Zimbabwe: Great Ruins & Wilderness Rivers Trail (7 Days)
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Duration 7 days
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Type City Tour
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Group Size 50 Peoples
Overview
Theme: Archaeology + River Safari
Zimbabwe is home to both ancient kingdoms and raw natural power — where UNESCO-listed stone ruins meet untamed rivers and wildlife-rich parks. This journey takes you from the enigmatic Great Zimbabwe ruins to the wild waters of the Zambezi River, blending history, culture, and safari into one unforgettable circuit.
Included & Excluded
Arrive at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare Private transfer to Masvingo town near the ancient Great Zimbabwe site Check into a lodge near Lake Mutirikwi and enjoy a welcome dinner with lake views
Guided tour of the Great Zimbabwe stone complex — former royal capital of the Shona Empire Climb to the Hill Complex and explore the Great Enclosure and valley ruins Afternoon visit to the cultural interpretation center and local crafts market Dinner and overnight in Masvingo
Drive south to Matobo Hills, a UNESCO site of balancing rocks, ancient cave paintings, and spiritual shrines Afternoon visit to Nswatugi Cave to view San bushman rock art Optional sunset hike to “World’s View” — the resting place of Cecil Rhodes Overnight in a granite wilderness lodge
Join a walking safari to track white rhinos on foot with park rangers Visit a rural Matabele village and meet local basket weavers Evening drumming circle with local youth performers Overnight in Matobo
Drive to the northern frontier near Chirundu or Mana Pools area Check into a riverside tented camp with wildlife right outside your deck Evening river cruise to spot hippos, crocodiles, and elephants at sunset
Canoe downstream with a guide along the Zambezi’s islands and channels Stop for a riverside picnic and short bushwalk with a naturalist Return for a farewell campfire dinner and stargazing session Overnight in tented camp
Transfer to Harare via domestic flight or overland (depending on routing) Optional stop at wildlife sanctuary en route
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