Hwange (Safari) Day Trip from Victoria Falls
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- 1 day (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the abundant wildlife of Hwange National Park during this full-day small-group safari adventure from Victoria Falls. See an abundance of native wildlife such as elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, rhinos, and over 400 bird species as you traverse the park in an open-air vehicle. Learn about the park’s conservation efforts and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the Hwange Main Camp included in the price of your tour.
- Take a jeep safari through Hwange National Park from Victoria Falls
- See native wildlife like elephants, lions, zebra, rhinos, and leopards
- Sit down to a delicious buffet lunch at the Hwange Main Camp
- Enjoy a personalized experience with a maximum of 15 travelers
What's Included
- LunchGuests Should specify if they have any special dietary requirements
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
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- Entrance fee - National Park Fees is excluded(payable cash on arrival at Hwange National Park Entrance Gate)$24.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Operating hours.6:00 am
Itinerary
1
Hwange National Park
11 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
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- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Romana_J
It was a beautiful experience with this safari. Our game driver Simba did an excellent job! We saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas and even a whole pride of lions. We enjoy our safari very much!
Reviews
4.5
based on 17 reviews
Joe_T, Jan 2026
Awesome experience from Vic Falls. Guide Ethan was great, we drove around 100 miles in the park through all kinds of random trails. Morning was very quiet, missed out on some lions, but afternoon was epic with lions, painted dogs, zebras, wildebeast, too many to list. Drive to within 10 feet of 3 sleeping lions who ignored us completely. Saw nobody else in the park for hours at a time. Went to Chobe the day before which seemed full of tourists in comparison. Chobe had a more dense animal and people population, whereas Hwange was definitely more of the desolate, rugged safari vibe.
Johnni_A, Oct 2025
I enjoyed the ride in the Hwange park. It was an all day adventure. The 2 things that I struggled with were the 3 hr there and back ride/transfer and they didn’t have great options for those with dietary restrictions.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on the Hwange Day Trip from Victoria Falls.
We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the adventure within Hwange National Park — it truly is a special place with so much to offer. We understand that the long transfer to and from the park can be tiring, and while the distance is unfortunately unavoidable due to the park’s location, we are always exploring ways to make the journey as comfortable as possible for our guests.
We also sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations regarding dietary options. We recognize how important it is to cater to all dietary needs, and we are actively working on improving communication and meal planning with our catering partners to better accommodate guests with specific requirements, including allergies and dietary restrictions.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and it helps us improve the overall experience for future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and provide an even better safari adventure.
Warm regards,
Audrey_R, Oct 2025
I had read previous reviews on this experience that were highly complimentary. I can only discern that it must have been with a different company. The issues were around the operations of the safari. The van that drove us from Victoria Falls had an issue with the rear hatch. It kept popping open and we had to stop to close it. On the way back the driver finally secured it after the fifth or sixth time. It added at least 20 minutes to the return three hour journey. The safari truck was older and also had battery/starter issues at least four times before the guide/driver secured assistance from another driver. Lastly there were two of us who had requested gluten free meals for the lunch. Lunch was pasta salad and fried chicken- neither gluten free. So we went a full day without food except for an orange. I had requested GF in the original booking and confirmed my dietary requirements the day before. This is a major oversight for a full day activity. Neither the guide nor the van driver were aware that there were two people with GF dietary requirements. Not sure who dropped that ball. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable but provided facts not information by which I mean that context was often lacking. Unfortunately there were not alot of animals which is not the responsibility of the company nor the guide. Overall the experience was exceptionally disappointing especially in light of the cost.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We sincerely appreciate your feedback and are truly sorry to hear that your experience on the Hwange Day Trip did not meet expectations. What you experienced was, without question, a bad day in the office for us, and we take full responsibility for the operational shortcomings that impacted your safari.
First and foremost, we deeply regret the issues with the transfer vehicle, the mechanical problem was merely caused by the bad state of the road, we have since fixed the hinge to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
With regard to the dietary oversight, we completely understand how frustrating and disappointing it must have been to go the entire day without proper food — especially after taking the time to communicate your gluten-free requirements in advance. Unfortunately, on the day of your trip, our operations department was stationed in a part of the park with poor network coverage, which prevented the dietary information from being relayed to the on-ground team in time.
We have since communicated and refunded all the affected guests for that day in recognition of this serious error. Additionally, we have implemented new protocols to ensure that any critical guest information — especially dietary or medical requirements — is communicated through multiple channels, including offline and backup systems, in case of network failures.
While we cannot change the experience you had, please know that your feedback has directly led to tangible improvements in our operations. We are committed to learning from this and ensuring that future guests receive the high standard of service we are known for.
Thank you again for bringing these issues to our attention. We hope we have the opportunity to restore your faith in our services in the future.
Warm regards
Romana_J, Aug 2025
It was a beautiful experience with this safari. Our game driver Simba did an excellent job! We saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas and even a whole pride of lions. We enjoy our safari very much!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 🦁
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a beautiful safari experience and that Simba made your day so enjoyable. Seeing elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas — and even a whole pride of lions — sounds truly unforgettable!
We’re grateful you chose to explore Hwange with us and hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure soon.
Warm regards,
Kaustav_R, Jun 2025
Hwange is the largest national park of Zimbabwe. The drive from Victoria falls take about 3 hours. Roads are in good condition except 20-30 km stretch near Hwange town. The game viewing was good. We have seen herds of elephants, lions, zebras, birds, vultures and antelopes . We could not see painted dogs which was the main reason for us visiting Hwange. Overall good experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful review! 🐘
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Hwange National Park and that you were able to see such a wonderful variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, zebras, and more. We completely understand your disappointment about not spotting the painted dogs — they can be quite elusive — but we hope the rest of your experience made the trip worthwhile.
We truly appreciate you choosing to explore Hwange with us and hope to welcome you back one day for another safari adventure (and hopefully a sighting of those painted dogs!).
Nadejda_H, Jun 2025
The tour guides were all very friendly. We saw a few animals, thanks to our knowledgable guide Ethan.
Something to keep in mind. The drive from Victoria Falls is almost 3 hours one way.
On the long drive, I found interesting to observe how the real people live: their houses, schools, and the coal production. The road is not too bad, except the part in the middle, where the driver had to drive very slowly due to bad road conditions. The driver did an excellent job!
This was a very long and tiring day for us, but satisfying because in Hwange we saw zebras, wildebeest, and ostriches, which we haven't seen in Chobe the day before.
Would I recommend to a friend? Yes and No. Yes, if you have extra time in Victoria Falls and want to see more animals. No, if you don't like long drives and don't have much time.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback! 🌿
We’re so pleased to hear that you found our guides friendly and knowledgeable — Ethan and the team will be happy to know their efforts made a difference. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed seeing zebras, wildebeest, and ostriches in Hwange, especially after your experience in Chobe.
We completely understand your comments about the long drive and road conditions, and we truly appreciate your balanced recommendation. Your insights are valuable to both us and future travelers, and we’ll continue working to make the journey as comfortable as possible.
Thank you again for joining our Hwange Day Trip — we hope to welcome you back someday for another safari adventure!
Warm regards,
Clancy_C, May 2025
The drive from Vic falls to the park is part of the experiance. The park is amazing and much less touristy and far more authentic than other more popular parks.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing your review! 🌍
We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your day in Hwange National Park and appreciated its authentic and less crowded atmosphere. You’re absolutely right — the drive from Victoria Falls is part of the adventure, offering a glimpse into the real Zimbabwe along the way.
We truly appreciate you joining our tour and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable safari experience!
Warm regards,
Godfrey_O, Mar 2025
It was an amazing day
It started with a prompt collection by Phillip our driver, we passed many interesting sites on our way from Victoria Falls to hwange National Park. We even saw a pack of painted dogs on the way that he pointed out to us.
Once Phillip dropped us off with our guide, Ethan we started the Safari. It started off with a tortoise some giraffes zebras and lots of elephants then we saw a male lion sleeping. We also saw a mother warthog with her two babies. Then came the highlight of our day., Ethan spotted two cheaters and he realised they were watching an Impala. We witnessed the two cheaters hunting the Impala then suddenly two female lions chasing after the cheetahs!
We had an amazing day with our skilful guide and without Ethan and Phillip, we would not have had the opportunity to have witnessed the amazing nature that Hwange has to offer
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such an unforgettable experience on your day trip to Hwange National Park. It sounds like nature truly put on a show for you — from painted dogs and warthogs to the incredible sighting of cheetahs hunting and being chased off by lions! What an adventure!
We're especially pleased to hear that both Phillip and Ethan made such a positive impression. They are indeed passionate and knowledgeable, and we're lucky to have them on our team. Your kind words will certainly make their day!
Thank you again for choosing to explore with us — we hope to welcome you back for another safari in the future!
Ross_M, Oct 2024
The Hwange safari was fantastic with a lot of animals spotted, large herds of elephant and giraffe were wonderful to see. we had a fantastic driver/guide for this
Even though the day started with a long drive to the park, our driver Philip ( I think this his name) was brilliant. The road was not great in parts but Philip was a careful driver, very happy to engage with us and we shared a lot of laughs.I would rate him one of the best driver/guide we have ever encountered in our travels and his Employer should be very proud of him representing their business.
All in all our tour was fantastic , thankyou to the two drivers who helped make this happen
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Hi Ross
We are very grateful for the feedback, we are indeed humbled with the feedback, and we are proud as a team with Phillip. Thank you for choosing us, and we are looking forward to hosting you again in the near future.
Stew_E, Nov 2023
Highly highly recommend a visit to Hwange National Park when you’re visiting Victoria Falls! My family enjoyed a beautiful and adventurous day in the parks with our wonderful safari guide, Bothwell. Among the day’s spectacles include herds of elephants, zebras, sable, kudu, impala, baboons, giraffes, elephant carcass from a recent lion kill and the shadow of a lion hiding under shade. Bothwell is an expert in the national park and safari wildlife, answered all of our questions about animal identifications (including tens of species of birdlife!), behavior and the safari ecosystem. He was patient with our requests to spend more time with the elephants, or pausing the jeep while taking pictures. We enjoyed a homemade lunch at one of the camps at around ~1pm. If we had better managed our time, we could have gone another route on the way back to the Main camp, which would have increased our chances of seeing lions or leopards, but it was already nearing dusk by the time we were heading back to the main camp. Something to note is the trip from Victoria Falls to the national park, which took ~2.5 hours one way given the poor road conditions (bumpy roads and poor infrastructure), so do factor that into your schedule and expectations. We left Victoria Falls at 6am and returned at 8:15pm. If you are able and if the transportation to and from Victoria Falls can be arranged, would highly consider leaving Victoria Falls earlier to indulge more at Hwange! Phenomenal experience and cannot recommend more!!!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
We're incredibly grateful for your positive feedback! It's wonderful to know that you had a great experience on the Hwange National Park full-day trip.
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