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Your 9-day itinerary, day by day
This nine-day route follows the supplied Wetu itinerary: three nights in Matobo National Park, three nights beside Hwange National Park and two nights at Victoria Falls. Road transfers and a shared charter flight connect the stays, and the itinerary can be tailored around your dates and priorities.
Duration9 days
Guide price$4,535
RouteBulawayo to Victoria Falls
Where you stay3 lodges
Show prices inindicative only, we quote in USD
This guide price is based on 2026 season rates.
Make an Enquiry- Day 1-4
Matobo National Park
On arrival at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo, transfer to Amalinda Lodge in the granite hills of Matobo. Your three-night fully inclusive stay covers meals, local drinks, two scheduled activities per day, park fees, conservation and community levies and laundry. The lodge programme includes day and night game drives, bicycle rides and cultural tours.
OvernightAmalinda Lodge (3 nights)
- Day 4-7
Hwange National Park
Travel by road from Amalinda Lodge to Ivory Lodge, a small camp in a private concession bordering Hwange National Park. The three-night stay includes meals, local drinks, activities, laundry, park entrance fees and conservation and community taxes. Explore on day game drives and bush walks, with night drives available on request.
OvernightIvory Lodge (3 nights)
- Day 7-9
Victoria Falls
Transfer from Ivory Lodge to Hwange National Park Airport, then fly by shared charter from Hwange Main Camp to Victoria Falls International Airport. A road transfer continues to Bayete Guest Lodge for two nights with breakfast. Optional Victoria Falls activities can be arranged at additional cost.
OvernightBayete Guest Lodge (2 nights)
- Day 9
Depart Victoria Falls
After breakfast, transfer by road from Bayete Guest Lodge to Victoria Falls International Airport, where the itinerary ends. We will help coordinate the timing with your onward travel plans.
Your route through western Zimbabwe
The journey begins near Bulawayo in Matobo National Park, continues by road to Hwange and finishes with a shared charter flight and two nights at Victoria Falls.
- 1Matobo National Park
- 2Ivory Lodge, Hwange
- 3Victoria Falls
- 4Victoria Falls Airport
Each numbered stop follows the itinerary in order. The lodge markers are regional, while the listed road transfers and shared charter flight reflect the supplied transport plan.
Where you'll stay
The three named stays follow the supplied Wetu itinerary, with property-specific photography saved into Brilliant Africa's asset library.
Matobo National Park
Amalinda Lodge
A nine-room lodge built among the granite boulders of the Matobo Hills, with individually thatched rooms, an open-air dining area, cave wine cellar, rock pool overlooking a waterhole and heritage spa. Your three-night stay is fully inclusive, with two scheduled activities each day.
Hwange National Park
Ivory Lodge
An intimate lodge in a 2,500-hectare private concession bordering Hwange National Park. Its elevated rooms overlook a floodlit waterhole, while the dining room, bar and pool sit beneath mature teak trees. The fully inclusive stay covers day drives, bush walks and night drives on request.
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Bayete Guest Lodge
A family-run 25-room guest lodge in a quiet residential part of Victoria Falls. En-suite rooms sit among established gardens, with a large pool, dining room, pub and small outdoor gym. Your two-night stay includes breakfast, while optional local activities are available at additional cost.
Ready to plan your Rhino & Elephant Trail?
Share your dates, priorities and budget. One of our Southern Africa specialists will come back with first thoughts and tailor this itinerary around you, with no obligation.
What's included
Every Brilliant trip is fully inclusive of the things that matter, plus a level of support you won't find with an off-the-shelf package.
In your price
- Road transfer from Bulawayo Airport to Amalinda Lodge
- Road transfer from Amalinda Lodge to Ivory Lodge
- Transfer from Ivory Lodge to Hwange National Park Airport
- Shared charter flight from Hwange Main Camp to Victoria Falls International Airport
- Return road transfers between Victoria Falls Airport and Bayete Guest Lodge
- Three nights at Amalinda Lodge with meals, local drinks, two activities daily, park fees, levies and laundry
- Three nights at Ivory Lodge with meals, local drinks, activities, laundry, park fees and conservation and community taxes
- Two nights at Bayete Guest Lodge with breakfast
- Day and night game drives, bicycle rides and cultural tours from Amalinda Lodge's scheduled programme
- Day game drives and bush walks at Ivory Lodge, with night drives on request
With Brilliant, you'll also get
- One-to-one planning with a dedicated Southern Africa specialist
- A local ground-support team on hand throughout your trip
- Dedicated pre-travel support for practical questions and preparation
- A personalised guest portal and mobile app
- WhatsApp contact with your local support team
- Step-by-step visa and travel-document guidance
- Access to our international flight specialist for US guests
The 'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to move it and your deposit is applied to the rescheduled dates. Terms and conditions apply, enquire for details.
The guide price is $4,535 per person. Your final quote will depend on travel dates, room availability, charter schedules and any changes made to the route. Premium drinks and optional Victoria Falls activities are not included unless added to your proposal.
Your questions answered
How much does the Rhino & Elephant Trail cost?
The nine-day Rhino & Elephant Trail is priced from $4,535 per person. Your final quote will depend on travel dates, room availability, charter schedules and any changes you would like to make.
Where does the trip start and finish?
The itinerary starts at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo and finishes at Victoria Falls International Airport. The listed road transfers and shared charter flight are included.
How do we travel between the three areas?
Road transfers connect Bulawayo, Amalinda Lodge and Ivory Lodge. From Hwange Main Camp, a shared charter flight continues to Victoria Falls, followed by road transfers to and from Bayete Guest Lodge.
Which safari activities are included?
Amalinda Lodge includes two scheduled activities per day, with a programme of day and night drives, bicycle rides and cultural tours. Ivory Lodge includes day game drives and bush walks, with night drives available on request.
Are Victoria Falls activities included?
No. The Bayete Guest Lodge stay includes breakfast, and the lodge can help arrange Victoria Falls activities at additional cost. We can add your preferred experiences to the tailored proposal.
Can I change the lodges or extend the trip?
Yes. This is a tailor-made starting point. We can change the lodge level, adjust the pace, add more time at Victoria Falls or combine the route with another part of Zimbabwe or Southern Africa.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
This route combines road transfers, a shared charter flight and three different styles of stay. Our Southern Africa specialists will tailor the sequence, activities and pace around your dates, interests and budget.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
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Interested in the Rhino & Elephant Trail? Tell us your dates, budget and preferred balance of rhino tracking, game drives, walking and time at Victoria Falls. A Southern Africa specialist will tailor the lodges, transport and pace around you.
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