Zimbabwe National parks Trips

*The good: - Trip manager was great and planned the schedule well - with sufficient time given at the attractions/ sites. - Add-ons such as game drives, rafting, swing was highlight for me personally. - Cape town had the best accoms (don't set expectations too high based on the first nights) But otherwise the rest of the nights were generally good/ comfortable. - Loved the trip overall! *The to-note (personal views/ just for reference): - Be prepared for no proper toilet facilities in chobe special stay. No proper toilet. No electricity. No shower facilities. - There are many activities which require add-on costs, and need to budget quite a lot for them. That said, if you choose not to do the add-on activity, you’re pretty much wasting the time as there is usually nothing much else to do in the area, and will be waiting for the others to complete those activities. Charges for the activities were in ZAR, rather than USD. So there were some price discrepancies. - Personally felt that vineyard wines were not great (but then u’ll be sitting at the vineyard anyway); while the traditional african feast dinner in kruger and penguin experience in boulder’s were not worth it. - Depending on the season, you may end up visiting 4 countries (incl Zambia) instead of 3. Check in advance if u should get insurance/ data for the country (or prep extra $ for VISA entry to Zimbabwe - since there’ll additional entry back to Zim). - Some places are sandy to walk in/ requires quite a big hike - prep proper hiking shoes/ sandles. - Many (very) early mornings.

The trip exceed my expectations. It covered soo much, from the beautiful town of Cape Town and the gorgeous Table Mountain looming above it to the spectacular Kruger & Chobe National Park where we had our fair share of animal encounters both close and afar. The amount of activities we did to cover a broad range of things from learning about the local struggles, cuisine and language to jumping off a bridge over 100m high at the adrenaline filled Victoria Falls Bridge. This tour covered it all. Our guide, was magnificent. He was so informative making sure we knew what we were doing days ahead, gave us so much information and guidance with whatever the tour presented. He has so much knowledge and could answer nearly every question we threw at him. He was also so friendly and really connected with the group, which made it all the more enjoyable. Overall, it was the most amazing experience of my life.

This was my dream trip!! I loved the mixture of lodging and camping. The group was fantastic and bonded very quickly. Our trip manager was absolutely phenomenal. Went out of his way to make sure we all had the best trip possible. My highlights were definitely Safari, the Simunye theatre show, and BOMA dinner. The Safari guides were absolutely amazing as well. If I could go back and do it all again, I 1000% would.

My trip to Africa was absolutely unforgettable—every moment felt like something out of a dream. The safaris were breathtaking, with elephants, lions, and giraffes just steps away in the wild. Standing at the edge of Victoria Falls, hearing the roar and feeling the mist, was pure magic.

I’ve been to over 70 countries and had done an African safari before, so I wasn’t sure how much this trip would surprise me—but it completely exceeded my expectations. It was also my first Contiki, and I was genuinely impressed. The itinerary had the perfect balance of city exploration in Cape Town, the natural wonder of Victoria Falls, and unforgettable safari experiences. Our trip manager, was truly exceptional. He was incredibly organized—from logistics to border crossings—and was super positive and easygoing throughout the trip (even during the early mornings). He was approachable, supportive, and genuinely in tune with the group’s needs, which made everyone feel comfortable and cared for. He had great local insight, strong connections with local guides and drivers, and created an environment where everyone felt welcome. As someone who isn’t always super social, I found myself bonding with the group in a really natural way. We shared incredible experiences and built connections I didn’t anticipate—but I’m truly grateful for. One suggestion: adding the Devil’s Pool or Angel’s Pool experience in Victoria Falls as an optional FTA would be a great enhancement. A few of us did it independently, and it was really amazing to get to swim at the top of the falls. This trip was truly special—well-organized, meaningful, and full of memories I’ll always cherish.

Amazing experience from start to finish! The itinerary was a perfect mix of cities, safaris, and natural wonders—Cape Town, Kruger, Victoria Falls, and Chobe were all incredible. Our guide was super knowledgeable and made travel across multiple countries feel easy and smooth. The group vibe was fun and inclusive, and most of the add-ons (especially the safari’s) were totally worth it. A few were just okay, but overall the trip was well-organized, exciting, and unforgettable. Highly recommend if you want to explore Southern Africa without the stress of planning!