Victoria Falls and Hwange in depth

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your comfortable hotel where you will stay two nights.

Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

Overnight at Shongwe Lookout including breakfast

This award winning lodge features 23 elegantly appointed rooms situated in the outskirts of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe's renowned wildlife town. Nestled around our distinctive Lookout Tower, guests enjoy breathtaking views of the Zambezi River and the mist from the iconic Victoria Falls, from which our lodge derives its local name.

Experience the awe of Victoria Falls on today's tour.

With a knowledgeable guide, explore the enchanting Rainforest, discovering the history, flora, fauna, and key points of interest surrounding the falls. Feel the mist on your skin and hear the thunderous roar as you marvel at Nature's Supreme Masterpiece.

Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. Perhaps partake in a sunset cruise or interactive dinner experience.

Overnight at Shongwe Lookout including breakfast

After breakfast, transfer by road and unique rail car to your camp in Hwange National Park.

Experience our unique Elephant Express railcar, an exceptional activity and a highlight of any stay at Camelthorn Lodge or Bomani Tented Lodge. Introduced in 2015, the Elephant Express is ingeniously designed to offer an unforgettable journey to and between our camps in Southern Hwange National Park.

The railcar, accommodating up to 22 passengers, features a safari design with open sides, engines at both ends, and specially trained drivers.

The spacious railcar has large aisles, allowing guests to walk around and spot wildlife.

A highly experienced and knowledgeable guide is on board to answer all your questions and ensure an enjoyable trip.

You will arrive into your camp where you will be staying for the next 4 nights in the late afternoon. Time permitting, enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Bomani Tented Camp is nestled in a private concession on the picturesque Ngamo Plains, renowned for its unique scenery and impressive year-round game viewing with a rich diversity of wildlife. Enjoy the open-air thatched main lodge, tented accommodations, teak viewing decks, a prolific waterhole, a splash pool, and evenings around the fire—this is life on the plains. Each day unfolds according to your wishes, with experiences tailored to your interests, guided by our expert, fun, and friendly guides. At Bomani, expect exceptional game viewing throughout the year, a variety of safari activities, and a strong commitment to local communities and wildlife conservation.

Overnight Bomani Tented Camp in a Saddlebill or Spurwing Luxury Tent including all meals, selected drinks, laundry and game activities.

Game activities include walks, drives, all day excursions, hide sits and night drives,visit to local village, tour of the village school (not available during school holidays)

Today, visit the Imvelo Ngamo Rhino Sanctuary, where you'll meet our new residents, Thuza and Kusasa, and the Cobra Rangers who guard them 24/7. Begin with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Cobras' basecamp to learn about their work and Imvelo's various community and conservation programs. Enjoy a brief talk on the origins and mission of the Cobras unit, their role in rhino protection, and the future plans for our groundbreaking Community Rhino Conservation Initiative.

Then, head off on foot or by vehicle with the Cobras to meet Thuza and Kusasa! You'll have plenty of photo opportunities and quality time to observe and enjoy our rhinos in their natural habitat on the Ngamo plains. The proximity to the rhinos will depend on the conditions on the ground.

Each guest at Bomani contributes to a rhino conservation and community levy, which supports the rhino sanctuary and community projects in nearby villages.

Overnight Bomani Tented Camp in a Saddlebill or Spurwing Luxury Tent including all meals, selected drinks, laundry and game activities.

Village and School Visit

Imvelo Safari Lodges is deeply committed to fostering connections between local rural communities and our safari guests, ensuring mutual benefit. A short drive from the lodge, guests have the opportunity to experience authentic village life in rural Matabeleland.

Start your morning with breakfast in the dining room before heading to Ngunyana Village. Here, guests can join children on their morning walk to school or take younger kids for a ride in our safari vehicles! At the school, meet the Headmaster and enjoy traditional songs performed by students, followed by a brief classroom interaction. This activity provides a wonderful opportunity for school children to engage with visitors from around the world who come to see the wildlife that surrounds them.

After the school visit, visit a nearby village for an unscripted tour of a local homestead, including a meeting with the village headman. Guests will witness Imvelo's community initiatives firsthand and gain insight into the daily life of rural Zimbabweans, including thatching roofs, tilling fields, milling maize, and weaving baskets.

Imvelo's "Look-up Blind" at Stoffie's Pan

This afternoon, return to Hwange in search of wildlife before enjoying a bush lunch next to our underground game-viewing blind at Stoffie’s Pan, also known as the "Look-up" blind because it offers water-level views where elephants can be seen from above! After lunch, spend time in the blind for close-up views of elephants quenching their thirst just a few feet away. The blind features comfortable seating and amenities such as running water for flush toilets and hand basins.

Later in the afternoon, explore the Ngamo plains by foot and vehicle. Enjoy sundowners before embarking on a night drive back to camp through the Bomani concession, seeking out nocturnal species that roam the plains after dark.

Overnight Bomani Tented Camp in a Saddlebill or Spurwing Luxury Tent including all meals, selected drinks, laundry and game activities.

Morning Game Drive or Walk from Bomani

Start your day with an early wake-up call and join your guide at dawn for a cup of coffee and a slice of toast before venturing out to interpret the night's activities in the wilderness. We set out early to catch the big cats while they are still active. While sightings can't be guaranteed, an engaging time with your guide is assured. Guided walks are led by experienced professionals, focusing on tracks and signs, and possibly approaching wildlife on foot for memorable photographs. Return to the lodge with a heightened appetite for brunch. At Imvelo, our game viewing is adaptable to seize on-ground opportunities, such as recent lion activity – your guide will discuss options and suggest variations, like departing after a full breakfast or enjoying a picnic brunch in a favored bush spot, where wildlife can observe you for a change!

General Game Viewing Activities

Continue exploring the Ngamo Plains. Your guide will outline available options and recommend activities based on your preferences – from game drives and walks to full-day excursions, birdwatching, and waterhole observations – all subject to updates from the bush telegraph about recent happenings among the prominent wildlife, particularly the large predators!

Additional Options for Day 4

Imvelo's Signature "Pump Run" All-Day Safari

Start your day with early tea or coffee on your veranda, followed by a hearty breakfast in the main lodge. Pack your day bag for an extensive safari or "pump run" deep into the southern part of Hwange.

Hwange National Park, lacking major rivers, relies on waterholes pumped for over 70 years – initially by windmills, then diesel engines, and now solar power. Imvelo Safari Lodges manages 16+ waterholes in the park's southern sector, contributing to 20-25% of the waterholes sustaining Hwange's wildlife – a significant commitment of which we are immensely proud!

Imvelo’s "pump runs" blend remote park game viewing with practical conservation efforts to maintain crucial waterholes and pumps that wildlife depend on during dry seasons. Many pumps have recently transitioned to solar-hybrid systems. Meet the "pump attendants," conservation heroes who reside at these waterholes and assist with pump maintenance.

Enjoy a picnic lunch near a waterhole, followed by a leisurely afternoon game drive back to the lodge, often culminating in sundowners at a nearby waterhole.

Please note: This activity operates during the dry season when water is pumped (typically June to October). During the green season, enjoy an all-day game drive spanning a vast park area, with a picnic lunch and siesta under a shady tree near a lily-covered pan.

Overnight Bomani Tented Camp in a Saddlebill or Spurwing Luxury Tent including all meals, selected drinks, laundry and game activities.

Following an early activity and brunch at the lodge, embark on Imvelo’s unique game viewing railcar, the Elephant Express, for a scenic 2.5-hour journey along the eastern border of Hwange National Park to Dete Station. Upon arrival at Dete, transfer by vehicle to Victoria Falls, reaching your hotel or lodge in the late afternoon.

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your comfortable Victoria Falls hotel for overnight.

Overnight at Shongwe Lookout including breakfast

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight.