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Zimbabwe Off the Beaten Track
The Eastern Highlands, the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe and the red cliffs of Gonarezhou: the Zimbabwe most visitors never see.
- Length
- 11 nights
- Countries
- Zimbabwe
- Best for
- Returning visitors, history lovers, adventurous travellers
- Best time
- May to October
- Getting around
- Road trip with long driving days, or charter flights
The route
- Night 1
Harare
Zimbabwe
Arrive and settle in, with time for the city’s galleries and markets.
- Nights 2–4
Eastern Highlands
Zimbabwe
Cool mountain air in Nyanga and the Bvumba: waterfalls, hiking trails, trout streams and tea estates.
- Nights 5–6
Great Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
The stone city that gave the country its name, built between the 11th and 15th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Nights 7–10
Gonarezhou National Park
Zimbabwe
Wild, remote and uncrowded, with the Chilojo Cliffs above the Runde River and big elephant herds.
- Night 11
Departure
Zimbabwe
Fly out from Buffalo Range, or drive back to Harare.
Make it longer: Add Victoria Falls and Hwange at the start for a full Zimbabwe journey.
A sample route to tailor, not a fixed departure. Lodges, flights and activities are confirmed when we plan your trip.
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