14 Day Eastern Highlands Zimbabwe Small Group Tour
Tour Overview
Prices From £5395 / $7095 per person
This immersive Eastern Highlands Zimbabwe Small Group Tour offers a richly layered introduction to Zimbabwe, blending cultural heritage, dramatic landscapes, and diverse wildlife experiences. Beginning in the capital city of Harare, the tour provides insight into the country’s political history, colonial past, and contemporary life before transitioning into the cool, misty Eastern Highlands. Here, the focus shifts to natural beauty and outdoor exploration, with time spent in Nyanga National Park and the surrounding highland regions, known for rolling mountains, waterfalls, panoramic viewpoints, and tranquil lodge settings.
The Eastern Highlands portion of the tour highlights Zimbabwe’s scenic and active side. From cycling through tea estates and walking along forested trails to hiking Mount Nyangani, the country’s highest peak. This segment combines gentle adventure with unspoiled landscapes. Visits to the Honde Valley, Mutarazi Falls, and the Vumba Mountains further enrich the experience, offering a mix of soft adventure, birdwatching, local industry visits, and relaxed exploration amid lush valleys and mist-covered hills.
As the journey continues south and west, the itinerary deepens with outstanding wildlife and heritage encounters. Time in the remote Gonarezhou National Park delivers an authentic safari experience in one of Zimbabwe’s least visited wilderness areas, followed by an in-depth exploration of Great Zimbabwe, the country’s most significant archaeological site. The tour concludes in the iconic Matobo Hills, where dramatic granite formations, ancient San rock art, rhino tracking, and powerful historical sites provide a fitting finale. Together, these experiences create a well-balanced, comprehensive journey through Zimbabwe’s landscapes, history, and natural wonders.
Tour Highlights
- Guided city tour of Harare
- Three nights in Nyanga National Park with waterfalls, viewpoints, and highland scenery
- World’s View, Nyangombe Falls, and Connemara Lakes
- Hike Mount Nyangani, Zimbabwe’s highest peak
- Tea plantations and river landscapes of the Honde Valley
- Mutarazi Falls Skyline Walk and Zipline adventure
- Vumba Mountains exploration with botanical gardens
- Gonarezhou National Park – one of Zimbabwe’s most unspoiled wilderness areas
- Guided exploration of the Great Zimbabwe UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Rhino tracking, cultural heritage sites, and World’s View at Matobo
Day Overview
Day 1: Arrival – Harare
Arrive at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport and transfer to Cresta Lodge. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Harare (B&B).
Day 2: Harare City Tour
Full-day guided tour of Harare, including National Heroes Acre, colonial-era buildings, Harare Kopje viewpoints, Mbare Market drive-by, the New Parliament Building, and northern suburbs. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Harare (B&B).
Day 3: Harare – Nyanga National Park
Scenic transfer to the Eastern Highlands. Check in at Rupurara Valley Lodge for a three-night stay. Afternoon at leisure with optional nature walks and a guided cycling experience at Montclair Estate. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 4: Nyanga National Park – World’s View Excursion
Excursion to World’s View via Nyangombe Falls, Rhodes Museum, and a Trout Hatchery. Enjoy panoramic views over Connemara Lakes. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Nyanga National Park – Mount Nyangani
Morning hike on Mount Nyangani, Zimbabwe’s highest peak. Afternoon at leisure with a scenic drive through the park. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 6: Nyanga – Honde Valley
Travel to Honde Valley with a stop at Mutarazi Falls for the Skyline Walk and Zipline experience. Check in at Aberfoyle Lodge for a two-night stay. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Honde Valley Activities
Day at leisure with optional activities including nature walks, birdwatching, mountain hiking, and ziplining. Included visit to the Tea Factory and a relaxing boat cruise. Dinner and overnight at Aberfoyle Lodge.
Day 8: Honde Valley – Vumba – Mutare
Full-day tour of the Vumba Mountains, including Vumba Botanical Gardens and Tony’s Café. Continue to Musangano Lodge near Mutare for overnight stay. Dinner included.
Day 9: Mutare – Gonarezhou National Park
Travel to a luxury safari lodge on the edge of Gonarezhou National Park. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight on an all-inclusive basis.
Day 10: Gonarezhou National Park
Full-day guided 4×4 safari exploring Gonarezhou’s wildlife, landscapes, and birdlife, including the Chilojo Cliffs. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 11: Gonarezhou – Masvingo (Great Zimbabwe)
Travel to Masvingo and enjoy a guided tour of the Great Zimbabwe National Monument. Overnight at the Lodge at the Ancient City (DBB).
Day 12: Masvingo – Matobo National Park
Scenic drive to Matobo National Park. Check in at Matobo Hills Lodge and relax amid the granite hills. Dinner and overnight.
Day 13: Matobo National Park Activities
Choose two lodge activities, including rhino tracking, game drives, San rock art sites, Nswatugi Caves, or Cecil John Rhodes’ grave at World’s View. Dinner and overnight.
Day 14: Departure – Bulawayo
Transfer to Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport for onward flight. End of tour.
Key Facts
Starts: Harare, Zimbabwe
Ends: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Meals: 14 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 12 Dinners
Travel Style: Mid-Range Comfort
Tour Type: Small Group Tour
Transport:Via Road
Group Size: Min 4 and Max 10
Includes
- 2 Nights Cresta Harare
- 3 Nights Rupurara Valley
- 2 Nights Aberfoyle Lodge
- 1 Night Musangano Lodge
- 3 Nights Chilo Gorge
- 1 Night Lodge at Ancient City
- 2 Nights Matobo Hills Lodge
- All Park Fees, Entrance Fees and Conservation Levies
- Vehicle and Guide
Excludes
- International Flights into Harare and out of Bulawayo
- Drinks
- Meals Not Stated as Included
- Optional Extra Activities
- Visa Fees
- Items of a Personal Nature
- Pre/Post Tour Accommodation
- Tips
Dates
18th April 2026
23rd May 2026
20th June 2026
31st October 2026
17th April 2027
22nd May 2027
19th June 2027
30th October 2027
