Wildlife Adventure Safari in Zimbabwe

DAY 1 Mana Pools National Park Safari

Wake up to the soothing sounds of birdsong and hippos splashing in the river, a wonderful wildlife symphony to get you excited for the day ahead. Today, you will meet your expert guide with whom you will spend your time on safari in Mana Pools National Park, a World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful game reserves in Africa. Enjoy game drives but more specifically walking safaris with expert guides whose insights of this extraordinary habitat will bring the whole experience even more to life.

On the subject of (wild)life, you should see plenty, including the so-called 'little five' (elephant shrews, buffalo weavers. Leopard tortoises, antlions and rhino beetles. At the other end of the scale, enjoy watching the interactions of the abundant elephants and buffaloes in the area, and make sure to snap plenty of dreamy wildlife shots to document your Zimbabwe adventure safari. More likely than not, you will spot more elephant in the river cooling off than on the land - but as with all safaris, every day is different.

DAY 2 Fly to Hwange National Park

Catch a flight to Hwange National Park and spend the next five days of your wildlife adventure safari in this wonderfully wild environment, home to half of Zimbabwe's elephant population. You will have plenty of opportunities to see elephants on thrilling 4x4 and walking safaris, learning about their emotional intelligence and herd dynamics. Intrepid wildlife watchers can experience original safaris which immerse you in the wild with expert guides and trackers who will get you close (but a safe distance) to the wildlife and fill your head with invaluable knowledge about the inner workings of the park's ecosystems and its smaller, lesser-known species.

Hwange National Park covers 5,600 square miles and is full of wildlife. For a greater appreciation of this majestic park, we recommend staying in two different locations. Combine two different styles of camps, one a more traditional camp and then continuing onto a more luxurious tented camp complete with a swimming pool and hide (perfect for photo-fanatics). Both have incredible vistas so you'll never miss a chance to soak up every view of this wonderful environment.

DAY 3 Fly to Victoria Falls

For the final few days of your wildlife adventure safari in Zimbabwe, you will fly to Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya ('the Smoke that Thunders') and spend the day gawping at the magnificent falls. Experience the full force of mother nature as you walk in front of this thundering curtain of water (which throws up a permanent plume of 'rain') and enjoy a dreamy sunset cruise on your final night in Zimbabwe.