Zimbabwe Luxury Adventure
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Zimbabwe is known as the heartland of Africa and home to one of the wonders of the world. The thunder of the Victoria Falls can be felt as you approach, feeling the power of the great Zambezi River. Spend 2 nights at Chundu Island Lodge before heading into Hwange National Park. Experience the only safari tram in the world, travelling along the mainline train line connecting Victoria Falls to Southern Zimbabwe and Hwange. The wildlife in this vast national park is home to great herds of elephants and prides of lions. After your 6 days of safari adventure, you will return to the Zambezi River north of Victoria Falls. Here witness wildlife such as hippos, crocodiles and a vast array of bird life. This trip will offer an authentic safari experience that will provide memories to last a lifetime.
- Victoria Falls
- Zambezi River
- Hwange National Park
- Elephant Express Safari Tram
- Canoeing the Zambezi River
- Safari game drives
- Local community visits
Victoria Falls
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 waterfalls, 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.
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.
You will be met at Victoria Falls Airport by Chundu and transferred to the lodge. Only 21kms upstream from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Sheltered by huge riverine trees on the island banks, here you can enjoy secluded island walks, canoeing on the river and sunset cruises or game drives and walks in the Zambezi National Park. Each suite has its own private deck with a day bed and seating area overlooking the Zambezi River. You also have a daily transfer to and from Victoria Falls town.
Today you will have a transfer of roughly 2 hours to Dete where you will board the Elephant Express train and have lunch, it is a 2 hour train journey through the park, you are able to stop and enjoy wildlife sightings so this can take longer depending on what you see. You will have refreshments along the way. Please note this schedule is not exact and can be affected by the main railway schedule or other factors.
You will be met by Bomani and transferred to the lodge. Here your activities are game drives, walks and there is an excellent photographic hide on one of the pans that will allow you up close viewing of any animals at the pan. There is also a waterhole in front of the lodge so you can relax in camp and see who might come to visit. Hwange National Park which is a truly wonderful place, with diverse habitats ranging from forest to plains and pans this, in turn, brings in a range of wildlife and bird life making this one of our top parks.
Today you will have a transfer to Nehimba, set in the North West of the park this is a beautiful lodge looking onto a waterhole that is popular with elephants. During the right times of the year, large numbers of elephants transit the lodge in the evenings offering spectacular close encounters of an open-air dinner. Your activities whilst at the lodge will be game drives and walks with experienced guides. There is also a swimming pool at the lodge for you to enjoy a refreshing dip in while you relax at the camp.
Today you will have a transfer to Zambezi Sands camp which is upstream from Victoria Falls, here you can enjoy walks, canoeing on the river, sunset cruises or game drives and walks in the Zambezi National Park. Each suite has its own private deck with splash pool, seating area overlooking the Zambezi River. With frequent sounds of hippos wallowing in the shallows of the river the sounds of Africa are all around the camp.
Your final day has arrived and you will have a transfer to Victoria Falls airport to check in for 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.
South Africa have brought in new luggage regulations, bags must have at least one flat side and no long straps. Please ensure these adhere to the below regulations for charter flights if your itinerary includes charter flights. For all flights, there is total luggage allowance of 20 kgs per person in soft bags only and the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smart device has been banned.
- Transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to Chundu Safari Lodge
- Chundu Safari Lodge – 2 nights, all meals, non premium drinks, scheduled activities, national park fees
- Transfer to Dete Railway and Elephant Express to Bomani
- Bomani – 3 nights, all meals, non premium drinks, scheduled activities, national parks fees and laundry
- Transfer to Nehimba
- Nehimba – 3 nights, all meals, non premium drinks, scheduled activities, national parks fees
- Transfer to Zambezi Sands
- Zambezi Sands – 3 nights, all meals, non premium drinks, scheduled activities, national parks fees and laundry
- Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport
- Travel Insurance
- International Flights
- Visas
- Tips and items of a personal nature
- Bank Fees
