Klipspringer Safari: Summary
Klipspringer Safari in a nutshell
Begin your Zimbabwean adventure based close to the thundering waters of Victoria Falls. From your charming lodge in a leafy suburb of town, you can walk to the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site to feel the full force up-close. It’s also a hub for adrenalin-fuelled activities such as white-water rafting, bungee jumping off the famous railway bridge and taking a microlight over the "the smoke that thunders", as well as more serene options like a sunset cruise on the upper Zambezi or afternoon tea at a historic hotel.
You’ll then be driven south-east in a private vehicle to Ivory Lodge, a comfortable spot within the private Sikumi Forest Reserve which borders Hwange National Park and overlooks a waterhole where elephants often visit to drink. Enjoy 4WD drives into the national park where you can spot some of its 100 mammal species, including lion, leopard and giraffe, along with night drives and walking safaris in the reserve, all with qualified professional guides. The team at Ivory Lodge have established strong community links and you can learn about their outreach work and local life on visits to a neighbouring village. You can also relax in a secluded hide and let the wildlife come to you.
Continuing by road, your final stop is one of Zimbabwe’s most scenic protected areas – the Matobo Hills. It’s a rugged place of granite outcrops and boulders seemingly stacked atop each other by giants, among which Amalinda Lodge’s unique rooms are nestled. The lodge itself is a marvel with a spectacular pool and excellent guides who’ll show you the area’s history – from ancient cave paintings to the medieval ruins of Great Zimbabwe and Cecil Rhodes' burial site – local culture and, a real highlight, walking with white rhinos alongside park rangers.
At a glance
| Starts: | Victoria Falls Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 nights | Batonka Guest Lodge - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Bed & Breakfast |
| 3 nights | Ivory Lodge - Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe | Full Board & Activities |
| 3 nights | Amalinda Lodge - Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe | Full Board & Activities |
| Ends: | Bulawayo International Airport |
Batonka Guest Lodge
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Ivory Lodge
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Amalinda Lodge
Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe
Klipspringer Safari highlights
Five favourite moments from this Zimbabwe safari
- Walking with white rhino in Matobo Hills
- So many different views of Victoria Falls
- Owls on a night-drive in Hwange's Forest Reserve
- An amazing room in the rocks at Amalinda Lodge
- Getting up close with big cats in Hwange
Activities
Some activities which can be included in the Klipspringer Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Canoeing
Cultural excursion
Elephant encounter
Guided walking safari
Helicopter
Kayaking
Microlight
Night drive
Private activities
Self-guided walking
White-water rafting
Key species to see on the Klipspringer Safari
Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Klipspringer Safari. Click on the animals and our wildlife surveys page for more info.
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Side-trips whilst on this safari
We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Klipspringer Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book.
Rhino Walk
Around four hours - mornings only
Spend an unforgettable morning on a walking safari tracking Mosi-oa-Tunya’s small population of white rhino, with a strong chance of being able to approach these endangered creatures on foot.
More about Rhino Walk
Chobe Day Trip
Full day - typically around 11 hours
For a top safari experience while visiting the Victoria Falls, don’t miss a day trip to Botswana’s Chobe National Park. Easily reachable from Livingstone, Zambia or Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Chobe boasts some of the best wildlife densities in southern Africa, with exceptional numbers of elephant drawn by the permanent waters of the Chobe River.
More about Chobe Day Trip
Helicopter Flight - Zimbabwe
Shortest flight is 12-25 minutes
While viewing the Victoria Falls from the ground is a stunning experience, seen the world’s largest waterfall from the air allows for a completely different perspective, historically said to have been so beautiful as to have been seen by ‘angels in flight’.
More about Helicopter Flight
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