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An exclusive art safari with renowned wildlife artist Alison Nicholls in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park.
Expect eight days of game drives in this vast park, private art sessions, and expert guidance from Alison on sketching Africa’s wildlife and scenery. This safari caters to artists and wildlife enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Hwange – Zimbabwe’s oldest and largest national park - is famous for its massive buffalo and elephant herds and large male lions.
Unlock your creativity on this guided art safari in the vast Hwange National Park
Overview
Length: 8 days / 7 nights
Group Size: 6 - FULL
Location: Eastern Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Departure dates: 10-17 September 2025
Lodges visited: Hwange Safari Lodge & Bomani Tented Lodge
Highlights
Guided wildlife art experience: Capture the beauty of Hwange’s wildlife with hands-on sketching lessons from renowned wildlife artist, Alison Nicholls.
Private safari experience: Limited to a small group of like-minded art enthusiasts, ensuring personalised attention and dedicated safari drives focused on wildlife observation and artistic inspiration.
Comfortable lodge accommodation: Stay at a charming and intimate lodge in a prime location, offering a perfect balance of comfort and connection to the wild surroundings.
A fun one-of-a-kind railway journey in a refurbished railcar that has been stripped down to allow for excellent wildlife viewing. Munch on delicious lunch and knock back a few gin & tonics as you enjoy the 'game drive'.
Prices and dates
Lodges visited: Hwange Safari Lodge & Bomani Tented Lodge
2025 Rates - 10-17 September 2025 (8 days / 7 nights) | |
International | |
Per person sharing | US$ 6,710 |
Per solo traveller | US$ 7,945 |
Includes:
Meet and Greet at Victoria Falls (VFA) airport
Transfer to Hwange Safari Lodge
One night at Hwange Safari Lodge on Half Board (drinks excluded)
Transfers to the Painted Dog Conservation Centre and check into the Elephant Express
Return Elephant Express transfer to Bomani, including lunch on 11 Sept
Six nights at Bomani Tented Lodge in either large double saddlebill room (shared) or Single Spurwing Tents with en-suite bathrooms
All meals (starting with dinner on arrival day, and ending with brunch on departure day)
Soft drinks, beers, wines, and local spirits at Bomani Tented Lodge
Laundry at Bomani Tented Lodge
Art tuition by Alison Nicholls throughout the safari, including twice daily game drives in a private vehicle and informal sketching workshops
Access to the observation hide
Unlimited Wi-Fi at Bomani Tented Lodge
All conservation and entrance fees to access the reserve
24/7 Office support
Excludes:
International or domestic flights, or road transfers to reach Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
Visas or entry permits
Items of personal nature
Drinks at Hwange Safari Lodge, and premium spirits, wine, or champagne at Bomani Tented Lodge
Telephone calls
Spa treatments
Purchases from the curio shop
Travel and medical insurance (recommended for safaris)
Gratuities
Excess baggage charges
Laundry at Hwange Safari Lodge
Any activities not specified in the itinerary
Areas visited
Eastern Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe’s oldest and largest national park, situated on the fringes of the Kalahari Desert in the north-western corner of Zimbabwe, bordering Botswana.
Hwange features the Big 5 (although black rhinos are rarely seen, and white rhinos can only be seen at the Ngamo Rhino Sanctuary) and large herds of buffaloes and elephants. Wild dogs, lions, and substantial elephant herds are frequently seen in the park. Visitors also enjoy regular sightings of cheetah, roan and sable antelope. Evening drives can be very rewarding, with good sightings of aardvark and aardwolf.
Habitats include Kalahari scrub, teak and mopane woodlands, granite hills and salt pans – resulting in over 400 species of birds. Hwange is also known for unique natural features like the seeps of Nehimba and Shakwanki, where animals dig for water.
Itinerary
Arrive at Victoria Falls International Airport, where you will be greeted by your guide, Alison Nicholls. Enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour road transfer to Hwange Safari Lodge in Eastern Hwange National Park. After check-in, meet Alison for a brief art demonstration on sketching wildlife using simple shapes. Dinner and overnight stay at Hwange Safari Lodge.
After breakfast, visit the Painted Dog Conservation Centre near Hwange Safari Lodge, where you’ll learn about endangered wild dogs. Following the visit, enjoy lunch before boarding the Elephant Express for a unique game-viewing train-transfer to Bomani Tented Lodge. Arrive at the lodge and check-in, followed by dinner. A night drive may be scheduled.
Each day will be a blend of early morning and afternoon game drives, focusing on wildlife sketching opportunities. In addition to your game drives, Alison will guide you through informal sketching workshops. The private vehicle allows you to stay at sightings as long as you wish. You’ll have the chance to observe the wildlife while developing your artistic skills. Evenings will include group discussions and more art practice. Dinner and overnight stays at Bomani Tented Lodge.
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive before your return rail and road journey to Victoria Falls. This concludes your art safari with lasting memories and new artistic skills.
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