Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls weekend
3 days, 2 nights
From US$ 380 per person
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Stand in the spray of Victoria Falls, then drive into Hwange, where elephant herds come down to the waterholes every afternoon in the dry season.
Victoria FallsHwange National ParkBingaChizarira National ParkZambezi National Park
Houseboats, tiger fishing and sunsets behind drowned trees on Kariba. Further down the river, canoe trails and walking safaris in Mana Pools.
Lake KaribaMana PoolsMatusadona National ParkChinhoyi CavesMavuradonha Wilderness Area
Cool, green and quiet. Hike Mount Nyangani, fish for trout, walk the tea estates of the Honde Valley and sleep by a log fire.
Eastern HighlandsMutare and Cecil Kop Nature ReserveBvumba Mountains and Botanical GardensChimanimani National ParkMutarazi Falls
Walk through the stone enclosures of Great Zimbabwe, then head west to the Matobo Hills for rock art, rhino tracking and balancing granite kopjes.
Great ZimbabweMatobo HillsGonarezhou National ParkLake Mutirikwi (Kyle) Recreational ParkKhami Ruins
Most of our trips start in Harare or Bulawayo and head out in one of four directions. Each has its own season, landscape and pace.
WWest
Stand in the spray of Victoria Falls, then drive into Hwange, where elephant herds come down to the waterholes every afternoon in the dry season.
NNorth
Houseboats, tiger fishing and sunsets behind drowned trees on Kariba. Further down the river, canoe trails and walking safaris in Mana Pools.
EEast
Cool, green and quiet. Hike Mount Nyangani, fish for trout, walk the tea estates of the Honde Valley and sleep by a log fire.
SSouth
Walk through the stone enclosures of Great Zimbabwe, then head west to the Matobo Hills for rock art, rhino tracking and balancing granite kopjes.
Seasons, not guesswork
Every place on our map is scored for every month: rain, heat, roads, wildlife and water levels. Pick a month to see where is at its best.
Victoria Falls
3 days, 2 nights
From US$ 380 per person
Hwange National Park
4 days, 3 nights
From US$ 690 per person
Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park
6 days, 5 nights
From US$ 1,150 per person
Lake Kariba
3 days, 2 nights
From US$ 420 per person
Matobo Hills
2 days, 1 nights
From US$ 160 per person
Great Zimbabwe
2 days, 1 nights
From US$ 210 per person
Eastern Highlands
4 days, 3 nights
From US$ 480 per person
Mana Pools
5 days, 4 nights
From US$ 1,350 per person
Lake Kariba, Victoria Falls, Eastern Highlands
3 days, 2 nights
Priced for your group
Cape Town
5 days, 4 nights
From US$ 950 per person
Zanzibar
7 days, 6 nights
From US$ 1,100 per person
Mauritius
7 days, 6 nights
From US$ 1,450 per person
Dubai
5 days, 4 nights
From US$ 1,050 per person
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| Task | On your own | With Four Points |
|---|---|---|
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All servicesReady-made trips with accommodation, transport and activities included, or built from scratch around your dates and budget.
City hotels, safari lodges, lake houseboats and mountain cottages, booked and confirmed for you.
Meet-and-greet at Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls airports, and at bus stations.
Road transfers between towns and parks, and vehicles with drivers for families and groups.
Day tours and game drives with qualified local guides, from the Falls to Great Zimbabwe.
Flights, hotels, visas guidance and transfers for Cape Town, Zanzibar, Mauritius, Dubai and beyond.
Conferences, team retreats, school trips and church groups, with one person handling everything.
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A vast lake on the Zambezi with islands, houseboats and some of the best sunsets in the country.
Good all year. April to September is mild and dry. September to November is hot, which is when tiger fishing is at its best.
A remote floodplain on the lower Zambezi, known for canoe trails and guided walking safaris.
Best from April to November. Many roads and camps close during the rains from December to March.
National park on the south shore of Lake Kariba, managed by African Parks with ZimParks, reached by boat or a rough 4x4 road.
The park roads close in the rainy season, roughly December to March, when the only practical access is by boat or light aircraft. June to October is dry, and game gathers on the lakeshore grasslands.
Limestone cave system off the Harare to Chirundu road with a deep blue underground lake called the Sleeping Pool.
The caves are on a tarred main road and open all year. The dry months from April to September are most comfortable and best for birdwatching.
Mountain wilderness on the Zambezi escarpment north of Centenary, with miombo woodland, gorges, plains game and San rock art.
May to August is cool and dry with few mosquitoes, which suits hiking and riding. The rains from about November to March make bush tracks hard going and bring frequent storms.
Village of stone sculptors and their families near Guruve, founded in 1966 on a former farm with serpentine stone.
The site can be visited all year, but the access track can deteriorate after heavy rain from about December to February. April to September is dry and easiest.
Nyanga, the Honde Valley and Chimanimani: mountains, waterfalls, pine forest and tea estates.
Good all year. May to August is cold at night. November to March brings rain and mist, and green hills.
Zimbabwe's eastern border city, set in a mountain valley, with the 1,500 hectare Cecil Kop Nature Reserve about 2 km from the centre.
Mutare is pleasant all year and Cecil Kop is open daily from 7am to 6pm. The rains from November to March bring green scenery, while April to September is drier and cooler.
A misty, forested mountain range south-east of Mutare, with the Bvumba Botanical Gardens about 29 km from town on Jevington Road.
The area can be visited all year. Mist and rain are common from November to March, and winter nights from June to August are cold.
A roadless mountain park on the Mozambique border, entered on foot from the base camp about 19 km east of Chimanimani village.
March to April and August to September are the best hiking months. Rain from November to February spoils hikes and brings flash floods, and winter nights from May to August drop below freezing.
Zimbabwe's highest waterfall, at the southern end of Nyanga National Park, dropping into the Honde Valley, with a skywalk and zipline.
The falls flow most strongly after the rains, from February to April. Mist can hide the view in the rainy season, and the flow is low by October and November.
A 50 m waterfall in a small national park about 4 km by road from Chimanimani village, with a picnic site and campsite.
The site is open all year from 6am to 6pm, and the flow is strongest from February to May after the rains. The gravel road may need 4WD after recent rain.
Private game park near Wedza, about 105 km from Harare, known for its black rhino breeding and conservation work.
Open daily all year, 9am to 5pm. The dry months from April to September give the easiest game viewing and road conditions.
Low-lying tea-growing valley below Nyanga, reached down the Manga Pass past Mutarazi Falls, with Aberfoyle Lodge as the main base.
Green and visitable all year. Heavy summer rains from December to March can make the last gravel stretch slow.
Evergreen rainforest reserve at Mount Selinda, about 32 km south of Chipinge, home to a red mahogany called the Big Tree.
Open all year with an entrance fee. Paths and gravel roads are wettest and most slippery from December to March.
Granite hills and balancing rocks south of Bulawayo, with ancient rock art and white rhino.
Good all year. April to October is dry with clear skies and cool evenings.
The stone city that gave the country its name, a short drive from Masvingo and Lake Mutirikwi.
Open all year. April to October is the most comfortable time to walk the site.
Zimbabwe's second largest national park, in the far south-east, known for its elephants and the red sandstone Chilojo Cliffs on the Runde River.
The park is closed to tourists from 10 January to 1 March, and remote camps close from late November until March or April because of the rains. The dry months from May to October give the best road access and game viewing, though October is very hot.
A large dam and game park about 30 km east of Masvingo, with white rhino, antelope, lakeside lodges and campsites, close to Great Zimbabwe.
The park is open all year, but in the rains from November to March the game park roads need high clearance or 4WD. April to September is cooler and drier, with easier game viewing.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site 22 km west of Bulawayo, the stone-terraced capital of the Torwa state of Butua.
The site is open all year and the access road is short. April to September is cooler and drier for walking around the ruins, while October is very hot.
Zimbabwe's second city, with wide colonial-era streets, the Natural History Museum and the Railway Museum, and the gateway to Matobo and Khami.
The city can be visited all year. The dry months from April to September are cooler and pleasant, while October and November are hot before the rains.
A private game park about 12 km from Gweru, known for its lion breeding programme, with lodges, tents and camping around a lake.
The park operates all year and is reached on a short gravel road off the main Harare to Bulawayo highway. The dry season from April to September is best for drives and walks.
A small dry-stone ruin on a granite hill east of Shangani, noted for the most decorated walls of any Zimbabwe stone site.
Access is on gravel roads and farm tracks with stream crossings, which can be difficult after heavy rain from December to February. The dry season from April to September is best.
A 17th to 19th century stone-walled capital of the Rozvi state, about 25 km by gravel road south of Shangani.
The site is open every day of the year and the gravel access road is described as all-weather. The dry season from April to September is the most comfortable time to visit.
Zimbabwe's largest inland dam, on the Tokwe River near Ngundu in Chivi district, about 70 km south of Masvingo.
Rural access roads can be muddy in the rains from December to February. The lake is fullest after the rains, and April to September is the easiest time to visit.
A private wildlife conservancy of about 3,400 square km in the south-east lowveld, home to black and white rhino and African wild dog.
The rains from November to March make the dirt roads harder and the bush thick, and some camps may close. May to October is the main safari season, with game gathering near water.
One of the largest curtains of falling water on earth, with a town built for visitors around it.
The river is at its highest from March to May, so the spray is huge and views can be hidden. June to August gives the clearest full-width views. Rafting is best from August to December when the water drops.
Zimbabwe's largest national park, known for its big elephant herds and pumped waterholes.
July to October is the best time for game viewing: the bush thins out and animals gather at the waterholes. The green season from November to March is good for birds and lower lodge prices.
Small town on the south shore of Lake Kariba, built for Tonga people moved when the lake flooded the Zambezi valley.
Binga is one of the hottest towns in Zimbabwe, with October and November often above 40 C before the rains. The rains run from about November to March; April to August is dry and cooler.
Remote national park on the Zambezi escarpment above Lake Kariba, known for gorges, walking safaris and very basic bush camps.
Roads are poorly maintained and difficult in the rains, so December to February is not advised. April to November is the dry season and the best time to visit; a 4x4 is recommended year round.
National park on the Zambezi River just upstream of Victoria Falls town, with river frontage and woodland game drives.
May to October is dry and best for game viewing, as animals gather near the river. The rains from about November to March make the bush thick and some loops muddy, but birding is good then.
Small fishing resort at the western end of Lake Kariba and the western terminus of the Kariba ferry.
Like Binga, Mlibizi is very hot in October and November and wet from about November to March. Ferry sailings run on set dates from January to November, so check the schedule before travelling.
Zimparks camp on a hilltop in northern Hwange, about 120 km from Main Camp, reached from Hwange town.
Game viewing is best from July to October, when animals gather at water. In the rains, from December to March, gravel roads can be difficult.
Lake and game park about 35 km south-west of Harare, with plains game, fishing sites and San rock art.
The park is open all year, 6am to 6pm, and the access roads are short. Game viewing is easiest in the dry months from May to October when the grass is low.
Granite hill and national monument about 30 km north-east of Harare, with a rock shelter of late Stone Age paintings.
Open all year, 6am to 6pm. In the rains, roughly November to March, lightning on the bare rock is common, so walks are best avoided when storms are building.
Lion sanctuary on the Bulawayo road about 22 km from Harare, with drive-through enclosures and a plains game area.
Open daily all year, 8am to 6pm. Cheetahs are no longer kept here, so the older name is now misleading.
263-hectare msasa woodland reserve inside Harare with plains game, birding and walking trails, entered from Hillside Road.
Open daily all year, 8am to 5pm. Animals are fed at 10am and 2pm, the best times to see them near the platform.
Zimparks-run garden off the Shamva road about 40 km from Harare, with one of the largest aloe and cycad collections anywhere.
Aloes flower from April to July, which is the time to go. In the rains a small ford near the entrance can be hard to cross.
Table Mountain, beaches, the winelands and the Cape Peninsula, a short flight from Harare.
November to March is warm and dry. Winter, June to August, is wet and windy but quieter and cheaper.
White beaches, warm sea and the old town of Stone Town on the Tanzanian coast.
June to October and December to February are dry and sunny. The long rains fall around April and May.
Lagoons, reefs and mountains in the Indian Ocean, popular for honeymoons and family holidays.
May to December is drier and less humid. January to March is hot with a chance of cyclones.
Shopping, desert safaris and big-city hotels, with direct flights from Harare.
November to March is pleasant. June to August is extremely hot.
Short flights to the coast, the Cape and the Gulf. Flights are quoted with your trip.
South Africa
Table Mountain, beaches, the winelands and the Cape Peninsula, a short flight from Harare.
Tanzania
White beaches, warm sea and the old town of Stone Town on the Tanzanian coast.
Mauritius
Lagoons, reefs and mountains in the Indian Ocean, popular for honeymoons and family holidays.
United Arab Emirates
Shopping, desert safaris and big-city hotels, with direct flights from Harare.
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Every trip can be changed: dates, nights, lodges and activities. Prices are per person sharing and show where each trip starts.
13 trips
Victoria Falls
3 days, 2 nights
From US$ 380 per person
Hwange National Park
4 days, 3 nights
From US$ 690 per person
Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park
6 days, 5 nights
From US$ 1,150 per person
Lake Kariba
3 days, 2 nights
From US$ 420 per person
Matobo Hills
2 days, 1 nights
From US$ 160 per person
Great Zimbabwe
2 days, 1 nights
From US$ 210 per person
Eastern Highlands
4 days, 3 nights
From US$ 480 per person
Mana Pools
5 days, 4 nights
From US$ 1,350 per person
Lake Kariba, Victoria Falls, Eastern Highlands
3 days, 2 nights
Priced for your group
Cape Town
5 days, 4 nights
From US$ 950 per person
Zanzibar
7 days, 6 nights
From US$ 1,100 per person
Mauritius
7 days, 6 nights
From US$ 1,450 per person
Dubai
5 days, 4 nights
From US$ 1,050 per person
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Book a single airport pick-up or hand us a whole holiday. Either way, one person looks after you from the first message to the drive home.
Ready-made trips with accommodation, transport and activities included, or built from scratch around your dates and budget.
City hotels, safari lodges, lake houseboats and mountain cottages, booked and confirmed for you.
Meet-and-greet at Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls airports, and at bus stations.
Road transfers between towns and parks, and vehicles with drivers for families and groups.
Day tours and game drives with qualified local guides, from the Falls to Great Zimbabwe.
Flights, hotels, visas guidance and transfers for Cape Town, Zanzibar, Mauritius, Dubai and beyond.
Conferences, team retreats, school trips and church groups, with one person handling everything.
We arrange travel for teams, schools, churches and families travelling together: venues and rooms, buses and drivers, meals, activities and a single invoice.
Send us your trip from the planner, or message us on WhatsApp. We reply with a quote. Once you accept it and pay the deposit, we confirm your bookings and send your travel documents.
No. Prices are per person sharing and show where a trip starts. Your quote gives the exact price for your dates, group size and choice of accommodation.
We accept bank transfer and mobile money. A deposit secures your bookings and the balance is due before you travel. Payment details are on your quote.
Yes. Every package can be changed: more or fewer nights, a different lodge, extra activities or a different starting town. Use 'Customise this trip' on any package.
Yes, for international trips we quote flights alongside the rest of the package. For local trips we can book domestic flights or arrange road transfers.
We tell you what each destination needs and what documents to prepare. You apply yourself, and we help you check everything is in order.
Yes. Pay a deposit to confirm, then spread the balance over monthly payments until it is due before you travel. Each package page shows an example plan, and our booking terms page has the details.
With a Zimbabwean passport you need no visa for South Africa, Tanzania (including Zanzibar) or Mauritius. Dubai needs a visa arranged before you fly, which we do with your booking. Zanzibar also requires its own travel insurance. Our visa guide has the details, checked October 2026.
We only use the WhatsApp number and email address on this site, every invoice shows your trip reference, and we never ask you to pay into a personal account. If in doubt, call us before you pay.
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We are a Zimbabwean travel and tour company. We plan holidays, book stays and transport and guide tours across the country, and arrange trips abroad for travellers leaving from here.
North, east, south and west. Zimbabwe has something different in each direction: the lake and the Zambezi valley, the highlands, the stone walls and granite hills, and the Falls with the great herds of Hwange. Our name is a promise to know all four well.
Our aim is simple. Every trip should run smoothly, with the details handled before you leave home, and someone you can reach while you are away.
Weekends away, honeymoons and anniversaries.
Trips that work for children and grandparents alike.
Friends, churches, schools and clubs travelling together.
Business travel, conferences and team retreats.
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Photographs on this site are from Unsplash and are used under the Unsplash licence. Lake Kariba photographs by Samuel Ngwarai. Photographs are of the kinds of places we visit and are not of specific lodges or tours.
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Two nights in Victoria Falls with a guided tour of the Falls and a sunset cruise on the Zambezi.
Day 1
Airport or bus pick-up and check-in. In the late afternoon, a sunset cruise on the upper Zambezi with snacks and drinks.
Day 2
Guided walk through the rainforest paths facing the main falls. The afternoon is free for an optional activity such as the bridge walk, gorge swing or a helicopter flight.
Day 3
Breakfast, time at the craft market, then transfer to the airport or bus.
Road route from OpenStreetMap. We also start trips from Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare, Masvingo and Victoria Falls, or fly you in.
The river is at its highest from March to May, so the spray is huge and views can be hidden. June to August gives the clearest full-width views. Rafting is best from August to December when the water drops.
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Three nights in a lodge in or next to Hwange National Park, with daily game drives.
Day 1
Road transfer to the lodge, lunch, then your first afternoon game drive to the waterholes.
Day 2
Early morning drive when the animals are most active, a rest at the lodge in the heat of the day, then an afternoon drive until sunset.
Day 3
Choose a guided bush walk or another game drive in the morning. Evening around the fire.
Day 4
A short morning drive, breakfast, then transfer back to Victoria Falls or your onward travel.
Road route from OpenStreetMap. We also start trips from Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare, Masvingo and Victoria Falls, or fly you in.
July to October is the best time for game viewing: the bush thins out and animals gather at the waterholes. The green season from November to March is good for birds and lower lodge prices.
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The classic western route: two nights at the Falls and three nights on safari in Hwange.
Day 1
Arrival, transfer and a sunset cruise on the Zambezi.
Day 2
Guided tour of the Falls. The afternoon is free for activities.
Day 3
Two-hour road transfer to Hwange and an afternoon game drive.
Day 4
Morning and afternoon game drives.
Day 5
A walking safari or another drive, then waterhole viewing.
Day 6
Transfer back to Victoria Falls airport.
Road route from OpenStreetMap. We also start trips from Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare, Masvingo and Victoria Falls, or fly you in.
The river is at its highest from March to May, so the spray is huge and views can be hidden. June to August gives the clearest full-width views. Rafting is best from August to December when the water drops. July to October is the best time for game viewing: the bush thins out and animals gather at the waterholes. The green season from November to March is good for birds and lower lodge prices.
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A shared or private houseboat on Lake Kariba with fishing, game viewing from the water and long sunsets.
Day 1
Arrive in Kariba town, board the houseboat and cruise out to the islands.
Day 2
Tiger fishing in the morning, game viewing along the Matusadona shoreline in the afternoon, and a sunset among the drowned trees.
Day 3
Breakfast on deck and return to the harbour by midday.
Road route from OpenStreetMap. We also start trips from Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare, Masvingo and Victoria Falls, or fly you in.
Good all year. April to September is mild and dry. September to November is hot, which is when tiger fishing is at its best.
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An overnight trip from Bulawayo: rhino tracking with park guides, rock art and sunset at World's View.
Day 1
Pick-up in Bulawayo, a visit to the rock art caves, and sunset at World's View.
Day 2
An early start on foot with park guides to find white rhino, then return to Bulawayo after lunch.
Road route from OpenStreetMap. We also start trips from Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare, Masvingo and Victoria Falls, or fly you in.
Good all year. April to October is dry with clear skies and cool evenings.
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A guided tour of the ruins, a night by Lake Mutirikwi and a drive through the game park.
Day 1
Drive to Masvingo, guided tour of the Hill Complex, the Great Enclosure and the museum.
Day 2
Morning game drive in the Kyle Recreational Park, then the drive home.
Road route from OpenStreetMap. We also start trips from Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare, Masvingo and Victoria Falls, or fly you in.
Open all year. April to October is the most comfortable time to walk the site.
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Three nights in Nyanga with a guided hike, Mutarazi Falls and a day in the Honde Valley tea estates.
Day 1
Road transfer to Nyanga and check-in to a lodge or cottage.
Day 2
Guided hike to the summit of Nyangani. Evening by the fire.
Day 3
Mutarazi Falls and the skywalk, then down into the Honde Valley tea estates.
Day 4
A slow breakfast and the drive back.
Road route from OpenStreetMap. We also start trips from Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare, Masvingo and Victoria Falls, or fly you in.
Good all year. May to August is cold at night. November to March brings rain and mist, and green hills.
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Canoeing and walking with a professional guide on the lower Zambezi. Runs April to November.
Day 1
Charter flight or road transfer down the escarpment to camp.
Day 2
A morning canoe trail between hippos and elephants on the islands.
Day 3
A walking safari on the floodplain with your guide.
Day 4
Canoe, walk or drive, depending on what you have seen.
Day 5
Transfer back to Harare or Kariba.
Road route from OpenStreetMap. We also start trips from Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare, Masvingo and Victoria Falls, or fly you in.
Best from April to November. Many roads and camps close during the rains from December to March.
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Venues, rooms, transport and activities for teams of 10 to 150, priced to your group.
Day 1
Group transfers, check-in and a welcome dinner.
Day 2
Conference sessions in the morning, a team activity in the afternoon.
Day 3
A final session and transfers home.
Road route from OpenStreetMap. We also start trips from Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare, Masvingo and Victoria Falls, or fly you in.
Good all year. April to September is mild and dry. September to November is hot, which is when tiger fishing is at its best. The river is at its highest from March to May, so the spray is huge and views can be hidden. June to August gives the clearest full-width views. Rafting is best from August to December when the water drops. Good all year. May to August is cold at night. November to March brings rain and mist, and green hills.
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Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula and the winelands, with a hotel near the Waterfront.
Day 1
Airport transfer and an evening at the V&A Waterfront.
Day 2
Cableway up Table Mountain and a city tour.
Day 3
Chapman's Peak, Cape Point and the penguins at Boulders Beach.
Day 4
Day trip to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
Day 5
Free morning and transfer to the airport.
November to March is warm and dry. Winter, June to August, is wet and windy but quieter and cheaper.
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Six nights by the Indian Ocean with a day in Stone Town and a spice farm visit.
Day 1
Airport transfer to your beach resort.
Day 2
Free day on the beach.
Day 3
Guided walk of the old town and a spice farm visit.
Day 4
Snorkelling trip by dhow.
Day 5
Free day.
Day 6
Free day.
Day 7
Transfer to the airport.
June to October and December to February are dry and sunny. The long rains fall around April and May.
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Six nights at an all-inclusive resort, with a catamaran cruise and an island tour.
Day 1
Airport transfer to your resort.
Day 2
Free day.
Day 3
Day cruise with lunch and snorkelling.
Day 4
Island tour: Chamarel, Black River Gorges and Le Morne.
Day 5
Free day.
Day 6
Free day.
Day 7
Transfer to the airport.
May to December is drier and less humid. January to March is hot with a chance of cyclones.
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Four nights in Dubai with a city tour, the Burj Khalifa and a desert safari with dinner.
Day 1
Airport transfer and check-in.
Day 2
City tour and tickets for the Burj Khalifa.
Day 3
Afternoon desert safari with dinner.
Day 4
A free day for shopping or the beach.
Day 5
Transfer to the airport.
November to March is pleasant. June to August is extremely hot.
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A vast lake on the Zambezi with islands, houseboats and some of the best sunsets in the country.
Good all year. April to September is mild and dry. September to November is hot, which is when tiger fishing is at its best.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 365 km | 5 hours | North-west |
| Bulawayo | 671 km | 9½ hours | North |
| Gweru | 507 km | 7 hours | North |
| Mutare | 626 km | 8½ hours | North-west |
| Masvingo | 655 km | 8½ hours | North-west |
| Victoria Falls | 564 km | 8½ hours | North-east |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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A remote floodplain on the lower Zambezi, known for canoe trails and guided walking safaris.
Best from April to November. Many roads and camps close during the rains from December to March.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 390 km | 6½ hours | North-west |
| Bulawayo | 696 km | 11 hours | North |
| Gweru | 532 km | 9 hours | North |
| Mutare | 650 km | 10 hours | North-west |
| Masvingo | 680 km | 10½ hours | North |
| Victoria Falls | 590 km | 10½ hours | North-east |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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National park on the south shore of Lake Kariba, managed by African Parks with ZimParks, reached by boat or a rough 4x4 road.
The park roads close in the rainy season, roughly December to March, when the only practical access is by boat or light aircraft. June to October is dry, and game gathers on the lakeshore grasslands.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 454 km | 10½ hours | West |
| Bulawayo | 611 km | 12 hours | North |
| Gweru | 446 km | 10 hours | North-west |
| Mutare | 715 km | 14 hours | North-west |
| Masvingo | 628 km | 12 hours | North-west |
| Victoria Falls | 515 km | 11½ hours | North-east |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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Limestone cave system off the Harare to Chirundu road with a deep blue underground lake called the Sleeping Pool.
The caves are on a tarred main road and open all year. The dry months from April to September are most comfortable and best for birdwatching.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 125 km | 2 hours | North-west |
| Bulawayo | 431 km | 6 hours | North-east |
| Gweru | 267 km | 4 hours | North |
| Mutare | 386 km | 5½ hours | North-west |
| Masvingo | 415 km | 5½ hours | North |
| Victoria Falls | 740 km | 10½ hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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Mountain wilderness on the Zambezi escarpment north of Centenary, with miombo woodland, gorges, plains game and San rock art.
May to August is cool and dry with few mosquitoes, which suits hiking and riding. The rains from about November to March make bush tracks hard going and bring frequent storms.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 193 km | 3 hours | North |
| Bulawayo | 631 km | 8½ hours | North-east |
| Gweru | 467 km | 6½ hours | North |
| Mutare | 454 km | 6 hours | North-west |
| Masvingo | 484 km | 6½ hours | North |
| Victoria Falls | 965 km | 14 hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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Village of stone sculptors and their families near Guruve, founded in 1966 on a former farm with serpentine stone.
The site can be visited all year, but the access track can deteriorate after heavy rain from about December to February. April to September is dry and easiest.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 148 km | 2½ hours | North |
| Bulawayo | 586 km | 8½ hours | North-east |
| Gweru | 422 km | 6 hours | North |
| Mutare | 408 km | 6 hours | North-west |
| Masvingo | 439 km | 6½ hours | North |
| Victoria Falls | 893 km | 13½ hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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Nyanga, the Honde Valley and Chimanimani: mountains, waterfalls, pine forest and tea estates.
Good all year. May to August is cold at night. November to March brings rain and mist, and green hills.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 261 km | 3½ hours | East |
| Bulawayo | 607 km | 8 hours | North-east |
| Gweru | 444 km | 6 hours | East |
| Mutare | 99 km | 1½ hours | North |
| Masvingo | 396 km | 5 hours | North-east |
| Victoria Falls | 1,044 km | 14 hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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Zimbabwe's eastern border city, set in a mountain valley, with the 1,500 hectare Cecil Kop Nature Reserve about 2 km from the centre.
Mutare is pleasant all year and Cecil Kop is open daily from 7am to 6pm. The rains from November to March bring green scenery, while April to September is drier and cooler.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 262 km | 3½ hours | South-east |
| Bulawayo | 577 km | 7½ hours | East |
| Gweru | 402 km | 5 hours | East |
| Mutare | 1 km | 10 minutes | South |
| Masvingo | 297 km | 4 hours | North-east |
| Victoria Falls | 1,002 km | 13½ hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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A misty, forested mountain range south-east of Mutare, with the Bvumba Botanical Gardens about 29 km from town on Jevington Road.
The area can be visited all year. Mist and rain are common from November to March, and winter nights from June to August are cold.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 293 km | 4½ hours | South-east |
| Bulawayo | 582 km | 8 hours | East |
| Gweru | 432 km | 6 hours | East |
| Mutare | 31 km | 1 hour | South-east |
| Masvingo | 303 km | 4½ hours | North-east |
| Victoria Falls | 1,021 km | 14 hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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A roadless mountain park on the Mozambique border, entered on foot from the base camp about 19 km east of Chimanimani village.
March to April and August to September are the best hiking months. Rain from November to February spoils hikes and brings flash floods, and winter nights from May to August drop below freezing.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 428 km | 6½ hours | South-east |
| Bulawayo | 573 km | 8 hours | East |
| Gweru | 475 km | 7 hours | East |
| Mutare | 167 km | 3 hours | South |
| Masvingo | 293 km | 4½ hours | East |
| Victoria Falls | 1,011 km | 14 hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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Zimbabwe's highest waterfall, at the southern end of Nyanga National Park, dropping into the Honde Valley, with a skywalk and zipline.
The falls flow most strongly after the rains, from February to April. Mist can hide the view in the rainy season, and the flow is low by October and November.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 278 km | 4½ hours | East |
| Bulawayo | 623 km | 9 hours | East |
| Gweru | 460 km | 7 hours | East |
| Mutare | 92 km | 2 hours | North |
| Masvingo | 389 km | 5½ hours | North-east |
| Victoria Falls | 1,060 km | 15 hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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A 50 m waterfall in a small national park about 4 km by road from Chimanimani village, with a picnic site and campsite.
The site is open all year from 6am to 6pm, and the flow is strongest from February to May after the rains. The gravel road may need 4WD after recent rain.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 416 km | 6 hours | South-east |
| Bulawayo | 560 km | 7½ hours | East |
| Gweru | 462 km | 6½ hours | East |
| Mutare | 155 km | 2½ hours | South |
| Masvingo | 281 km | 4 hours | East |
| Victoria Falls | 999 km | 13½ hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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Private game park near Wedza, about 105 km from Harare, known for its black rhino breeding and conservation work.
Open daily all year, 9am to 5pm. The dry months from April to September give the easiest game viewing and road conditions.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 109 km | 2 hours | South-east |
| Bulawayo | 445 km | 7 hours | North-east |
| Gweru | 282 km | 4½ hours | North-east |
| Mutare | 193 km | 3 hours | North-west |
| Masvingo | 298 km | 5 hours | North |
| Victoria Falls | 882 km | 13 hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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Low-lying tea-growing valley below Nyanga, reached down the Manga Pass past Mutarazi Falls, with Aberfoyle Lodge as the main base.
Green and visitable all year. Heavy summer rains from December to March can make the last gravel stretch slow.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 339 km | 5½ hours | East |
| Bulawayo | 673 km | 9½ hours | North-east |
| Gweru | 510 km | 7½ hours | East |
| Mutare | 129 km | 2½ hours | North-east |
| Masvingo | 426 km | 6½ hours | North-east |
| Victoria Falls | 1,110 km | 15½ hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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Evergreen rainforest reserve at Mount Selinda, about 32 km south of Chipinge, home to a red mahogany called the Big Tree.
Open all year with an entrance fee. Paths and gravel roads are wettest and most slippery from December to March.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 476 km | 6½ hours | South-east |
| Bulawayo | 547 km | 7½ hours | East |
| Gweru | 449 km | 6 hours | East |
| Mutare | 215 km | 3 hours | South |
| Masvingo | 267 km | 3½ hours | East |
| Victoria Falls | 985 km | 13½ hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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Granite hills and balancing rocks south of Bulawayo, with ancient rock art and white rhino.
Good all year. April to October is dry with clear skies and cool evenings.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 511 km | 8 hours | South-west |
| Bulawayo | 70 km | 2 hours | South |
| Gweru | 235 km | 4½ hours | South-west |
| Mutare | 638 km | 9½ hours | South-west |
| Masvingo | 340 km | 5½ hours | West |
| Victoria Falls | 508 km | 8½ hours | South-east |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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The stone city that gave the country its name, a short drive from Masvingo and Lake Mutirikwi.
Open all year. April to October is the most comfortable time to walk the site.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 322 km | 4½ hours | South |
| Bulawayo | 308 km | 4 hours | East |
| Gweru | 210 km | 3 hours | South-east |
| Mutare | 325 km | 4½ hours | South-west |
| Masvingo | 28 km | 40 minutes | South-east |
| Victoria Falls | 746 km | 10½ hours | South-east |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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Zimbabwe's second largest national park, in the far south-east, known for its elephants and the red sandstone Chilojo Cliffs on the Runde River.
The park is closed to tourists from 10 January to 1 March, and remote camps close from late November until March or April because of the rains. The dry months from May to October give the best road access and game viewing, though October is very hot.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 555 km | 8½ hours | South |
| Bulawayo | 489 km | 8 hours | East |
| Gweru | 371 km | 7 hours | South-east |
| Mutare | 377 km | 6½ hours | South |
| Masvingo | 260 km | 5 hours | South-east |
| Victoria Falls | 928 km | 14 hours | South-east |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
Point on the Chipinda Pools access road, about 4 km west of the camp; the camp tracks are poorly connected in OpenStreetMap.
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A large dam and game park about 30 km east of Masvingo, with white rhino, antelope, lakeside lodges and campsites, close to Great Zimbabwe.
The park is open all year, but in the rains from November to March the game park roads need high clearance or 4WD. April to September is cooler and drier, with easier game viewing.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 327 km | 5 hours | South |
| Bulawayo | 312 km | 5 hours | East |
| Gweru | 214 km | 3½ hours | South-east |
| Mutare | 304 km | 4½ hours | South-west |
| Masvingo | 33 km | 1½ hours | South-east |
| Victoria Falls | 751 km | 11 hours | South-east |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site 22 km west of Bulawayo, the stone-terraced capital of the Torwa state of Butua.
The site is open all year and the access road is short. April to September is cooler and drier for walking around the ruins, while October is very hot.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 463 km | 6½ hours | South-west |
| Bulawayo | 22 km | 35 minutes | West |
| Gweru | 187 km | 2½ hours | South-west |
| Mutare | 586 km | 8 hours | West |
| Masvingo | 302 km | 4 hours | West |
| Victoria Falls | 451 km | 6½ hours | South-east |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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Zimbabwe's second city, with wide colonial-era streets, the Natural History Museum and the Railway Museum, and the gateway to Matobo and Khami.
The city can be visited all year. The dry months from April to September are cooler and pleasant, while October and November are hot before the rains.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 441 km | 6 hours | South-west |
| Bulawayo | 1 km | 10 minutes | South-east |
| Gweru | 165 km | 2 hours | South-west |
| Mutare | 565 km | 7½ hours | West |
| Masvingo | 280 km | 3½ hours | West |
| Victoria Falls | 439 km | 6 hours | South-east |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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A private game park about 12 km from Gweru, known for its lion breeding programme, with lodges, tents and camping around a lake.
The park operates all year and is reached on a short gravel road off the main Harare to Bulawayo highway. The dry season from April to September is best for drives and walks.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 292 km | 4 hours | South-west |
| Bulawayo | 163 km | 2½ hours | North-east |
| Gweru | 16 km | 30 minutes | South-west |
| Mutare | 416 km | 5½ hours | West |
| Masvingo | 196 km | 3 hours | North-west |
| Victoria Falls | 600 km | 8½ hours | South-east |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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A small dry-stone ruin on a granite hill east of Shangani, noted for the most decorated walls of any Zimbabwe stone site.
Access is on gravel roads and farm tracks with stream crossings, which can be difficult after heavy rain from December to February. The dry season from April to September is best.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 346 km | 5½ hours | South-west |
| Bulawayo | 136 km | 2½ hours | East |
| Gweru | 70 km | 1½ hours | South-west |
| Mutare | 470 km | 7 hours | West |
| Masvingo | 250 km | 4 hours | West |
| Victoria Falls | 573 km | 8½ hours | South-east |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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A 17th to 19th century stone-walled capital of the Rozvi state, about 25 km by gravel road south of Shangani.
The site is open every day of the year and the gravel access road is described as all-weather. The dry season from April to September is the most comfortable time to visit.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 363 km | 5 hours | South-west |
| Bulawayo | 121 km | 2 hours | East |
| Gweru | 87 km | 1½ hours | South-west |
| Mutare | 486 km | 6½ hours | West |
| Masvingo | 267 km | 4 hours | West |
| Victoria Falls | 558 km | 8 hours | South-east |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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Zimbabwe's largest inland dam, on the Tokwe River near Ngundu in Chivi district, about 70 km south of Masvingo.
Rural access roads can be muddy in the rains from December to February. The lake is fullest after the rains, and April to September is the easiest time to visit.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 409 km | 5½ hours | South |
| Bulawayo | 344 km | 5 hours | East |
| Gweru | 226 km | 4 hours | South-east |
| Mutare | 413 km | 5½ hours | South-west |
| Masvingo | 115 km | 2 hours | South |
| Victoria Falls | 783 km | 11 hours | South-east |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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A private wildlife conservancy of about 3,400 square km in the south-east lowveld, home to black and white rhino and African wild dog.
The rains from November to March make the dirt roads harder and the bush thick, and some camps may close. May to October is the main safari season, with game gathering near water.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 461 km | 7½ hours | South |
| Bulawayo | 476 km | 8 hours | East |
| Gweru | 378 km | 6½ hours | South-east |
| Mutare | 200 km | 4½ hours | South |
| Masvingo | 196 km | 4 hours | East |
| Victoria Falls | 914 km | 14 hours | South-east |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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One of the largest curtains of falling water on earth, with a town built for visitors around it.
The river is at its highest from March to May, so the spray is huge and views can be hidden. June to August gives the clearest full-width views. Rafting is best from August to December when the water drops.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 880 km | 12 hours | West |
| Bulawayo | 441 km | 6 hours | North-west |
| Gweru | 604 km | 8½ hours | West |
| Mutare | 1,004 km | 13½ hours | West |
| Masvingo | 721 km | 9½ hours | North-west |
| Victoria Falls | 2 km | 10 minutes | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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Zimbabwe's largest national park, known for its big elephant herds and pumped waterholes.
July to October is the best time for game viewing: the bush thins out and animals gather at the waterholes. The green season from November to March is good for birds and lower lodge prices.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 728 km | 10 hours | West |
| Bulawayo | 289 km | 4½ hours | North-west |
| Gweru | 451 km | 6½ hours | West |
| Mutare | 851 km | 11½ hours | West |
| Masvingo | 568 km | 8 hours | West |
| Victoria Falls | 197 km | 3 hours | South-east |
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Small town on the south shore of Lake Kariba, built for Tonga people moved when the lake flooded the Zambezi valley.
Binga is one of the hottest towns in Zimbabwe, with October and November often above 40 C before the rains. The rains run from about November to March; April to August is dry and cooler.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 556 km | 11 hours | West |
| Bulawayo | 433 km | 7 hours | North-west |
| Gweru | 596 km | 9 hours | North-west |
| Mutare | 996 km | 14 hours | West |
| Masvingo | 713 km | 10½ hours | North-west |
| Victoria Falls | 309 km | 5 hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
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Remote national park on the Zambezi escarpment above Lake Kariba, known for gorges, walking safaris and very basic bush camps.
Roads are poorly maintained and difficult in the rains, so December to February is not advised. April to November is the dry season and the best time to visit; a 4x4 is recommended year round.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 508 km | 10 hours | West |
| Bulawayo | 392 km | 8½ hours | North |
| Gweru | 414 km | 8½ hours | North-west |
| Mutare | 769 km | 13½ hours | West |
| Masvingo | 596 km | 11 hours | North-west |
| Victoria Falls | 359 km | 7 hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
Facts checked against en.wikipedia.org, openstreetmap.org, zimfieldguide.com, zimparks.org.zw. Seasons and access can change: we confirm them when we quote.
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National park on the Zambezi River just upstream of Victoria Falls town, with river frontage and woodland game drives.
May to October is dry and best for game viewing, as animals gather near the river. The rains from about November to March make the bush thick and some loops muddy, but birding is good then.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 884 km | 12 hours | West |
| Bulawayo | 445 km | 6½ hours | North-west |
| Gweru | 607 km | 8½ hours | West |
| Mutare | 1,007 km | 13½ hours | West |
| Masvingo | 724 km | 10 hours | North-west |
| Victoria Falls | 6 km | 10 minutes | North-west |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
Facts checked against en.wikipedia.org, mail.zimfieldguide.com, victoriafalls-guide.net. Seasons and access can change: we confirm them when we quote.
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Small fishing resort at the western end of Lake Kariba and the western terminus of the Kariba ferry.
Like Binga, Mlibizi is very hot in October and November and wet from about November to March. Ferry sailings run on set dates from January to November, so check the schedule before travelling.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 814 km | 11½ hours | West |
| Bulawayo | 375 km | 6 hours | North-west |
| Gweru | 538 km | 8 hours | North-west |
| Mutare | 938 km | 13 hours | West |
| Masvingo | 655 km | 9½ hours | North-west |
| Victoria Falls | 251 km | 4 hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
Facts checked against en.wikipedia.org, openstreetmap.org, victoriafalls-guide.net. Seasons and access can change: we confirm them when we quote.
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Zimparks camp on a hilltop in northern Hwange, about 120 km from Main Camp, reached from Hwange town.
Game viewing is best from July to October, when animals gather at water. In the rains, from December to March, gravel roads can be difficult.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 812 km | 12½ hours | West |
| Bulawayo | 373 km | 6½ hours | North-west |
| Gweru | 536 km | 9 hours | West |
| Mutare | 935 km | 14 hours | West |
| Masvingo | 653 km | 10 hours | West |
| Victoria Falls | 148 km | 3½ hours | South-east |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
Facts checked against en.wikipedia.org, lonelyplanet.com, zimfieldguide.com. Seasons and access can change: we confirm them when we quote.
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Lake and game park about 35 km south-west of Harare, with plains game, fishing sites and San rock art.
The park is open all year, 6am to 6pm, and the access roads are short. Game viewing is easiest in the dry months from May to October when the grass is low.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 38 km | 1 hour | West |
| Bulawayo | 409 km | 5½ hours | North-east |
| Gweru | 245 km | 3½ hours | North-east |
| Mutare | 298 km | 4½ hours | North-west |
| Masvingo | 318 km | 4½ hours | North |
| Victoria Falls | 846 km | 12 hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
Facts checked against en.wikipedia.org, openstreetmap.org, zimfieldguide.com. Seasons and access can change: we confirm them when we quote.
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Granite hill and national monument about 30 km north-east of Harare, with a rock shelter of late Stone Age paintings.
Open all year, 6am to 6pm. In the rains, roughly November to March, lightning on the bare rock is common, so walks are best avoided when storms are building.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 30 km | 35 minutes | North-east |
| Bulawayo | 470 km | 6½ hours | North-east |
| Gweru | 306 km | 4 hours | North-east |
| Mutare | 284 km | 4 hours | North-west |
| Masvingo | 323 km | 4½ hours | North |
| Victoria Falls | 907 km | 12½ hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
Facts checked against en.wikipedia.org, icomos.org, zimfieldguide.com. Seasons and access can change: we confirm them when we quote.
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Lion sanctuary on the Bulawayo road about 22 km from Harare, with drive-through enclosures and a plains game area.
Open daily all year, 8am to 6pm. Cheetahs are no longer kept here, so the older name is now misleading.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 26 km | 30 minutes | West |
| Bulawayo | 415 km | 5½ hours | North-east |
| Gweru | 251 km | 3½ hours | North-east |
| Mutare | 287 km | 4 hours | North-west |
| Masvingo | 306 km | 4 hours | North |
| Victoria Falls | 852 km | 11½ hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
Facts checked against mail.zimfieldguide.com, newsday.co.zw, zimbabwetourism.net. Seasons and access can change: we confirm them when we quote.
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263-hectare msasa woodland reserve inside Harare with plains game, birding and walking trails, entered from Hillside Road.
Open daily all year, 8am to 5pm. Animals are fed at 10am and 2pm, the best times to see them near the platform.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 5 km | 10 minutes | East |
| Bulawayo | 443 km | 6 hours | North-east |
| Gweru | 280 km | 4 hours | North-east |
| Mutare | 258 km | 3½ hours | North-west |
| Masvingo | 296 km | 4 hours | North |
| Victoria Falls | 880 km | 12 hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
Facts checked against lonelyplanet.com, zimfieldguide.com. Seasons and access can change: we confirm them when we quote.
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Zimparks-run garden off the Shamva road about 40 km from Harare, with one of the largest aloe and cycad collections anywhere.
Aloes flower from April to July, which is the time to go. In the rains a small ford near the entrance can be hard to cross.
| From | Distance | Driving | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 39 km | 45 minutes | North-east |
| Bulawayo | 479 km | 6½ hours | North-east |
| Gweru | 315 km | 4½ hours | North-east |
| Mutare | 289 km | 4 hours | North-west |
| Masvingo | 332 km | 4½ hours | North |
| Victoria Falls | 916 km | 12½ hours | East |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap. Driving times include a margin for slower stretches; allow extra for stops and roadblocks.
Facts checked against en.wikipedia.org, zimfieldguide.com. Seasons and access can change: we confirm them when we quote.
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Straight answers to the questions we are asked most: papers, prices, dates and the road. Each one is checked against official sources and dated.
Travel documents
Visas and entry rules for Zimbabwean passport holdersCape Town, Zanzibar, Mauritius and Dubai: visas, stays and the extra rules.Prices
What does a holiday in Zimbabwe cost?Nightly prices by style, what else to budget for, and a calculator.Plan ahead
Long weekends and school holidays, 2026 to 2027Every date, which make a long weekend, and where you can get to.On the road
Driving in Zimbabwe: tolls, fuel and roadblocksToll fees, what the car must carry, roadblocks and drive times.Five questions, one minute
Tell us who is going and what you are after. The compass turns to the trips and places that fit, using real seasons, road times and prices.
Question 1 of 5
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How deposits, payments, changes and cancellations work, in plain words. Your quote repeats the terms for your trip.
When you accept a quote, a deposit of 30% confirms your bookings. The balance is due 30 days before you travel. If you book closer to the date than that, the full amount confirms the trip.
You can spread the balance over monthly payments between the deposit and the due date. You travel once the trip is paid in full. Ask for a payment plan with your quote; each package page shows an example.
Prices are in US dollars. A quote holds its prices until the date written on it. Lodges and airlines can change their rates after that.
Change anything before you pay the deposit. After that, we make changes where our suppliers allow, and tell you any cost first.
If a lodge or hotel in your quote is full when we book, we offer one of the same standard. If you do not want it, we refund that part of the payment.
| When you cancel | What it costs |
|---|---|
| More than 30 days before you travel | Your deposit is refunded, less any costs our suppliers have already charged us |
| 14 to 30 days before | 50% of the trip price |
| Less than 14 days before | No refund. Travel insurance can cover this |
We recommend travel insurance for every trip, and we can arrange it.
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What we keep when you plan a trip with us, why, and how to have it deleted.
When you send a trip from the planner, we receive your name, phone number, email if you give it, and the trip details. A copy is kept on our web server so your request is not lost if a phone is lost or replaced.
Your saved trip and planner answers are also kept in your own browser so you can carry on later. They stay on your device until you clear them or press "Start again".
Only to prepare your quote, book your trip and contact you about it. If you ask for trip deals on WhatsApp, we send those too, and stop as soon as you ask.
Our team, and the lodges, transport companies and airlines we book for you, who receive only what they need for your booking. We do not sell or share your details for marketing.
Enquiries that do not become trips are deleted after 12 months. Booking records are kept as long as the law requires.
Under Zimbabwe's Cyber and Data Protection Act you can ask to see, correct or delete what we hold about you. Message us on WhatsApp (+263 77 000 0000) or email bookings@fourpointstravel.co.zw.
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Travel documents
Cape Town, Zanzibar, Mauritius and Dubai: whether you need a visa, how long you can stay, and the extra rules that catch people out.
I hold a Zimbabwean passport and I am going to
South Africa
No visa needed
Up to 90 days
Source: South African Department of International Relations (DIRCO). Checked 20 October 2026.
Tanzania (Zanzibar)
No visa needed
Up to 1 month
Source: Embassy of Tanzania notice on Zanzibar insurance; Visas News, 28 September 2026. Checked 20 October 2026.
Mauritius
No visa needed for a holiday
Up to 90 days, set by the officer on arrival
Source: Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office, reported July 2026. Checked 20 October 2026.
United Arab Emirates
Visa needed before you fly (no visa on arrival)
30 or 60 days, depending on the visa
Source: Emirates, UAE visa information for Zimbabwe. Checked 20 October 2026.
For every trip abroad we confirm the entry rules for your passport, arrange the UAE visa when you go to Dubai, buy the Zanzibar insurance with your booking, and send you a one-page checklist before you fly.
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Prices
Nightly prices by style for the main places, what else to budget for, and a calculator to rough out your own trip.
These are our own working figures for a room and meals in each style, before activities, park fees and transport. Lodges change rates by season, so treat them as a guide and use the planner for your dates.
| Place | Value | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Falls | US$ 105 | US$ 150 | US$ 330 |
| Hwange National Park | US$ 160 | US$ 230 | US$ 505 |
| Lake Kariba | US$ 120 | US$ 170 | US$ 375 |
| Mana Pools | US$ 210 | US$ 300 | US$ 660 |
| Eastern Highlands | US$ 100 | US$ 140 | US$ 310 |
| Great Zimbabwe | US$ 85 | US$ 120 | US$ 265 |
| Matobo Hills | US$ 70 | US$ 100 | US$ 220 |
| Cape Town | US$ 160 | US$ 230 | US$ 505 |
| Zanzibar | US$ 120 | US$ 170 | US$ 375 |
| Mauritius | US$ 140 | US$ 200 | US$ 440 |
| Dubai | US$ 175 | US$ 250 | US$ 550 |
Per person, per night, sharing. Flights to Cape Town, Zanzibar, Mauritius and Dubai are extra.
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Plan ahead
Every public holiday and school break for the next year, which ones make a long weekend, and where you can get to in the time.
Easter and Heroes' and Defence Forces Days give four days off in a row in 2027. Lodges at Victoria Falls, Kariba and Nyanga fill first, so book a month or more ahead. Christmas to New Year is the busiest stretch of the year for local travel.
School holidays run from early April to early May, early August to early September, and from early December into January. The 2027 school calendar is not published yet; we will update this page when it is.
Places under about four and a half hours by road from Harare:
| Date | Holiday | Time off |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-22 | National Unity Day | Public holiday |
| 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-26 | Christmas Day and Boxing Day | Public holiday |
| 2026-12-09 | School holidays | School holidays start |
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | Long weekend |
| 2027-02-22 | National Youth Day (observed) | Public holiday |
| 2027-03-26 to 2027-03-29 | Easter | Four-day weekend |
| 2027-04-19 | Independence Day (observed) | Public holiday |
| 2027-05-01 | Workers' Day | Public holiday |
| 2027-05-25 | Africa Day | Public holiday |
| 2027-08-09 to 2027-08-10 | Heroes' and Defence Forces Days | Four-day weekend |
| 2027-09-15 | Munhumutapa Day | Public holiday |
| 2027-12-22 | National Unity Day | Public holiday |
| 2027-12-25 to 2027-12-27 | Christmas and Boxing Day | Long weekend |
2026 dates from the official notice. 2027 dates are provisional until the government publishes them; 2027 school terms are not out yet. Sources: Zimbabwe Stock Exchange notice of 2026 public holidays, holidaydb (2027), ibzim school calendar.
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On the road
Everything to know before a road trip: what tolls cost, what the car must carry, how roadblocks work and how long the main drives take.
Light vehicles pay US$4 at toll gates on the Harare to Beitbridge and Plumtree to Mutare roads, and US$3 everywhere else. Keep small US dollar notes ready. Motorcycles do not pay. The old US$10 road access fee for foreign cars was scrapped in July 2026. Source: ZINARA, NewsDay, 27 July 2026.
Prices are capped by the energy regulator and change about every two weeks. In July 2026 diesel was US$1.87 a litre and petrol (sold as an E20 blend) US$1.93. Fuel can run short away from the main towns: fill up whenever you pass a station that has it. Source: The Herald, 10 July 2026.
Police check these at roadblocks. Our vehicles and hire cars we book come with all of them.
Visitors should bring their home driving licence and an International Driving Permit, and keep copies of passports in the car.
Stop at every roadblock, even if nobody seems to be there. If you are fined on the spot, you are entitled to an official receipt. If you are not given one, ask for a ticket to pay at a police station instead. Sources: UK travel advice, Government of Canada.
| To | From Harare | From Bulawayo |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Falls | 880 km, 12 hours | 441 km, 6 hours |
| Hwange | 728 km, 10 hours | 289 km, 4½ hours |
| Lake Kariba | 365 km, 5 hours | 671 km, 9½ hours |
| Mana Pools | 390 km, 6½ hours | 696 km, 11 hours |
| Eastern Highlands | 261 km, 3½ hours | 607 km, 8 hours |
| Great Zimbabwe | 322 km, 4½ hours | 308 km, 4 hours |
| Matobo Hills | 511 km, 8 hours | 70 km, 2 hours |
| Gonarezhou | 555 km, 8½ hours | 489 km, 8 hours |
Real road distances from OpenStreetMap, with a margin for slower stretches. Add time for stops and roadblocks.
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