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Zimbabwe – 7-day Hwange & Lake Kariba Safari – Private Fly-in

7 days / 6 nights
Hwange National Park • Matusadona National Park

Country

Zimbabwe

Duration

7 days

Highlights

Hwange National Park

Matusadona National Park

Rated 4.9/5

Zimbabwe – 7-day Hwange & Lake Kariba Safari – Private Fly-in

From $4,510
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
The Hide Safari Camp
Hwange National Park
The Hide Safari Camp
Changa Safari Camp

Includes

Airport and inter-lodge transfers
Light aircraft flights between Hwange - Lake Kariba - Harare - including a luggage allowance of 15kg hold and 5kg hand luggage in soft bags
6 nights' accommodation on an all-inclusive basis
2 daily shared safari activities
Park Fees

Excludes

International flights
Premium drinks
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Situated in western Zimbabwe, the Hwange National Park is the country's biggest reserve, home to a profusion of wildlife, including giraffe, lion, zebra and approximately 40 000 elephants. It provides a sanctuary for all the country’s endangered species, including a population of wild dogs thought to be among the most sizeable surviving groups on the continent. The park’s magnificent terrain ranges from desert dunes, savannah lands and mopane woodlands to rocky outcrops and sparse forests. Visitors can look forward to game drives, guided walks or horse riding safaris. Other highlights include: the Bumbusi National Monument and the Nyamandhlovu Pan.
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
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  • The Hide Safari Camp

    Day 1 - 4

    Located in a prime position in Hwange National Park, The Hide offers a life-enriching safari experience for its guests, from its fantastic game viewing right on your doorstep, to a variety of daily activities to suit everyone and the warm and welcoming staff, who make you feel like family from the minute you arrive. Guests are accommodated in 10 beautifully-furnished deluxe tents, all boasting en-suite bathrooms and private verandas overlooking the busy waterhole. As well as 2 exclusive use options for private groups or families. Keep your binoculars on hand, as elephant, lion and buffalo can often be seen satisfying their thirst. Adventures include day and night game drives, guided bush walks and exceptional game viewing in the seclusion of the camp’s unique underground hides. For those who are a little more adventurous, The Dove’s Nest Treehouse is available at no extra charge. Located 10 minutes away from camp, this wildly romantic sleep out has the perfect vantage point from which to view wildlife safely, quietly. After an exhilarating day of game viewing, guests can retreat to the cool refuge of the camp’s swimming pool and enjoy delicious meals savoured al fresco or under the A-frame thatch in the dining room.
    The Hide Safari Camp
    The Hide Safari Camp
    The Hide Safari Camp
    The Hide Safari Camp
    The Hide Safari Camp
    The Hide Safari Camp
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Day 1

Day Notes:

You will be met at Victoria Falls Airport and then transferred to The Hide Safari Camp where you will spend the next 3 nights. Settle in and then enjoy your first shared afternoon game drive.

Transfer time: ~3 hours

  • Transfer from Victoria Falls International Airport [VFA] to The Hide Safari Camp

  • Check-in to The Hide Safari Camp

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 2 - 3

Day Notes:

Because The Hide is on its own private concession, a 5 km square area in Zimbabwe’s largest national park, the range of activities on offer is wider and more exciting. Go on your usual:

  • Shared morning and afternoon/night game drives
  • Bush walks

And between activities make sure that you visit the place this lodge gets its name from - The incredible underground hide. Frequent visitors to the waterhole  include elephant, giraffe, zebra, impala, waterbuck and kudu. Lions come in from time to time, and wild dogs have even made kills in full view of the camp.

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Matusadona National Park, Zimbabwe

Situated in northern Zimbabwe on the shores of Lake Kariba, Matusadona National Park comprises a large expanse of pristine wilderness characterised by flat grassy plains and dramatic rugged mountains. From the vast woody escarpment to the dense bush of the Zambezi valley floor, the park features a diverse range of landscapes inhabited by abundant wildlife species. These include, among others: elephant, cape buffalo, black rhinoceros, hippopotamus, crocodiles and an impressive variety of birdlife. The entire northern boundary of the park is created by the lake's grassy shoreline, providing excellent opportunities for boat cruise safaris. Other popular activities include walking safaris, tiger fishing, and camping at some of the park’s many small rustic bushcamps.
Matusadona National Park
Matusadona National Park
Matusadona National Park
Matusadona National Park
Matusadona National Park
Matusadona National Park
  • Changa Safari Camp

    Day 4 - 7

    Set on the shores of Lake Kariba, with views of the Matusadona mountains, Changa Safari Camp is a place that captures the essence of natural beauty, with peace, seclusion and an unusual blend of landscapes. It was founded by a team who share a passion for the wild and the magnificent African wildlife, and the proximity to nature and true wilderness is unparalleled; here, you'll find yourselves in awe of the majestic and gentle elephants with whom you share the land. Changa's hospitality is warm, welcoming and personal, and the team will be delighted to get to know you and ensure you get the most out of your safari experience.
    Changa Safari Camp
    Changa Safari Camp
    Changa Safari Camp
    Changa Safari Camp
    Changa Safari Camp
    Changa Safari Camp

Day 4

Day Notes:

After a shared morning game drive and breakfast, you will be transferred to Hwange airport. You will then catch a light aircraft flight to Kariba Airport where you will be met and transferred to Changa Safari Camp, your safari stay for the next 3 nights. 

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from The Hide Safari Camp

  • Transfer from The Hide Safari Camp to Hwange National Park Airport [HWN]

  • Charter Flight from Hwange National Park Airport [HWN] to Kariba Airport [KAB]

  • Transfer from Kariba Airport [KAB] to Changa Safari Camp

  • Check-in to Changa Safari Camp

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 5 - 6

Day Notes:

Included activities at Changa Safari Camp are the following:

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives
  • Walking safaris
  • Boat cruises

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Day 7

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Changa Safari Camp

  • Transfer from Changa Safari Camp to Kariba Airport [KAB]

  • Charter Flight from Kariba Airport [KAB] to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport [HRE]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe
Day 1-2

Hwange National Park

Situated in western Zimbabwe, the Hwange National Park is the country's biggest reserve, home to a profusion of wildlife, including giraffe, lion, zebra and approximately 40 000 elephants.
Matusadona National Park
Zimbabwe
Day 4-5

Matusadona National Park

Situated in northern Zimbabwe on the shores of Lake Kariba, Matusadona National Park comprises a large expanse of pristine wilderness characterised by flat grassy plains and dramatic rugged mountains.

Accommodations

The Hide Safari Camp
Hwange National Park
Day 1-4

The Hide Safari Camp

Located in a prime position in Hwange National Park, The Hide offers a life-enriching safari experience for its guests, from its fantastic game viewing right on your doorstep, to a variety of daily activities to suit everyone and the warm and welcoming staff, who make you feel like family from the minute you arrive. Guests are accommodated in 10 beautifully-furnished deluxe tents, all boasting en-suite bathrooms and private verandas overlooking the busy waterhole.
Changa Safari Camp
Matusadona National Park
Day 4-7

Changa Safari Camp

Set on the shores of Lake Kariba, with views of the Matusadona mountains, Changa Safari Camp is a place that captures the essence of natural beauty, with peace, seclusion and an unusual blend of landscapes.

INCLUDES STAY 6 PAY 5 NIGHTS SPECIAL

01 July - 31 October 2025

  • Per person sharing: US$ 5,640
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 6,610
  • Per child 10 - 12 years, sharing with an adult: US$ 3,700

April - May 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 4,510
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 5,265

June - October 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 5,360
  • Single/Solo traveller*: US$ 6,330

*An additional supplement might apply for solo travellers if no one else is booked on one or several of the flights or transfers