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Zambia & Zimbabwe 10 Days. Victoria Falls. The Zambezi. The real Africa.

Two countries, legendary rivers, and the raw heart of the bush. Experience the wilderness where the wild things are, at your own speed.

The journey breakdown.

10 Nights

Dual Country

Vic Falls

Mana Pools access

Border crossings

4x4 mandatory

Jul-Oct best

High water peak

Remote tracks

Zambezi focus

The Route Itinerary

Day 1-2: Victoria Falls – Feel the mist of the smoke that thunders. Day 3-5: Hwange National Park – Deep sand tracks and elephants by the hundreds in Zimbabwe's flagship park. Day 6-7: Lake Kariba – Crossing the water or driving the escarpment toward the Zambezi Valley. Day 8-10: Lower Zambezi & Mana Pools – The grand finale. Remote, wild, and unmatched for river-based sightings. This is professional-grade self-driving through the most authentic landscapes left in Africa.

Expert planning. Your adventure.

Full route plan

Detailed day-by-day navigation including border post procedures and fuel stops.

Border guidance

Essential documentation, vehicle permits, and step-by-step cross-border instructions.

Lodging advice

Curated recommendations from riverside campsites to hidden bush lodges along the route.

WhatsApp support

Direct access to Roy for real-time help with routes or logistics while you are off-grid.

Vehicle guidance

Critical 4x4 specifications and equipment checklists for river crossings and sand.

PDF itinerary

Comprehensive digital trip guide with maps and offline waypoints for both nations.

Visuals from the valley

Ready for the real Africa?

Tell Drive Wildly where you want to go. We'll build the route, pick the camps, and hand you everything you need. You just drive.

⏱ Drive Wildly responds within 24 hours

🔒 Expert route consultation included

✅ 100% bespoke — not a template

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