4 Days / 3 Nights
Hwange Wildlife Escape
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Journey
Wildlife Safari
Group size
2–12 people
Pickup
Available
The journey
A journey built around the experience.
Escape into the wild landscapes of Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest national park and one of Southern Africa's renowned wildlife destinations. This safari combines comfortable bush accommodation with guided game drives, wildlife viewing at waterholes, birdwatching, and peaceful evenings surrounded by nature. Look out for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelope, and predators that inhabit the park. Ideal for couples, solo travellers, photographers, and small groups, this experience offers an accessible introduction to Zimbabwe's safari country.
Package
Highlights
Explore Hwange National Park on guided wildlife drivesVisit wildlife-rich areas and waterholes with an experienced safari guideLook for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelope, and predatorsEnjoy early-morning and late-afternoon safari experiencesStay at a selected safari lodge or camp in or near the parkExperience Zimbabwe's bushveld landscapes and diverse birdlifeChoose a private or small-group safari arrangement, subject to availability
Plan your stay
Itinerary
4 Days / 3 Nights
Hwange Wildlife Escape
1
Day 1
Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park
After breakfast, depart Victoria Falls for Hwange National Park by pre-arranged road transfer. The journey time depends on the selected lodge, park entrance, road conditions, and any required transfers within the park. On arrival, check in, enjoy lunch if included, and settle into your safari accommodation. Depending on arrival time and the lodge's schedule, head out for an afternoon game drive before returning for dinner.
Morning
Pick-up and transfer
Meet your driver at the agreed Victoria Falls pick-up point and travel towards your selected Hwange lodge or camp.
Midday
Arrival and check-in
Arrive at the lodge, complete check-in, and enjoy lunch or refreshments according to your booked meal plan.
Afternoon
First safari experience
If arrival time and lodge operations permit, join a guided game drive to explore the surrounding wildlife areas.
Evening
Dinner at the lodge
Return to camp for dinner and a briefing about the following day's safari activities.
2
Day 2
Full-Day Hwange Wildlife Safari
Spend a full day discovering Hwange's wildlife with your lodge's safari team. Early morning is often a rewarding time to explore before temperatures rise. Depending on the lodge location and its operating programme, your safari may focus on waterholes, woodland habitats, open plains, and wildlife movement between feeding and drinking areas. Return to the lodge between activities for meals and rest, with another game drive later in the day.
Early morning
Morning game drive
Set out with your guide to look for elephants, buffalo, antelope, giraffes, and predators while learning about the park's ecology.
Late morning
Breakfast and relaxation
Return to the lodge for breakfast and time to rest or enjoy the camp surroundings.
Midday
Lunch and leisure
Enjoy lunch according to the selected meal plan, followed by a quiet period during the warmer part of the day.
Afternoon
Afternoon wildlife drive
Explore another wildlife area or visit waterholes with your guide, depending on conditions and the lodge's activity schedule.
Evening
Dinner and safari stories
Return to the lodge for dinner and share the day's sightings.
3
Day 3
Waterholes, Elephants and Bushveld Landscapes
Enjoy another day in Hwange, with further opportunities to observe wildlife and appreciate the park's varied habitats. Your guide will select routes based on wildlife reports, conditions, and the lodge's access arrangements. Depending on your accommodation, you may spend time observing a waterhole from a designated viewing area or join additional game drives. A night drive or specialist activity is possible only where permitted and specifically offered by your selected operator.
Early morning
Safari departure
Head out for a morning drive in search of wildlife and birds, with time to stop for photography and interpretation.
Late morning
Breakfast and lodge time
Return for breakfast and a relaxed break at the lodge.
Afternoon
Waterhole or wildlife excursion
Continue exploring the park or enjoy wildlife viewing at a designated waterhole, depending on the lodge's location and activities.
Sunset
Final afternoon safari
Take a final game drive if included in your package and conditions allow, enjoying the changing light across the bushveld.
Evening
Farewell dinner
Enjoy dinner at the lodge and reflect on your Hwange safari experience.
4
Day 4
Morning Safari and Departure
Enjoy breakfast and, where your departure schedule permits, a final morning game drive. Check out and transfer to your agreed destination, such as Victoria Falls, Hwange's designated airstrip, or another confirmed onward connection. The exact departure arrangements depend on the selected lodge and transport option. Allow sufficient time for road travel and any onward flight check-in.
Early morning
Optional final game drive
Join a final wildlife drive if included, available, and compatible with your departure schedule.
Morning
Breakfast and check-out
Return to the lodge, have breakfast, settle any personal extras, and prepare for departure.
Morning / afternoon
Transfer to onward destination
Travel by the pre-arranged road transfer or lodge-arranged flight connection, as specified in your confirmed itinerary.
Included
What's included
Three nights' accommodation at the selected Hwange safari lodge or camp
Meals according to the selected accommodation's confirmed meal plan
Guided game drives explicitly included in the final quotation
Services of the lodge's safari guide during included activities
Road transfers between Victoria Falls and the selected lodge, only where expressly quoted
Park entry fees and conservation or concession fees only where itemized as included
Shungu Africa booking coordination and itinerary planning as specified in the booking agreement
Not included
What's not included
International flights and domestic flights unless specifically quoted
Transfers between Victoria Falls and Hwange if not expressly included
Charter flights, airstrip transfers, and baggage surcharges unless specifically included
Park entry fees, conservation levies, and concession fees not listed as included
Game drives or specialist activities not specified in the confirmed package
Night drives or walking safaris unless permitted, available, and expressly included
Travel insurance and medical evacuation cover
Visas and entry documentation
Tips and gratuities
Alcoholic beverages, premium drinks, and personal purchases unless included by the lodge
Laundry, telephone, and other personal expenses
Additional accommodation before or after the package
Any service not expressly listed in the final booking confirmation
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