Painted Dogs, Hwange, Zimbabwe

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Ultimate Safari – Botswana, Victoria Falls & Zimbabwe

Top Highlights

Male Lion, Hwange, Zimbabwe

Track the elusive ‘Big Five’ with six small-group game drives across three national parks

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Catch your breath on Victoria Falls’ most impressive vistas with a scenic excursion to one of the seven wonders of the world 

Victoria Falls Bridge, Zimbabwe

Marvel at the wonder of Edwardian engineering with an interactive visit to Victoria Falls Bridge 

San Bushmen Caves, Matobo Hills, Zimbabwe

Explore Matobo’s painted San Bushman caves & soak up 360-degree views of the surrounding vistas from the hilltop grave of Cecil John Rhodes

Itinerary

Further highlights

Recharge under the open African skies with overnight stays in a range of unique safari lodges in or around each reserve

Discover the vibrant aquatic ecosystems nestled on the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers with two evening cruises and an optional photo boat safari

Follow in David Livingstone’s footsteps, viewing Victoria Falls from its Zambian side, on an optional high tea on its island overlooks

Spend time in Hwange’s Painted Dog Conservation Centre and get up close with this inquisitive, endangered species

Learn about anti-poaching initiatives from the people that co-exist with Hwange’s fauna on an enriching visit to a local village

Embrace time-honoured safari traditions with sundowners and snacks against the backdrop of Southern Africa’s most impressive scenery

What the price includes

  • 11 nights’ mixed-board accommodation in Chobe (3 nights), Victoria Falls (3), Hwange (3) and Matobo (2), plus two nights aboard the aircraft
  • 11 breakfasts, five lunches and eight dinners
  • Chobe River sunset cruise
  • Two game drives in Chobe National Park
  • Victoria Falls tour
  • Victoria Falls historical bridge tour
  • Evening Zambezi River cruise
  • Entry to the Painted Dog Conservation Centre
  • Sable Valley hidden wildlife viewing sights with sundowners and snacks
  • Three game drives in Hwange private concessions
  • Local community visit and human-animal conservation talk
  • Anti-poaching talk from the Amalinda Collection’s rangers
  • Escorted bushwalk in Matobo with sundowners and snacks
  • One game drive in the Matopos Hills National Park
  • Visit to the San Bushman Caves and Cecil John Rhodes’ grave
  • Return flights to Victoria Falls and from Bulawayo
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel throughout and open-air 4x4 travel on game drives
  • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Dates & Prices

Departure pointDeparture datePrice (per person)Availability
London Heathrow

January 2026 - November 2027

from £5,439 pp

20 dates available

Manchester

January 2026 - November 2027

from £5,505 pp

20 dates available

Accommodation

Palm River Hotel, Lounge
Ultimate Safari – Botswana, Victoria Falls & Zimbabwe Touring Hotels Botswana & ZimbabweYou'll be staying in a series of comfortable hotels that are conveniently located for your tour itinerary.

Further information

Terms & Conditions: 

Save up to 10% applies to specific holidays and tours only. This March-April offer applies to new bookings only booked between 14 March and 30 April 2025 inclusive, and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to holidays with late availability pricing and excludes Ocean Cruise, River Cruise, Edinburgh Tattoo, Andre Rieu events, Lapland and Wimbledon. 

This offer does not apply to child pricing. This offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other discount, promotion, or concession. When booking a holiday as described above, prices shown will automatically have the discount applied. The discount applies to the tour price (excluding extras and holiday insurance) at the time of booking. 

This offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Newmarket Holidays reserves the right to cancel, change or amend any tour. Holidays booked with Newmarket Holidays, are financially protected in accordance with ABTA, ATOL & ABTOT regulations.  Newmarket Holidays Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 02238316.

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