Luxury Zimbabwe Safaris
Zimbabwe safari: Waterfalls, hills, and lake horizons
Zimbabwe blends iconic scenery with warm, expert guiding. Stand in the spray at Victoria Falls, then trace granite kopjes and San rock art in Matobo National Park. Cruise the wide waters of Lake Kariba and search for elephants in Matusadona. Days move between game drives, walks, and river time. Evenings feel unhurried, with stars and the distant call of wildlife.
Why Wayfairer
Will it suit how we like to travel?
Yes, your destination specialist will design your trip around your specific interests and preferred pace of travel.
Who shapes our experience?
Experts who listen first, then connect the days, places, and people into a journey that feels seamless and personal.
Who helps if our plans change?
Your 24/7 Concierge takes care of the details before your trip and steps in if things do not go as planned, so you can simply enjoy the journey.
When to go to Zimbabwe
Rainy and lush, with dramatic skies and full rivers. Excellent birding and Victoria Falls at their most powerful, though game is more dispersed.
Similar to January, with fewer travelers and green landscapes. Great for photography, birdlife, and visiting Victoria Falls.
Rains ease and the bush begins to dry. Comfortable for travel and a good balance between scenery and accessibility.
Cooler and clearer, ideal for combining Victoria Falls with early safaris. The Falls remain spectacular with high water flow.
The start of the dry season. Warm days, cool nights, and excellent wildlife visibility in Hwange and Mana Pools.
Cool and dry, one of the best times for walking safaris. Excellent light and comfortable temperatures across the country.
Peak safari season with clear skies, little rain, and great game viewing. Victoria Falls is still impressive from the Zimbabwean side.
Prime safari month. Abundant wildlife at waterholes, cool mornings, and a lively atmosphere in the parks.
Warm, dry, and excellent for wildlife. The bush is sparse, making sightings of elephants and predators frequent and close.
Very hot but rewarding. Game congregates near rivers and pans, and predators are highly active.
First rains arrive, cooling the air and reviving the landscape. Great birding and photographic conditions.
Wet, green, and vibrant. Good for Victoria Falls and relaxed safaris, though some camps may close for the rains.
Ready to start planning
Talk to a Wayfairer travel specialist who will design a trip around you. No fixed tours, no pressure, just honest advice and ideas tailored to your style.
Ettienne Froneman
Colin Walsh
Danielle Wilson Naqvi
Juliana Valderrama
Catherine Thiongo
Where to go in Zimbabwe
At Victoria Falls, feel the mist and follow rainforest paths. In Matobo National Park, explore granite domes, rock art, and rhino tracking. On Lake Kariba, watch sunsets and shoreline wildlife. In Matusadona National Park, combine boat, drive, and walking safaris along riverine habitats. Each area adds a calm, confident rhythm to your safari.
Matobo National Park
The sacred land to the Ndebele people, and rightly so, the Matobo Hills have a transcendental quality to them. The serene silence that surrounds the precariously balanced boulders is enough to satisfy any spiritual craving.
Defined by a landscape of gravity-defying granite kopjes and ancient spirituality, Matobo National Park offers a safari experience of profound depth. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a sanctuary for both white and black rhinos, offering the rare and exhilarating opportunity to track these prehistoric giants on foot with expert guides.
Beyond the wildlife, the hills serve as an open-air gallery boasting one of the highest concentrations of San rock art in Southern Africa. Guests can hike to the ethereal 'World’s View' for panoramic sunsets or relax in boutique lodges nestled seamlessly among the boulders, ensuring a magical immersion into Zimbabwe’s heritage.
Matusadona National Park & Lake Kariba
A fertile land inundated by water and wildlife, sunsets and wallowing elephants between the drowned trees of Lake Kariba.
Where the rugged Matusadona mountains plunge into the vast expanse of Lake Kariba, a distinct safari landscape awaits. This inland sea is defined by its iconic drowned forests, where skeletal trees rise from the water to serve as perches for African fish eagles.
The shoreline offers a spectacular stage for wildlife viewing, allowing guests to drift silently past bathing elephants and drinking lions. Renowned for thrilling tiger fishing and breathtaking sunsets, the region combines the excitement of a water-based safari with the intimacy of walking in the bush. Whether staying in a luxury lodge or aboard an exclusive private houseboat, this remote sanctuary invites deep relaxation and immersion in a conservation success story.
Victoria Falls
Between Zimbabwe and Zambia, a spectacle takes place. Unprompted, solid earth gives way to a plummeting chasm. The Zambezi river follows in obedience.
Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, or 'The Smoke that Thunders,' Victoria Falls creates a sensory spectacle where the mighty Zambezi River plunges into a sheer basalt gorge. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is defined by its deafening roar and the perpetual rainforest nurtured by its mist.
For a truly elevated perspective, guests can embark on the legendary 'Flight of Angels' helicopter tour to witness the water’s magnitude from above. On the river, private sunset cruises offer a relaxed vantage point to spot hippos and elephants along the banks. Home to grand historic hotels and secluded river lodges, Victoria Falls delivers high-octane natural wonder alongside timeless elegance.
Customizable Luxury Tours
Namibia, Chobe & Victoria Falls Family Safari
Tailor Made From £13,999 per family of 4
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime as you travel through three countries, experience diverse wildlife areas and then finish at the thunderous Victoria Falls.
Botswana Safari & Victoria Falls
Tailor Made From £6,050 per person
This Botswana Safari & Victoria Falls Holiday covers some of the wildlife highlights of northern Botswana, from wildlife watching in the famous Okavango Delta to the Khwai Private Reserve. You’ll also experience a taste of Zimbabwe when you cross the border to visit the mighty Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
What our customers say
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