15-day Zimbabwe and Zambia camping group safari tour
€1.980,00
This is a starting price
- incl. overnight stays as described in the itinerary
- Use of camping equipment (excluding sleeping bag, towel and pillow)
- Entrance fees for the aforementioned National Parks and excursions
- transport during the trip in a safari minibus or safari overland truck
- meals as in the travel description
- guidance from 2 professional English-speaking guides
- digital information booklet
reiscode AOL 409
Description
In short
One adventurous active Camping safari door Zimbabwe and the Lower Zambezi river in Zambia. The journey begins in Livingstone a visit to the Victoria Falls.
Then drive past small villages to the Zambezi River Valley where a two-day Canoe excursion.
After this visit to Zambia, border crossing to Zimbabwe and a visit to the Chinhoyi Caves. Further visit to Nyanga National Park where a guided walk is made and a visit to Chimanimani National Park for a full day's guided walk.
Continue by car to the UNESCO World Heritage site Great Zimbabwe Ruins, visit to Matopos National Park in a game drive Hwange National Park.
The journey ends in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Guaranteed departure from 4 people
Programme
Day 1: Livingstone
Around 2:00 PM, the group will gather and you'll be introduced to your fellow travellers and guides.
Rest of the afternoon to explore Livingstone and visit the Victoria Falls.
Overnight stay at the campsite in Livingstone. (camping)
- Activities include: Victoria Falls National Park entrance fee Zambia
- Optional activities: white water rafting, sunset cruise, scenic flight over the waterfalls and many more
- Overnight stay: camping, two-person tent, excellent bath/shower facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, restaurant
- Meals included: none
- For more information, see: www.thevictoriafallswaterfront.com
Day 2: Livingstone – Kafue River
After breakfast, depart from Livingstone and drive to the campsite on the Kafue River.
En route, we'll pass small villages and a hilly landscape before descending to the Zambezi River valley. In the afternoon, we'll prepare for the canoe expedition over the coming days and enjoy the surroundings.
Overnight stay at the campsite of Gwabi River Lodge. (campsite)
- Overnight stay: camping, two-person tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, hot showers
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 510 km, approx. 8 hours' drive excluding stops for lunch and sightseeing
- For more information, see: www.gwabiriverlodge.com
Day 3: Lower Zambezi canoe expedition
Today, we'll canoe down the Kafue River to the mighty Zambezi River, guided by local guides.
On the way, we pass traditional villages and overwhelming nature. Today's camp is located on an island in the river where animals such as elephants, zebras, and antelopes come to drink.
Overnight stays on a small island in the Zambezi River in a two-person tent (wild camping) (bring own towel)
- Activities include: full day canoe safari on the Zambezi River with local guides
- Overnight stay: wild camping on a small island in the Zambezi River, no facilities, bush shower
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Lower Zambezi
Today after breakfast, enjoy some canoeing on the Zambezi River. You'll be able to get a close-up view and take photographs of animals such as hippos, elephants and other wildlife that come to the river to drink.
In the afternoon, we will be picked up by a motorboat that will take us back to the starting point of the canoe excursion.
The evening is spent around the campfire.
Overnight stay at the campsite of Gwabi River Lodge in the Lower Zambezi Valley in a two-person tent.
- Activities include: half-day canoe safari on the Zambezi River with local guides
- Overnight stay: campsite, shower and toilet facilities, hot showers, swimming pool and bar
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5: Lower Zambezi - Chinhoyi
Depart from the Lower Zambezi valley and drive to the Chirundu border post with Zimbabwe.
After crossing the border, drive through the Hurungwe safari area to the Chinhoyi Caves.
Visit to the Chinhoyi Caves and the “pool of the fallen”, an underground, bright blue lake with several legends surrounding it.
The Chinhoyi Caves comprise an extensive system of caves and tunnels and in the past offered shelter to the local Mashona tribe from attacks by the rival Matabele tribe.
Overnight stay at a campsite near Chinhoyi Caves. (campsite)
- Activities include: entrance fee for Chinhoyi Caves
- Overnight stay: camping, two-person tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, hot showers
- Meals included: breakfast and lunch
- Distance: 250 km, approx. 3½ hours' drive excluding border crossing, stops en route for sightseeing and lunch
Day 6: Chinhoyi – Nyanga National Park
After breakfast, depart from Chinhoyi and drive east towards Nyanga Mountain National Park in the northern Eastern Highlands.
The park offers splendid views and the highest mountain in Zimbabwe, Mount Nyangani, with its highest point at 2,592 metres above sea level.
The park has extensive subtropical rainforest, waterfalls and mountain lakes.
There are several walking routes in the park and a wide diversity of birds and mammals.
The park is primarily known for the blue duiker and samango monkeys, but also buffalo and lions, and various antelope species can be found here.
Overnight stay at the Nyanga Pine Tree Inn in a double room. (hotel)
- Activities include: Nyanga National Park entrance fee, hikes in Nyanga National Park
- Overnight stay: double room with en-suite bathroom, bar & restaurant and Wi-Fi in the main building
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 390 km, approx. 6 hours driving excluding stops for sightseeing and lunch en route
- For more information, see: www.pinetreeinnnyanga.com
Day 7: Nyanga National Park
Full day in Nyanga National Park for a guided hike through the park and visit to a waterfall.
Overnight stay at the Nyanga Pine Tree Inn in a double room with en-suite bathroom.
- Activities include: Nyanga National Park entrance fee, hikes in Nyanga National Park
- Overnight stay: double room with en-suite bathroom, bar & restaurant and Wi-Fi in the main building
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8: Nyanga National Park – Chimanimani National Park
After breakfast, depart from Nyanga National Park and drive to the Honda Valley. Here, a walk will be taken through the beautiful nature, with a particular search for the many bird species found here.
After the walk, we'll drive on to Chimanimani National Park, a beautiful mountainous region in eastern Zimbabwe.
The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy the magnificent surroundings.
Overnight stay at a campsite near Chimanimani. (campsite)
- Activities include: guided walk in Honda Valley with entrance fees.
- Overnight stay: camping, two-person tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, hot showers
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 260 km, approx. 4 hours' drive excluding stops for sightseeing and lunch en route
Day 9: Chimanimani National Park
Today, a full day of hiking in Chimanimani National Park in search of the many bird species found here and mammals such as eland, bushbuck, sable antelope, leopard, and blue duiker.
On the way, a visit to Bridal Veil Falls and for the adventurous traveller, there's a hike to the top of Pork Pie Hill.
Overnight stay at a campsite near Chimanimani. (campsite)
- Activities include: Chimanimani National Park entrance fee, guided walk to Bridal Veil Falls and Pork Pie Hill
- Overnight stay: camping, two-person tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, hot showers
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 10: Chimanimani National Park – Great Zimbabwe Monument
Depart from Chimanimani National Park and drive south-west towards Great Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage site with 11th-century ruins of the “Kingdom of Zimbabwe”.
These ruins are one of the oldest stone structures in Southern Africa. Remains of a civilisation of approximately 20,000 people who mainly lived from the trade of gold, cattle and selling their harvest.
The word Zimbabwe means “house of stone”.
Camping near Great Zimbabwe. (campsite)
- Activities include: Great Zimbabwe ruins entrance fee and guided tour
- Meals included: breakfast and lunch
- Overnight stay: camping, two-person tent, excellent bathroom/shower facilities, hot showers
- Distance: 305 km, approx. 4 hours' drive excluding stops for sightseeing and lunch
Day 11: Great Zimbabwe - Matopos National Park
After breakfast, depart from Great Zimbabwe and drive via Bulawayo to Matobo Hills National Park, just south of the town of Bulawayo.
Arriving in the afternoon and setting up camp.
Overnight stay at the campsite just outside the park
- Activities include: sundowner, campfire, stargazing
- Overnight stay: campsite near Matobos National Park, two-person tent, excellent bath/shower facilities, hot showers
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 340 km, approx. 5 hours driving excluding stops for sightseeing, shopping in Bulawayo and lunch en route
Day 12: Matopos National Park
Today, a visit to Matobos National Park, including a visit to the granite “koppies” and wooded valleys.
A visit is made to the “World’s View” viewpoint and the grave of Cecil John Rhodes, who is buried in the Matobo Hills.
A game drive will be taken in an open safari vehicle in search of the animals found here, and a guided walk in search of the white rhino found here.
The unusual rock formations in this area are also home to rhinoceroses. During our walk in the park, we hope to spot white rhinos.
The Sable antelope and Africa's largest concentration of leopards are also found in this park. In the afternoon, a guided walk will take you to, among other things, the San Bushman rock paintings.
Overnight stay at the campsite just outside the park
- Activities include: Matobo National Park entrance fee, game drive/walk with guide through the park
- Overnight stay: campsite near Matobos National Park, two-person tent, excellent bath/shower facilities, hot showers
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 13: Matopos National Park – Hwange National Park
After breakfast, depart in a northerly direction to Hwange National Park. Hwange National Park is the largest wildlife park in Zimbabwe and is named after a local Nhanzwa chief.
Hwange Park is approximately 14,650 square kilometres in size and is located in the northwest of the country. Hwange is famous for its large elephant population.
The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.
Accommodation will be at the campsite in the Hwange game management area, just outside the park.
- Overnight stay: campsite near Hwange Park, double tent, excellent bath/shower facilities and swimming pool
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 335 km, approx. 5 hours' drive excluding stops for sightseeing, game viewing and lunch en route
Day 14: Hwange National Park
Full day game driving in an open 4x4 safari vehicle through Hwange National Park with a local guide.
Accommodation will be at the campsite in the Hwange game management area, just outside the park.
- Including: Hwange National Park entrance fee, full day game drive with local guide in an open 4x4 safari vehicle
- Overnight stay: campsite near Hwange Park, double tent, excellent bath/shower facilities and swimming pool
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 15: Hwange National Park – Victoria Falls
Driving in a northerly direction towards Victoria Falls where the journey will end around lunchtime.
End of arrangement.
- Activities include: airport drop-off around 11:00
- Overnight stay: none
- Meals included: breakfast
- Optional activities: white water rafting, bungee jump, sunset river cruise, scenic flight over Victoria Falls with microlight
- Distance: 200 km, approx. 3 hours' drive excluding stops for sightseeing and curio shopping
Reisom
REISSOM 15-DAY ZIMBABWE AND ZAMBIA CAMPING GROUP SAFARI TRIP:
- €1,980 per person (valid from 01-01-2025 to 31-12-2025) + local payment of US$ 300,-
- €2,090 per person (valid from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026) + local payment of US$ 400,-
* This price is based on two travellers. For solo travellers; accommodation during the safari will be shared (at no extra cost) or there is a supplement of €110 (2025) and €230 (2026) per person for a single tent during the trip.
Optional extras:
- Extra overnight stay at Waterfront Lodge in Livingstone at the start of the trip: €88 (2025) and €86 (2026) per person per night in a double room based on two people per room, including breakfast.
- Supplement for single room: €42 (2025) and €41 (2026) per person per night.
- An extra overnight stay at the end of the trip at Phezulu Guest Lodge in Victoria Falls. (Deluxe Room): €94 (2025) and €96 (2026) per person per night in a double room on a bed and breakfast basis.
- Single room supplement €32 (2025) and €32 (2026) per person per night.
- Arrival and/or departure transfer optional to book at €30 per person
Prices for departures after 31-12-2026 are not yet available. If you are interested, please send us a message. Contact form.
Flight
The stated travel cost does not include international flights.
We can offer you flights from all airlines affiliated with IATA BSP. Upon request, we can provide you with a quote for different airlines.
Flight price indication for this trip: KLM €850 per person including airport tax for the Amsterdam – Johannesburg – Amsterdam route.
Price indication for the flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone / Victoria Falls – Johannesburg with Airlink for approx. €265 per person
Extension of the journey
It is possible to have a longer or shorter stay in Africa if that is your preference. A “tailor-made” trip to your personal requirements is also possible, of course.
If you let us know your requirements, we would be happy to provide you with an attractive quote.
Good2Go The tour operator is committed to sustainable and responsible travel. This is reflected in their “low impact” style of travel where all that is taken is photographs and all that is left behind are footprints.
The travel company, 100%, is South African-owned and aims to make a real difference to the lives of the people in the countries it visits.
This trip supports the following causes: The Gwabi River Lodge is owner-managed and 100% of the staff are Zambian. The lodge produces and sells eco-charcoal at an affordable price in the Lower Zambezi Valley, which helps to curb illegal logging by the local population.
They also help a local school by donating vegetable seeds, installing water pumps and advising the local community on growing vegetables and fruit.
Vegetables and fruit are once again being purchased from the local community for use at the lodge. Pine Tree Inn Nyanga is owner-run and the staff are primarily from the immediate vicinity of the lodge, thereby supporting the local community.
Furthermore, the lodge is undertaking the renovation of the maternity ward at a local clinic.
The lodge grows its own vegetables and buys from local farmers, advising on increasing production through crop rotation and disease control.
Departure Dates 2025:
Augustus 16
September 13
October 04
November: 01, 29
Departure dates 2026:
March: 28
April 18
June: 06
July: 18
Augustus 15
September 12
October 03, 31
November: 28
Vet Printed data= regardless of the number of participants, departure is guaranteed, no minimum number of participants
*On this date, the tour will be conducted with a German-speaking tour leader. The vast majority of travellers will, of course, be German-speaking.
Incl./excl. with this trip
Travel information
Number of participants:
Our camping safaris are conducted in small groups to offer the best and most flexible itinerary possible. Small groups mean more time for the traveller, less waiting time and a cosy, personal atmosphere during the trip.
The average age on this tour is 38-45, but ages range from 20 to 60+ years. The minimum age for children is 12 years when accompanied by at least one adult. There is no upper age limit, but travellers aged 65+ are required to provide a medical “fitness to travel” certificate, available from your GP.
Guaranteed departure from 4 people/maximum 12 participants.
Language
As the participants on the above trip come from different countries, English will be spoken by the guide during the trip (with the exception of departure dates marked with a *, during which German will be spoken primarily).
The journey is guided by 2 certified guides for optimal knowledge, information and individual attention.
Visa
If you hold a Dutch passport that is valid for at least 6 months after your return from the trip, a visa is required for both Zimbabwe and Zambia. Both can be purchased at the border.
For Zimbabwe, the visa can also be applied for online via www.evisa.gov.zw/ but only after the car's registration number is known at the start of the journey.
Furthermore, there must be sufficient blank facing pages in the passport for the required stamps (assume at least 2 blank pages per country to be visited). If you hold a nationality other than Dutch or Belgian, please check with the Consulate of the respective countries.
AfrikaOnline does not provide visas. For information, please visit the visa service website: www.visum.nl. Should you not possess a valid passport and/or travel documents during your journey, any consequences arising from this will be your own responsibility. (subject to change).
If you are travelling with children under 18 years of age, you must be in possession of a copy of the birth certificate.
If you are travelling as a single parent or alone with your minor child, you must also possess a consent form from the other parent. Contact Afrika Online for more detailed information on this matter.
Highlights of the trip:
Livingstone - Victoria Falls, Lower Zambezi N.P. – canoe excursion, Chinhoyi – visit to the Chinhoyi Caves, Nyanga National Park – subtropical rainforest, waterfalls,
hiking trails, nature and birding, Chimanimani – hiking trails, Afro-Montane forest, birding and antelope species, Great Zimbabwe – history, culture,
Unesco World Heritage site, Matopos National Park – game drive/walk – rhinos, rock paintings, Hwange National Park – game drives and Victoria Falls – waterfalls, adventure, nature.
Naturally, during the trip, an effort will be made to visit villages and make contact with the local inhabitants.
Transport
Travel during the trip is by special 10/12-seater overland safari truck. Comfortable for travel and excellent for game drives.
Large sliding windows to ensure everyone has a good view. Roof rack and trailer for luggage and camping equipment.
For game drives in Hwange National Park, open 4×4 safari vehicles are used.
Travel – Cancellation Insurance
Taking out travel insurance is mandatory. Taking out cancellation insurance is recommended. If the insurances are not taken out through AfrikaOnline, we kindly ask you to inform AfrikaOnline by email as soon as possible and well before your departure, stating the name of the insurer and the policy numbers for both insurances.
Participation
From 12 years old, no maximum age. However, at least 1 adult must travel for every child under 18. During the trip, there will be walks that require a certain level of stamina.
The walks are graded as easy to moderate and are always optional. For all camping trips, participation is requested in setting up the camp, preparing meals, and of course, helping with the washing up.
Teamspirit is part of the fun of travelling in a group.
Overnight stays
Camping: 13 nights on campsites in National Parks or cities. Campsites in Zambia and Zimbabwe are generally fine, with good facilities such as hot showers.
Some campsites have a swimming pool. Sometimes a campsite can also be beautifully situated, but the disadvantage is that there are fewer facilities.
During the canoe excursion on the Zambezi River, there will be one night of wild camping. While.
Camping equipment; spacious and comfortable igloo tents measuring 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.5 metres, which are easy to pitch/dismantle. The tents have “built-in” mosquito nets.
Furthermore, there are mattresses approximately 5 cm thick and comfortable camping chairs with backrests.
Your cooperation will be required during the trip for setting up and taking down the tents and camp.
Meals:
During the journey, good and healthy meals are prepared using mostly local produce.
To give you an idea of what the meals will be like: breakfast will consist of cornflakes with milk, toast with jam, and a regular English breakfast with eggs and bacon, fruit juice, coffee, and tea.
Lunch will mostly consist of cheese, cold cuts, salads and bread (picnic style). Dinner will be the most elaborate with regular BBQs, stir-fries and the typically South African Potjiekos (an all-in-one pot dish, delicious!!!!) prepared over the campfire.
If there are special dietary requirements (due to vegetarian preference and/or allergies), please state them when booking the trip so that they can be taken into account in advance.
Coffee and tea will also be served during dinner.
Other drinks are excluded and must be purchased separately. During this trip, 14 breakfasts, .
During the trip, cooperation is requested with setting and clearing tables and washing up.
Medical conditions:
Anyone in good health may participate in this trip.
Luggage
Travel bag (due to limited space in the car, we recommend bringing luggage in a travel bag or backpack) with a maximum of 12 kg per person.
In addition, a small separate rucksack or handy bag for your personal belongings. Please bring your own (warm) sleeping bag and a small pillow (sleeping bags can be hired for approx. US$ 1 per day; please specify this when booking if required).
Reservations
The agent reserves the right to amend a programme if the agent deems it necessary due to certain conditions, force majeure or unforeseen circumstances.
Should the vehicle break down, the agent will not be responsible for alternative accommodation other than camping, and there will be no compensation for flights or similar.
The agent requests a liability waiver form to be signed before departure of the trip. Failure to sign this form may result in the passenger being refused travel.
AfrikaOnline – Tel: 070 401 4092
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