11 days in Zimbabwe Itinerary

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Fly to Livingstone, Drive to Victoria Falls
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Victoria Falls
— 4 nights
Fly
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Harare
— 1 night
Drive
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Masvingo
— 1 night
Drive
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Matobo National Park - The Matopos
— 1 night
Drive
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Bulawayo
— 1 night
Drive
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Hwange National Park
— 2 nights
Drive to Victoria Falls International Airport, Fly to Amsterdam

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Victoria Falls — 4 nights

Get some cultural insight at Tami Walker Gallery and Prime Art Gallery. And it doesn't end there: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, get to know the resident critters at Victoria Falls Snake Park, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and snap pictures at Victoria Falls Bridge.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read Victoria Falls day trip planning tool.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Victoria Falls is an approximately 17-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Central Africa Time (CAT) is 1 hour. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Amsterdam in July since evenings lows in Victoria Falls dip to 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Harare.
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Harare — 1 night

Sunshine City

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): get advice or help at Mt Pleasant Library, then relax and rejuvenate at Amara's Health Spa, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Anglican Cathedral.

For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Harare trip planner.

You can fly from Victoria Falls to Harare in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Victoria Falls in July, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Harare: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 8°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Masvingo.
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Spas · Historic Sites
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Masvingo — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Mon): contemplate the long history of Great Zimbabwe National Monument and then explore the activities along Kyle Recreational Park.

For traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Masvingo online road trip planner.

You can drive from Harare to Masvingo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Masvingo can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) to allow time to drive to Matobo National Park - The Matopos.
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Nature · Wildlife · Parks · Historic Sites
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Matobo National Park - The Matopos — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): don't miss a visit to Cecil Rhode's Burial Place and then explore the striking landscape at Matobo Hills.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Matobo National Park - The Matopos trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

You can drive from Masvingo to Matobo National Park - The Matopos in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus, flight, and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In July, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Bulawayo.
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Bulawayo — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, examine the collection at Bulawayo Railway Museum, and then soothe aching muscles at The Haven Relaxation and Beauty Spa.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Bulawayo online holiday builder.

You can drive from Matobo National Park - The Matopos to Bulawayo in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In August, daily temperatures in Bulawayo can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can drive to Hwange National Park.
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Museums · Spas
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Hwange National Park — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Hwange National Park.

To see ratings and tourist information, you can read our Hwange National Park trip planner.

Traveling by car from Bulawayo to Hwange National Park takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.
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Zimbabwe travel guide

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Waterfalls · Zipline · Bridges
Tourism in Zimbabwe experienced a boost after the country's turbulent recent history seemed to settle down. Waterfalls, "Big Five" national parks, and the Eastern Highlands provide contrasting but complementary images of southern Africa, with the growing tourism infrastructure helping visitors see the best of what the country offers. Though corruption and unemployment remain everyday problems, the vast majority of Zimbabweans are a welcoming bunch, proud of the natural riches and culture of their hopeful country.
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