A Zimbabwean tourism operator is inviting schools to rethink traditional field trips by offering structured educational travel experiences designed to blend classroom learning with exploration of the country’s heritage and natural landscapes.
Heritage Expeditions Africa (HEXA) this week unveiled its 2026 school travel packages, a series of multi-day educational tours that take students to some of Zimbabwe’s most significant cultural, historical and environmental sites.
The initiative aims to transform school excursions into immersive learning opportunities while maintaining a safe and organized environment for students and teachers.
The tours are designed to complement classroom curricula while promoting teamwork, critical thinking and experiential learning.
Organizers say each itinerary has been structured to balance academic exposure with outdoor adventure, allowing students to encounter Zimbabwe’s history and geography firsthand rather than through textbooks alone.
“These programmes transform destinations into living classrooms,” the company said in a statement, adding that the trips combine guided activities, accommodation and organized meals to provide schools with a coordinated travel experience.
The packages cover several destinations across the country, ranging from the capital city to national parks and heritage sites.
In Harare, students spend three days exploring landmarks such as the National Heroes Acre memorial, the National Museum and the New Parliament building, while also taking part in a guided tour of the city.
In Victoria Falls, one of Africa’s leading tourism destinations, the programme extends to four days.
Students are introduced to the region’s natural environment through guided visits to the falls, wildlife attractions and historical landmarks, alongside activities such as a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and tours of the town and surrounding sites.
Another itinerary takes learners to Kariba, where the experience centers on environmental and engineering history.
Students explore the Kariba Dam wall, take part in a town tour and enjoy a sunset cruise that introduces them to the region’s aquatic ecosystem and lakeside culture.
The Bulawayo and Matobo programme focuses on archaeology, wildlife conservation and Zimbabwe’s liberation history.
The trip includes visits to the Natural History Museum, the ancient Khami Ruins and Matobo National Park, as well as the Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage, where students are exposed to conservation work.
In Nyanga, in the Eastern Highlands, the tour emphasizes natural geography and indigenous history.
Students visit Nyangombe Falls and natural swimming pools, while also learning about early settlements through pit structures, rock paintings and exhibits at the Rhodes Museum.
The Masvingo package centers on Zimbabwe’s most iconic archaeological site, the Great Zimbabwe ruins.
Alongside a guided historical tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site, students participate in recreational activities near Lake Mutirikwi, including boat cruises, swimming and outdoor sports.
Heritage Expeditions Africa says the initiative reflects a growing demand from schools for travel experiences that deliver educational value while offering students a chance to experience the country’s heritage more directly.
By combining academic insight with travel and adventure, the company hopes the tours will help students develop a deeper understanding of Zimbabwe’s culture, landscapes and history while creating memories that extend well beyond the classroom.
