10 days in Zimbabwe Itinerary

Victoria Falls, a Zimbabwean town near the eponymous waterfall, serves as one of two prime gateway points to the majestic cascade and its surrounding national park.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Elephant's Walk Shopping and Artist's Village and Cultural Vibes Music Shop. Escape the urban bustle at Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park and River Rafting & Tubing. Next up on the itinerary: push the limits with an extreme tour, view the masterpieces at Prime Art Gallery, take in the views from Victoria Falls Bridge, and get a taste of life in the country at Crocodile Park Victoria Falls.

For maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Victoria Falls online sightseeing planner.

Cape Town, South Africa to Victoria Falls is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In December, Victoria Falls is a bit warmer than Cape Town - with highs of 36°C and lows of 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Bulawayo.

A vacation in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city, offers a pleasant base for wider explorations of some of the country's national parks and game reserves.

Get some historical perspective at Matobo Hills and St Marys Cathedral. Natural History Museum and Bulawayo Railway Museum will appeal to museum buffs. There's more to do: explore the striking landscape of Matobo National Park and explore the ancient world of Khami Ruins.

For maps, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Bulawayo attractions planner.

Traveling by flight from Victoria Falls to Bulawayo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Bulawayo can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Harare.

Regarded as the nation's leading commercial, financial, and communications center, Harare attracts tourists with its modern architecture mixed with British colonial influence and traditional African flair.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Sat): meet the residents at Wild Is Life and then buy something for everyone on your list at Doon Estate. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Sun): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Al Abbas Mosque, then look for gifts at kiki's gallery, and then stop by Sam Levy's Village.

To see reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read Harare tour builder.

Traveling by flight from Bulawayo to Harare takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Bulawayo in December: highs in Harare hover around 31°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.