Embrace African Tours

Tour: The Smoke that Thunders, Zimbabwe (CODE EB05)

Days: 24 Days

Start: Harare, Zimbabwe 

End: Harare, Zimbabwe

Accommodation: Hotels, Chalets, Lodges, Camping

Countries: Zimbabwe

Price From $7250

Zimbabwe is one of the most underrated countries that Africa has to offer with plenty of gems to explore. The Nationals Parks in Zimbabwe are amongst the best in Africa. They are unique, diverse and have a large variety of wildlife.

Victoria Falls is one of the greatest waterfalls in the world and is twice the size of Niagara Falls.

Victoria Falls is one of the natural 7 wonders of the world.

Zimbabwe is home to 5 different UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Mana Pools National Park, Matopos National Park, Great Zimbabwe, Khami Ruins & Victoria Falls. 

Day 1: Arrive in Harare, Zimbabwe. Your Embrace adventure tour begins with a full itinerary brief with your Tour Expert Guide. Get to know what your adventure will entail, your options of highlights and must see and do in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe has many amazing highlights to see and do. We recommend you arrive a few days before your tour starts to take advantage of all the excitement and fun Zimbabwe offers. 

Want to have a few extra days in Zimbabwe…Great!! Let us know what’s on your bucket list and we will make it happen.

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Day 2: Chinhoyi. Your day is exploring the Chinhoyi caves. Then onto the tour of the township.

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Day 3: Kariba. You have plenty to experience today with a lake tour followed by a boat cruise and a bridge tour. 

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Day 4: Mana Pools. An exciting experience of a night safari. You will be able to listen to the sounds of nature and see the night-time action as the wild life become active. 

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Day 5: Mana Pools. The day of experiencing a daytime safari. Walking safari. Mana Pools is one of the best walking safaris in Zimbabwe. A chance for another night-time safari game drive. 

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Day 6 Mano Pools. This place is so incredible it deserves an additional day. You will be happy that we added a day at Mano Pools. There is so much to do and see. 

Your Extra Excursions are endless. Your tour expert guide will detail all the options and suggest recommendations to make the most of your day.

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Day 7 Chegutu. A unique stop over with a city and township tour. 

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Day 8 Matopos. A time to listen to the sounds of nature as you go for a walking tour. 

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Day 9 Matopos. Enjoy a safari drive. Keep your eyes peeled and your cameras ready. You never know when you will see the wildlife in their own habitat. A chance to visit Cecil Rhodes grave. Its unique and awkward experience to see the gravesite that is a slab of stone at the top of a granite hill. 

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Day 10 Victoria Falls. A tour of the famous Victoria Falls. A city and township tour to explore more of Victoria Falls. 

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Day 11 Victoria Falls. An action-packed day. The day is your choice of Extra Excursions. Helicopter Flights over Victoria Falls, Bungy Jump, white water rafting, experience the Falls sitting in the pools that had eroded into existence over thousands of years.

Angels Pool is situated from the top of the Victoria Falls about 15 meters from the drop of the falls. You will get to experience the views and the thunder roars of the fall.

Devil Pool is a natural rock pool on the edge of the fall. You can swim to the edge of the Victoria Falls. You can see the falls from a different angle on a boat cruise.

You can easily cross over to the Zambian side and get another stamp on your passport. 

A must do and experience the unforgettable African cultural dinner at Boma Restaurant. You will have sensory overload on taste, sight, sounds and smells of Africa. You will be served a 4-course meal. After your delicious dinner you will be treated to a traditional African drum show. This evening has become a must do while visiting Victoria Falls. 

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Day 12 Hwange. Enjoy your day while experiencing a safari game drive. Have dinner and get ready for night time safari. The fun and experiences are never the same. 

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Day 13 Bulawayo. A great city and historical tour. Visit the market. You will have the chance to explore the township and mix and mingle with the locals.  

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Day 14 Masvingo. Visit the Great Zimbabwe Ancient Ruins. The country of Zimbabwe wasn’t always called that name. It was named Rhodesia & Southern Rhodesia & Zimbabwe Rhodesia. In the 1960’s people started using the name Zimbabwe, which stems back to Great Zimbabwe. 

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Day 15 Masvingo. You will enjoy the activities of hiking and discovering the true wilderness. It is recognised as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Explore a nature walk and learn about the culture of Zimbabwe. You will get the experience of learning traditional musical instruments. 

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Day 16 Gonarenzou. Widely known for its unique wilderness character, the Parks’s reputation as a premier destination for quality wildlife sightings is also growing. Home to about 11K elephants, the Gonarezhou truly deserves its vernacular name of Places of Elephants. 

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Day 17 Gonarenzou. Bird watching. Avid bird watchers will not be disappointed on this African safari. African has some of the most unique looking birds. Photographers get your camera ready. 

Boating. Explore the aquatic wildlife by boat or canoe.

Bush walks. A bush walk safari is the perfect chance to stretch your legs and a great opportunity to be up and close to the African nature. 

There is an endless amount of adventures to indulge in.

Cultural visits, Farm visits, Fishing, Game Drives, Markets

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Day 18 Chimhanimhani National Park. A great day exploring the scenery during a hike.

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Day 19 Chimhanimhani. An extended hiking day surrounded with the beauty of the waterfalls. 

Extra Exclusions: Hiking, swimming, golf, fishing, horse riding. A great opportunity to go shopping for artefacts, sculptures and souvenirs. 

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Day 20 Bvumba Mountains. Be absorbed into the nature. The Bvumba mountain- also referred to as the mountain of the mist, botanical- one of the best views in Africa. Take this opportunity to go for a hike throughout the nature. 

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Day 21 Nyanga. After having great quality time in Bvumba Mountain we head off to the Inyanga Mountains and cool off from the heat of the lowveld. 

A day of breath taking view & hike that you will refer to as Gods View. 

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Day 22 Nyanga. Our Accommodation is within the Nyanga range of mountains which happens to be the highest point in Zimbabwe. 

We will arrive late in the afternoon and the following morning you will have the opportunity to hike to several breathtaking view points including God’s view where you will have a lifetime experience. 

In the afternoon you can opt for several adventure activities such as the most popular and unique sky walk, nature walk, trout fishing, traditional village experience or just relax by the pool, tasting the fruit of the season. 

Nyangombe falls for the option to hike & swim. The chance to swim in the natural pool and a sandy area called Brighton Beach.

Mtarazi Falls highest falls in Zimbabwe & the second highest in Africa. 

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Day 23 Harare.  We head back to Harare where the adventure begun. 

Enjoy a great dinner and a time to share your stories about the adventure of a lifetime you experienced throughout Zimbabwe. 

Day 24 Harare. Breakfast, Tour has come to an end. It’s never good bye from us, only see you for your next Embrace African Tour Adventure.

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What’s Included:

Airport Pick up & Airport Drop off

Transportation from the start of the tour til end of the tour. Including to and from any Extra Excursion activities. 

Accommodation from Day 1 to Day 24. Hotel check out on Day 24.

Camping Supplies, Tent, mattress, cooking utensils 

Daily brief on what to expect for the day. Each day will finish with a brief on what to prepare, pack and wear for the following days activities.

Breakfast Included from Day 2 til Day 23.

Cultural education, detailed information during the travels and the visited city and villages. 

What’s Not included:

Travel Insurance ** This is mandatory to have Travel Insurance prior to confirmation on your booking. 

All Extra Excursion activities. 

Camping Sleeping Bag, Pillow, Towels

Lunch & Dinner

Any spending money

Pre and Post Accommodation.