Amalinda to Victoria Falls: A Safari Journey Through Wild Zimbabwe!

Ethiopian Airlines

Manchester Intl

9 Nights From
£ 3805/
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Sinead Morris

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Tour

of Victoria Falls included!

Book by:

31 OCT 25

Travel dates:

26 NOV 25 - 07 DEC 25

Price is per person based:

2 adults
0 children

Regional Departure Supplements:

Edinburgh Arpt (EDI) - +£100pp

Heathrow (LHR) - +£154pp

Newcastle Arpt (NCL) - +£270pp

Belfast City Arpt (BHD) - +£284pp

Offer ID:

32744

Embark on a breathtaking 9-night Zimbabwean adventure with The Amalinda Collection. Luxury safari lodges set in the heart of the country’s most culturally rich and awe-inspiring landscapes. From the ancient spiritual energy of the Matobo Hills to the untamed wilderness of Hwange National Park and the majestic beauty of Victoria Falls, this journey blends thrilling wildlife encounters, deep cultural heritage, and one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. What makes it truly special is the Amalinda Collection’s intimate connection to history, conservation, and community—offering an immersive, soul-stirring experience wrapped in warm, personalised hospitality.
 
Amalinda Lodge, tucked among the mystical granite formations of the Matobo Hills. Here, you’ll explore ancient San rock art, track rhino on foot, and delve into the spiritual legacy of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, all while enjoying cave-style suites and sunset views from your private veranda.

Ivory Lodge, Hwange, is a treehouse-style safari lodge overlooking a bustling waterhole. Experience the thrill of game drives in Hwange National Park—home to elephants, lions, and countless other species—and unwind with evenings by the fire as wildlife roams nearby. 

The Palm River Hotel, Victoria Falls, is a stylish riverside sanctuary offering elegant comfort just minutes from the iconic waterfall. Relax in beautifully designed rooms, sip cocktails by the pool, and soak in sweeping views of the Zambezi River. The hotel experience is designed for both indulgence and ease, with thoughtful touches throughout your stay.

Enjoy two complimentary 3-course dinners—one at The Palm River Hotel and another at the renowned Cassia Restaurant at Ilala Lodge. A guided tour of Victoria Falls, where you’ll witness the awe-inspiring power of the "Smoke That Thunders," and a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, is also included. 

A scheduled hotel shuttle makes exploring the town effortless, with stops at the Falls Rainforest, Ilala Lodge, and local craft markets. Each afternoon, return to the hotel for complimentary afternoon tea, served riverside - a peaceful way to end your day.
 

  • Guided Tour of Victoria Falls included – Witness “The Smoke That Thunders
  • Includes two complimentary 3-course dinners, plus daily afternoon tea with Zambezi River views.
  • Cruise the legendary Zambezi at sunset! —watch hippos, elephants, and birdlife as the sun sinks below the horizon (included!)
  • Explore the Sacred Matobo Hills. Discover ancient San rock art, dramatic granite landscapes, and track endangered white rhino on foot with expert guides.
  • Stay in style - Relax in unique safari lodges with the Amalinda Collection, then unwind in riverside luxury at The Palm River Hotel near Victoria Falls.
  • Regional departures from London, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, and Belfast!

The price is based on 2 adults staying in a Suite at Amalinda Lodge, Matopos National Park, on all inclusive, for 3 nights, followed by 3 nights in a Standard Chalet at Ivory Lodge, Hwange National Park, on all inclusive, ending with 3 nights in a Deluxe Room at The Palm River Hotel, Victoria Falls, on bed and breakfast. Flights are with Ethiopian Airlines from Manchester on 26 November 2025 for 9 nights (plus one night on the plane in each direction). The safari includes all meals, local drinks, daily activities, and conservation fees. 2 complimentary dinners (with transfers) in Victoria Falls are included, along with daily afternoon tea, a sunset cruise, a guided tour of Victoria Falls, and return private transfers from the airport.

Offer code: 1368930

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Hotel Information

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Amalinda Lodge

location Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Room Type Suite

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3 Nights
All Inclusive
3 Nights
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Tucked away in a dramatic granite landscape, Amalinda Lodge is a hidden gem that offers an unforgettable safari experience steeped in ancient history and natural beauty. Perfect for couples, families, or solo travelers seeking tranquility and adventure, this boutique lodge blends rustic elegance with authentic African charm.


Amenities: Treat yourself with massages and facials.
Attractions:Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Matobo Hills - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Matobo National Park Arboretum Entrance - 12.9 km / 8 mi
Matobo National Park Main Entrance - 17.4 km / 10.8 mi
Matobo National Park - 20.8 km / 12.9 mi
Rock Art Caves - 27.2 km / 16.9 mi
The Nesbitt Castle - 42.2 km / 26.2 mi
Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - 43.8 km / 27.2 mi
Matobo National Park - 43.9 km / 27.3 mi
Free to be Wild Sanctuary - 44.2 km / 27.5 mi
Hillside Dams Conservation - 44.5 km / 27.7 mi
Bulawayo Railway Museum - 45.2 km / 28.1 mi
City Hall - 45.3 km / 28.1 mi
Imbali Mall - 45.3 km / 28.2 mi
Centenary Park - 45.4 km / 28.2 mi
National Art Gallery - 45.8 km / 28.5 mi

The preferred airport for Amalinda Lodge is Bulawayo (BUQ-Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl.) - 72.9 km / 45.3 mi


Fees
Mandatory Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 40 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.



Policies
Know Before You Go

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.



Other Facilities

  • WiFi
  • Outdoor Pool

Designed to blend seamlessly into the rocky landscape, Amalinda’s uniquely sculpted rooms are carved into the granite boulders, offering a cozy, cave-like ambiance with earthy tones, thatched roofs, and tribal-inspired décor. Each suite boasts plush bedding, en-suite bathrooms, and private verandas with breathtaking views—perfect for unwinding in style.

Deluxe Double Room
Deluxe Double Room

1 Double Bed

Balcony/patio with mountain views


Layout - Dining area and sitting area

Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker

Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Bathrobes and a separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerhead

Practical - Window screens, electrical adapters/chargers, and wardrobe or closet; free cribs/infant beds available on request

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Non-Smoking

Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room

1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Balcony/patio with garden views


Layout - Dining area and sitting area

Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker

Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Shower with a rainfall showerhead

Practical - Window screens, electrical adapters/chargers, and wardrobe or closet

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available

Non-Smoking

Family Double or Twin Room
Family Double or Twin Room

2 Double Beds

Balcony/patio with garden views


Layout - Dining area and sitting area

Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker

Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower with a rainfall showerhead

Practical - Window screens, electrical adapters/chargers, and wardrobe or closet; free rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Non-Smoking

Family Twin Room
Family Twin Room

2 Twin Beds

Balcony/patio with garden views


Layout - Dining area and sitting area

Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker

Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Shower with a rainfall showerhead

Practical - Window screens, electrical adapters/chargers, and wardrobe or closet; free rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Non-Smoking

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Elizabeth C

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Amazingly peaceful lodge in Matopo Hills

Amazing experience at the Homestead at Amalinda. The staff in the villa were excellent; the rooms beautifully appointed, and the food was wonderful! Such a peaceful place to stay! Loved being able to...


Nigel S

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High quality service in an amazing location

This location is amazing and shows great vision by the creators of this lodge complex built around the rocks. The bed was comfortable, the food was always of good quality in a European style. The...


Georgia M

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Wonderful place!

This is a really unique African experience - don't miss it. The focus is not on the game (though walking so close to white rhinos was rather a thrill) but on the rock art of the San people, and...

The lodge is nestled within the majestic Matobo Hills of southwestern Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its spiritual energy, ancient rock art, and abundant wildlife. Just 45 km from Bulawayo, it’s a secluded sanctuary surrounded by towering granite kopjes and sweeping vistas.

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Ivory Lodge

location Hwange, Zimbabwe

Room Type Standard

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3 Nights
All Inclusive
3 Nights
All Inclusive
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Ivory Lodge offers a classic safari experience with a touch of luxury, making it an ideal retreat for wildlife lovers and adventurers alike. Intimate and exclusive, this lodge combines warm hospitality with front-row access to one of Africa’s premier game-viewing regions—Hwange National Park.


Amenities: Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Attractions:Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Hwange National Park - 23.6 km / 14.7 mi
Railway Recreation Center - 29.4 km / 18.2 mi
Nyamandhlovu Platform - 34 km / 21.1 mi


Fees
Mandatory Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Additional fee: USD 10 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional mandatory fee covers a national park entry fee.


Optional Fees

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 10 per stay (rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.



Policies
Know Before You Go

  • Contactless check-out is available.



Other Facilities

  • WiFi
  • Outdoor Pool

Ivory Lodge features elevated treehouse-style suites and spacious tented rooms, all designed to maximize views of the wildlife below. The décor blends safari chic with natural textures—think canvas, wood, and soft African prints. Each suite includes en-suite bathrooms, mosquito-netted beds, and private decks for uninterrupted armchair game viewing.

Twin Room
Twin Room

2 Twin Beds

Individually decorated room


Internet - Free WiFi

Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)

Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

Practical - Electrical adapters/chargers and wardrobe or closet

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Non-Smoking

Family Room

2 Double Beds

Individually decorated room


Internet - Free WiFi

Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)

Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

Practical - Day bed, electrical adapters/chargers, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Non-Smoking

Suite
Suite

1 Double Bed

Individually decorated room


Layout - Separate sitting area

Internet - Free WiFi

Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)

Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, and rainfall showerhead

Practical - Electrical adapters/chargers and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Non-Smoking

Double Room
Double Room

1 Double Bed

Individually decorated room


Internet - Free WiFi

Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and minibar (fees may apply)

Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

Practical - Electrical adapters/chargers and wardrobe or closet; cribs (free) available on request

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Non-Smoking

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Not to be missed!

We (family of 4, mom, dad, 2 adult kids) had an amazing experience at the Ivory Lodge. The accommodations were excellent and comfortable. The common spaces were welcoming and we like the lodge, the...


Christine B

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Memorable and Unique Experience

My family and I spent 3 wonderful days/nights at Ivory Lodge. This is a special place and we truly enjoyed the experience. Upon arrival we were greeted warmly by the staff as well as by the elephants...


Nigel S

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Unbelievable location for wildlife observation with great guides

This lodge complex is just outside the Hwange National Park, in a private concession that gave us an amazing experience of the wildlife all around. The elephants came right up to the wire fence, and...

Located on a private concession bordering Hwange National Park in western Zimbabwe, Ivory Lodge is perfectly positioned in a forested area overlooking a busy waterhole. It’s an easy drive from Victoria Falls, offering seclusion without isolation.

 

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Palm River Hotel

location Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Room Type Deluxe Room

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3 Nights
Breakfast
3 Nights
Breakfast
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Ideally Located Upstream of the Majestic Victoria Falls - so close, in fact, that on a clear, quiet day you can hear the thunder and see the spray of the mighty waterfall from your room.

The Palm River Hotel has been inspired by the architectural style of the Queenslander, distinct in its savvy use of timber and corrugated iron and its consideration of climatic conditions. The highly skilled and professional team of Zimbabwean architects and interior designers have taken these principles and modified them to create a hotel that is at once aesthetic and functional, modern and timeless, cosmopolitan and perfectly suited to the local environment.



The innovative blend of traditional East-Coast Australian design and the unique landscape of the upper Zambezi River has resulted in a brand new and distinctive landmark for Victoria Falls.


Luxury Zambezi River Cruises
Luxury Zambezi River Cruises

The Ra-Ikane I, II and III, offer a variety of cruises including breakfast, lunch and sunset, as well as private charters. These boats represent the grace of a bygone era and honour the rich history of Victoria Fall and its explorers, adventurers and heroes. The Ra-Ikane fleet is owned and operated by Ilala Lodge Hotel and provides unique and unsurpassed river cruises on the mighty Zambezi River.

Adventure
Adventure

Deemed Africa's Adventure capital, Victoria Falls has everything to offer for travellers looking to fulfill their adrenaline bucket list including scenic helicopter flights above the Falls, high-wire activities over the 120m gorge or white-water rafting the rapids below the World Wonders Waterfall. Immerse yourself within one of the five National Parks located within 100km of Victoria Falls, and enjoy game viewing enclosed by untouched wilderness.

Accommodation - Perfect for the whole family with a choice of Deluxe Rooms and Suites, Executive and Presidential Suites, Honeymoon Suites and the Palm River Villa.

DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BED

EXECUTIVE KING BED

DOUBLE HONEYMOON

HONEYMOON

Double or Twin DELUXE

DELUXE

SINGLE DELUXE

DELUXE

STUDIO HONEYMOON

HONEYMOON

SUITE TWO KING BEDS

TWO KING BEDS

SUITE Presidential

Presidential

SUITE DELUXE

DELUXE

SUITE THREE BEDS

THREE BEDS

TWIN DELUXE

DELUXE

VILLA TWO KING BEDS

TWO KING BEDS

VILLA KING SIZE BED

KING SIZE BED

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Beautiful Setting.

Lovely Hotel, excellent food, great setting. Animals seen roaming in the grounds behind electrified fence. Zambezi River at bottom of Hotel.


Debbie D

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A wonderful end to our holiday

The Palm River Hotel was our final stay in a three week trip across three countries. The focus here was to see the Victoria Falls a short drive away and spectacular. The hotel was immaculate and...

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Francis C

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Beautiful hotel in magnificent setting.

This hotel is based around a colonial style house and is set beside the Zambezi River. The accommodation is of an excellent standard, as is the food. All the hotel staff are friendly and efficient...

This hotel’s location could not be more idyllic, situated along the banks of the iconic Zambezi River, among towering indigenous trees and only 4 kilometres from Africa’s Natural World Wonder, Victoria Falls – so close, in fact, that on a clear, quiet day you can hear the thunder and see the spray of the mighty waterfall from your room.

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