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Conservation & Community Safari

Five days — see the impact, meet the people, make a difference

Bulawayo Hwange National Park Matobo Hills Victoria Falls

From

$1,800

per person

Duration

5 Days

Start / End

Bulawayo → Victoria Falls

Group Size

Private (max 8 guests)

Accommodation

Lodges

Meals

As specified in itinerary

Transport

Private vehicle and driver

Type

Private Tour

Overview

About This Experience

Five days at the intersection of conservation and community. Spend time at Khami Game Sanctuary — a 6,500-acre private estate where anti-poaching teams protect leopard and plains game. Join the sanctuary's community programme with visits to partnered local schools. Wildlife tracking with expert guides. Game drives in Hwange. A safari that gives back as much as it takes away.

✓Khami Anti-Poaching Briefing

✓Community School Partnership

✓Leopard & Game Tracking

✓Hwange Big Five Safari

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Five days at the intersection of conservation and community. Spend time at Khami Game Sanctuary — a 6,500-acre private estate where anti-poaching teams protect leopard and plains g. The journey begins in Bulawayo and ends in Victoria Falls.

Day 1

Arrive in Bulawayo - Conservation Briefing

Welcome to Zimbabwe. Settle into your accommodation in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city with rich colonial heritage. Visit Khami Lodge for a conservation orientation, meeting your guides and learning about the conservation initiatives you'll support over the next five days. Evening welcome dinner with expert guides.

Arrivallodge check-inconservation briefingcity orientationwelcome dinner

Day 2

Matobo Hills - Rhino & Anti-Poaching Heroes

Journey into the sacred granite hills where endangered black rhinos roam. Experience guided rhino tracking on foot, learning tracking skills from rangers who work daily to protect these magnificent creatures. Visit the anti-poaching unit headquarters to understand conservation frontline work. Afternoon with local artisans showcasing Ndebele culture and traditional crafts.

Rhino tracking on footanti-poaching unit visitcommunity art projectsunset on granite kopje

Day 3

Hwange Transfer - Painted Dog & Community Projects

Drive northwest into Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest game reserve. Visit the Painted Dog Conservation project, where dedicated researchers protect Africa's most endangered carnivore. Learn about community borehole initiatives that bring water to remote villages while reducing human-wildlife conflict. Game drive spotting elephant, buffalo, and predators.

Transfer to HwangePainted Dog Conservation projectcommunity borehole visitgame drive

Day 4

Victoria Falls - Community & Sustainable Tourism

Arrive at the thundering Victoria Falls, one of the world's seven natural wonders. Visit local villages benefiting from sustainable tourism, understanding how your presence supports education and healthcare. Witness the raw power of the Zambezi as it plunges 108 meters in a misty curtain. Explore community craft markets and traditional village life.

Transfer to Victoria Fallscommunity village visitsustainable tourism projectsFalls viewingcraft markets

Day 5

Departure - Impact & Reflection

Final morning reflection at Victoria Falls. Breakfast overlooking the gorge as you contemplate the conservation impact of your journey. Transfer to airport, departing with stories of the communities and wildlife you've supported.

Final sunrisebreakfastairport transfer

What's Included

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

All accommodation as specified in the itinerary
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) unless otherwise noted
Private guide and safari vehicle throughout
All national park and conservancy entry fees
Airport/airstrip meet-and-greet and transfers
All activities and game drives as described
Mineral water and soft drinks during game drives
Laundry service at lodges
Emergency medical evacuation insurance

Not Included

International and domestic flights (unless specified)
Visa fees
Travel and medical insurance
Premium imported wines and spirits
Personal expenses, souvenirs, and gratuities
Optional activities not listed in inclusions
Items of a personal nature

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From
$1,800

Conservation & Community Safari

About This Experience

Five days at the intersection of conservation and community. Spend time at Khami Game Sanctuary — a 6,500-acre private estate where anti-poaching teams protect leopard and plains g. The journey begins in Bulawayo and ends in Victoria Falls.

Inclusions & Exclusions

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