Three people in a green canoe observe an elephant on the riverbank at sunset.

Luxury Safari: Untouched Zimbabwe with Great Plains

Exclusive Safari: Experience Great Plains between Zambezi and Sapi

This luxury safari in Zimbabwe is for those who want not just to see wilderness but to feel it. For connoisseurs who appreciate special places – and encounters that touch the soul.

You will travel with Great Plains to two of the most impressive natural areas of the country: the Sapi Concession, adjacent to Mana Pools National Park, and the banks of the Zambezi. On game drives, on foot through the bush, or by boat, you will experience a safari area that is pristine, diverse, and hardly developed.

What makes this trip special is the combination of depth, exclusivity, and closeness to nature. Ideal for couples or honeymooners who want to experience Zimbabwe off the beaten path – while demanding the highest standards in guiding, accommodations, and atmosphere.

Exclusive Safari in the Private Sapi Concession
Boat Tours, Bush Walks & Game Drives
Traveling with Great Plains – Sustainable & Individual

Price
on request
Best time to travel
June - September
Flight time
14h from Frankfurt a. M.
Recommended Duration
from 8 days

Plan your individual trip

We plan your trip individually for you

Your 8-day round trip could look like this

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Two safari guides observe elephants in the distance across a dry plain, with one standing and the other sitting under a tree in Zimbabwe.

A herd of buffalo standing on a dirt path in a forested area during daylight.

A young pangolin curled up among tree branches and leaves in a natural habitat.

A zebra stands among trees and shrubs in a sunlit savannah landscape.

Three people in a canoe observing an elephant in a river at sunset, with tall grasses and a distant horizon.

01 Sapi Concession

Kick-off in the Sapi Concession

Your safari begins where Zimbabwe's wilderness is hardly touched – in the Sapi Concession, adjacent to Mana Pools National Park. Far away from known routes, you will experience a private sanctuary with extraordinary biodiversity. Lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes can regularly be seen. Besides classic game drives, boat tours on the Zambezi and bush walks with experienced guides shape the safari experience. The days do not follow a rigid schedule but are guided by light, animal movements, and your own rhythm.

Overnight Stay

An outdoor luxury suite with a small swimming pool on a wooden deck, surrounded by nature, under a partly cloudy evening sky.

Tembo Plains Camp

4 Nights Recommended Hotel

Visitors stand on a viewing platform overlooking Victoria Falls, surrounded by lush greenery under a bright blue sky.

A sailboat with a white sail sailing on a wide river surrounded by greenery during sunset.

People gather on a sandy riverbank at sunset, with tables and chairs set up nearby and a boat at the water's edge.

Four people having a picnic lunch with a safari vehicle near a large tree in a grassy area.

People sitting in a boat enjoying a safari view of a river at sunset in Zimbabwe.

02 Zambezi National Park

Time to Breathe on the Zambezi

The second part of your journey takes you to Mpala Jena, to a secluded sanctuary near the Victoria Falls. Here, it is less about constant action and more about deliberate slowing down. The lodge is a retreat for those who want to experience nature in their own way: with views of the river, on a walk along the shore, on a light game drive, or during a visit to the waterfalls. Those who wish can familiarize themselves with the local conservation project – or simply let go, relax, and absorb the vastness.

Overnight Stay

A cozy outdoor lounge area with a thatched-roof building, illuminated by warm lights, and a campfire burning on the sandy ground, surrounded by trees.

Mpala Jena

3 Nights Recommended Hotel

A vibrant sunset over a lake with silhouetted trees and a mountain in the distance.

Return Journey or Continuing to Botswana

Depending on your flight time, there is still some time to enjoy the last hours in nature. Then it’s back to Victoria Falls, from where your return journey begins. Alternatively, the journey can be easily extended – for example, with a detour to the nearby Okavango Delta in Botswana. The combination of Zimbabwe's originality and Botswana's water-rich wilderness creates a particularly diverse safari experience. We are happy to assist you with planning your personal extension.

The Accommodations

Our Hotel Selection for Your Trip

Tembo Plains Camp

Sapi Concession, Zimbabwe

Set in the heart of the pristine Sapi Concession, just east of Mana Pools National Park, Tembo Plains offers one of the most exclusive safari experiences in Zimbabwe. This Relais & Châteaux property blends world-class design with raw wilderness: elegant canvas suites with private plunge pools, excep

Mpala Jena

Zambezi National Park, Zimbabwe

Mpala Jena is an intimate safari lodge tucked deep within Zimbabwe’s Zambezi National Park – just over an hour from Victoria Falls, yet blissfully remote. Located on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, this Great Plains partner property embodies “barefoot luxury” at its finest. With only a handfu

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