the rock overhangs. You will visit the site of Cecil John Rhodes’ grave and enjoy the magnificent sights from t

Victoria Falls - Tour Ends

Day 15Victoria Falls - Tour Ends Victoria Falls - Tour Ends On your final day, you will have a short transfer from your last camping site to Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe where the tour ends around lunchtime. Main Destination: Victoria Falls Town (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Sunway Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. This group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative. This tour is subject to the terms & con