Victoria Falls – Hwange (VICH) Top Range
7 DaysVictoria Falls & Hwange Safari Package – 7 Days (Top Range)
Price per adult sharing: US$2,500
Price per child (10 years old): US$1,400
Package Overview
Experience an unforgettable 7-day luxury safari through Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, with an exciting day trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana. This top-range safari combines exceptional accommodation, spectacular wildlife encounters, scenic river experiences and guided tours of one of Africa’s most famous natural wonders.
Begin your journey in Victoria Falls with a relaxing sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, complete with unlimited drinks and snacks. Discover the magnificent Victoria Falls on a guided tour, enjoy memorable dining experiences and explore Chobe National Park on a full-day safari featuring a river cruise and afternoon game drive.
Continue to Hwange for an immersive wildlife experience, staying at Ivory Lodge. Enjoy guided game drives through the renowned Hwange National Park, where you may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo and other African wildlife.
With accommodation at Ilala Lodge in Victoria Falls and Ivory Lodge in Hwange, this 7-day Zimbabwe and Botswana safari offers a memorable combination of comfort, adventure and authentic African experiences.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Six nights' accommodation at Ilala Lodge and Ivory Lodge.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary, including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Airport meet and greet at Victoria Falls Airport.
- Road transport for transfers and scheduled excursions.
- Three-hour Zambezi River sunset cruise, including unlimited drinks and snacks.
- Full-day Chobe National Park excursion, including morning river cruise, lunch and afternoon game drive.
- Guided Victoria Falls tour, including specified park fees.
- Dinner at The Boma Restaurant.
- Lunch at 3 Monkeys restaurant.
- Scheduled game drives in the Hwange region.
- Services of a qualified guide.
- VAT and other local government levies.
Cost Excludes
- Visa fees, including the KAZA Univisa where applicable.
- Gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff.
- Laundry services.
- Personal expenses and items of a personal nature.
- International and domestic flights.
- Travel insurance and personal medical expenses.
- Additional activities not specified in the itinerary.
- Any additional services or costs not expressly included in the final quotation.
Victoria Falls & Hwange Safari Package – 7 Days (Top Range)
Arrive at Victoria Falls Airport at approximately 13:25, where your professional guide will meet and welcome you before transferring you to Ilala Lodge. After check-in, prepare for your first memorable experience in Victoria Falls.
At approximately 15:30, embark on a three-hour Zambezi River sunset cruise. Enjoy the peaceful river scenery, spectacular African sunset and opportunities to spot wildlife along the riverbanks. Unlimited drinks and snacks are included during the cruise.
Return to Ilala Lodge for a buffet dinner at approximately 19:00. Relax at the lodge and enjoy your first overnight stay in Victoria Falls on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Accommodation: Ilala Lodge
Meals: Dinner
Activities: Airport meet and greet, road transfer and sunset cruise
Visa information: Guests requiring the KAZA Univisa should confirm eligibility and current entry requirements before travel. The itinerary quotes a reference cost of US$50.
After breakfast, depart Ilala Lodge at approximately 07:30 for a full-day safari excursion to Chobe National Park in Botswana.
Chobe is famous for its large elephant population, diverse wildlife and beautiful river landscapes. Begin with a morning game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River, where you may spot elephants, hippos, crocodiles and a variety of bird species along the riverbanks.
Enjoy lunch before continuing on an afternoon game drive through the park. Explore the wildlife-rich landscapes in search of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelope and predators. Wildlife sightings depend on seasonal conditions and animal movements.
Return to Victoria Falls at approximately 17:30. At 18:50, enjoy dinner at The Boma Restaurant, an African dining experience known for its traditional atmosphere and cultural entertainment.
Overnight at Ilala Lodge on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Accommodation: Ilala Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Activities: Chobe River cruise, afternoon game drive and dinner at The Boma Restaurant
After breakfast, depart at approximately 09:00 for a guided tour of Victoria Falls. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, explore the designated viewpoints and learn about the history, geology and natural significance of this spectacular waterfall.
Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning “The Smoke That Thunders,” Victoria Falls is one of Southern Africa's most remarkable attractions. The guided tour takes approximately two hours and includes the applicable park fees specified in the itinerary.
At approximately 12:30, enjoy lunch at 3 Monkeys restaurant. Spend the afternoon relaxing or enjoying the atmosphere of Victoria Falls before returning to Ilala Lodge.
At approximately 19:00, savour a buffet dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation: Ilala Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Activities: Guided Victoria Falls tour and lunch at 3 Monkeys restaurant
After breakfast, depart Victoria Falls at approximately 10:00 for the transfer to Ivory Lodge, with an estimated driving time of two hours and thirty minutes.
Arrive at Ivory Lodge in time for lunch at approximately 13:30. Settle into your accommodation and prepare for your first safari experience in the Hwange area.
At approximately 15:00, depart for a three-hour afternoon game drive. Explore the surrounding wildlife areas and look out for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, antelope and other African wildlife. Hwange National Park is one of Zimbabwe's most celebrated safari destinations, known for its diverse habitats and impressive elephant population.
Return to Ivory Lodge for dinner at approximately 19:00 and enjoy an overnight stay on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Accommodation: Ivory Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Activities: Road transfer and three-hour afternoon game drive
Rise early for a morning safari adventure, departing at approximately 06:30 for a three-hour game drive.
The early morning hours often provide excellent opportunities to observe wildlife as animals move through the bush during the cooler part of the day. Explore Hwange's natural landscapes and look out for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, antelope and a variety of bird species.
After the game drive, return to Ivory Lodge to relax and enjoy the lodge's surroundings. Lunch is scheduled for approximately 13:30, followed by free time before dinner at 19:00.
Spend another comfortable night at Ivory Lodge, surrounded by the atmosphere of Zimbabwe's wilderness.
Accommodation: Ivory Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Activities: Three-hour morning game drive
Enjoy a relaxed day at Ivory Lodge, allowing time to unwind and appreciate the surrounding African wilderness.
Lunch is scheduled for approximately 13:00, followed by an afternoon at leisure. Depending on the lodge's available facilities and arrangements, guests can enjoy the peaceful setting, relax between safari activities or simply take in the natural surroundings.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at approximately 19:00 before your final overnight stay at Ivory Lodge.
Accommodation: Ivory Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Activities: Leisure time at the lodge
Note: No additional game drive or other activity is specified for Day 6 in the supplied itinerary.
Enjoy breakfast at Ivory Lodge before preparing for your departure. At approximately 11:00, transfer from Ivory Lodge to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward journey.
Your seven-day safari concludes with memorable experiences of Victoria Falls, the wildlife of Chobe National Park and the wilderness of the Hwange region.
Meals: Breakfast
Activity: Road transfer to Victoria Falls Airport
