8-Day Rhino Drive to Highlands Safari

Meeting Point: Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport

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Duration

8 days

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Overview

This 8-day safari highlights some of Zimbabwe’s most iconic wildlife, historical, and mountain destinations. Begin in Matobo National Park, famous for its granite domes, black and white rhinos, ancient bushman rock art, and Cecil John Rhodes’ grave site.

Continue to Masvingo for a guided exploration of Great Zimbabwe Ruins, one of Africa’s most important archeological sites, followed by a game drive in Lake Mutirikwi Game Reserve—home to white rhinos.

Journey east into the lush Vumba Mountains, exploring botanical gardens and breathtaking forested hills before completing your adventure in the dramatic Nyanga Mountains, where you will visit World’s View and the mighty Mutarazi Falls.

An excellent combination of culture, nature, wildlife, history, and scenic mountain landscapes.

Matobo • Masvingo • Vumba • Nyanga • Harare
From $360 per person per day
Total: $2,880 pp
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Code: IZK-RDH-08
Country: Zimbabwe
Style: Lodge Safari + Cultural Heritage + Mountain Highlands

Tour Type

Lodge Safari

Culture & Nature

Rhino Tracking

Mountain Highlands

Family-Friendly

Multi-Destination Overland

Trip Info

Starts: Bulawayo

Ends: Harare

Travel Style: Lodge Safari

Best Season: April–October

Parks Visited: Matobo, Mutirikwi, Vumba, Nyanga

Distance: ~1,150 km

Age: 10+ years

Language

English (primary)

Shona (on request)

Ndebele (on request)

French (on request)

Spanish (on Request)

German (on Request)

Transport

Comfortable air-conditioned safari vehicle

Local 4×4 inside Matobo if required

Accommodation

Matobo Hills Lodge (2 nights)

Ancient City Lodge (2 nights)

White Horse Inn (1 night)

Rhodes Nyanga Hotel (2 nights)

Meals

Breakfast daily

Dinners provided

Packed lunches on full-day drives

Restaurant lunches optional

Group Size

Minimum: 2

Maximum: 12

Highlights

Rhino tracking in Matobo

Rhodes Grave viewpoint

Ancient San Bushman paintings

Great Zimbabwe Ruins

Mutirikwi Game Reserve

Vumba Botanical Gardens

Nyanga Highlands

World’s View

Mutarazi Falls

Scenic Zimbabwe cross-country drive

Locations

Bulawayo

Matobo Hills

Masvingo

Vumba Mountains

Nyanga National Park

Harare

Gallery Suggestions

Rhino tracking photographs

Matobo granite domes

Rhodes Grave (View of the World)

Great Zimbabwe Ruins

Mutirikwi game drive

Vumba Botanical Gardens

White Horse Inn architecture

Nyanga rolling highlands

Mutarazi Falls

World’s View

FAQs

Q: Is rhino tracking safe?
Yes, fully guided by licensed rangers.

Q: Can older travelers join?
Yes — walking distances are moderate.

Q: Can this tour be extended?
Yes — Victoria Falls, Hwange, or Mana Pools can be added.

Extra Services

Victoria Falls extension

Chimanimani Mountains

Harare city tour

Private photographer

Airport hotel add-ons

Why Book With Us

Expert local guides

Top-rated lodges

Comfortable transfers

Combination of culture, wildlife & mountains

Safe, reliable, flexible itineraries

Extension Options

3 days Hwange

2–3 days Victoria Falls

2 days Kariba

3 days Gonarezhou

Camping Option

Camping can be arranged in Matobo, Mutirikwi, or Nyanga on request.

Accommodated Option

Current itinerary already fully accommodated in lodges/hotels.

Included/Excluded

Accommodation (lodges + hotel)
Meals as listed
All game drives
Rhino tracking fees
Guided Great Zimbabwe tour
Mutirikwi Game Reserve entry fees
Vumba Botanical Garden entry
Mutarazi Falls visit fees
Professional driver-guide
Transport in comfortable safari vehicle
Drinking water

International flights
Visa fees
Optional activities
Alcoholic beverages
Items of personal nature
Tips

Tour Plan

Day 1 – Bulawayo Airport → Matobo Hills Lodge

Arrive at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Airport in Bulawayo. Meet your guide and drive to Matopo Hills Lodge or similar.
Accommodation: Matobo Hills Lodge
Meals: Dinner
Highlights: Scenic granite landscapes, lodge check-in.

Day 2 – Full-Day Game Drive + Rhino Tracking + Rhodes Grave + Bushman Paintings

Spend a full day inside Matobo National Park. Experience close-up rhino tracking on foot, visit the Old Bulawayo region, the historic Rhodes Grave (View of the World), and ancient San Bushman rock art sites.
Accommodation: Matobo Hills Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Highlights: Rhino tracking, history, culture & rock art.

Day 3 – Matobo → Masvingo (Ancient City Lodge)

After breakfast, depart for Masvingo. Arrive and check in at Ancient City Lodge overlooking the Great Zimbabwe ruins.
Accommodation: Ancient City Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Highlights: Scenic drive, lodge with stone-style architecture.

Day 4 – Great Zimbabwe Ruins Tour + Mutirikwi Game Reserve Game Drive

Morning guided tour of Great Zimbabwe Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Afternoon Game Drive in Lake Mutirikwi Game Reserve with a good chance to see white rhinos.
Accommodation: Ancient City Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Highlights: Stone ruins, culture, wildlife.

Day 5 – Masvingo → Vumba Mountains + Botanical Gardens

Drive east to the lush Vumba Mountains. Visit Vumba Botanical Gardens, enjoy cool misty forests, scenic valleys, and cultural highlights.
Accommodation: White Horse Inn or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Highlights: Tea plantations, botanical gardens, mountain views.

Day 6 – Vumba → Nyanga Mountains (Rhodes Nyanga Hotel)

A beautiful drive to Nyanga Highlands. Check-in at Rhodes Nyanga Hotel or similar.
Accommodation: Rhodes Nyanga Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Highlights: Highlands landscapes, trout streams, rolling hills.

Day 7 – Nyanga Highlands: World’s View + Mutarazi Falls

Visit the famous World’s View viewpoint, offering panoramic scenery. Continue to Mutarazi Falls, Zimbabwe’s highest waterfall—an incredible natural wonder.
Accommodation: Rhodes Nyanga Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Highlights: Nature, mountains, waterfalls, photography.

Day 8 – Nyanga → Harare (Airport Drop-Off)

After breakfast, drive to Harare and transfer to RGM Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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