The best of all Zimbabwe has to offer, for all of the family.
This family adventure through Zimbabwe begins in Victoria Falls, where you’ll experience the spectacular falls at sunrise before enjoying a scenic cruise along the Zambezi River, with opportunities for wildlife and bird spotting. Continue to Hwange National Park for an immersive safari experience, staying in a family tent overlooking a busy waterhole and enjoying game drives, guided walks and cultural experiences. Next, travel to Mana Pools for more incredible wildlife encounters, alongside family-focused activities including nature walks, cooking classes, storytelling and crafts through the Ngwana Kids Club. Finish at Lake Kariba, where Fothergill Island offers a child-friendly wilderness escape with game drives, swimming, fishing, archery, stargazing and a fun-filled Mini Ranger programme designed to inspire young explorers.
Trip Highlights
Witness the unforgettable Victoria Falls at sunrise, including a Zambezi River cruise with wildlife and bird spotting.
Stay in a family tent overlooking a busy waterhole in Hwange, see elephants, lions, zebra and more, with guided walks and cultural experiences.
Enjoy the ultimate family experiences in Mana Pools, enjoying nature walks, cooking classes, storytelling and crafts designed especially for young adventurers.
Head to Lake Kariba, combining safari and wildlife viewing with activities such as swimming, fishing, archery and stargazing.
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The holiday itinerary that Humboldt put together for us captured everything that we wanted to do while in Zimbabwe with perfect hotel choices and activities that were quite honestly sensational.
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Day by Day Itinerary
Fly into Victoria Falls and transfer to your hotel for the next three nights. Start with an afternoon tea on the Zambezi River and time to decompress after a long day of travel.
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Take a short flight to the remote Hwange National Park, one of Africa's greatest wilderness areas. Stay in a family tent overlooking a waterhole with wildlife passing in abundance.
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Take a short flight deeper into the wilderness to your camp in Mana Pools. The park is known for wildlife visibility beside the river with large populations of elephants, hippos and Nile crocodiles.
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Experience another change of scenery from the Zambezi's dense riverine bush to the open water of Lake Kariba. Spend your final three nights at Fothergill Island, a perfect fenced camp, built with children in mind.
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