Experience Zimbabwe's wondrous variety on this nine-day exploration of the country's most memorable destinations. Begin in Hwange National Park, famed for its large elephant herds and prolific big cat sightings with some of Africa's best safari guides. Continue to Lake Kariba where tiger fishing and boating trips are the order of the day, followed by delicious lunches on the deserted shoreline. Complete the adventure at Victoria Falls, an awesome sight - especially from the air if you choose to take an exhilarating helicopter flight over the thundering display.
ESSENTIAL ZIMBABWE
HIGHLIGHTS
- Outstanding game viewing in Zimbabwe's largest National Park.
- Fishing on the serene waters Lake Kariba.
- Guided bush walks in Matusadona National Park.
- The simply spectacular Victoria Falls.
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Arrive
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Day 1 Hwange National Park - Zimbabwe
On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, connect to your scheduled charter flight to Hwange, where you will spend the next three nights at The Hide. The Hide is an exclusive safari camp positioned in its own private concession right on the boundary of Hwange National Park. Each of the East-African-style canvas and thatch rooms has an en-suite bathroom, private verandah and outdoor bath tub. This intimate camp overlooks a waterhole which animals are drawn to in great numbers, offering spectacular game viewing from the lodge and its renowned hide. There is also a lovely pool for refreshing swims in between game drive adventures.
Overnight: The Hide
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Day 2 - 3 Hwange National Park
Spend the next two days at leisure enjoying a variety of activities from The Hide. These include game drives and bush walks or simply holing up with your camera and a cooling drink in the eponymous hide, right in front of the camp, watching the huge diversity of game that comes to drink from the waterhole.
Overnight: The Hide
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Day 4 Hwange National Park - Lake Kariba
Travel by light aircraft to Fothergill Airstrip and transfer by land or boat across Lake Kariba to Changa Safari Camp. Changa Safari Camp is situated on the shores of Lake Kariba in a private three-mile game concession. The accommodation consists of four East African-style canvas-walled rooms, each featuring an en-suite bathroom, indoor shower and an outdoor bath tub. Every room boasts spectacular views of Lake Kariba.
Overnight: Changa Safari Camp
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Day 5 - 6 Lake Kariba
Spend the next two days exploring Lake Kariba, enjoying the abundance of game found in the area. Guests are likely to see a variety of antelope species with the possibility of leopard, lion, cheetah, elephant, hippo and crocodile sightings. Relaxing cruises on Lake Kariba are also on offer, as well as guided bush walks with one of the friendly and knowledgeable guides.
Overnight: Changa Safari Camp
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Day 7 Lake Kariba - Victoria Falls
Travel by road or boat to Fothergill Airstrip and fly to Victoria Falls, where you will be met and transferred to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. Set close to the world-famous falls, the lodge overlooks an active watering hole frequented by elephant, buffalo and kudu as well as a rich variety of bird life. All rooms have private balconies with stunning views towards the sunset and the lodge boasts a two-tier swimming pool, fitness room, restaurant and bar.
Overnight: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
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Day 8 Victoria Falls
Set off with your guide and spend the morning exploring Victoria Falls on foot. Take in each of its 16 viewing points, close enough to feel the full force of the thundering spray and get extremely wet if water levels are high). Return to the lodge for lunch and then, if you choose to take part in the Vulture Culture Experience, you can witness the spectacular sight of hundreds of raptors swooping down to be fed right in front of the lodge. After a rest, head down to the banks of the Zambezi River and board the Ra-Ikane for a cruise on this majestic waterway. Sip a refreshing sundowner against the backdrop of another stunning African sunset.
Option: You may also like to see the falls from the air with an exhilarating 'Flight of Angels' helicopter adventure over the falls.
Overnight: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
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Day 9 Departure
Check out of your hotel and transfer by road to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward arrangements.
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Depart
GUIDELINE PRICES - Per Person
Currency
| Low | £ 3,876 | $ 5,739 |
| Mid | £ 4,298 | $ 6,364 |
| High | £ 4,998 | $ 7,400 |
BOOKING NOTES
- Price is per person, based on two people sharing a room.
- If you are interested in adding any of the optional enhancements listed, please speak to your specialist about prices and how best to fit them into the itinerary.
INCLUSIONS
- All accommodation as detailed in the itinerary.
- Full board at The Hide and Changa Safari Camp.
- Daily breakfast at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.
- Transfers throughout.
- All sightseeing, daily scheduled game viewing activities, entrance fees and guide services as detailed in the itinerary.
- Internal flights where detailed in the itinerary.
EXTRAS
- International flights.
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary.
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, gratuities (discretionary).
- Entrance fees and excursions not specifically mentioned as included.
- Travel insurance or visa fees.
- Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls can be arranged at a supplement.
