Zimbabwe - 7-day Matopos & Hwange Amalinda Safari - Private accommodated

Zimbabwe – 7-day Matopos & Hwange Amalinda Safari – Private accommodated

From $2,815

Includes

Airport and inter-lodge transfers

Light aircarft flight from Hwange - Victoria Falls, including luggage allowance of 15kg hold and 5 kg hand luggage per person in soft bags

6 nights' accommodation on all-inclusive basis

2 daily, shared safari activities

Park Fees

Excludes

International flights

Premium brand drinks

Entry visa

Travel insurance

Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff

Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe

Idyllically located in the spectacular Matobo Hills, the renowned Matobo National Park is known for its rich human history, its remarkably diverse flora and fauna and its magnificent rugged terrain. This unspoiled natural wilderness features a range of massive red-tinged, granite boulders interspersed with gorgeous wooded valleys making it a dream destination for hikers, climbers and nature lovers alike. The reserve is compact, easily accessible and is home to an impressive range of African wildlife including the highly endangered black and white rhinoceros, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, cheetah, hippo, warthog and crocodile as well as Africa's largest concentration of leopard and black eagles. This unforgettable national park serves as an ideal stopover for travellers heading to the popular tourist sites of Hwange and the majestic Victoria Falls.

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Amalinda Lodge

Day 1 - 4

Amalinda Lodge, an African inspired refuge, where world-class facilities combine with the spiritual energy, allure and unique beauty, for which the Matobo Hills is so celebrated.

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Day 1

Day Notes:

When you land at Bulawayo Airport, you will be met and transferred to Amalinda Camp, where you will spend the next 3 nights on safari. You will then settle in and enjoy your first shared afternoon game drive.

Transfer time: ~60 minutes

Transfer from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport [BUQ] to Amalinda Lodge
Check-in to Amalinda Lodge
Shared afternoon game drive

Day 2 - 3

Day Notes:

Activities included at Amalinda Camp are the following:

Morning and afternoon game drives
San painting visit
Rhodes memorial visit
Rhino tracking
Bicycle rides

Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Eastern Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Located in western Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park (formerly Wankie Game Reserve) is the largest natural reserve in the country and is famous for its rich diversity of wildlife. Home to one of the biggest elephant populations in the world, as well as around 100 mammal species, the park is a wonderland for animal lovers. Several protected animals inhabit the awe-inspiring open landscapes, including the endangered wild dog, critically endangered black rhino, and rare roan and sable - along with lion, cheetah, and around 500 bird species. Adventurers can look forward to guided bush hikes, game drives, and horse riding safaris, all of which offer excellent photographic opportunities. Hwange boasts several unique natural features, most notably the natural seeps such as Nehimba and Shakwanki animals dig for water.

Sable Valley Lodge

Day 4 - 7

Back in the 80’s when safaris were becoming fashionable, Sable Valley was built on a fragile ecosystem called The Dete Vlei.

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Day 4

Day Notes:

After your last morning game drive and breakfast (time permitting) you will be transferred to Sable Valley Lodge. Once settled in, enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Shared morning game drive
Check-out from Amalinda Lodge
Transfer from Amalinda Lodge to Sable Valley Lodge
Check-in to Sable Valley Lodge
Shared afternoon game drive

Day 5 - 6

Day Notes:

Included activities at Sable Valley Camp are the following:

Shared morning and afternoon game drives
Walking safaris
Hide viewing

Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Day 7

Check-out from Sable Valley Lodge
Transfer from Sable Valley Lodge to Hwange National Park Airport [HWN]
Charter Flight from Hwange National Park Airport [HWN] to Victoria Falls International Airport [VFA]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Zimbabwe

Day 1-2

Matobo National Park

Idyllically located in the spectacular Matobo Hills, the renowned Matobo National Park is known for its rich human history, its remarkably diverse flora and fauna and its magnificent rugged terrain.

Zimbabwe

Day 4-5

Eastern Hwange National Park

Located in western Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park (formerly Wankie Game Reserve) is the largest natural reserve in the country and is famous for its rich diversity of wildlife.

Accommodations

Matobo National Park

Day 1-4

Amalinda Lodge

Amalinda Lodge, an African inspired refuge, where world-class facilities combine with the spiritual energy, allure and unique beauty, for which the Matobo Hills is so celebrated..

Eastern Hwange National Park

Day 4-7

Sable Valley Lodge

Back in the 80’s when safaris were becoming fashionable, Sable Valley was built on a fragile ecosystem called The Dete Vlei.

THIS ITINERARY IS BASED ON A STAY 6 PAY 5 NIGHTS SPECIAL

Add a night in a Starbed in Hwange for US$ 300 per person sharing

May - October 2025

Price per person sharing: US$ 3,700
Single Traveller: US$ 4,260
Solo Traveller: US$ 4,840
Per child sharing, age 12 years and under sharing with parents: US$ 2,140
Supplement for Khulu Bush per person per night: US$ 340

January - April 2026

Price per person sharing: US$ 2,815
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Solo Traveller: US$ 3,035
Per child sharing, age 3-12 years sharing with parents: US$ 1,290
Supplement for Khulu Bush per person per night: US$ 440

May - October 2026

Price per person sharing: US$ 3,510
Single Traveller: US$ 3,965
Solo Traveller: US$ 4,185
Per child sharing, age 3-12 years sharing with parents: US$ 1,635
Supplement for Khulu Bush per person per night: US$ 420