Experience Victoria Falls’ spray and a full-day Big Five safari in Hwange across five days of guided game drives, lodge stays, and a Zambezi sunset cruise. This accommodated tour blends rainforest vistas with expansive savanna viewing for classic African wildlife encounters.
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Misty spray lifts from the gorge as a cruise eases along the upper Zambezi; hippos grunt in the shallows and a lone fish eagle watches overhead. On this five-day loop, the roar of Victoria Falls competes with the hush of Hwange’s open plains, where elephants move like weather systems and lions prowl the long grass.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness is recommended: ability to sit for long drives, walk uneven rainforest paths and board safari vehicles.
Wildlife
History
European explorer David Livingstone publicized Victoria Falls in 1855, but the site has been central to local Tonga and Kololo cultures for centuries under the name Mosi-oa-Tunya.
Conservation
Hwange faces pressures from poaching and habitat change; sustainable tourism revenue and anti-poaching patrols are key to ongoing conservation and community support.
Reserve your spot on the 5 Day Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park Accommodated Safari Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Prime game-viewing windows
Plan Hwange drives for early morning or late afternoon when temperatures drop and wildlife is most active.
Bring binoculars and a zoom lens
Animals can be distant on wide plains; 8–12x binoculars and a 200mm+ lens improve sightings and photos.
Protect against the elements
A hat, sunscreen and lightweight rain shell cover sun and sudden storms, especially at the falls and on the river.
Cash for local purchases and tips
Carry small US dollars or local currency for lodge tips, vendor purchases, and park extras not included in the tour.
Binoculars (8–12x)
Improves distant wildlife viewing on Hwange’s open plains.
Lightweight rain jacket
Protects against afternoon storms and spray near the falls in the wet season.
summer
Sturdy walking shoes
Support for rainforest paths and short guided walks around viewpoints.
Long telephoto lens or compact zoom
Helps capture wildlife from a distance without disturbing animals.