Your 8-day itinerary, day by day

This eight-day route follows the supplied Wetu itinerary: two nights at Victoria Falls, three nights at Camp Chitubu and two nights at Jozibanini. Road transfers and charter flights connect the stays, and the itinerary can be tailored around your dates and priorities.

Duration8 days
Guide price$5,700
RouteVictoria Falls round-trip
Where you stay3 lodges & camps
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  1. Day 1-3
    Aerial view of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River

    Arrive at Victoria Falls

    On arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport, you will be met for the road transfer to Insika Lodge. Settle into the lodge's indigenous gardens near the Zambezi River for a two-night stay on a bed-and-breakfast basis, with Victoria Falls and the area's activities close by.

    OvernightInsika Lodge (2 nights)

  2. Day 3-6
    Camp Chitubu guest tents overlooking Hwange wilderness

    Fly into northern Hwange

    Transfer back to Victoria Falls Airport and board a shared charter flight to Shumba Airstrip. A Camp Chitubu guide will meet you for the transfer to camp in the Sinamatella region. Your three-night stay includes meals, local drinks, park fees, laundry, game drives and walking safaris.

    OvernightCamp Chitubu (3 nights)

  3. Day 6-8
    Mountain biking safari near Jozibanini Camp in Hwange

    Continue to remote Jozibanini

    Return to Shumba Airstrip and fly by charter to Jozibanini Camp in the remote south-west of Hwange. Spend two nights overlooking Jozibanini Pan, with day and night drives, guided walks, mountain biking on elephant paths and time at the underground wildlife hide included.

    OvernightJozibanini Camp (2 nights)

  4. Day 8
    Jozibanini Pan and camp in south-western Hwange National Park

    Fly back to Victoria Falls

    After your final morning at Jozibanini, board the charter flight to Victoria Falls International Airport, where the itinerary ends. We will help coordinate the connection with your onward travel plans.

Your route from Victoria Falls through Hwange

The journey begins at Victoria Falls, then moves by charter flight from northern Hwange to the remote south-west before returning to Victoria Falls Airport.

  1. 1Victoria Falls
  2. 2Camp Chitubu, Sinamatella
  3. 3Jozibanini Camp, south-west Hwange
  4. 4Victoria Falls Airport

Each numbered stop follows the itinerary in order. The map shows the northern and south-western Hwange regions served by the listed charter flights; camp markers are regional rather than navigation coordinates.

Where you'll stay

The three named stays follow the Wetu itinerary, with property-specific photography saved into Brilliant Africa's asset library.

Swimming pool at Insika Lodge, Victoria Falls
Restaurant at Insika Lodge, Victoria Falls
Signature Room at Insika Lodge
Aerial view of Insika Lodge near the Zambezi River
Luxury Room at Insika Lodge
Main bar at Insika Lodge
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Insika Lodge

A 40-room lodge set among indigenous trees close to the Zambezi River, with gardens, a waterhole, pool, restaurant, bar and spa. Your two-night stay is on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Guest bedroom at Camp Chitubu
Main entertainment area at Camp Chitubu
View from a Camp Chitubu guest room
Natural spring and wilderness view from Camp Chitubu
Camp Chitubu guest room overlooking the wilderness
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Sinamatella, Hwange National Park

Camp Chitubu

A seven-room tented camp on a ridge overlooking a natural spring in northern Hwange, with a strong focus on game drives and professionally guided walking safaris. Your three-night stay is fully inclusive.

Elephants drinking at Steve's Pan beside Jozibanini Camp
Raised tents at Jozibanini Camp
Star-bed experience at Jozibanini Camp
Dining with elephants at Jozibanini Camp
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South-west Hwange National Park

Jozibanini Camp

A remote six-room camp overlooking Jozibanini Pan, with raised tents, optional star beds and informal outdoor dining. The fully inclusive stay covers day and night drives, walking, mountain biking and the underground hide.

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Ready to plan your Victoria Falls & Wild Hwange Adventure?

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

  • Meet-and-greet and return road transfers between Victoria Falls Airport and Insika Lodge
  • Shared charter flight from Victoria Falls Airport to Shumba Airstrip
  • Road transfers between Shumba Airstrip and Camp Chitubu
  • Charter flight from Shumba Airstrip to Jozibanini Camp
  • Charter flight from Jozibanini Camp to Victoria Falls Airport
  • Two nights at Insika Lodge with breakfast
  • Three nights at Camp Chitubu with meals, local drinks, activities, park fees and laundry
  • Two nights at Jozibanini Camp with meals, local drinks, activities and park fees
  • Game drives and walking safaris at Camp Chitubu
  • Day and night drives, guided walks and mountain biking at Jozibanini Camp

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 $5,700 per person. Your final quote will depend on travel dates, room availability, charter schedules and any changes made to the route. Premium drinks, extra meals at Victoria Falls and optional activities are not included unless added to your proposal.

Your questions answered

How much does the Victoria Falls & Wild Hwange Adventure cost?

The eight-day Victoria Falls & Wild Hwange Adventure is priced from $5,700 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 and finishes at Victoria Falls International Airport in Zimbabwe. The listed airport transfers, camp transfers and charter flights are included.

How do we travel between the camps?

A shared charter flight connects Victoria Falls with Shumba Airstrip for Camp Chitubu. A further charter continues from Shumba to Jozibanini, followed by a final charter back to Victoria Falls Airport.

Which safari activities are included?

Camp Chitubu includes game drives and walking safaris. Jozibanini includes day and night drives, guided walks, mountain biking on elephant paths and access to its underground wildlife hide.

Can I change the camps or extend the trip?

Yes. This is a tailor-made starting point. We can change the camp level, add time at Victoria Falls or in Hwange, and combine the route with another part of Zimbabwe or Southern Africa.

Talk to someone who's actually been there

This route crosses two very different parts of Hwange and depends on charter schedules, seasonal access and well-matched activities. Our Southern Africa specialists will tailor the sequence and pace around your dates and priorities.

  • Barry, Safari Specialist & Field Guide, Brilliant Africa

    Barry

    Safari Specialist & Field Guide
  • Alyson, Guest Experience Specialist, Brilliant Africa

    Alyson

    Guest Experience Specialist
  • Tracy, Tailor-Made Safari Specialist, Brilliant Africa

    Tracy

    Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
  • Holly, Guest Experience Specialist, Brilliant Africa

    Holly

    Guest Experience Specialist
  • Marc, Africa Travel Specialist, Brilliant Africa

    Marc

    Africa Travel Specialist

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Interested in the Victoria Falls & Wild Hwange Adventure? Tell us your dates, budget and preferred balance of Victoria Falls, walking, game drives and more adventurous activities. A Southern Africa specialist will tailor the camps, flights and pace around you.

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