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Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park & Lake Kariba Cruise Tour

6 Nights & 7 Days | Victoria Falls | Hwange National Park | Lake Kariba Cruise Tour

Victoria Falls, Hwange & Lake Kariba Cruise Tour: Natural Wonders, Wildlife and Cruising

Travel Itinerary: Day-by-Day Summary

 

Day 1: Arrival in Victoria Falls

We begin our Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park & Lake Kariba Cruise Tour with a visit to the world-famous Victoria Falls. After a day spent taking the sights of this natural wonder, we retire to one of the top safari lodges for the night.  The rest is needed after a day of heart-thumping adventure at the legendary Mosi-Oa-Tunya.

In the evening we get to sample the local culture with a Zimbabwean-style dinner and maybe an African dance show.

Enjoy breathtaking views like this during your Victoria Falls Hwange Kariba Cruise Tour Vic Falls gorge as seen during a Victoria Falls Hwange Kariba Cruise Tour Awesome views of the majestic mosi- oa-tunya during a Victoria Falls Hwange Kariba Cruise Tour see Vic Falls from the rain forest during your Victoria Falls Hwange Kariba Cruise Tour Helicopter rides offering aerial views can be one of the activities during a Victoria Falls Hwange Kariba Cruise Tour

Excursions & visits:
  • Visit to the Victoria Falls
  • Adventure in the Rainforest
  • Tour the resort town of Victoria Falls

Day 2 and 3: Hwange National Park

Day 2 starts with a two-hour journey to the wildlife-rich Hwange National Park. After checking in at the lodge or camp, depending on your time of arrival, we embark on wildlife safari activities.
 

On the way back to camp after a day of exhilarating wildlife interactions we enjoy a sundowner game drive.

Hwange National Park has one of the highest diversity of animals in any National Park in Africa. The park boasts 400 species of birds, 100 species of mammals, including the Big Five, and more than 30,000 elephants.
 
The second day in Hwange is spent on an exciting full-day excursion into Hwange National Park with a picnic lunch. Conservation efforts in Hwange National Park have made it home to one of the last remaining populations of African-painted dogs. These extremely rare creatures will leave you with warm memories of Africa.
 

Hyenas feeding of a carcass in Hwange during a Victoria Falls Hwange Kariba Cruise Tour A visit to the wild dogs sanctuary is one of the activities offered during our Victoria Falls Hwange Kariba Cruise Tour Leapord spotted feeding in the night during aVictoria Falls Hwange Kariba Cruise Tour Lions are some of the common carnivores seen during a Victoria Falls Hwange Kariba Cruise Tour Travellers on a Victoria Falls Hwange Kariba Cruise Tour may get to see elephants frolicking

Excursions & visits:
  • We visit the Painted Dog Conservation’s Rehabilitation Centre (morning)
  • Game drive (evening)
  • Full Day Game drive with Picnic Lunch

Day 4: Drive to Binga, Embark on Cruise

We leave our enchanting lodge behind and make tracks for Binga, on the shores of Lake Kariba, to begin our three-night Lake Kariba cruise. The transfer will take us through one of the most remote and rural parts of the southern Zambezi Escarpment. We are welcomed onboard the cruise boat with a refreshing drink which is soon followed by a light lunch. Then we sail to the Sengwe Basin as we begin the lake safari cruise part of our Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park & Lake Kariba Cruise Tour.

After an afternoon of cruising, we moor in the mouth of the Sengwe River system for lake excursions. Lake excursions are enjoyed on pontoon tender boats which allow us to explore this remote area and its stunning scenery. This section of Lake Kariba is popular for its resident hippo and crocodile populations as well as its great birding. The Sengwe River basin has several water birds and many raptors including the rare Pel’s Fishing Owl and Black Eagle.

We end the day enjoying the iconic Kariba sunset drink as we cruise back to the main vessel. Dinner is served on board this evening.

Excursions & visits:
  • Wildlife viewing on tender boats
  • Fishing from the tender boats

Zambezi Cruise and Safaris Cruise Boat (4-star)

Swimming pools on houseboats provide extra luxury during Kariba Holidays or Victoria Falls Hwange Kariba Cruise Tour sail into wild Africa on the Zambezi Trader Houseboat during a Victoria Falls Hwange Kariba Cruise Tour Zambezi Trader Houseboat cruising on Lake Kariba offering Victoria Falls Hwange Kariba Cruise Tours Deck B has family cabins

 

Day 5: Lake Kariba Cruise

The morning of exploring our current water wonderland before heading off to our next destination while enjoying the views as we cruise along the Kaiba shoreline. We moor again in the late afternoon and this time go on shore for a game drive in the Matusadonha National Park to hopefully spot some elephants and hippos emerging from water.

Excursions & visits:
  • Game Drive in Matusadonha National Park
  • Choice of game viewing and fishing activities
  • Sundowner activities

Zambezi Cruise Boat, Lake Kariba (4-star)

Including: Filtered water/coffee/teas

Excluding: Drinks

Day 6: Lake Kariba Cruise

The last night of our Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park & Lake Kariba Cruise Tour starts with a morning of game viewing. After the wildlife excursion, we set sail to our last night’s mooring. In the afternoon we are off again on our tender boats for some Lake Kariba activities. The day is concluded with a barbeque on the beach or on board depending on how safe the mooring location is.

Excursions & visits:
  • Game viewing (morning)
  • Game viewing (afternoon)
  • Barbeque (evening)

Zambezi Cruise Boat, Lake Kariba (4-star)

Day 7: Disembark, Lake Kariba Cruise

We wake up to a delicious breakfast on the lake as the boat cruises to the harbour. We disembark and say Goodbye to Kariba.

Zambezi Cruise Boat, Lake Kariba (4-star)

We appreciate the time spent together in our beautiful country and hope to see you again on your next Zambezi safari.

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