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Hwange & Victoria Falls Photo Safari: 9-Night Adventure

Explore Zimbabwe's remarkable wildlife with wildlife photographer Alison Mees, combining two private concessions in Hwange National Park with a stay in Victoria Falls. Discover elephant herds, African wild dogs and diverse wildlife through guided game drives, night drives, walking safaris and unique conservation experiences.

Three African wild dogs stand alert in a sunlit in Hwange National Park. Photo credit Alison Mees.

Hwange & Victoria Falls Photo Safari: 9-Night Adventure

Discover the wildlife and wilderness of Zimbabwe on this 9-night safari combining two exceptional private concessions in Hwange National Park with stays in Victoria Falls. Spend four nights at Nehimba Lodge, overlooking a busy waterhole, before moving to Bomani Tented Lodge to explore a different area of Hwange and experience its remarkable diversity of wildlife and landscapes.

Alongside morning and afternoon game drives, enjoy guided walks, night drives, wildlife hides and a visit to a local community. A special highlight is the opportunity to take part in a white rhino walking experience, supporting conservation efforts to reintroduce these animals to Hwange.

Begin and end your journey in Victoria Falls, with time to experience one of Africa’s most spectacular natural attractions.

Alison Mees - Wildlife Photographer

Alison Mees is a wildlife conservationist, qualified guide and award winning photographer, who gained the ARPS (Associate of the Royal Photographic Society) in 2021.

Alison was born in the UK, and from an early age had a passion for wildlife and photography.

Before the pandemic Alison was living and working in Africa for over 17 years, she started in South Luangwa, Zambia then moved to East Africa – Kenya & Tanzania, where she was managing tented safari camps with her husband Tom.

Alison has been actively involved with cheetah conservation, supporting researchers with valuable data & photographs.  She has also been involved with local community projects over the years, supporting communities and school projects.  Currently she is working with PadMad & Gamewatchers Safaris to support girls continue their education with supplying re usable sanitary pads. 

Since the pandemic Alison leads small safari groups to Kenya, where she shares her knowledge and passion for the wildlife, conservation and photography that she knows so well.

Join Alison on one of her memorable wildlife & photographic safaris.

Karen & Erenn

USA

Thank you for an incredible trip! The trip was miles over our expectations.  We learned so much about the wildlife , Kenya, and how to take a non-blob picture.  I could see improvement in my pictures over the course of our Safari, even using a point and shot camera

21st - 29th September 2027

Guest Tent at Bomani Tented Lodge, Zimbabwe
Explore Two Private Concessions in Hwange

Experience two distinct areas of Hwange National Park, staying at Nehimba Lodge and Bomani Lodge. Each offers a different perspective on Zimbabwe’s largest national park and its exceptional wildlife.

Exceptional Elephant & Wild Dog Viewing

September is an excellent time to observe Hwange’s impressive elephant herds as they gather around waterholes, with opportunities to encounter African wild dogs and other wildlife.

Diverse Safari Activities & Night Drives

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, guided walking safaris and night drives, offering different opportunities to discover Hwange’s wildlife and experience the bush after dark.

White Rhino Conservation Experience

Take part in a unique walking experience with white rhinos at Bomani, supporting conservation efforts connected with their reintroduction into Hwange National Park.

Community & Wildlife Experiences

Visit the Ngamo Community during your stay at Bomani Lodge and gain a further insight into the relationship between local communities, conservation and wildlife in Zimbabwe.

  • 1 night at Kasambabezi Lodge on Bed & Breakfast.
  • 4 nights at Nehimba Lodge on a fully inclusive basis
  • 3 nights at Bomani Tented Lodge on a fully inclusive basis
  • 1 night at Kasambabezi Lodge on Bed & Breakfast
Price Includes
  • Accommodation as stated.
  • On safari – all meals, soft drinks, beers, wines & local spirits.
  • Mack Air flights Victoria Falls Airport/Shumba airstrip, Shumba airstrip/Bomani airstrip and Bomani airstrip/Victoria Falls Airport.
  • Transfers from/to Shumba airstrip, Landing fees at Shumba airstrip, transfer to Bomani airstrip.
  • Elephant Express Sundowner Run.
  • Game activities as available including game drives, night drives, bush walks, all day excursions, hide sits, walking with rhino, Ngamo community experience.
  • Park and Conservancy fees.
  • Emergency evacuation cover.
  • Shared transfers to and from Victoria Falls Airport to Hotel.
  • Victoria Falls on Bed & Breakfast.
Price Excludes
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Visa
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any personal items or anything not mentioned in the itinerary
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Price Per Person: US$ 7052.00 per person sharing.
Single Supplement: US$ 1,364.00 per person

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Tour Experiences

Day 1 - Victoria Falls

21st September 2027

A comfortable overnight stay in Victoria Falls before the safari begins, with air-conditioned rooms, restaurant, bar and swimming pool.  The ideal opportunity to explore the Falls.

Overnight: Kasambabezi Lodge on Bed & Breakfast

Days 2 - 6 - Hwange National Park

22nd – 26th September 2027

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Hwange National Park. On arrival, transfer to Nehimba Lodge for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Spend four nights exploring Hwange, Zimbabwe’s largest national park, with morning and afternoon game drives. The park’s diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife, including its famous elephant herds, provide exceptional opportunities for wildlife and landscape photography.
With Alison Mees hosting the safari, there will be plenty of opportunities to observe wildlife, capture memorable images and benefit from her experience and photographic guidance.

Overnight: Nehimba Lodge: Full Inclusive

Days 6 - 9 - Hwange National Park

26th - 29th September 2027

Time to explore a different part of Hwange National Park, a short flight and you arrive at Bomani Lodge set in a private concession, bordering the National Park.
 
The lodge has ten spacious tents with en-suite bathrooms.
During your stay at Bomani you will have the opportunity for game drives, night drive, visit to a hide by a water hole, a walking with white rhino experience (this supports the reintroduction of the white rhinos in Hwange National Park), a visit to the Ngamo Community.

Day 9 - Victoria Falls

29th September 2027

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Victoria Falls Airport.
Finish with one night at Kasambabezi Lodge, a comfortable and relaxed lodge with tropical gardens, swimming pool, bar and dining area.

Overnight: Kasambabezi Lodge on Bed & Breakfast

Day 10 - Depart

Enjoy your final morning in Victoria Falls before departing Zimbabwe, bringing your hosted Zimbabwe Wildlife Photography Safari with Alison Mees to an end.

You may choose to extend your safari by adding on a beach extension where you can unwind on the pristine white beaches of the Indian Ocean.

Tour Experiences

Day 1 - Victoria Falls

21st September 2027

A comfortable overnight stay in Victoria Falls before the safari begins, with air-conditioned rooms, restaurant, bar and swimming pool.  The ideal opportunity to explore the Falls.

Overnight: Kasambabezi Lodge on Bed & Breakfast

Days 2 - 6 - Hwange National Park

22nd – 26th September 2027

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Hwange National Park. On arrival, transfer to Nehimba Lodge for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Spend four nights exploring Hwange, Zimbabwe’s largest national park, with morning and afternoon game drives. The park’s diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife, including its famous elephant herds, provide exceptional opportunities for wildlife and landscape photography.
With Alison Mees hosting the safari, there will be plenty of opportunities to observe wildlife, capture memorable images and benefit from her experience and photographic guidance.

Overnight: Nehimba Lodge: Full Inclusive

Days 6 - 9 - Hwange National Park

26th - 29th September 2027

Time to explore a different part of Hwange National Park, a short flight and you arrive at Bomani Lodge set in a private concession, bordering the National Park.
 
The lodge has ten spacious tents with en-suite bathrooms.
During your stay at Bomani you will have the opportunity for game drives, night drive, visit to a hide by a water hole, a walking with white rhino experience (this supports the reintroduction of the white rhinos in Hwange National Park), a visit to the Ngamo Community.

Day 9 - Victoria Falls

29th September 2027

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Victoria Falls Airport.
Finish with one night at Kasambabezi Lodge, a comfortable and relaxed lodge with tropical gardens, swimming pool, bar and dining area.

Overnight: Kasambabezi Lodge on Bed & Breakfast

Day 10 - Depart

Enjoy your final morning in Victoria Falls before departing Zimbabwe, bringing your hosted Zimbabwe Wildlife Photography Safari with Alison Mees to an end.

You may choose to extend your safari by adding on a beach extension where you can unwind on the pristine white beaches of the Indian Ocean.

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