Top Zimbabwe Wildlife Watching in 2026

Experience the beauty and the excitement of one of Africa's most stunning destinations on this Zambezi River dinner cruise. Get an up close look at iconic Victoria Falls and enjoy Zambezi-style cuisine as you float along this popular river. Enjoy world-class service and meals prepared by an executive chef while you relax in Zambia's natural landscape.

Prebook this Chobe National Park Full-Day Tour from Victoria Falls or Livingstone and guarantee your adventure inside the park known for its large elephant population. This tour provides two special experiences inside the park—a game drive to spot wildlife and a boat cruise to see different bird species. Lunch, tea, and coffee are included, along with hotel pickup for a convenient start.

The Victoria Falls area is home to several hundred species of birds making it a great place for birdwatching. Embark on a birdwatching cruise with a small group along the Zambezi River for hours of wildlife viewing. Spot birds such as the rare African pitta and Narina Trogon while enjoying a light, continental breakfast onboard.

This tour combines three remarkable experiences inside Livingstone and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park: a peaceful Zambezi River raft float, a wildlife-packed game drive, and a rare white rhino walking safari. Guests enjoy diverse sightings from both water and land, making it perfect for families, nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers. It offers meaningful wildlife encounters, insider knowledge from local guides, and a relaxed river experience with no major rapids, suitable for all ages. Tracking endangered white rhinos on foot with an armed ranger creates an unforgettable, conservation-focused highlight that truly sets this tour apart.

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Experience the beauty and wildlife of Zimbabwe when you book this safar to Zambezi National Park. Alongside a private guide, take game drives through both sides of the park—the river frontage and the Chamabondo Vlei—for greater chances of spotting wildlife. Some animals you may see include elephants, buffalos, hippos, lions, and leopards.

If you don’t have time to spend days on safari, this half-day game drive in Zambezi National Park is a great option. Join a small group and embark on a drive through the park aboard an open-air vehicle for better viewing. Your guide knows where wildlife hot spots are so you have a better chance of seeing elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, and more.

Experience the nocturnal animal life, like rhino, lions, and hyenas on the hunt, in this small group night game drive. Then follow that up with a three course bush barbeque and drinks around the campfire. This is an intimate small group tour with just six max, so you’ll have great views from your safari vehicle, and possibly make a few new friends, too.

Come out and spend a night in a tented safari camp on the banks of the Zambezi River. The next day spend canoeing down the river observing wild animals and birds.

Dine by twilight on this Zambezi River dinner cruise, which takes you down toward Victoria Falls for a good view before turning around and heading for the sunset. Enjoy a 4-course dinner with drinks as you watch the sun dip below the horizon and keep company with the intimate crew of people on board, setting this cruise apart from its larger competitors.

Come face-to-face with white rhinos and other species during this small-group, six-hour wildlife tracking experience within Matobo National Park. Walk alongside park rangers and learn how our earliest ancestors once survived in the harsh environment of the African savannah. Understand how to identify medicinal plants, footprints, and even animal dung. Learn about the rhino’s natural habitat and explore a cave filled with thousands-year-old cave paintings. A barbecue lunch is provided.

Experience a Game Drive like no other, immersing you in untamed beauty and deepening your connection to nature's delicate balance. Guided by seasoned experts, embark on a thrilling safari adventure through Africa's diverse wildlife. Explore Zambezi and Chamabondo National Parks in Victoria Falls, where nature's wonders come alive.

See Victoria Falls from a different perspective on this Victoria Falls adventure canopy tour. Fly down a series of nine zipline cables overlooking the Victoria Falls bridge, Zambezi rapids, and even the spray of the falls, followed by adventures on a rope bridge and nature trails. This tour is led by safety guides who ensure your safety as well as a good time.

What sets this tour apart is the rare combination of a sunset safari, interactive night game drive and stargazing experience in one small-group activity. Guests receive special infrared flashlights and actively help search for nocturnal animals and predators around the bush and waterholes. The evening ends inside the open-sided safari vehicle as the guide opens the canvas roof, revealing the African night sky above.

See the Falls without paying the entrance fee and view the waterfalls from the historic bridge. Savannah Adventures has licensed safari guides and therefore i can assure your safety when passing thru the Wildlife area on the way to the Victoria Falls bridge and the mighty falls behind. Save yourself the entrance fee per person and join me on the bridge tour where you get a nice view of the Falls as well. Please note that this is not a guided tour of the Falls itself. Unique here is that we a re a small group and i will make sure that you will be able to cross the border post between Zimbabwe and Zambia without needing a Visa. When getting to the bridge, i will take you to a small Museum and give you a brief explanation on the history. Then I will take you to a look out where you have a magnificent view of Victoria Falls bridge and the falls beyond, and if we are lucky, have more wildlife sightings as well on our way back we we initiated the walking tour.

Set sail on the serene Zambezi River for a sunset cruise that captures the essence of Victoria Falls. Aboard a comfortable riverboat, enjoy the tranquil atmosphere while spotting elephants, hippos, and an array of bird species. Knowledgeable guides enhance your adventure with insightful commentary about the river's ecosystem. As the sun sets, revel in the stunning colors reflecting on the water while enjoying unlimited beverages and light snacks. The evening culminates in a peaceful return under the starlit sky, creating lasting memories of this iconic destination.

Visit one of Africa's most popular parks on this Chobe day trip from Victoria Falls. Travel the rugged landscapes of the African countryside as you keep your eyes peeled for the Big Five. Chobe is known for its high concentration of elephants, so you're almost guaranteed to see these giant mammals roaming the park. Travel by both river and land, ensuring the best chance of seeing African wildlife.

Watch the sun slip below the horizon on a 2-hour cruise of the Zambezi river. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on deck as Zimbabwe’s diverse animals flock to the water's edge. See flocks of birds as they swoop and glide across the sky, soak up the last rays of African sunshine and slow down to the gentle pace of life on the Zambezi. As you cruise on the upper Zambezi River, see the mist rising up from the magical Victoria Falls. The Zambezi River is the fourth-longest river in Africa, the longest east-flowing river in Africa and the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean from Africa. The 2,574-kilometre-long river (1,599 mi) arises in Zambia and flows through eastern Angola, along the north-eastern border of Namibia and the northern border of Botswana, then along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe to Mozambique, where it crosses the country to empty into the Indian Ocean. The Zambezi's most noted feature is Victoria Falls.

Take the hassle out of visiting the beauty and wildlife in Zambezi National Park on this small-group tour. Be conveniently picked up from Victoria Falls accommodations, so you won’t have to worry about finding your own transportation. Spot the region’s varied wildlife with help from your personal guide, making it easy to spot crocodiles, antelopes, zebras, and much more.

What makes this safari unique is our small-group approach, with only 4 to 10 guests ensuring space, comfort, and personal guiding. On late drives, the game viewer turns into a star viewer when the guide unzips the canvas roof, revealing the African night sky above you. Tours are guided in English, with German, French, and Spanish available at an additional cost.

The Elephant Encounter affords and give an opportunity to our clients to unobtrusively observe some of the biggest personalities in Africa, in a pristine wilderness environment overflowing with raw natural beauty. Guests will spend time and connect with elephants in the most positive and natural way possible. Guests will have an opportunity to talk to our guides that have journeyed, physically and metaphonically, incredible distances with these elephants and learn more about the complexities of the individuals and the herd structures. Guests will learn about the elephants as well as their history and how they came to be in our care as well as the threats facing elephant population today, in an interesting and informative talk. Guests will venture out into the bush to spent time with the elephants and the sight of the gentle grey mammals up close and personal will be imprinted on guests minds long after they have returned home. You will have the opportunity to take photography's.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting transition from dusk to night, a truly magical time in the African bush where every moment holds a hint of mystery and adventure. Embark on our night game drive experience and witness the wilderness come alive under the cover of darkness, encountering elusive creatures such as leopards, hyenas, owls, and more. After the exhilarating drive, indulge in a delightful dinner experience set under the vast expanse of the African stars, surrounded by the captivating sounds of the nocturnal world. With complimentary return transfers to and from your accommodation, your journey into the night promises unforgettable encounters and enchanting moments in the heart of Africa's wilderness.

A Victoria Falls game drive in the Zambezi National Park is an uncontrived bush experience, covering a genuinely wild, unfenced wilderness area. The game drive will set off either in the early morning or mid-afternoon and explore the vast wilderness of the Zambezi National Park.