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Head west from Victoria Falls for a 12-hour, open-air safari into Hwange National Park where large elephant herds, lion prides, and rich birdlife gather at seasonal pans. Expect long game drives, a buffet lunch at Hwange Main Camp, and expert local interpretation of wildlife and conservation.
Head west from Victoria Falls for a 12-hour, open-air safari into Hwange National Park where large elephant herds, lion prides, and rich birdlife gather at seasonal pans. Expect long game drives, a buffet lunch at Hwange Main Camp, and expert local interpretation of wildlife and conservation.
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Operated by Clearwater Adventure & Travel · Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North
You pull away from the dusty edge of Victoria Falls before dawn, the Land Cruiser’s engine low as the savanna opens and the road narrows into red dust. Early light finds lonely pans and a line of termite mounds; elephants silhouette against the horizon and birds flash through the grasses. The open-air vehicle keeps you close to the terrain—smells of sun-warmed earth and the distant scrape of hooves fill the hours.
moderate.
12 hours.
Minimal hiking—suitable for most fitness levels, but you should be comfortable sitting on bumpy roads for long periods and climbing in/out of a vehicle.
The tour is a full-day excursion, about 12 hours round trip from Victoria Falls including game drives and lunch at Hwange Main Camp.
Hwange is home to elephants, lions, buffalo, leopards and rhino, but sightings depend on season and luck—elephants and buffalo are commonly seen, while leopards and rhinos are more elusive.
Yes; the trip includes return transfers from Victoria Falls, transport through the park in an open-air safari vehicle, bottled water and a buffet lunch.
The tour is described as suitable for all fitness levels, but it involves getting in and out of a tall vehicle and long periods seated; check accessibility needs with the operator ahead of booking.
Established in the late 1920s, Hwange grew from former hunting reserves into a protected area that now supports diverse wildlife across savanna and woodland habitats.
Hwange faces pressures from poaching and water scarcity; visiting supports park-managed tourism revenue and local anti-poaching programs, so follow guides’ rules and minimize waste.
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