8 Days Zimbabwe’s Cultural Heritage & Wildlife Expedition
happy holiday
Stay & Enjoy
15% off on all booking
- 8 Days 9 Night
Trip Overview
This 8-day itinerary takes you through Zimbabwe’s rich cultural heritage and incredible wildlife. Start in Bulawayo, a city filled with history and colonial architecture, before heading to Matobo National Park, famous for ancient rock formations and rhino tracking. Visit the Great Zimbabwe Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and complete your adventure in Gonarezhou National Park, a hidden gem offering raw, untamed wilderness.
This tour is perfect for history buffs, wildlife lovers, and off-the-beaten-path explorers looking for a mix of adventure and cultural discovery.
Great For
Highlights
- Bulawayo Cultural & Historical Tour – Explore colonial-era architecture and vibrant local markets.
- Matobo National Park Rhino Tracking – Walk through the granite hills in search of endangered rhinos.
- Great Zimbabwe Ruins – Visit Africa’s largest ancient stone city, dating back to the 11th century.
- Gonarezhou National Park Safari – Experience a remote and untouched wilderness, filled with elephants and rare wildlife.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Bulawayo – Zimbabwe’s Cultural Hub
- Meet & greet at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, with a private transfer to your hotel.
- City tour of Bulawayo, exploring colonial architecture, local markets, and art galleries.
- Accommodation: Bulawayo Club Hotel | Meals: Dinner
Day 2-3: Matobo National Park – Rhino Tracking & Rock Formations
- Day 2: Visit Matobo Hills, famous for prehistoric rock art and unique balancing rocks.
- Day 3: Rhino tracking on foot, guided by expert rangers in the Matobo UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Accommodation: Amalinda Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4-5: Great Zimbabwe Ruins – A Journey into History
- Day 4: Drive to Great Zimbabwe Ruins, a fascinating ancient city with massive stone walls.
- Day 5: Explore the Hill Complex, Great Enclosure, and Valley Ruins, with insights into Zimbabwe’s rich history.
- Accommodation: Great Zimbabwe Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6-7: Gonarezhou National Park – Wild & Remote Safari
- Day 6: Transfer to Gonarezhou National Park, a hidden gem known for its raw wilderness.
- Day 7: Full-day game drive, spotting elephants, buffalo, and big cats in this off-the-beaten-path paradise.
- Accommodation: Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Departure from Gonarezhou
- Morning at leisure, followed by a scenic flight or drive back to Harare or Bulawayo.
- Meals: Breakfast
Package Included
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- All the required permits and paperwork
Places You’ll See
