13 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.

Tami Walker Gallery and Prime Art Gallery are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Visiting Nature & Wildlife Tours and Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park will get you outdoors. Spend the 13th (Mon) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. On the 11th (Sat), spend a relaxing day on the river with a rafting and tubing tour. There's lots more to do: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, tour the pleasant surroundings at The Big Tree, take in the views from Victoria Falls Bridge, and meet the residents at Victoria Falls Snake Park.

To see traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Victoria Falls trip tool.

Atlanta, USA to Victoria Falls is an approximately 26-hour flight. Traveling from Atlanta to Victoria Falls, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Atlanta in February: high temperatures in Victoria Falls hover around 84°F and lows are around 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Matobo Hills and Bulawayo Railway Museum. Visiting Matobo National Park and African Wanderer Safaris will get you outdoors. When in Bulawayo, make a side trip to see Cecil Rhode's Burial Place in Matobo National Park - The Matopos, approximately Matobo National Park - The Matopos away. Next up on the itinerary: learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, and soothe aching muscles at The Haven Relaxation and Beauty Spa.

For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Bulawayo online attractions planner.

Getting from Victoria Falls to Bulawayo by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Bulawayo can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to drive to Masvingo.

Masvingo is a town in south-eastern Zimbabwe and the capital of Masvingo Province. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Fri): explore the ancient world of Great Zimbabwe National Monument and then stroll around Kyle Recreational Park.

To see more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Masvingo online holiday planner.

You can drive from Bulawayo to Masvingo in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. In February, daily temperatures in Masvingo can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive 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 18th (Sat): admire the striking features of Eastgate Centre, then take in the exciting artwork at National Gallery of Zimbabwe, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Kuimba Shiri Bird Sanctuary, and finally get advice or help at Mt Pleasant Library. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Anglican Cathedral, then view the masterpieces at Shona Sculpture Gallery, and then stroll through Mukuvisi Woodlands.

For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Harare day trip planning website.

Getting from Masvingo to Harare by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 80°F in February, and nighttime lows around 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can travel back home.