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Zimbabwe

The main road is behind you. Ahead, a narrow track runs through dry grassland and deeper into the park. There is no other traffic. Only tracks in the sand. Zimbabwe holidays by 4x4 suit travellers with previous self-drive experience in Africa. You can follow the main roads or choose more remote routes through communal lands and wildlife areas where few other travellers appear.

Southern Africa

Johannesburg or Harare
as a starting point

Best time to travel

From June to October

Driving skills

Experienced

A country where the route still makes a difference.

Zimbabwe lies between Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana and South Africa, making it a natural part of several cross-border journeys. Many travellers begin in Johannesburg and drive through northern Kruger or Mapungubwe. Vehicle collection in Harare is also possible. Remote tracks towards Gonarezhou or through communal lands offer freedom and very little traffic, but they also require experience, preparation and a suitable 4x4.

Zimbabwe

is the right choice if.

  • Have previous self-drive experience in Africa.
  • Want to combine well-known wildlife areas with remote 4x4 routes.
  • Plan to include Victoria Falls in a longer Southern Africa journey.
  • Want to combine Zimbabwe with Botswana, Namibia or South Africa.
  • Want cultural heritage and mountain scenery as well as wildlife.
Please take into account:
  • Remote routes need more preparation than the main roads.
  • A suitable 4x4 is strongly recommended for Gonarezhou and communal lands.
  • Zimbabwe is for more adventurous travellers.
  • Take at least 20 days when visiting two countries.

Een 4x4 voor de bekende weg en daarbuiten.

De hoofdwegen brengen je ver. Toch begint de kracht van een 4x4 juist wanneer je kiest voor Gonarezhou, communal lands of andere afgelegen routes.

Selfdrive4x4 biedt losse autoverhuur en pakketreizen naar Zimbabwe. Starten kan vanuit Johannesburg of Harare, afhankelijk van de route.

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Everything you need to know before you go.

No surprises along the way—that’s our motto. That’s why we’ve outlined the most important practical information about Namibia below. You will receive more details in your personal travel documents and via the app.

Best time to visit by region

From June to October, during the cool, dry winter months.

Which

Zimbabwe

trip is right for you?

From changing landscapes to routes with a pace of their own. Explore our self-drive trips and find a starting point that suits the way you want to experience the country.

Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls self drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
The sun rises over the dunes of Sossusvlei. An elephant appears at a waterhole in Etosha. And further along, the lush landscapes of the Okavango and Chobe await. Over these nineteen days, you travel through three countries, with the freedom to make your own choices along the way. You camp in remarkable places, swap gravel roads for 4x4 tracks and finish with two nights at Victoria Falls. The final stretch? You can leave the driving to someone else.
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Windhoek - Victoria Falls self-drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
A lion beside the track. An elephant slowly crossing your path. And at night, the sounds of the bush, right beside your rooftop tent. On this self-drive journey, you travel from Namibia's desert landscapes to Botswana's national parks, where the adventure takes on a new dimension. For four days, you venture deep into the wilderness, tackling rugged sandy tracks and staying at unfenced campsites. Your journey ends at Victoria Falls. You return your 4x4 in Kasane and leave the final stretch to someone else.
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Namibia and Botswana Self-Drive
24
days
from
1940
1940
p.p.
A rhino at the waterhole. A herd of elephants blocking the road. And at night, the sounds of the bush, right beside your rooftop tent. On this 24-day self-drive adventure, you explore Namibia and Botswana at their wildest. You travel from vast desert landscapes to remote national parks, where the tarmac is long gone. Four days deep in the wilderness, tackling rugged 4x4 tracks and camping at unfenced sites. A little daunting? Absolutely. But an experience that stays with you.