Zimbabwe with Josh
A Curated 10-Day Journey Through Victoria Falls and the Zambezi
Join Joshua Strydom, artist, adventurer, and Zimbabwean native, for 10 days in two of southern Africa's most extraordinary places. This trip combines the raw energy of Victoria Falls with the stillness of Matetsi 6 private reserve, plus a boat game drive on the Chobe River in Botswana.
Offered only once a year.
Maximum 12 people.
All logistics handled.
Just book your flights and arrive ready.
We have 12 places available
Our Last Two Safaris in January 2025, and November 2025
12 of us visited Matetsi 6, Victoria Falls, and Harare for 10 days, two separate times
NOVEMBER 17 – 26, 2026 ITINERARY
Arrival at Harare and Transfer House
Arrive at Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA).
Josh or your driver will meet you at arrivals and transfer you to the house where the group will be staying together.
Please confirm your arrival time with Josh in advance.
Day 1 - VICTORIA FALLS
As everyone arrives at different times, there is no formal itinerary today. Settle in, enjoy the garden, have a drink, and get to know the group.
Welcome drinks and dinner are included.
Day 2 - VICTORIA FALLS TOUR
After an early breakfast, we head to Victoria Falls itself. One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the falls take three to four hours to explore properly. Bring good shoes and expect to get wet.
The afternoon is open. Explore the town, relax at home, or do nothing at all.
Breakfast, entrance fees, and transfers are included.
Lunch and dinner are not included
Day 3 - Brewery, Markets, and the BOMA
Late morning brunch at home.
In the afternoon, Josh guides you through the Victoria Falls Craft Market and the famous Curio Market, where local artists sell handmade work.
Then we head to the Victoria Falls Brewing Company for drinks before dinner.
Return home before dinner.
At 19:00, we go to the BOMA restaurant for dinner and a traditional drum show. One of the best nights of the trip.
Dinner at the BOMA and market transfers are included.
Drinks at the brewery and drinks at the BOMA are not included.
Day 4 - Adrenaline and/or Relaxation
Breakfast is included at home.
This day is yours to use as you please. Victoria Falls has some of the most intense adventure activities in the world.
Do one, do all of them, or do none.
Options available to book in advance (not included, but Josh can get you a discount):
- White water rafting on the Zambezi (the biggest commercially rafted rapids in the world)
- Bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls Bridge
- Helicopter flight over the falls
- River sunset cruise
A driver is on call all day to take you wherever you need to go.
All activities, lunch, and dinner are not included.
Day 5 - Transfer to Matetsi 6
After breakfast, we depart Victoria Falls and drive approximately 80 kilometres to Matetsi 6 Private Reserve on the Zambezi River.
Arrival at the lodge around midday. Lunch, a welcome briefing, and an afternoon activity follow.
Transfer included. All meals and non-alcoholic beverages at Matetsi 6 are included.
Alcoholic drinks at the lodge are on a cash basis.
Day 6 - Matetsi 6
Each day at Matetsi 6 follows the rhythm of the bush. One or two activities per day, shaped by weather and wildlife movement.
Morning activity. Brunch at 10:00. Afternoon activity. Dinner at 20:00.
Activities include: game drives, walking safaris, river cruises, fishing, and time at the river beach, swimming, stargazing, bush lunch, bird watching etc
All meals, activities, and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Alcoholic drinks on a cash basis.
Day 7 - Matetsi 6
Each day at Matetsi 6 follows the rhythm of the bush. One or two activities per day, shaped by weather and wildlife movement.
Morning activity. Brunch at 10:00. Afternoon activity. Dinner at 20:00.
Activities include: game drives, walking safaris, river cruises, fishing, and time at the river beach, swimming, stargazing, bush lunch, bird watching etc
All meals, activities, and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Alcoholic drinks on a cash basis.
Day 8 - Transfer to Matetsi 6
Each day at Matetsi 6 follows the rhythm of the bush. One or two activities per day, shaped by weather and wildlife movement.
Morning activity. Brunch at 10:00. Afternoon activity. Dinner at 20:00.
Activities include: game drives, walking safaris, river cruises, fishing, and time at the river beach, swimming, stargazing, bush lunch, bird watching etc
All meals, activities, and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Alcoholic drinks on a cash basis.
Day 9 - Day Trip to Chobe, Botswana
Today we cross into Botswana for a boat game drive on the Chobe River. Chobe National Park has one of the highest concentrations of elephants in Africa, and seeing them from the water is something else entirely.
Full day excursion. Return to Matetsi 6 in the evening.
Includes transfer, border crossing assistance, breakfast and lunch in Chobe, a river cruise, and road a game drive in Zimbabwe at the end of the day.
Alcoholic beverages are not included.
Day 10 – Departure
Breakfast at the lodge.
A transfer from Matetsi 6 to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) is included.
Please confirm your departure flight with Josh in advance. The lodge is about a 2-hour drive from the airport, so it is best to book a lunchtime or evening departure.
Cash, Money, and Tipping
It is almost impossible to get cash inside Zimbabwe. ATMs are scarce and international card machines are unreliable. Arrive in Zimbabwe with enough USD cash for your entire trip.
We recommend bringing at least $800 USD in cash. This covers meals not included in the package, tips, and a few souvenirs. If you plan to do adventure activities in Victoria Falls, add that amount on top.
Tipping is an important part of Zimbabwean culture. A 10% tip is expected at restaurants, lodges, and private houses. Tips for house and lodge staff will be collected on the last day at each location and paid directly to the staff.
Expected tips per location:
- Victoria Falls house: $40 per person
- Matetsi 6: $200 per person
What is included
All accommodation, transfers, drivers, entry tickets, and Josh as your group guide for the full 10 days.
- Breakfast every day in Victoria Falls
- Bottled drinking water throughout
- Nov 17: Welcome drinks and dinner
- Nov 18: Entrance to Victoria Falls
- Nov 19: Market tour and dinner at the BOMA
- Nov 21 onwards: All meals, activities, and non-alcoholic beverages at Matetsi 6
what is NOT included
Flights (arrive and depart from Victoria Falls, VFA)
Visas
Nov 18: Lunch and dinner
Nov 19: Drinks at the brewery, Lunch and Dinner
Nov 20: All activities, lunch, and dinner
Matetsi 6: Alcoholic beverages
Sunblock and mosquito repellent
Tips
Do I need a Visa or Vaccinations to enter Zimbabwe?
Most nationalities do not require a visa in advance but must purchase one on arrival. Depending on your passport, the cost ranges from $35–70 USD. Check your specific requirements before travelling.
No vaccinations are required for entry to Zimbabwe. However, malaria is present in the Zambezi Valley. It is strongly recommended to take malaria prophylaxis. Speak to your doctor at home at least two weeks before departure, as most prophylaxis must be started before you arrive.
Deposits, Payments and Refunds
Early booking price: €2,500
Pay in full before August 15, 2026 and lock in the lower rate.
Standard price: €3,000
Pay after August 15, 2026.
A 50% deposit is required to secure your place on the trip. This deposit is non-refundable for any reason, including cancellation.
The remaining balance must be paid in full by October 1, 2026.
The group has a maximum of 12 people. Once spots are filled, a waitlist will open.
