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Your first time in Zimbabwe, done properly

The Falls, the elephants, the granite and the silence — in the right order, at the right pace, with someone who grew up here.

Josh Elliott
“Most first trips try to do too much. Zimbabwe rewards depth: the Falls deserve two nights, Hwange deserves three, and the space between them is where the country happens. Start with the essentials — everything else can wait for your second visit. There’s always a second visit.”
Josh Elliott · founder, fifth-generation Zimbabwean

The essentials, in the right order

Victoria Falls from above
Step one · 2–3 daysVictoria Falls

The arrival moment. Walk the Falls with a guide, sunset on the Zambezi, and the adrenaline menu if you want it.

Elephants in Hwange National Park
Step two · 3 daysHwange

Zimbabwe’s largest national park, two hours down the road. Elephants in the thousands, and nights under real dark.

Granite hills of Matobo
Worth adding · 2 daysMatobo

Rhino tracked on foot, rock art older than the pyramids, and our own lodge in the hills.

Met on arrivalAirport to lodge, handled from your first minute
Routes that make senseDistances are real here — we sequence them properly
Lodges we own or knowOur own lodges in Matobo and Khami; partners we vet in person
WhatsApp Josh, 7 daysBefore, during and after — one person, not a call centre

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Tell us what you’re dreaming of

A rough idea is all we need — even “I’ve always wanted to see Victoria Falls” is the perfect start.

2

We build your itinerary

Within one working day, a trip designed by someone who’s walked the trails and tested the lodges.

3

Shape it together

We refine every detail until the pace and the places feel exactly right.

4

Travel with someone in your corner

On the ground, we’re a phone call away — local knowledge, real-time support.

Good to know

First-trip questions, answered straight

Is Zimbabwe safe for visitors?

Zimbabwe’s tourism regions are warm, well-trodden and welcoming — the country consistently surprises first-timers with how easy it feels. The usual travel common sense applies, and you’re never travelling alone here: we’re on the ground and on WhatsApp throughout your trip.

Do I need a visa?

Many nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival, and the KAZA univisa covers Zimbabwe and Zambia for eligible passports. Requirements vary by nationality and do change — we confirm the current position for your passport when you book, and the official channels have the final word.

What about money — is it really US dollars?

Yes — tourism runs on US dollars. Cards are accepted at larger lodges and operators, but carry some small-denomination USD cash for tips, curios and the occasional place where the card machine has a bad day.

When should I go?

The classic game-viewing season is the dry winter, May to October. The Falls are at their fullest roughly February to May and Devil’s Pool opens as the water drops later in the year. Tell us what matters most and we’ll match the timing to it.

Tell Josh it’s your first time. He’ll take it from there.