Natural heritage rebirth! Zimbabwe recovering rebuilding tourism infrastructure showcasing incredible natural wonders welcoming visitors again. Victoria Falls Zimbabwean side better panoramic views Mosi-oa-Tunya Smoke that Thunders 1708m wide 108m high largest curtain of falling water world UNESCO natural wonder rainforest walk multiple viewpoints getting soaked spray rainbows constant Livingstone statue historic explorer. Zambezi River sunset cruises hippos elephants drinking golden hour magical sundowner cocktails. Hwange National Park largest Zimbabwe 14650 sq km elephant populations 40000+ largest Kalahari sands diverse habitats wildlife lions leopards buffalo painted dogs endangered wild dogs Hwange renowned. Great Zimbabwe National Monument UNESCO medieval stone city capital Kingdom of Zimbabwe 11th-15th century dry-stone walls without mortar architectural mystery African civilization impressive ruins Hill Complex Great Enclosure conical tower Shona heritage pride. Matobo Hills National Monument UNESCO granite rock formations balancing rocks San Bushmen rock art 13000 paintings animals hunters spiritual, Cecil Rhodes grave View of the World panoramic whalebacks domes exceptional scenery black eagles white rhino tracking.
Day 1:
Arrive Victoria Falls town, afternoon orientation walk town craft markets, evening sunset Zambezi River cruise (hippos elephants giraffes drinking banks, crocodiles basking, sundowner cocktails golden hour, bird life incredible African fish eagles cormorants)|
Day 2:
Victoria Falls Zimbabwean side full morning (rainforest walk multiple viewpoints Devil Cataract Main Falls Horseshoe Falls Rainbow Falls Eastern Cataract, getting soaked spray rain coats necessary, Livingstone statue Danger Point, lunar rainbow night full moon seasonal optional)|
Day 3:
Optional activities (bungee jumping Victoria Falls Bridge 111m adrenaline rush, white-water rafting Zambezi rapids, helicopter Flight of Angels aerial views spectacular, Zambian side additional visa), afternoon leisure pools hotel|
Day 4:
Drive Hwange National Park (200km, 2.5hrs), afternoon game drive Hwange Main Camp area waterholes (elephants abundant 40000+, lions buffalo herds, possible painted dogs endangered African wild dogs Hwange known packs), lodge waterhole night viewing floodlit|
Day 5:
Full day Hwange game drives (early morning Nyamandlovu Pan wildlife concentration, Ngweshla Picnic Site lunch, varied habitats Kalahari teak forests acacia mopane woodland grasslands, diverse wildlife sable antelope roan gemsbok kudus giraffes zebras impalas springbok), sunset hide photography|
Day 6:
Morning final game drive, drive Bulawayo (3hrs), afternoon Great Zimbabwe National Monument (190km detour south worth it, medieval stone ruins Hill Complex climb royal residence, Great Enclosure massive curved walls conical tower, museum artifacts soapstone birds Zimbabwe emblem, understanding Shona civilization pride)|
Day 7:
Optional Matobo Hills National Monument (40km south Bulawayo, granite kopjes balancing rocks View of the World Rhodes grave, San rock art cave paintings 13000 years, white rhino tracking on foot thrilling), or drive return Victoria Falls|
Day 8:
Morning leisure, departure Victoria Falls airport