2027 prices in USD per adult, with two adults sharing one room.
01 / THE EXPERIENCE
A safari with time to explore.
Settle into Antelope Park near Gweru and spend your days on guided game drives, learning about wildlife and getting a look at the reserve’s conservation work. Between outings, there’s time for a quiet afternoon by the river.
We arrange your reserve stay, meals and Bulawayo airport transfers for the safari itinerary. If you want to see Victoria Falls, we can build a two-night stay into your trip.
Zimbabwe safari film
02 / OUT ON THE RESERVE
Meet the wild side.
Swipe or use the arrows to explore the reserve activities.
01 / WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER
Meet the elephants
Join the reserve guides to see elephants up close and learn about their behavior and care.
02 / OPTIONAL
Horseback safari
Ride through the reserve with a guide and look for wildlife from the saddle. Ask us about options for your riding experience.
03 / GAME DRIVES
Into the bush
Look for giraffes, zebras and antelope on guided drives through the reserve. Sightings vary with each outing.
04 / WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER
Rhino experience
See rhinos with the reserve guides and learn what goes into protecting them.
05 / SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
Lions and hyenas
See lions at feeding time, join a guided cub walk when offered, or learn how hyenas communicate and live in clans during a guided encounter.
06 / CONSERVATION
Behind the scenes
Ask about joining a project such as wildlife monitoring, habitat work or a snare sweep.
07 / WILDLIFE EDUCATION
Meet the reptiles
Learn about local snakes and the role they play in the ecosystem during a guided session.
08 / OPTIONAL
Community visits
Visit a local school or learn about community projects, depending on what local hosts have planned during your stay.
Guided game drives and scheduled wildlife and conservation activities are covered by the safari package price. We’ll confirm which experiences are available and quote any optional extras for your dates.
03 / ANTELOPE PARK
Sleep beside the river.
Three ways to stay on the reserve. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included during the safari portion.
River Tents
From $1,725USD per adult for 5 nights Based on two adults sharing.
Permanent canvas tents for two with an en-suite bathroom and a private deck by the water.
River Lodges
From $1,805USD per adult for 5 nights Based on two adults sharing.
Thatched lodges for up to four with a raised river-view deck and an open-air hot shower.
Island Lodges
From $1,885USD per adult for 5 nights Based on two adults sharing.
Secluded thatched A-frames with a private balcony and a raised bathtub overlooking the bush.
Walk the Zimbabwe-side viewpoints and hear the Zambezi before you see it. Stay two nights at Shearwater Explorers Village with breakfast.
From $300 USD per adult for both nights, based on two adults sharing.
Spend your extra time on a sunset cruise, a helicopter flight or another excursion. We’ll quote transfers, park entry, excursions and meals beyond breakfast separately.
05 / PHOTOS & FILMS
A closer look.
06 / SAMPLE ITINERARY
From the bush to the falls.
Here’s how the trip can flow. We’ll confirm the timing and available activities for your dates.
Day 1 · Arrive in Bulawayo
Meet your transfer, travel to Antelope Park and settle in at the reserve.
Days 2–3 · Game drives and wildlife
Explore the reserve on guided drives and fit in elephant and rhino experiences according to the park’s schedule.
Days 4–5 · Conservation and the reserve
Join an available conservation project and leave time for optional horseback riding or a community visit.
Day 6 · Depart from Bulawayo
For the five-night safari, check out and take your included transfer back to Bulawayo airport.
Days 6–8 · With Victoria Falls
After five nights on the reserve, transfer to Victoria Falls on day 6. Spend day 7 at the falls or on optional excursions, then depart on day 8. We’ll confirm your routing and quote onward transport separately.
07 / PRICING & INCLUSIONS
Choose your trip.
2027 starting prices are in USD per adult, based on two adults sharing one room. We’ll confirm your rate and activity schedule before you book.
5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS
Zimbabwe Safari
From $1,725 per adult
Five nights at Antelope Park
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the reserve
Guided game drives and scheduled wildlife and conservation activities
Round-trip Bulawayo airport transfers on the safari-only itinerary
2 EXTRA NIGHTS / 7 NIGHTS TOTAL
Add Victoria Falls
From +$300 per adult
Two nights at Shearwater Explorers Village with breakfast
Victoria Falls transfers, park entry, excursions and meals beyond breakfast quoted separately
Five-night safari rates per adult
Lodging
Low season
High season
River Tent
$1,725
$1,780
River Lodge
$1,805
$1,885
Island Lodge
$1,885
$1,970
Low season arrivals are January to March and June to July. High season arrivals are April to May and August to December. Ask us for a quote for solo travelers or children.
Airfare, personal expenses, alcohol and optional safari activities are separate.
For the safari-only package, fly into Bulawayo Airport (BUQ), Zimbabwe. If you add the Victoria Falls extension, fly into Victoria Falls Airport (VFA), Zimbabwe. We will confirm your trip sequence, transfers and departure routing before you book flights.
Can families join?
Yes. Let us know the children’s ages so we can confirm room arrangements, activity requirements and a family quote.
Can I visit the falls on the standard safari?
The standard safari stays at Antelope Park. Choose the two-night Victoria Falls option if you’d like time to see the waterfall and explore the area.
Are specific animal sightings guaranteed?
Yes. On this Antelope Park package, you will 100% see rhinos, giraffes, zebras and lions during your stay.
When is the best time to visit Zimbabwe for a safari?
May to October is generally the best time for a Zimbabwe safari, with June to October especially good for game viewing as the bush thins and animals gather near water. June to August has cooler mornings and evenings, while September and October can be very hot. November to March brings summer rains, greener scenery and excellent birdwatching. If you are adding Victoria Falls, June to August offers a good balance of safari conditions, water flow and clearer views of the waterfall.
This was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. Being in contact with the children, the staff, and the local culture truly changed my outlook on life and will remain deeply in my heart. Not to mention the incredible wildlife of the reserve; waking up to lions roaring and zebras and horses outside your room is not every day. I miss everyone and everything!
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Martha
A very special place
Visiting at this was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. Every day brought something new, from working alongside the incredible horses to contributing to meaningful wildlife and community projects.
One of the best parts is that wildlife is all around you - seeing giraffes, zebras, impalas, and rhino roaming freely around never gets old! The horses are amazing, as is the staff, and the friendships you make with people from all over the world are unforgettable.
If you’re looking for a volunteer experience that combines horses, incredible wildlife, and a welcoming community, I couldn’t recommend the Park more.
Martha, giraffes and rhino wandering freely while you're out working alongside the horses is a rare kind of immersion. Glad the friendships that came out of it felt as meaningful as the wildlife did.
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Mandy Liddle
A Magical Haven
The place is a deeply peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the world. Days are filled with happy people, big skies, delicious food, incredible bird life, and then the majestic African Animals in all their glory, to wow you and to teach you life wisdom. Horeseback safaris here are incredibly rewarding. The park reaches out to local communities. and supports schools, soup kitchens and an orphanage. Meeting people in the surrounding communities and encountering their incredible zest for life, joy and gratitude with so little puts your world back in order.
Mandy, horseback safaris under those big skies sound like exactly the kind of reset we hope people find out there. Glad the community work — the schools, the orphanage — left as much of an impression as the wildlife did.
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Emma
Little slice of heaven 🇿🇦
This place is truly one of a kind. From walking alongside elephants and feeding lions to exploring the bush on horseback, there’s an experience here for everyone.
What makes this park so special isn’t just the incredible wildlife. It’s the people behind it. You can tell they genuinely care about the animals, their guests, and the local community. Every experience feels thoughtful, authentic, and rooted in a larger mission of conservation and education.
If you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure and want to support an organization that is making a real difference, I can’t recommend this place enough. You’ll leave feeling not only well cared for, but like you’ve been part of something bigger than yourself.
Emma, walking with elephants and feeding lions on the same trip is the kind of access that's hard to find anywhere else. Glad the conservation and community side came through as clearly as the wildlife did.
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Candela
Excelent
Excelent
Candela, so glad the Zimbabwe safari earned that. Hope the wildlife encounters stay with you for a long time.
