Combine an intimate private game drive with a refined high tea at a waterhole in Chamabondo. Expect close wildlife viewing from a game viewer, expert local guides, and a sunset tea that may bring animals to the edge of sight.
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A low sun paints the savannah gold as your game viewer rolls toward a distant waterhole. Dust settles behind the vehicle and an elephant’s silhouette pauses like a punctuation mark against the horizon; the bush watches and waits. Guides scan with practiced eyes, radios murmuring, while the waterhole ahead seems to breathe—luring antelope and, occasionally, a cautious predator to its edge.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; mostly seated driving with minimal walking.
Wildlife
History
The park forms part of Zimbabwe’s protected-area system and lies in country landscapes long used by local communities for grazing and seasonal harvesting.
Conservation
Operators emphasize minimal disturbance—stay in vehicles, avoid single-use plastics, and choose operators that support local conservation and community benefits.
Reserve your spot on the Private Game Drive in National Park with High Tea today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring binoculars
A good pair of binoculars will reveal distant herds and birdlife; a 8x42 is a reliable all-rounder.
Sun protection is essential
Afternoon sun can be intense—hat, sunscreen and UV sunglasses make the drive more comfortable.
Motion-sickness preparedness
Tracks are bumpy; bring motion-sickness tablets if you’re prone to nausea in open vehicles.
Follow guide etiquette
Remain inside the vehicle at all times and keep voices low—guides control safety and sightings.
Binoculars
Essential for spotting animals at distance and observing behavior without disturbing wildlife.
Wide-brim sun hat
Keeps sun off face and neck during open-vehicle stretches.
summer
Light layers
Mornings and evenings can be cool; a fleece or windbreaker is useful.
winter
Insect repellent
Reduces bites during the rainy/wet season when mosquitoes are most active.
summer