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Bull elephant trying to reach fruits on the tree with a blonde girl tourist and armed ranger observing, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Luxury Zimbabwe Family Safaris and Tours made for you

Unique, tailor-made Zimbabwe family holidays

Luxury Zimbabwe family safaris to spot the Big Five

Safaris in Zimbabwe are internationally renowned for their exceptional guiding standards and outstanding community-based conservation – not to mention extraordinary wildlife encounters with the Big Five (leopard, lion, elephant, rhino and buffalo).

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s flagship reserve, is an excellent introduction to your Zimbabwe family holiday. On game drives through its savannah, dense teak forests and Kalahari sandveld, you’ll spot lions, wild dogs, elephants and countless antelope species. Nearby is the thundering spectacle of Victoria Falls, where your expert guide will lead you to different viewpoints on both sides of the falls. You can get even closer to Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that thunders) by white-water rafting or taking to the skies in a helicopter.

Speak with our travel design team to explore the best itinerary for your group. Family safaris in Zimbabwe often also include Mana Pools National Game Park, where the relatively flat, open terrain allows for guided walking safaris. Expeditions by canoe on the Zambezi River and its waterways are perfect for families, your guide will point out hippopotamuses and crocodiles on the islands and sandbanks that emerge during the dry season – an excellent time to visit with children. Other superb destinations in Zimbabwe’s park network include Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, part of one of the largest bio-refuges in all of Africa, and the Matobo Hills National Park, a breathtaking landscape of massive granite formations south of Bulawayo.

  • Three cheetah cubs on a termite mount surrounded by dry grass
  • Matopos (Matobo) National Park in southern Zimbabwe
  • Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
  • On a safari in Africa: tourist from behind on a safari walk in open space is photographing elephants, mother and calf in background of dry forest of ManaPools, Zimbabwe.
  • Watching hippos and canoes on the Zambezi River
  • White rhinos of Matopos National Park

From our experts

Experiences picked by our specialists

Sleep out on a star bed in Hwange National Park

In Hwange National Park, spend a night on a star bed, a raised platform with nothing but a mosquito net between you and the wild

Walk the granite kopjes of Matobo Hills

Discover the epic granite kopjes (rock formations) of the ancient Matobo Hills National Park.

Get close to Victoria Falls by boat or raft

Get up close to Victoria Falls on a sunset cruise or a white-water rafting adventure.

Watch elephants and hippos at Mana Pools

Observe herds of elephants, hippopotamus and Nile crocodiles at Mana Pools Game National Park in the Lower Zambezi Valley.

Track black and white rhinos on foot in Matobo Hills

Track both black and white rhinos on foot with expert rangers – an unforgettable experience in Matobo Hills National Park.

A word from one of our experts

Walking safaris are an unmissable conservation-focused, immersive experience. My most cherished Africa safari memory was walking with an expert tracker between the massive faidherbia albida trees on the Mana floodplains, in search of wild elephants.

Jamey Lowis Senior Travel Designer

Luxury family-friendly accommodation in Zimbabwe

There are many incredible places to stay in Zimbabwe. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

  • Safari expertise

    Our experts bring decades of first-hand expertise. They’ve lived and travelled across Africa and are regularly on the ground reviewing the most exclusive camps and experiences. You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based in region.

  • Unforgettable guides

    We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.

  • Positive impact

    By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.

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When to visit Zimbabwe

The ideal time for Zimbabwe safaris is during the dry season from July to October. During these months, minimal rainfall creates sparse vegetation and animals gather at the few water sources – perfect conditions for exceptional wildlife viewing. For witnessing Victoria Falls at its most spectacular, plan your visit between April and June, when summer rains transform the Zambezi into a torrent (though you can enjoy helicopter flights, guided walks and sunset river cruises year-round, regardless of water levels). Many families visit during the shoulder months of May to June to enjoy both excellent wildlife sightings as the dry season begins and Victoria Falls near peak flow. It’s also when temperatures aren’t too hot – a comfortable average of 23°C (73°F), with chilly mornings and evenings.

Victoria Falls

April–June / Year-round

Safari

July–October

Bird watching

November–April

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We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

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