Zimbabwe & Mozambique Discovery - 14 Days

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CAMPING SAFARI: Embark on a 14-day overland camping safari travelling from Victoria Falls to Pretoria, taking in the highlights of Zimbabwe and Mozambique en route. Go in search of wildlife on game drives in Hwange, Matabo and Kruger National Park. Visit the Great Zimbabwe Ruins, relax by pristine Indian Ocean beaches and enjoy an idyllic dhow safari to Magar...
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Overview

Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Victoria Falls- Visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and choose from a myriad of optional excursions
    • Hwange National Park - Game drive through the private concession of Zimbabwe's best game reserve, home to a healthy population of elephants
    • Matobo National Park - Enjoy a game drive and exhilarating walking safari in search of rhinos and elusive leopards
    • Masvingo - Visit the Great Zimbabwe Ruins, a historic World Heritage Site
    • Magaruque Island - Sail on a dhow boat to this beautiful island in the Bazaruto Archipelago, with its powdery-white beaches and turquoise waters
    • Kruger National Park - Go in search of the Big Five in South Africa's premier wildlife reserve
    • Tofo - Spend two nights in this small Mozambique beach town where you can opt to snorkel, scuba dive, horse ride or visit nearby Inhambane
    • Bilene - Snorkel in the stunning Uembje Lagoon and camp on top of the dunes

What's this trip about?

    CAMPING SAFARI: Embark on a 14-day overland camping safari travelling from Victoria Falls to Pretoria, taking in the highlights of Zimbabwe and Mozambique en route. Go in search of wildlife on game drives in Hwange, Matabo and Kruger National Park. Visit the Great Zimbabwe Ruins, relax by pristine Indian Ocean beaches and enjoy an idyllic dhow safari to Magaruque Island in the Bazaruto Archipelago.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityVictoria Falls
End CityPretoria

Destinations

Attractions

  • Hwange National Park
  • Kruger National Park

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 12

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 12

Trip includes

    • 13 breakfast, 11 lunch & 12 dinner
    • 13 nights camping in 2-person dome tents
    • Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew
    • Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment
    • Victoria Falls visit
    • Dhow Safari, Vilanculos - Magaruque Island snorkelling
    • Hwange National Park game drive in a 4x4 open vehicle with resident guide
    • Visit to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins
    • Matobo National Park, open vehicle game drive and wilderness walk with resident guide
    • Game Drive in Kruger national park in a 4x4 open vehicle with resident guide
    • Sleeping mattress (you will need to bring your own sleeping bag)
    • All road tolls and vehicle taxes

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Victoria Falls

Our incredible African adventure starts in Victoria Falls town. This morning we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls. Be prepared to get wet and dressed accordingly as the spray from the falls can be seen up to 20 miles away! The rest of the day is free for you to spe...

Day : 2 Hwange National Park

Victoria Falls - Hwange National Park. Today we head to Zimbabwe’s largest and best-known park, Hwange National Park. In the early 19th century, it was the royal hunting grounds of the Ndebele warrior-king Mzilikazi. Spanning across 14,600 square kilometres, Hwange i...

Day : 3-4 Bulawayo

Hwange National Park – Bulawayo. Our journey continues on day 3 as we head south to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second city. The rest of the afternoon is free to spend at leisure exploring this pleasant city with its broad tree-lined avenues and wide-open spaces. The ne...

Day : 5 Masvingo

Bulawayo – Masvingo. Today we journey toward the east of the country to the small town of Masvingo. Nearby is one of the most important archaeological sites in Southern Africa: the Great Zimbabwe National Monument. We camp nearby with ample time to explore the ruins a...

Day : 6 Into Mozambique

Masvingo – Bandula area (Mozambique). Our day starts very early as we begin our 400 km journey into Mozambique. Our first stop along the way is Mutare and if time permits, we will stop at the spectacular Birchenough Bridge. Crossing the border into Mozambique we make our way to the Bandula area near the Chicamba Dam. We’ll settle in our campsite that is located within a 550-hectare conservancy.

Day : 7-8 Vilanculos

Bandula – Vilanculos area. We leave Bandula and head to the spectacular Indian Ocean coast. We stop in the small town of Vilanculos, gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago. Here we gather our luggage and snorkels for tomorrow’s island trip and board our traditional dhow ...

Day : 9-10 Tofo

Vilanculos area – Tofo. The morning of day 9 we head further down the scenic coast through Inhambane to Tofo, our base for the next 2 nights. Tofo is a beautiful little beach town with open beaches, the slow-paced atmosphere is a great place for us to relax. Check out...

Day : 11 Bilene

Tofo - Bilene. Today we journey south of Tofo to Bilene, our last coastal stop in Mozambique. Bilene is famous for the Uembje Lagoon (or San Marthino lake) where you can try out one of the best loved activities in Bilene - snorkelling! Our campsite for the evening is located on top of the dunes overlooking the stunning lagoon.

Day : 12-13 Kruger National Park

Praia do Bilene - Hazyview - Kruger National Park (South Africa). From Bilene we cross the border into South Africa and head for our camp in Hazyview, just outside Kruger National Park, southern Africa’s game reserve. The national park and the surrounding reserves ar...

Day : 14 Pretoria

Hazyview – Pretoria. We leave Kruger behind and make our way to Pretoria where our incredible African adventure comes to an end late afternoon/ early evening, as we bid farewell to our guide and our fellow travellers. Please note: We recommend that you spend the n...

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Last Updated: 4/9/2025
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Departures are guaranteed to operate when there are 6 persons booked on the tour. 'Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a tent. 'Shared' prices are applicable to solo travellers, who will share a tent with another traveller of the same sex.

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What's excluded

    • International flights and visas
    • Sleeping bag - please bring your own
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
    • Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes)
    • Local payment - $185pp, paid in USD

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18 and over. From departures starting in Jan 2026, the minimum age will be changing to 16 if accompanied an adult or legal guardian. Anyone over 65 to complete a Tour Suitability Form.Maximum age 75.
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