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This safari is all about fantastic wildlife viewing and understanding conservation at the grassroots level. Your safari will include game drives, bush walks, community visits, meeting Hwange's rhinos and learning about an innovative community rhino conservation project, and keeping Hwange's vital waterholes full of water during the dry season when the considerable wildlife populations struggle to find water. You will also enjoy a journey on the quaint 'Elephant Express' railway carriage and a few nights in a remote bush camp deep inside the national park, which few tourists get to enjoy.
Make a difference at ground level with this unique conservation safari
Highlights
Exceptional wildlife viewing – Hwange is renowned for huge elephant and buffalo herds, powerful male lions, and one of Africa’s largest wild dog populations.
Three distinctive safari camps – Stay at a trio of lodges, each offering its own unique style, setting, and safari experience.
Iconic safari railway adventure – Enjoy a one-of-a-kind game drive by rail in a refurbished open-sided railcar, complete with lunch and G&Ts en route.
Conservation in action – Meet white rhinos and the Cobras protection unit at Ngamo, and join the famous Pump Run to see Hwange’s vital conservation work up close.
Victoria Falls & community impact – Experience the iconic Victoria Falls, “the smoke that thunders”, plus an authentic village visit, with your safari delivering direct, measurable conservation benefits.
Locations and Lodges
Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe’s oldest and largest reserve. Hwange blends Kalahari scrub, teak forests, salt pans, and granite hills, supporting abundant wildlife. Expect vast elephant and buffalo herds, lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, and over 400 bird species, with walks, horse safaris, and night drives revealing rarities like aardvark and pangolin, sustained year-round by natural seeps such as Nehimba.
Victoria Falls, Africa’s adventure capital, is where the Zambezi plunges 100 metres into dramatic gorges, forming the world’s largest continuous curtain of falling water. Experiencing the thundering energy of the “Smoke that Thunders” is deeply revitalising, and with endless activities. Vic Falls is a true bucket-list destination you could explore for weeks.
3 nights at Victoria Falls safari lodge: this lodge has an open-plan tree-house feel and is renowned for its wildlife-rich views over a waterhole.
3 nights at Camelthorn Lodge: a community-built lodge set in a forest on the edge of Hwange’s Ngamo Plains, centred around an ancient camelthorn tree.
2 nights at Jozibanini Camp: A small, community-style safari camp in the remote southwest of Hwange National Park, offering an exclusive, old-school wilderness experience in an area untouched for decades.
2 nights at Nehimba Lodge: is set on a private concession in northern Hwange, overlooking a productive elephant waterhole at the meeting point of mopane woodland and Kalahari sandveld.
Timing
Zimbabwe is a year-round destination, though the dry season from May to October offers the best wildlife viewing as animals concentrate around limited water and Hwange is at its peak during this time. The dry season also coincides with lower Zambezi River water levels at Victoria Falls, ensuring a clear view of the Falls, exciting river rafting, and less spray to fog your camera lens.
The rainy season months (December to March/April) are excellent for bird-watchers looking to make the most of the influx of migratory species, as well as for seeing plenty of wildlife babies and predator action as the big cats focus on young prey. During these months, higher Zambezi River levels and more spray at Victoria Falls result in dramatic scenes that are not as clearly visible as they are during the dry months.
You can enjoy this safari at any time of year, with careful planning. Our safari experts will help you make the best timing decision.
Price per person sharing
10 nights (11 days) | ||
Low season | Jan to April 2026 | from US $6,310 |
HIgh season | May to Oct 2026 | from US $8,005 |
Includes: 3 nights at Camelthorn Lodge – full board and lodging, 2 nights at Jozibanini Camp – full board and lodging, 2 nights at Nehimba Lodge – full board and lodging, Road, rail and air transfers as described, all park fees, activities as described, 24/7 Office support
Excludes: International flights, airport departure tax, if applicable, excess weight charges for luggage, visa or entry permits, telephone calls, travel, cancellation, and medical insurance (recommended for safaris), optional safari extensions and unspecified activities, personal expenses and any charges not specified in the itinerary, tips and gratuities
Thank you!
We donate a portion of the revenue from every safari sold to carefully selected conservation projects that make a significant difference at ground level.
"Designed with Pride"
Christian Boix, AG Zimbabwe safari expert: “Designing a Zimbabwe safari is always a pleasure. I work with remarkable guides, staff and lodge owners, true patriots whose pride, passion, and commitment infuse every journey I help design and deliver.”
“Safari defining moment”
Our CEO, Simon Espley, says, “Joining the Pump Run showed me what it takes to keep Hwange’s vital waterholes alive and what pump attendants endure daily. I felt useful and made my safari carry real purpose and meaning.”
“It felt like home”
AG safari concierge, Vicky Toms: “For me, one word sums up Vic Falls Safari Lodge: home. The ambience, exceptional staff, and action-packed days made me feel truly welcome, leaving me with unforgettable memories and countless photos.”
Safari planning
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Hwange conservation safari
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Travel in Africa is about knowing when and where to go, and with whom. A few weeks too early/late or a few kilometres off course, and you could miss the greatest show on Earth. And wouldn’t that be a pity?
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Make a difference
We donate a portion of the revenue from every safari sold to carefully selected conservation projects that make a significant difference at ground level.
YOUR safari choice does make a difference - thank you!