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Signature Journeys5 Days

Eastern Highlands & Culture Trail

Five days of mountains, tea estates, and Great Zimbabwe

Eastern Highlands Great Zimbabwe Harare

From

$1,600

per person

Duration

5 Days

Start / End

Harare

Group Size

Private (max 8 guests)

Accommodation

Guesthouses & B&Bs, Lodges

Meals

As specified in itinerary

Transport

Private vehicle and driver

Type

Private Tour

Overview

About This Experience

Five days from the ancient stone ruins to the misty mountains. Start at Great Zimbabwe — the medieval city that named a nation — with overnight at Lodge at the Ancient City set against the ruins. Drive through the Highlands to Nyanga's waterfalls and hiking trails. Tea estate visit in the mountains. Finish in the Chimanimani wilderness, one of southern Africa's best-kept hiking secrets.

✓Nyanga Mountain Hiking

✓Tea Estate Visit

✓Great Zimbabwe Guided Tour

✓Chimanimani Wilderness

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Five days from the ancient stone ruins to the misty mountains. Start at Great Zimbabwe — the medieval city that named a nation — with overnight at Lodge at the Ancient City set aga. The journey begins and ends in Harare.

Day 1

Harare's Cultural Heart

Arrive in Zimbabwe's vibrant capital and check into the legendary Meikles Hotel—a colonial-era icon. Spend the morning at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, where contemporary African art mingles with traditional sculptures and colonial-era pieces. The evening unfolds at leisure, discovering Harare's restaurants, galleries, and the energy of Zimbabwe's cultural center.

Arrival at Meikles HotelNational Gallery visitEvening exploration

Day 2

Nyanga's Misty Mountains & Waterfalls

Transfer to the Eastern Highlands, where the landscape rises into mist and green. Visit Mtarazi Falls, one of Africa's highest waterfall systems, cascading through forest and rock. The afternoon brings trout fishing in pristine mountain streams—a uniquely Zimbabwean experience combining sport, solitude, and the sound of flowing water.

Transfer to NyangaMtarazi Falls visitTrout fishing

Day 3

Chimanimani Wilderness & Bridal Veil

Hike into Chimanimani National Park, where the mountains shelter a remarkable biodiversity. The trail leads to Bridal Veil Falls, a delicate cascade emerging from forest. Birdlife is extraordinary—African fish eagles, crowned eagles, and dozens of endemics. This is botany and birding paradise in the mist.

Chimanimani hikeBridal Veil FallsBirdwatchingMountain exploration

Day 4

Great Zimbabwe's Stone Legacy

Travel to Great Zimbabwe, one of Africa's most significant archaeological sites. Walk among the massive stone ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site representing the height of Shona civilization. The museum contextualizes the site while the stone sculpture village showcases contemporary artists continuing an ancient tradition. The past speaks powerfully here.

Great Zimbabwe ruins walkMuseum visitStone sculpture villageArchaeological exploration

Day 5

Return to Harare & Departure

Return to Harare, with time for final explorations—perhaps the Harare Gardens, the Saturday craft markets, or a last dinner at a favorite restaurant. Depart knowing you've experienced Zimbabwe's cultural depth and natural beauty in the Eastern Highlands.

Harare explorationsGardens or marketsFarewell dinnerDeparture

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
$1,600

Eastern Highlands & Culture Trail

About This Experience

Five days from the ancient stone ruins to the misty mountains. Start at Great Zimbabwe — the medieval city that named a nation — with overnight at Lodge at the Ancient City set aga. The journey begins and ends in Harare.

Inclusions & Exclusions

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