This trip focuses on two owner-run camps where the emphasis is on supreme guiding. They are home to some of the best in Africa and it’s hard to beat a safari with world-class guiding knowledge! The trip is full of adventure, with walking safaris, boating safaris, and canoeing all being some of the many activities available.

Trip Highlights

  • The epitome of adventure, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • The camps are home to some top-quality guides and offer a range of activities
  • Focused on exceptionally close-up wildlife encounters, especially on foot
  • Most suited to those looking for an adrenaline-fuelled safari experience and time on foot
  • Best visited from June to October for the best game viewing, June to August for the best views of the Falls

Trip Itinerary

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Victoria Falls

Your first few days in Zimbabwe are at Batonka Guest Lodge. This property is perfect for travellers who would like to experience all the fun of The Falls but from a serene location! The communal building is very elegant, featuring pillars and a long veranda for sitting and dining. Inside, there is a lovely lounge and a sophisticated dining room. Everything about the lodge encourages relaxation, including its well-kept gardens and swimming pool! Guest accommodation consists of 22 rooms, all beautifully furnished and featuring air conditioning, television, Wi-Fi, and tea-and-coffee station. When you are ready to try out a few activities, you need only visit Batonka’s reception – here, staff members will happily arrange all sorts of adventures for you. From wild watersports, to Falls tours, to encounters with the wildlife of Victoria Falls National Park, there is no shortage of things to do!

Hwange National Park

It’s then a short flight to Hwange Bush Camp to start your safari. The camp is situated in the remote northern area of Hwange, a part of the park characterised by sprawling savanna, hilly countryside, and a wealth of water sources. Hwange Bush Camp is privately owned and run. It’s a semi-permanent camp, taken down every November and put up again in readiness for the beginning of May. Occupying a remote location, it offers superb safari experiences! What sets Hwange Bush Camp aside from other camps in the area is the quality of the guiding – it is beyond incredible. A home to some of the best guides in Africa.

Mana Pools

Owned and run by pro guide Nick Murray, Vundu Camp was home to David Attenborough's team when they spent many months filming Dynasties here! It is perfect for those looking for a traditional safari camp with phenomenal guiding. Vundu Camp is a very spacious camp. The main building is elevated above ground level to comprise a large deck with superb views out over the river. On this deck there’s a large lounge area with plenty of comfortable seating and a small selection of reading material. Sandy paths through riverine forest connect the communal areas to the eight comfortable, tented chalets, each with a wooden frame, concrete floor, canvas walls, and a thatched roof. All have lounge furniture, rugs, a fan, and open-air en-suite facilities consisting of flush toilet, twin washbasins, and shower.

Good to Know

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Who is this trip for?

This trip has been designed and priced with couples and honeymooners in mind (two adults travelling together). However, every trip we create is tailor-made for you. If you’re a group or a family, we might even suggest different accommodation. We can move elements and change the number of days – it all depends entirely on what you would like.

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Overview & Activities

Combining Hwange and Mana Pools is simply one of the best adventure-focused safaris you can do in Africa. The variety of game in Hwange (the park has 108 different types of mammals) and the close encounters from photographic hides, combined with the walking and water-based activities in Mana Pools, makes this itinerary hard to beat. Anyone looking for an authentic safari and a variety of ways to view game should look no further!

With Victoria Falls being one of the main entry points into the country, it makes sense to decompress in the area before setting off on your adventure. And there’s a lot to do in Victoria Falls, with the likes of the Devil’s Pool and white-water rafting being favourites on a trip like this.

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Pricing

The prices are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026. Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday. There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.

Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary. Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.

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