9-Day Zimbabwe Explorer

Matobo National Park

Day 5Matobo National Park Matobo National Park After the eventful experience of an African safari in Hwange National Park and a quiet, bushy sleep at Gwango Heritage Resort, you'll depart with your driver after breakfast to Matobo Hills Lodge. Before you reach the lodge, you will pass through Bulawayo, a gateway to Matobo National Park. It is the second-largest city in Zimbabwe and the largest city in the country's Matabeleland. The city has parks and charming colonial architecture. After a 52-km drive from Bulawayo, you will arrive at Matobo Hills Lodge for a check-in at the amazing lodge. The large sunlit windows offer you breathtaking views of Matobo Hills and the secluded bush surroundings. Expect to take away new insights, an appreciation for Africa and her people, and an unforgettable experience. Main Destination: Matobo National Park Best Time To Visit June to October (Middle to end of the Dry season) High Season July to September (Matobo doesn't get too busy) Best Weather April to September (Rains are a rarity) Wildlife in Matobo NP GiraffeOccasional White RhinoOccasional ZebraOccasional WildebeestOccasional HippoOccasional HyenaOccasional Show more Black RhinoRare LeopardRare ElephantNone LionNone CheetahNone BuffaloNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Matobo Hills Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Matobo NP +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Matobo National Park Trip

Day 6Matobo National Park Trip Matobo National Park Trip Today after breakfast, expect to take away new insights for an appreciation of Africa and her people, and an unforgettable experience of the Matobo Day Trip by visiting one of Africa’s hidden gems for its impressive scenery, huge granite boulders (balanced precariously on one another) and a variety of animal species. On this day trip to Matobo National Park, you will track rhinos on foot and take you to ancient bushmen paintings. In the afternoon, you will be treated to a three-course meal lunch by your guide before you'll head for the Rhodes Grave known as the world's view site accompanied by a beautiful scenery of the sunset along the way. Main Destination: Matobo National Park Accommodation: Matobo Hills Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Matobo NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Great Zimbabwe

Day 7Great Zimbabwe Great Zimbabwe After an amazing experience at Matobo Hills Lodge, you'll grab your breakfast, check out of the hotel, and head to Great Zimbabwe with your driver. It is a drive of 3 hours or so, passing through Masvingo which is a small town with palm-lined, wide streets lined with rather shabby buildings. It is 27km away from the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. You'll check in at the lodge at the Ancient City which is a unique hotel built around a granite outcrop in the same style as Great Zimbabwe. It provides stunning views across the valley of Msasa towards the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe. Here, you will stay for 1 night. Main Destination: Masvingo (Town) Accommodation: Lodge at the Ancient City Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Masvingo (Town) +10 Photos +9 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Great Zimbabwe Ruins Tour

Day 8Great Zimbabwe Ruins Tour Great Zimbabwe Ruins Tour This morning after breakfast you will check out from the lodge and your driver will take you to your guide who will walk with you on the tour of the ruins of this ancient place for almost 3 hours, giving you an insight into these old, grandeur ruins of Great Zimbabwe. The ruins are known as the greatest medieval city in sub-Saharan Africa. It is the World Heritage–listed Great Zimbabwe which is one of the nation's most treasured sights, so much so that the country was named after it. After the tour, you'll head to Harare, the capital. You will stay overnight at Cresta Lodge Harare. Before you reach your lodge, you will drive through Harare town which is the most populous city in Zimbabwe. It is laid-back with wide avenues, lined with dusty red earth, indigenous plants, and blooming jacarandas, giving it a lovely African summertime feel. Main Destination: Great Zimbabwe (Ruins) Accommodation: Cresta Lodge Harare Mid-range hotel located in Harare (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Harare International Airport

Day 9Harare International Airport Harare International Airport Finally, after an interesting trip, you'll drive through some of Zimbabwe’s most popular sites. You will check out from Cresta Lodge after breakfast. You will then be transferred by your driver to Harare International Airport to catch your flight. Main Destination: No major destination visited Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Escape to Adventure Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an