The Zambezi Trail Walk - The Victorian Safari Company

The Zambezi Expedition

This primitive trail walk through the Zambezi National Park is the wildest adventure in Victoria Falls. Leave civilization far behind as you explore ancient elephant trails and sacred baobab amphitheaters, visit secret springs and sleep under the stars.

What's included in your trail walk.

A private trail walk with a experienced professional safari guide
Ration Packs for the duration of your trail walk
Lunch in Eleanor’s Rest on the final day

Zambezi National Parks Entry Fees and Camping Fees.
Personalized & Branded expedition shirts.
Personalized & Branded metal water bottles.

What's not included.

Backpacks and items of a personal nature
Tents and sleeping gear (*this can be arranged on request)
Accommodation in Victoria Falls (*you will need one night in Vic Falls prior to your trail walk and minimum one night after)

Your trail walk with

The Victorian Safari Company

Indulge in the wilderness

Arrival Day

Arrive in Victoria Falls and settle into your first nights accommodation. This first afternoon is dedicated to the trip's briefing, safety talk and ration distribution. Once your packs are ready, you'll have time to enjoy a relaxing sunset followed by dinner at one of Victoria Falls' vibrant restaurants.

Day 1: Estimated 12km

The Victorian Safari Company will pick you up at 05h00, to go to National Parks Gate to sign in. After signing in we'll enjoy a sunrise drive down the Kazangula Road to our starting point at the 32km peg, where we'll enjoy a quick picnic breakfast before we start making our way through the hills towards the first spring line for lunch. Here, we'll rest in the shade to escape the heat and enjoy a light lunch.

After lunch we'll press onwards to the next spring, where we'll set up camp over looking the spring line and settle in round the camp fire for the evening.

Day 2: Estimated 9km

After an early coffee and breakfast while the sunrises, its time pack up and begin the day's trek before the heat sets in.

Day 2’s trail follows the edge of a magnificent teak forest running east and parallel to the mighty Zambezi River. We'll walk from spring to spring before stopping for lunch.

After lunch, we'll make our way down an enormous vlei to the Zambezi River, where we'll be setting up camp for the night.

Day 3: Estimated 10km

Day Three takes you back up the hills as we make our way to an ancient baobab amphitheater. After a day walking through the hills, you'll arrive at a ancient baobab amphitheater overlooking the Zambezi River. Here we'll set up camp for the third and final night.

Day 4: Estimated 6 km

After a relaxed breakfast, we'll pack up camp for the last time. From Baobab Ridge, we will walk eastward towards the spray of the Victoria Falls. As we get closer to Victoria Falls we'll encounter the Lialunga Riverbed, which will lead us downstream towards the Zambezi river- where a luxurious vintage rest camp awaits!

Final Lunch: Eleanor's Rest

Where the Lialunga and Zambezi River meets, we'll find Eleanor's Rest ready to welcome us in for a spectacular lunch on the Zambezi River. It's the perfect time to indulge in a refreshing Pimm's, rest your tired feet and mull over the expeditions highlights while surrounded by the finer things of life; Persian rugs, crystal glasses and silver service. After lunch, you'll enjoy a leisurely game drive out the Zambezi National Park, stopping off for some quintessential safari sundowners as we raise a glass for one final toast to finish off your Zambezi Expedition.

Day 5: Victoria Falls

It's another early morning start as we head off to enjoy one of the seven wonders of the natural world! A private guided gold standard tour of The Victoria Falls Rainforest is the perfect way to end to your walking safari. After exploring the Rainforest, you'll have the option to go back to the hotel or have breakfast at the famous Lookout Cafe. If you are flying home this day, you'll check out of your lodge and head to the airport for your journey home. Otherwise enjoy a day exploring the Adventure Capital of Africa at your leisure.

The following itinerary is an example based on a 4 day/3 night trail walk. Routes are seasonal and dependent on wildlife movements.

2 Day and 3 day trail walks are also available.

What to Expect

The Zambezi Trail Walk is a primitive trail walking experience. You’ll carry your backpacks and rations, and enjoy a few days completely immersed in nature, away from all civilization, technology and all creature comforts.

Home to four of the Big 5, and over 415 bird species, the Zambezi National Park is one of Southern Africa’s hidden gems. From the enchanting teak forests to breathtaking vleis and the mesmerizing Zambezi River, it is the ultimate destination for a walking safari trail.

On your final day:

The Victorian Safari Company. Luxury vintage safaris in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

Lunch at Eleanor's Rest

On the final morning of your trail walk, you’ll walk into Eleanor’s Rest. A vintage rest camp inspired by the romantism of the great adventures of the Victorian era explorers.

As you put up your weary feet, you’ll enjoy a refreshing drink and a delicious fire cooked meal. After lunch, you’ll enjoy a short game drive back to Victoria Falls Town.