Legendary Plains & Hidden Insight: Two-Week Zimbabwe and Tanzania Safari

Downward view of Victoria Falls at the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia

What to expect on this itinerary

The African safari experience is different from every angle. From the famous Serengeti plains of migrating wildebeest to unvisited Hwange packed with predators, and from iconic Ngorongoro Crater to walking with rhinos in Matusadona, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe effortlessly complement one another. The mammoth silhouette of Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro is matched only by Victoria Falls’ behemoth roar in Zimbabwe. And while one location uses game drives to explore justifiably famous safari destinations, the other delivers safari surprises off the beaten track destinations and new activities throughout.

Countries Visited

Tanzania, Zimbabwe

Places Visited

Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Harare, Matusadona National Park, Lake Kariba, Hwange National Park, Victoria Falls

Suggested Duration

15 Days

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Day 1

Kilimanjaro – Arrival Beneath the Famous Snow-Capped Cone

Mount Kilimanjaro provides a dramatic introduction to Africa, the world’s highest free-standing mountain glowing in the late-afternoon light. Orange hues bounce off its snowy summit, woodland can be seen gracing the steep slopes, and it’s easy to feel humbled by the enormity of nature. You’re greeted at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to a boutique lodge on the mountain’s lower slopes. Bushbabies call out in the lodge’s garden, just the start of the wild soundtrack you can enjoy over these two weeks. The evening is relaxed, with dinner served at the lodge, and beautiful sunset views from the veranda.

What's Included:

Accommodation
Transfer
Dinner
Day 2

Northern Serengeti – Predatory Wonders of the Open Plains

Day 3

Northern Serengeti – Surrounded by the Herds of the Migration

Day 4

Southern Serengeti – Epic Game Drive Across the Famous Grasslands

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater – Exploring the Legendary Crater

Day 6

Harare – Overnight in Zimbabwe’s Colorful Capital

Day 7

Matusadona National Park – Boat Safari in Africa’s Riviera

Day 8

Matusadona National Park – An Intimate Day with Rhinos

Day 9

Matusadona National Park – Sublime Surprises Around Lake Kariba

Day 10

Hwange National Park (South) – Aerial Safari and the Breathtaking Beauty of the Kalahari Plains

Day 11

Hwange National Park (North) – Elephants and Ungulates of the Hwange Woodland

Day 12

Hwange National Park (North) – Intimacy of a Zimbabwe Safari

Day 13

Victoria Falls – Through the Wilderness to the World’s Most Powerful Waterfall

Day 14

Victoria Falls – Relaxed Final Day in Zimbabwe

Day 15

Victoria Falls – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Descend into the mystical world of Ngorongoro Crater, a natural paradise of Big Five mammals that defies the imagination
  • Enjoy exclusive encounters with rhinos in Matusadona National Park, joining conservationists and meeting the giants on foot
  • Disappear into the famous Serengeti grasslands, where over a million zebra and wildebeest make their famous annual migration
  • Explore the untouched wonder of Hwange National Park, one of Africa’s largest national parks, where thousands of predators are just the start of the enchantment
  • Stand before Victoria Falls and celebrate the astonishing nature of Zimbabwe
  • Gaze up at the snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and celebrate the world wonders of Tanzania
  • Escape onto Lake Kariba, Africa’s Riviera, where the waters are dotted with hippos and the sandy beaches are visited by elephants and buffalos
  • Zimbabwe enables you to combine game drives with walking safaris and night time drives, building a broader picture of Africa’s surreal wildlife

Starting Price

$10,400 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Carolyn T.
South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Trip Review: Wildlife, Local Cuisine, 13-Day Trip

Wow, I ran out of superlatives–fantastic, awesome, amazing. Everything was well organized and the recommended accommodations were all top-notch. The guides were so expert in their field. Every activity was well worth the time. Every meal was delicious.

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Scott K.
Tanzania, Kenya Vacation Review: Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, Maasai Mara, Zanzibar, Nairobi, Elephant Experience, Wildlife, Nature, 16-Day Trip

The trip to Kenya and Tanzania was absolutely amazing! The itinerary chosen for us was perfect and checked off all the things I wanted to accomplish on our first safari. Zicasso's tour agency was the best to work with. They offered great suggestions and were very responsive to all our questions and concerns!

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Glen B.
Tanzania Tour Review: 11 Nights

We had a wonderful time in Tanzania. Zicasso's travel expert and her support staff provided all the necessary information we needed. Our driver in Tanzania was friendly and well informed.

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Judy E.
Kenya, Tanzania Tour Review: Wildlife, Plane Rides, 2 Weeks

We received excellent communication from Zicasso's travel agents. They were very prompt and proactive. The itinerary was prepared to meet our requests and matched our interests. Comprehensive planning and preparation for the trip were provided and all logistics were taken care of.

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Anil M.
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana Tour Review: 10 Nights

Our first trip to southern Africa was amazing, exceeding all expectations. We saw everything we came to see, and more. The game rides were well structured and safe, the visuals were unbelievable, and taking a side trip to Victoria Falls was a great idea. The accommodations were quite luxurious, despite being considered mid-range. There was always someone there to greet us and guide us at every travel point.

Zicasso's tour operator tailored our itinerary to our wishes and was wonderful to work with. Things couldn’t have gone better.

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John G.
Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania Vacation Review: Great Migration, 12 Nights

We can't speak highly enough about using Zicasso's travel specialist and her company. They put together a complicated package covering three completely separate areas and were able to connect us with local guides in each place. The guides they worked with were all fabulous, as were the locations we stayed at.

At one point, the airline that was handling our trip out changed the flight due to local conditions. I learned of this first through our specialist, who was immediately on the situation and kept us apprised of the change. The company provided us with an online portal that covered every part of our trip. It was constantly updated and we always knew who the next contact was in the new area.

Throughout the process, we had constant questions and changes. Our travel company was very pleasant and accommodating of our concerns. Their work was in the middle of a larger trip. Even though they were not handling the stops before and after their portion, they were more than happy to help out with those portions and added that information to our itinerary at no cost.

In a word, they were fabulous. If you want more detail on their work and my unqualified recommendation of them, please reach out and I'm happy to provide you with more information.

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