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Zimbabwe Recce 4x4 Expedition

From Wild Reserves to Legendary Rivers

R18,700.00

per person sharing

Duration: 17 Days, 16 Nights
Start: Nata
End: Kasane

Tour Dates

3 November – 19 November 2025

2026 Tour Dates

R20,950.00 per person sharing
14 June – 30 June 2026

Tour Description

A Remote Overland Safari Across Zimbabwe’s Wildest Landscapes

This 17-day guided 4×4 expedition is an exclusive scouting adventure into Zimbabwe’s most untamed national parks, riverbanks, and remote wilderness areas. Designed for true explorers, this overland journey takes you from the Kazuma Pan and Hwange National Park to the shores of Lake Kariba, the rugged Matusadona, and the legendary Mana Pools.

With wild camping, thrilling off-road driving, and breathtaking safari encounters, this recce trip is not for the faint-hearted—it’s for adventurers who crave uncharted terrain, secluded camping, and up-close encounters with Africa’s greatest wildlife.

What Awaits You?
  • Kazuma Pan & Hwange National Park – See Zimbabwe’s largest elephant herds and diverse wildlife
  • Wild camping & extreme 4×4 routes – Experience deep sand, river crossings & off-grid trails
  • Lake Kariba & Matusadona National Park – Explore Zimbabwe’s ultimate water and land safari destination
  • Mana Pools National Park – One of Africa’s wildest, most scenic safari destinations along the Zambezi River
  • Bush camping & remote lodges – Camp under the stars with nature as your only soundtrack
  • Border-crossing adventure – Travel through Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, ending in Kasane

Your 17-Day Overland Expedition

Day 1:
Meet at Elephant Sands Lodge (Nata, Botswana), camp overnight

Day 2:
Cross into Zimbabwe via Pandamatenga Border, camp in Kazuma Pan National Park

Day 3:
Wild camping in Zimbabwe’s remote bushveld

Day 4:
Journey to Hwange National Park, overnight at Robins Camp

Day 5-6:
Travel to the Gwayi River area, set up camp in the wilderness

Day 7:
Drive to Binga on Lake Kariba, where Zimbabwe’s inland sea awaits

Day 8-11:
Venture into Matusadona National Park, a hidden gem on the shores of Lake Kariba

Day 12-14:
Travel to Mana Pools, Zimbabwe’s most iconic wildlife reserve

Day 15:
Explore Mana Pools, where elephants, lions, and wild dogs roam freely

Day 16:
Travel to Kariba (Warthog), the final stretch through Zimbabwe’s rugged landscapes

Day 17:
Cross into Livingstone (Zambia) before returning to Kasane, Botswana, where the expedition ends

Who is this for?
  • Serious 4×4 adventurers looking for unexplored terrain and off-the-grid experiences
  • Wildlife lovers & photographers eager to capture elephants, lions, and hippos in untouched habitats
  • Safari enthusiasts who want to experience Zimbabwe’s legendary game reserves in a raw, authentic way
  • Overland explorers craving a multi-country expedition through Africa’s wildest landscapes
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