The 15 Best Safaris in Zimbabwe

1.Chobe Full Day Safari Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $180Our pick

From Victoria Falls, you cross into Botswana with assistance, cruise the Chobe River for about three hours, enjoy a buffet lunch, then search the park by open 4x4. Guides such as Gaba, Obi, and Figo are praised for sharp animal spotting and friendly service. Expect elephants, hippos, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and plenty of border formalities.

“Great experience at Chobe! We got to see many animals, including lions and their cubs, lots of elephants, hippos, and various birds. Thanks a lot to our excellent guide!”

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2.Chobe National Park Full Day Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 71 reviews · 8 hours · from $122

From Kasane, combine a Chobe River wildlife cruise with a 4x4 safari in Chobe National Park. You’ll look for elephants, hippos, crocodiles, birds, and the Big Five, then stop for a buffet lunch at Cresta Mowana Safari Lodge. The small group is limited to eight, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and flexible timing based on wildlife movement.

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3.Chobe National Park Full Day Safari (Botswana)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $200

Travel from Victoria Falls into Botswana for an 8 to 10 hour Chobe safari. Your day combines a 4WD game drive with a Chobe River boat cruise, buffet lunch at the teak-built Chobe Safari Lodge, hotel pickup, and return transport. Bring binoculars, and allow extra time for the Zimbabwe-Botswana border crossing.

“I have booked the full day excursion safari and river cruise in the Chobe National Park in Botswana, it is a must for nature lovers! We enjoyed our excursion , Simon collected us from our lodge and drove us to Zimbabwe border to enter BotswanRead more”

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4.Unique Safari Game Drives in Zambezi National Park, 4 Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $125Top rated

Join Savannah Adventures Safaris for a three-hour game drive in Zambezi National Park, just 10 minutes from Victoria Falls. Choose a regular drive, private or small-group high tea, or a safari with an African braai lunch. Your open 4WD may bring you close to giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, antelopes, and possibly lions.

“Had an exeptional Safari Game Drive with Savannah Adventures. Excellent guide and the quality of food we had much much better then on other Game Drives we had in the past in Victoria Falls. We also had a choice of either High Tea, Lunch or BBq Braii afican style to chooRead more”

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5.Livingstone Island and Devil’s Pool Walking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · from $160

You’ll walk across rocky ground to Livingstone Island, view Victoria Falls from the Zambian side, then swim to Devil’s Pool or a safer seasonal alternative. A local guide leads the water crossing, watches conditions, and helps with photos. The tour lasts about two to three hours and suits active visitors aged eight and up.

“I was looking forward to this for a loooong time but covid interfered. Finally made it and it was worth it. The guides were awesome and have been doing this for a while so knew how and where to take pictures. The trek to devils pool was fun aRead more”

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6.Sunrise to Sunset Chobe Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 27 reviews · 12 hours · from $230

Leave Victoria Falls at 5:00 AM for an English-guided safari in Chobe National Park. You will take an early game drive, eat breakfast and lunch, then cruise the Chobe River for close views of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and birds. Guides such as MB, TT, and Mr T have led highly praised outings, but border fees and visa rules need careful checking.

“TT and Mr T were amazing guides finding so many great animals in the park. We were staying in Livingstone and they were great at getting us to Botswana with no problem. Thanks for the great day.”

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7.Victoria Falls River Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

From Livingstone, cruise the upper Zambezi in a propeller-free boat built for water as shallow as 20 cm. Your English-speaking skipper takes you over rapids, then around island channels for birds and wildlife. Hotel pickup, drinks, and a light meal are included, with lunch or a picnic depending on the tour time.

“This tour was absolutely breathtaking. Our tour guides spotted animals and birds so quickly and knows the facts of each so well. Our lunch time picnic was out of this world and will highly recommend this tour to all out there. Many thanks!”

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8.Walking Safari to the Falls, Bridge and beyond with Savannah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $45

Join Savannah Adventures Safaris for a 90-minute walk from N1 Hotel through bush country to Victoria Falls Bridge. Guides such as Mthabisi and Carlos handle the border formalities, point out possible impalas, warthogs, and baboons, and explain the bridge’s history at a small museum. You see only part of the Falls.

“Our guide for the walking safari bridge Mthabisi was very knowledgeable very professional and friendly a massive credit to the company highly recommend this tour”

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9.Walking Safari of Victoria Falls Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $35Best value

Join a licensed guide such as Prince Tee or Carlos for a one-hour walk from N1 Hotel through Victoria Falls Town, past the historic hotel and Kingdom Hotel, then along a bush path to views of the Zambezi Gorge, bridge, and possible wildlife.

“A lovely introduction to Victoria Falls Town. Prince Tee is very knowledgeable and happy to answer our endless questions.”

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10.Guided Tour of the Falls (ZIM side) Wildlife Safari, by Savannah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $45

Savannah Adventures combines a short wildlife walk with a guided visit to Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean side. Your local guide leads you through bush where wildlife sightings are common but not guaranteed, then into the spray-soaked rainforest around the falls. The tour lasts about two hours, takes up to 12 people, and requires a separate national park fee based on nationality.

“Unfortunately our guide struggled to gain entrance to the park for half an hour whilst we just stood there not knowing what was happening. When we finally did get in, he just walked along with us so we were very disappointed with this as we could have just done that ourselves.”

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11.Safari Game Drive in Zambezi National Park with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $100

Set out from your Victoria Falls hotel with Khanondo Tours & Safaris for a three-hour game drive in the wild, unfenced Zambezi National Park. Choose morning coffee and tea or an afternoon snack platter, soft drinks, and beer. Guide Alex is praised for local knowledge, and the group limit is 15.

“The driver and guide Alex is a reservoir of local knowledge and is very professional. The whole experience was very worthwhile, even though we didn't see any elephants, we saw plenty of other animals. The tea by the banks of the Zambezi was quite phenomenal.”

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12.2-Day Camping Safari in Chobe National Park from Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $525

You’ll cross from Victoria Falls into Botswana for a three-hour Chobe River cruise, two game drives, bush meals, and a night in a tent with a private toilet. Guides such as Jack and Six have helped guests spot lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and more. Pickup, park fees, food, transport, and lodging are included.

“Really cool trip with experienced, helpful and really nice guides/people around you, where you feel completely safe and well taken care of. Can really recommend it!”

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13.Private Zambezi River Birdwatching Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $80

Cruise the Zambezi with a private boat and an English or Shona speaking birding guide. You may spot African Finfoot, kingfishers, storks, herons, hippos, crocodiles, and riverbank mammals. Guides such as Kennedy, Itela, and Clement have helped guests find 30 or more species, with hotel pickup included.

“It was amazing, even dough the weather wasn't sunny. Our Guides, Kennedy and Mongi, and our captain showed us 30 different bird species on the Zambezi. we got coffee, water, muffin and fruits.”

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14.Chobe Full Day Safari in Chobe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $190

Travel from Victoria Falls into Botswana for a full day in Chobe National Park. You’ll combine a Chobe River cruise with a 4x4 game drive, looking for elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, lions, birds, and more. Pickup, brunch, bottled water, transport, and a licensed guide are included.

“Superb service, very professional and always on time. Special thanks to Leona and Arnold for making the trip memorable.”

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15.Full Day Chobe National Park Big 5 Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $185

Travel from Victoria Falls with Francis to the Botswana border, then join Cobra for a Chobe safari by boat and open vehicle. Over about 9 to 10 hours, you get a river cruise, lunch, and game drives with chances to see elephants, hippos, lions, giraffes, buffalo, and more. Pickup is offered, and groups are capped at 15.

“We had a wonderful time on this tour. Francis drove us to and from the Botswana border, while Cobra led the safari tour. We saw a male lion, giraffes, many elephants, and a couple of hippos. The vehicle was very comfortable and there was nRead more”

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