Hwange Victoria Falls & Impalila Island

7 Jun –
15 Jun 2025
Wildlife and water combine on this thrilling safari adventure that takes you to Hwange National Park, spectacular Vic Falls and the secluded beauty of Impalila Island.

What to expect

Itinerary

Day 1
Depart from Johannesburg

We meet at O.R. Tambo International and depart on an Airlink flight to Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe. We are met on arrival and transferred to Hwange Halfway House, where we hop into a safari vehicle and continue our journey with a game drive through Hwange National Park, a vast and untamed landscape teeming with life. In the evening, we arrive at Bomani Tented Lodge, where we are greeted by views of the lodge’s waterhole and the Zimbabwean wilds. Listen for elephants frolicking in the water after dark as you drift off to sleep tonight.

Day 2-3
The Wilds of Hwange

Awake to the sounds of the bush at Bomani Tented Lodge. A campfire is lit each morning overlooking the waterhole, and guests are invited to sip their coffee fireside while watching the sunrise. Over the next two days, we discover Hwange with Bomani’s safari activities. Perhaps you’ll take a game drive or a walking safari. You might enjoy a night drive or spend time in the lodge’s sunken hide, which takes you toe-level with elephants drinking at the waterhole. Bomani has much to offer.

  • Bomani Lodge Safari Activities

Day 2-3
All Aboard the Elephant Express

After breakfast, we depart from Bomani for Ngamo Siding to board the Elephant Express. This safari train is kitted out with teak tables and comfortable chairs. The train rattles through the elephant-laden plains as we sip on drinks and enjoy snacks. On the way, we might see grazing giraffes, herds of kudu or lions dozing on the tracks. Our 80-kilometre journey ends in Dete, where we are met at the station and transferred to Batoka Lodge, a charming hotel in the heart of Victoria Falls. In the evening, we enjoy dinner with the mist and noise of the falls in the background.

  • Elephant Express

Day 4
All Aboard the Elephant Express

After breakfast, we depart from Bomani for Ngamo Siding to board the Elephant Express. This safari train is kitted out with teak tables and comfortable chairs. The train rattles through the elephant-laden plains as we sip on drinks and enjoy snacks. On the way, we might see grazing giraffes, herds of kudu or lions dozing on the tracks. Our 80-kilometre journey ends in Dete, where we are met at the station and transferred to Batoka Lodge, a charming hotel in the heart of Victoria Falls. In the evening, we enjoy dinner with the mist and noise of the falls in the background.

  • Elephant Express

Day 5
Mighty Vic Falls

After breakfast at the lodge, we set out for a guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of the world’s largest waterfalls. Next, we have lunch at the Lookout Café, which has a stunning view over Batoka Gorge and the Victoria Falls Bridge. Afterwards, we return to the lodge and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner is enjoyed at the lodge.

  • Tour of Victoria Falls

Day 6-8
Lovely Impalila Island

This morning, we travel from Victoria Falls to Kasane. Here, we are greeted by our new host and transferred by boat to Impalila Island. We spend the next three nights at Ichingo Chobe River Lodge. We enjoy riverboat safaris that allow us to spot large herds of game and some of the island’s many birds. Ichingo also offers thrilling Chobe fishing trips. Hook a tiger fish or perhaps an African pike, tilapia, catfish or upper Zambezi yellowfish. At the lodge, we are treated to delicious meals, swims in the pool and sundowners on the deck with views of the Chobe River.

  • Ichingo Chobe River Lodge Activities

Day 9
Back to Jozi

After breakfast, we are transferred to Kasane Airport for our flight to O.R. Tambo International. A week in the bush may sound fleeting, but the sights and sounds of Africa leave an indelible mark on the soul. As you return to routine, we hope the spirit of Hwange, Vic Falls and Impalila Island will stay with you. Seagull Travel & Tours looks forward to sharing another African adventure with you soon.

We meet at O.R. Tambo International and depart on an Airlink flight to Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe. We are met on arrival and transferred to Hwange Halfway House, where we hop into a safari vehicle and continue our journey with a game drive through Hwange National Park, a vast and untamed landscape teeming with life. In the evening, we arrive at Bomani Tented Lodge, where we are greeted by views of the lodge’s waterhole and the Zimbabwean wilds. Listen for elephants frolicking in the water after dark as you drift off to sleep tonight.

Awake to the sounds of the bush at Bomani Tented Lodge. A campfire is lit each morning overlooking the waterhole, and guests are invited to sip their coffee fireside while watching the sunrise. Over the next two days, we discover Hwange with Bomani’s safari activities. Perhaps you’ll take a game drive or a walking safari. You might enjoy a night drive or spend time in the lodge’s sunken hide, which takes you toe-level with elephants drinking at the waterhole. Bomani has much to offer.

  • Bomani Lodge Safari Activities

After breakfast, we depart from Bomani for Ngamo Siding to board the Elephant Express. This safari train is kitted out with teak tables and comfortable chairs. The train rattles through the elephant-laden plains as we sip on drinks and enjoy snacks. On the way, we might see grazing giraffes, herds of kudu or lions dozing on the tracks. Our 80-kilometre journey ends in Dete, where we are met at the station and transferred to Batoka Lodge, a charming hotel in the heart of Victoria Falls. In the evening, we enjoy dinner with the mist and noise of the falls in the background.

  • Elephant Express

After breakfast, we depart from Bomani for Ngamo Siding to board the Elephant Express. This safari train is kitted out with teak tables and comfortable chairs. The train rattles through the elephant-laden plains as we sip on drinks and enjoy snacks. On the way, we might see grazing giraffes, herds of kudu or lions dozing on the tracks. Our 80-kilometre journey ends in Dete, where we are met at the station and transferred to Batoka Lodge, a charming hotel in the heart of Victoria Falls. In the evening, we enjoy dinner with the mist and noise of the falls in the background.

  • Elephant Express

After breakfast at the lodge, we set out for a guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of the world’s largest waterfalls. Next, we have lunch at the Lookout Café, which has a stunning view over Batoka Gorge and the Victoria Falls Bridge. Afterwards, we return to the lodge and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner is enjoyed at the lodge.

  • Tour of Victoria Falls

This morning, we travel from Victoria Falls to Kasane. Here, we are greeted by our new host and transferred by boat to Impalila Island. We spend the next three nights at Ichingo Chobe River Lodge. We enjoy riverboat safaris that allow us to spot large herds of game and some of the island’s many birds. Ichingo also offers thrilling Chobe fishing trips. Hook a tiger fish or perhaps an African pike, tilapia, catfish or upper Zambezi yellowfish. At the lodge, we are treated to delicious meals, swims in the pool and sundowners on the deck with views of the Chobe River.

  • Ichingo Chobe River Lodge Activities

After breakfast, we are transferred to Kasane Airport for our flight to O.R. Tambo International. A week in the bush may sound fleeting, but the sights and sounds of Africa leave an indelible mark on the soul. As you return to routine, we hope the spirit of Hwange, Vic Falls and Impalila Island will stay with you. Seagull Travel & Tours looks forward to sharing another African adventure with you soon.

Experience the vibrance of Hwange Victoria Falls & Impalila Island

It’s the soul-stirring roar of a lion, it’s the thrill of coming across animals you’ve never set eyes on before, it’s the heart-warming crackle of a campfire. Each moment fills you with excitement, wonder, and tranquillity.

Join Seagull Travel & Tours as we adventure to Zimbabwe and Nambia for a safari like no other. Starting in Hwange National Park, we immerse ourselves in the wilds of Zimbabwe with game drives and walking safaris that show us the region’s iconic species.

Next, we hop aboard the Elephant Express. This safari train rattles through Hwange, giving us the chance to spot game as we make our way to Victoria Falls. After taking in the majesty of one of the world’s largest waterfalls, we end our tour at Impalila Island.

Located on the eastern tip of Namibia, Impalila is a secluded paradise. We take boat safaris on the Chobe River, do some birdwatching, and try our hands at tiger fishing. In the evenings, we relax at our sumptuous lodge.

This dynamic safari adventure has been expertly planned to show you the beauty, diversity and hospitality of the region. Handpicked lodges and pre-arranged transfers allow you to travel in comfort and with confidence. Relax and immerse yourself in nature while we take care of the rest.

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