The 13 Full-Day Trips in Zimbabwe That Earn Their Price

1.Chobe National Park Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · 10 hours · from $170Our pick

Travel from Victoria Falls to Botswana for a full safari day with a Chobe River cruise, buffet lunch, and open 4x4 game drive. Guides such as Joe, Richard, and Twist have helped make the handoffs easy, while the river offers close views of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, and birds. Expect a long day, border formalities, and a separate $25 park fee.

“Amazing experience. This tour is extremely well organised, with the transport to the border and then a guide helping though immigration and immediately starting the safari which was breathtaking. Lunch was in a very nice resort where the cruise started which was another amazing way to see loads of animals and relax after lunch. The fact that this was a small group made the experience even more enjoyable and without any delay. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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2.Chobe Day Trip from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 250 reviews · from $170

Spend a long day crossing from Victoria Falls into Botswana for a Chobe River cruise and Chobe National Park game drive. You may see elephants, hippos, crocodiles, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and abundant birdlife. Guides such as Cobra, Brook, Rocky, and PK are praised for sharp animal spotting and good positioning. Lunch is served at a lodge in Kasane.

“We were collected from our hotel at the nominated time by Stanford and driven to the border, viewing wildlife by the roadside along the way. Stanford was happy to stop for us to take photos and to point out animals as we travelled along. We arrived at the border and were escorted through the crossing where we then met our guide Cobra who was amazing! Our jeep safari was fantastic and we saw many animals including lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes and countless zebra and impala. Cobra was very knowledgeable and personable and helped us learn more about the National Park. Lunch which was provided was buffet style and was delicious.…”

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3.Chobe Day Trip From Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · from $170

Leave Victoria Falls early for Botswana’s Chobe National Park, where you’ll combine an open-air game drive with a wildlife-filled river cruise. Guides such as Cobra and LT are praised for sharp animal spotting. Lunch, park fees, transfers, drinks, and border assistance are included, but check visa rules before booking.

“We had a great morning visiting the Zimbabwe and Zambia sides of Victoria Falls. No crowds in early March. Lots of immigration logistics but our guides walk us through every step. You will get soaked on both sides. Bring a dry pouch and shoes that will dry quickly.”

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4.Chobe Full Day Trip From Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 135 reviews · from $164

Leave Victoria Falls at 7:00 am for Botswana’s Chobe National Park. Your day includes a game drive, buffet lunch, and Chobe River cruise. Guides such as Casper, Philip, Andrew, and Gofa have helped make this route easy to manage, though border delays and group size can affect the pace.

“This activity was very well organised, everything was seamless. All guides were extremely knowledgeable and took the time to point out and explain different wildlife and areas of the national park. The lunch was delicious too”

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5.Victoria Falls Day Trip (Zimbabwe side)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 99 reviews · 9 hours · from $54Best value

Travel from Kasane to Zimbabwe in a small group of up to 10, then see Victoria Falls from several viewpoints, including Devil’s Cataract and Livingstone’s Statue. You’ll visit the rainforest, stop for lunch, browse local markets, and return to your lodge after about nine hours. Border crossings and park fees are extra.

“Fahrer war sehr pünktlich, nett und freundlich. Waren 8 Leute in kl. Bus mit Klima. Grenzüberttritte gingen problemlos, Fahrer hat einem geholfen. Visa kostet 30 Dollar in bar! Eintritt Victoria Falls 50 Dollar p.P. Der Fahrer hat uns noch zu einer Super Lodge gebracht, auf der uns eine Fütterung von 100derten von Geiern gezeigt wurde. Ein kurzer Besuch am Lookout Restaurant mit super Sicht auf die Fälle von der anderen Seite beendete die Fahrt. Das war alles mit im Preis drin (102 Euro, 2 Pers.) Besser hätten wir es nicht machen können. Danke”

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6.Chobe Extended Day Trip from Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · from $265

Leave Victoria Falls before 5 a.m. for Chobe National Park, crossing into Botswana for a morning game drive and a three-hour Chobe River cruise. You may spot lions, elephants, hippos, buffalo, crocodiles, and abundant birds. Breakfast, lunch, park fees, guides, transport, and hotel pickup are included. Passport and possible visa fees are extra.

“Chobe National Park was great, seen a lot of animals. Tour guide was great, both on land and on the river. The only major disappointment was in the middle of the day, when they drop you off for lunch, after the land part and before the river parRead more”

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7.Chobe Day Trip From Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $100Top rated

Leave Victoria Falls at 7:00 am for a guided Chobe National Park trip in Botswana. Your guide handles the border crossing, transport, wildlife viewing by boat and vehicle, and lunch. Guide Maradona has been praised for helping guests find lions. The listed price is $100 per person, plus a $25 government fee.

“Had a great experience, the staff are very friendly and Malcolm the photographer did a fantastic job!”

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8.Chobe Day Trip – From Vic Falls – With Lunch (Buffet)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 23 reviews · from $144

Spend a full day in Botswana’s Chobe National Park on a land and water safari from Victoria Falls. You’ll cross the border, take a game drive, eat a buffet lunch, then cruise the Chobe River for close views of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. The activity order may change.

“Wonderful day at Chobe . We saw so Many animals that’s incredible. We spent thanks to our guide a wonderful day!”

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9.Matobo Hills Day Trip with Rhino Tracking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide in Matobo National Park, riding in a white open safari truck, walking near rhinos, viewing rock paintings and balancing rocks, and visiting Cecil Rhodes’ grave. Ask if Blessing is available, especially if rhino tracking is your main goal. Lunch, drinks, entry fees, and Bulawayo pickup are included.

“one of the most impressive tours i’ve had. My guide was Blessing and he was very punctual, knowledgeable, patient, responsible and paid close attention to what my fellow and i were interested in and expected about the tour. we explored a few spots according to Blessing’s own experience and we found it a worthy unexpected discovery. it was impressive to track the rhinos and it was also enjoyable to learn a lot about the history of Matabo National Park. Strongly recommended.”

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10.Chobe Extended Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 15 hours · from $245

Leave Victoria Falls at 5 a.m. for Chobe National Park, crossing into Botswana for a game drive and a three-hour Chobe River cruise. Guides including Cobra, LT, Owen, and Enock help with wildlife spotting and border logistics. Breakfast, lunch, drinks, transport, and park fees are included, though it is wise to confirm the drinks policy.

“La guida di nome Cobra numero 1. Cercatelo e fate il safari con lui.”

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11.Chobe Botswana Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $360

Leave Victoria Falls early for Chobe National Park, crossing into Botswana for a three-hour game drive, lunch, and a Chobe River cruise. Your professional guide handles the day while you watch for wildlife on land and water. The small group is capped at 10, with refreshments included. Allow about 9.5 hours.

“Excellent trip. Saw both land and river animals. The 2 Guides we had were very good and were very informative. We learned alot.”

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12.Explore Chobe National Park With a Day Trip from Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $217

From Victoria Falls, you cross into Botswana for a two-hour Chobe River cruise and a three-hour game drive. Expect elephants, hippos, buffalo, birds, and a chance at lions, with hotel pickup, lunch, snacks, drinks, park fees, and a guide included. Bring a valid passport and check visa rules carefully.

“Great experience with a full of wildlife views and pictures as well as a fantastic lunch!”

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13.Full Day Hwange Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $260

Leave Victoria Falls at 05:30 for Hwange National Park, then take morning and afternoon game drives with a local guide. You may spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, kudus, and antelopes. The trip includes hotel transfers, an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, and a small group of up to 15 people. Guides named in feedback include Ethan and Kuda.

“This park is incredibly large and the guide did his best to find the animals! The check ins and water supply & lunch was most welcomed.”

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