Ground Hornbill Safari: Summary
Ground Hornbill Safari in a nutshell
While most safaris in Zimbabwe hop from place to place, this ten-day adventure links three highly rated camps by road. It gives travellers a real feeling for the diversity of Zimbabwe's landscapes and communities, as well as helping to make this safari particularly great value.
Western Zimbabwe is home to the vast Hwange National Park which arguably provides the best wildlife viewing in the country. Diverse habitats host lion, leopard and rhino in good numbers and it is well known for its elephant population. Over 420 bird species have been recorded.
Spend six nights here in two camps. The first, Camp Hwange, is set where the Kalahari's plains fold into rugged hills. Owner run, it’s a real wilderness experience with top guiding and proper walking safaris. Then move on to Somalisa Expeditions, an intimate, relaxed bush camp in the heart of the park for more excellent guiding in a wildlife-rich area.
South lies Matobo National Park and Amalinda Lodge hidden among its boulder-strewn granite hills. There is a less of a focus on wildlife here – although you can track the park’s well protected black and white rhinos of foot – with a fascinating culture history to discover.
At a glance
| Starts: | Victoria Falls Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 nights | Camp Hwange - Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe | Full Board & Activities |
| 3 nights | Somalisa Expeditions - Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe | Full Board & Activities |
| 3 nights | Amalinda Lodge - Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe | Full Board & Activities |
| Ends: | Bulawayo International Airport |
Camp Hwange
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Somalisa Expeditions
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Amalinda Lodge
Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe
Highlights
Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Ground Hornbill Safari.
- Rhino tracking on foot in the Matobo Hills
- Close elephants encounters at Camp Hwange’s hide
- A visit to the grave of Cecil John Rhodes
- Hikes to renowned San Bushmen paintings
- Excellent walking safaris with top guides
Activities
Some activities which can be included in the Ground Hornbill Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Cultural excursion
Guided walking safari
Night drive
Self-guided walking
Key species to see on the Ground Hornbill Safari
Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Ground Hornbill Safari. Click on the animals and our wildlife surveys page for more info.
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