7 Day Safari in Livingstone, Hwange & Mana Pools

Overview

This luxury safari begins with a stay at an elegant tented camp on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls and unfolds over a week, offering a perfect blend of Zimbabwe’s most renowned game-viewing destinations. Spend two nights in the iconic Hwange National Park and another two at Mana Pools, the gateway to the wild Lower Zambezi. A short flight between Hwange and Mana Pools maximizes your time in the parks, ensuring a seamless and immersive experience.

Designed for those seeking a more serene safari, away from the crowds, this itinerary focuses on the stunning landscapes and rich wildlife of the region. Highlights include a visit to the mighty Victoria Falls, thrilling game drives, river cruises, canoe safaris, and guided walks.

Highlights & Activities
What to expect on this itinerary:

• Explore off-the-beaten-path destinations
• Stay at intimate, authentic camps
• Discover a riverside location near Victoria Falls
• Enjoy spectacular game-viewing opportunities
• Participate in game drives, walks, and boat safaris
• Perfect for birding enthusiasts
• Fly between Hwange and Mana Pools

Day 1-2: Experience Victoria Falls

Your adventure begins as you’re greeted by a representative at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport for a road transfer to Toka Leya. This luxurious tented camp offers a stunning location on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, nestled within Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park and just a short distance from Victoria Falls.

Spend two days exploring this thrilling region, known as Africa’s adventure capital. Optional activities (at an additional cost) include sunset cruises, helicopter and microlight flights, canoeing, jet boating, white-water rafting, and fishing. You can also enjoy game drives, river cruises, and guided nature walks to experience the area’s diverse wildlife and landscapes.

When you’re not out adventuring, relax at the camp’s swimming pool, then unwind at the tree-canopied bar and dining area, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Zambezi River.

Day 3-4: Transfer to Linkwasha

Start your day with breakfast before a road transfer to Victoria Falls Airport. After clearing customs and immigration, a representative will assist you with your light aircraft transfer to Hwange National Park and your next destination – Linkwasha Camp.

Set in the renowned Linkwasha Concession within Hwange, Linkwasha Camp is widely regarded as one of Zimbabwe’s finest, offering exceptional service, a prime location, and thoughtful design. The camp emphasizes eco-friendly, energy-efficient practices while maintaining the luxurious comforts expected from a 5-star experience.

Explore the concession on 4×4 game drives and guided walks with armed rangers. Hwange is home to a wide array of wildlife, including buffalo, elephants, and classic species like zebra, giraffe, and antelope. The park is also known for its predators, and birdwatchers will be thrilled by the abundant avian life.

Day 5-6: Transfer to Ruckomechi Camp

After your final breakfast at Linkwasha, enjoy a light aircraft transfer to Ruckomechi Camp, located in the western part of Mana Pools National Park. Set within a grove of acacia and mahogany trees, the camp offers stunning views of the Zambezi River and the Great Rift Valley mountains.

Experience daily game walks with armed guides and game drives in 4×4 vehicles. This is classic big-game territory, where you’ll have the chance to spot predators such as lion, wild dog, leopard, and cheetah, as well as buffalo along the river’s edge. You may also encounter kudu, zebra, impala, and waterbuck grazing on the floodplains. Elephants, joined by numerous water birds, often bathe at the waterhole in front of the camp.

After a day of adventure, relax at the camp’s beautiful infinity pool or unwind in the central dining, lounge, and library area, all connected to the tented rooms by scenic walkways.

Day 7: Return to Victoria Falls

After breakfast, you will be transferred back to the airstrip for your scheduled light aircraft transfer to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport for your own onward arrangements.