Zimbabwe Safari in Style
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An 11-day luxury tour around Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Mana Pools National Park & Lake Kariba, provides the ultimate safari experience in Zimbabwe. You will visit one of the Natural Wonders of the World with the roar of the Zambezi over the Victoria Falls ending on the peaceful Lake Kariba. Known as the heartlands of Africa, see the best Zimbabwe safari on offer.
- Visit the world’s largest waterfall
- Tranquil stay beside the Zambezi River
- Experience incredible game viewing at Hwange National Park
- Surreal desert landscapes clashing with forests
- Explore the beautiful Mana Pools National Park
- Rest beside the picturesque Lake Kariba
Victoria Falls
Prepare to be utterly amazed by the famous “Smoke That Thunders” which can be viewed perfectly from the Victoria Falls Rainforest as well as from many other areas around the little town. Enjoy meeting the friendly locals too, who will make you want to stay longer! You’ll be hosted for your first two nights by the beautiful Ilala Lodge Hotel.
Hwange National Park
Be at one with nature in Zimbabwe’s biggest National Park. Constantly surrounded by a profusion of wildlife – there’s no better way to experience the bush, especially whilst being hosted by the incredibly luxurious Verney’s Camp.
Mana Pools National Park
Known for its natural beauty and as one of the continent’s premier game-viewing areas. Whether you’re game viewing from a vehicle, canoe or on foot – the sightings are always magical. Ruckomechi Camp is one of the best Camps in the area, where you’ll be for the next three nights.
Lake Kariba
Your last two nights taking you through to the end of your trip will be had at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge which lies above the planet’s most voluminous man-made lake, Kariba, home to an abundance of wildlife.
You will be met at Victoria Falls Airport by the transfer company who will have your name on a sign and be waiting in arrivals. You will be transferred to Victoria Falls River Lodge. Set on the Zambezi River just a few KMs above the falls. Here you will be able to go on game drives, walks, boat cruises including the sunset cruise which you will do today. Also included is a guided tour of the falls and there is a spa at the lodge for any pampering (additional cost).
We also recommend a helicopter flight over the falls, a morning spent with the anti-poaching unit or a canopy tour. We are happy to provide details and book these for you.
Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls is one of the world’s most impressive waterfalls. It is set on the magnificent Zambezi River which creates the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. These spectacular falls can be easily visited and viewed from the Zimbabwean side. Considered to be the world’s widest waterfall, Victoria Falls measures 1708 metres in width. The small town of Victoria Falls, which lies adjacent to the waterfalls, serves as a great base from which to explore the attractions this area of Zimbabwe has to offer. The surrounding area provides a wide range of adrenalin-filled activities for adventure lovers. Visitors can look forward to an array of wonderful activities including: scenic flights, micro lighting, white water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking and trips to the Chobe National Park.
Today you will have a transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight to Hwange where you will be met and transferred on a short game drive to camp. Hwange is a unique national park offering diverse environments which in turn bring a variety of wildlife and bird life. You are able to explore this park by game vehicle or on foot with expert guides.
Hwange National Park
Situated in western Zimbabwe, the Hwange National Park is the country’s biggest reserve, home to a profusion of wildlife, including giraffe, lion, zebra and approximately 40 000 elephants. It provides a sanctuary for all the country’s endangered species, including a population of wild dogs thought to be among the most sizeable surviving groups on the continent. The park’s magnificent terrain ranges from desert dunes, savannah lands and mopane woodlands to rocky outcrops and sparse forests. Visitors can look forward to game drives, guided walks or horse riding safaris. Other highlights include: the Bumbusi National Monument and the Nyamandhlovu Pan.
Today you will have a transfer to the airstrip and a flight to Mana Pools, there you will be met by your guide and transferred to the camp. You can enjoy game drives as well as walks, Mana Pools is known for excellent walking. The camp is located on the Zambezi river so you can also enjoy relaxing in the shade and watching the wildlife and bird life drawn in by this incredible water source.
Mana Pools National Park
Located in northern Zimbabwe, the life-giving power of the Zambezi River makes Mana Pools National Park one of Zimbabwe’s most lush and flourishing regions. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is known for its natural beauty and as one of the continent’s premier game-viewing areas. Visitors can look forward to an array of activities such as canoe trips which are offered year-round and provide a unique and memorable way for visitors to experience the area’s striking scenic beauty and diverse fauna, while guided walks are a great way to take its pristine riverside forests. Other popular activities include: game drives, river cruises, nature walks, bird watching, catch-and-release fishing, and searching for dinosaur tracks.
Today you will have a short flight to Lake Kariba where you will be met and transferred to the camp. Here you are able to go on game drives, walks, boat cruises, fishing and just sit back and enjoy the view or have a cooling dip in the pool.
Lake Kariba
The planet’s most voluminous man-made lake, Kariba is a popular tourist destination that was created in the 1950s when the mighty Zambezi was dammed. It stretches for more than 200 kilometres along the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, forming a natural boundary between the two countries. The lake’s waters are home to abundant wildlife including: crocodiles, hippos, fish and aquatic birds, while its shoreline and islands are rich with terrestrial game such as elephant and buffalo. It has become one of Zimbabwe’s main tourist attractions offering houseboat holidays, fishing safaris and wonderful game viewing experiences.
Sadly, your final day has arrived and you will fly to Victoria Falls to connect with your international flight.
Dates are flexible so please make an enquiry and tell us a range of dates you are considering so we can check availability.
- Transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to Accommodation
- Victoria Falls River View Lodge – 2 nights, all meals, non premium drinks, scheduled activities, tour of the falls with entry fee, daily transfer to and from town and parks fees
- Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport and flight to Hwange
- Verneys Camp – 3 nights, all meals, non premium drinks, scheduled activities, conservation fees and laundry
- Flight to Mana Pools
- Ruckomechi – 3 nights, all meals, non premium drinks, scheduled activities, national parks fees and laundry
- Flight to Kariba and Bumi Hills
- Bumi Hills Safari Lodge – 2 nights, all meals, non premium drinks, scheduled activities, community fees and laundry
- Flight to Victoria Falls Airport
- Entry to Victoria Falls rain forest of $30 per person
- Any additional meals, drinks, activities or fees
- National park fees at Verney’s
- Fishing at Ruckomechi
- Airport departure fees
- International flights
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Tips and items of a personal nature
- Bank fees
Suitable for ages 6 to 80
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