29 days in Zimbabwe & Zambia Itinerary
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Start: Milan, Italy
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
— 4 nights
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Livingstone, Zambia
— 4 nights
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Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
— 2 nights
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Chiredzi, Zimbabwe
— 1 night
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Chimanimani, Zimbabwe
— 2 nights
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Nyanga, Zimbabwe
— 3 nights
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Kafue National Park, Zambia
— 2 nights
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Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
— 2 nights
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Mpika, Zambia
— 2 nights
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Chingola, Zambia
— 1 night
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Lusaka, Zambia
— 5 nights
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — 4 nights
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Get outdoors at Sherlanga Safaris and Siduli Hide. Discover out-of-the-way places like Cultural Vibes Music Shop and The Big Tree. Next up on the itinerary: surround yourself with nature on African Exodus Safaris, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, take in the exciting artwork at Prime Art Gallery, and take in the views from Victoria Falls Bridge.
For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Victoria Falls trip itinerary maker tool.
Milan, Italy to Victoria Falls is an approximately 16-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Milan to Victoria Falls due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Milan in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Victoria Falls, with lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Livingstone.
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Milan, Italy to Victoria Falls is an approximately 16-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Milan to Victoria Falls due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Milan in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Victoria Falls, with lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Livingstone.
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Livingstone, Zambia — 4 nights
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Visiting River Rafting & Tubing and Safaris will get you outdoors. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Helicopter Tours and Victoria Falls. Next up on the itinerary: admire all the interesting features of Gorge Swing, examine the collection at Railway Museum, indulge in some personalized pampering at Namakau's Health Spa, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Livingstone Crocodile Park.
To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read Livingstone holiday planning app.
Livingstone is very close to Victoria Falls. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Victoria Falls in August: highs in Livingstone hover around 27°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can drive to Hwange National Park.
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Livingstone is very close to Victoria Falls. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Victoria Falls in August: highs in Livingstone hover around 27°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can drive to Hwange National Park.
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Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe — 2 nights
Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): take an exotic tour of a safari tour.
For ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Hwange National Park vacation planner.
You can drive from Livingstone to Hwange National Park in 3.5 hours. While traveling from Livingstone, expect somewhat warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Hwange National Park, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 12°C. You will leave for Chiredzi on the 15th (Tue).
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For ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Hwange National Park vacation planner.
You can drive from Livingstone to Hwange National Park in 3.5 hours. While traveling from Livingstone, expect somewhat warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Hwange National Park, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 12°C. You will leave for Chiredzi on the 15th (Tue).
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Chiredzi, Zimbabwe — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 16th (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Gonarezhou National Park.
To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Chiredzi trip itinerary planning website.
You can drive from Hwange National Park to Chiredzi in 11 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of car, flight, taxi, and train. In August, daytime highs in Chiredzi are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Chimanimani.
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To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Chiredzi trip itinerary planning website.
You can drive from Hwange National Park to Chiredzi in 11 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of car, flight, taxi, and train. In August, daytime highs in Chiredzi are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Chimanimani.
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Chimanimani, Zimbabwe — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 17th (Thu): take in the views from Birchenough Bridge and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Chimanimani Mountains National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the sheer force of Bridal Veil Falls.
To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Chimanimani trip planning tool.
Drive from Chiredzi to Chimanimani in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Chiredzi in August, expect nights in Chimanimani to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are slightly colder, around 26°C. On the 18th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Nyanga.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Chimanimani trip planning tool.
Drive from Chiredzi to Chimanimani in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Chiredzi in August, expect nights in Chimanimani to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are slightly colder, around 26°C. On the 18th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Nyanga.
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Nyanga, Zimbabwe — 3 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sat): make a trip to World's View and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Nyangani. Keep things going the next day: admire the sheer force of Inyangombe Falls and then take in the dramatic scenery at Mtarazi Falls.
To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Nyanga day trip planning tool.
You can drive from Chimanimani to Nyanga in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Chimanimani in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Nyanga, with lows of 9°C. On the 21st (Mon), you're off to Kafue National Park.
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To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Nyanga day trip planning tool.
You can drive from Chimanimani to Nyanga in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Chimanimani in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Nyanga, with lows of 9°C. On the 21st (Mon), you're off to Kafue National Park.
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Kafue National Park, Zambia — 2 nights
For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Kafue National Park itinerary planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Nyanga to Kafue National Park. On the 23rd (Wed), you'll travel to Mana Pools National Park.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Nyanga to Kafue National Park. On the 23rd (Wed), you'll travel to Mana Pools National Park.
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Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe — 2 nights
On the 24th (Thu), tour the pleasant surroundings at Mavuradonha Wilderness Area.
To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Mana Pools National Park trip itinerary planning site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Kafue National Park to Mana Pools National Park. On the 25th (Fri), you're off to Mpika.
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To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Mana Pools National Park trip itinerary planning site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Kafue National Park to Mana Pools National Park. On the 25th (Fri), you're off to Mpika.
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Mpika, Zambia — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Bangweulu Wetlands. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Sun): walk around South Luangwa National Park.
To find ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Mpika trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Mana Pools National Park to Mpika. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Chingola.
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To find ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Mpika trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Mana Pools National Park to Mpika. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Chingola.
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Chingola, Zambia — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 28th (Mon): stroll through Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage.
For ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Chingola road trip planner.
Fly from Mpika to Chingola in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Lusaka.
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For ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Chingola road trip planner.
Fly from Mpika to Chingola in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Lusaka.
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Lusaka, Zambia — 5 nights
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Get outdoors at Lilayi Elephant Nursery and Munda Wanga Environmental Park. Discover out-of-the-way places like Lusaka National Park and Kalimba Reptile Park. And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of The Holy Cross Lusaka, view the masterpieces at Lusaka Collective, browse the different shops at Eastpark Mall, and stop by Manda Hill.
For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read our Lusaka online trip maker.
Getting from Chingola to Lusaka by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
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Getting from Chingola to Lusaka by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
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Zimbabwe travel guide
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.
Zambia travel guide
Air Conditioned State
Landlocked Zambia remains best known, a little counter intuitively perhaps, for its bodies of water. Three large rivers run through the country, with most of the big urban areas and smaller settlements sticking close to waterways and the valleys they've cut over millennia. Holidays in Zambia are adventurous affairs, with real planning required to get the most out of the country--foreign visitors find the infrastructure lacking and familiar comforts practically nonexistent. Traditional villages remain the most culturally rewarding places to visit in Zambia, while superlative natural features include animal-rich national parks and picturesque waterfalls.
