Rhino Track and Trail • 7 Days

Rhino Track and Trail

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Explore and enjoy the diversity of the three most popular and spectacular areas of Zimbabwe – Matobos, Hwange and Victoria Falls. See the exquisite beauty of the granite kopjes, the raw wilderness of Hwange National Park, and the spectacular spray of the Victoria Falls. This seven-day Zimbabwe safari experience focuses on tracking, spotting, and understanding more about the endangered African rhino. All accommodation, transfers, and most meals are included in this Zimbabwe package.

Highlights of the Rhino Track and Trail

Rhinos in the Matobo Hills

Track the endangered Black and White Rhinos of the Matobo Hills. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience – on foot with an armed ranger and getting up close and personal with this prehistoric and critically endangered African mammal. Visit the scenic hills of the Matobo steeped in tribal history, the ancient mystery of the San people, and dramatic granite rock landscapes. This classic Zimbabwe safari area has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site for good reason.

Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park should be on any safari lover’s bucket list. The variety of game species found here is staggering; you can find over 100 species of mammals in Hwange, many of which are rare and endangered, such as the wild dog and many species of large cats.

Painted Dogs Conservation Center Hwange

A visit to the Painted Dogs Conservation Centre is included as a highlight and as part of your safari package to Hwange. Learn about this incredible and endangered species and how the packs of wild ‘painted’ dogs are run by dominant females. This is a challenging but also successful conservation story that is a terrific learning experience on your Hwange safari and Zimbabwe holiday.

Victoria Falls

The mighty and majestic Victoria Falls is an iconic tourist destination in Africa for good reason. This resort town on the banks of the Zambezi River is a must-see for any Zimbabwe safari. Enjoy guided and informative viewing of the biggest waterfall in the world as part of your safari package. Adventure activities, sunset river cruises, shopping for local crafts, and a whole lot more is on offer in Vic Falls.

Accommodation

Days 1 & 2

Big Cave Camp (or similar)
Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe

Days 3 to 5

The Hide (or similar)
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Day 6

Ilala Lodge (or similar)
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Included

  • Breakfast and dinner daily with lunch included on 5 days
  • Accommodation in Matobo Hills, Hwange and Victoria Falls as the itinerary
  • Rhino tracking in Matobo Hills
  • Game drives and walks in Hwange
  • Guided tour of Victoria Falls
    All transfers

Excluded

  • Flights
  • Pre and post tour accommodation
  • Optional activities
  • Meals & drinks not stipulated
  • Travel insurance
  • All personal expenses such as tips, curios, laundry etc

Pre-Tour Information

Transport

You will be picked up at Bulawayo International Airport and dropped off at Victoria Falls International Airport. All transfers are either conducted in 4×4, 2×4 vehicles or minibuses.

Meals

Meals included in the Rhino Track and Trail will be taken in the restaurants at the various accommodation establishments. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements in advance.

Visas

The onus is on the client to organize all visas required to visit Zimbabwe.

Travel Insurance

Please note that travel and cancellation insurance is mandatory for every guest travelling with JENMAN African Safaris. All insurance is solely the responsibility of our guests. Please ensure you arrange your own insurance with protection for the full duration of your journey to cover personal injury, damage and loss of personal items including but not limited to camera equipment and other electronic items, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and loss of luggage, etc. Please speak to your travel agent if you require assistance.

On arrival at Bulawayo Airport you will be met and transferred to your safari lodge accommodation in the Matobo Hills. The start of your seven-day Matobos, Hwange, and Vic Falls safari will be at the legendary Big Cave Camp. You will spend the next two nights at this classic Zimbabwe safari lodge. The rest of the day, you will be at your leisure to relax beside the pool or participate in some of the optional activities available.
The Matobo Hills area is one of exquisite beauty, steeped in tribal traditions and history, ancient mystery and dramatic rock formations. The Matobo National Park has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to both black and white rhinos, sable antelope and the world’s densest population of leopard. Birdlife is prolific and includes the highest concentration of black eagles in the world. Once the home of the ancient San People,  this area contains the richest source of rock art found anywhere on the continent. Not only is it here that the Ndebele people buried their great king, Mzilikazi, but Cecil John Rhodes was also laid to rest on the “Hill of the Benevolent Spirit” or “World’s View” as the area was named by him. We visit the Matobo National Park, Rhodes grave, and participate in a game drive including Rhino Tracking.
After breakfast, we depart Matobo Hills and make our way to Hwange National Park. In the afternoon you can take a walking safari on our private Hwange concession, led by a professional Zimbabwe guide. You will learn some interesting details about the fauna and flora of Hwange and you may even have the opportunity to experience a close encounter with an elephant in the lush Hwange bush.  
Today is spent on a game drive in the Hwange National Park. This is the largest national park in Zimbabwe, covering an area of approx. 14 650 km2. Its close and accessible from Vic Falls and should be an integral part of any safari package to Zimbabwe. There’s a huge range of fauna and flora and the birdlife is some of the richest in the country. With over 400 recorded species it is a “twitcher’s paradise” for good reason. You are guaranteed to see massive herds of buffalo and elephant and very likely to come across lions in big numbers within Hwange. Your included game drives will showcase several other African mammals as well.
On this morning you will venture out early for a game drive through the pristine Hwange bush.  There’s also an included visit to the Hwange Painted Dogs Conservation Centre. Discover more about this fascinating and red-listed mammal.  
We leave the beauty of the Hwange National Park behind us and head to Victoria Falls, where we explore the mighty Victoria Falls on a guided tour. Thereafter you will be transferred to your lodge, to have a relaxing afternoon at leisure.
After breakfast it’s unfortunately the end of your great Zimbabwe rhino safari. You will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward departure flight. We hope to welcome you again one day on another of our classic African adventures with Jenman Safaris.
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