Itinerary

1. Day 1: Meeting At The Airport

   • On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, your Guide will meet you and transfer you to your selected accommodation. This adventure tour takes you to see Victoria Falls at Livingstone in Zambia. Then it crosses into beautiful Zimbabwe for a classic Big Five (5) Safari in Hwange National Park and a more water-based one in Mana Pool National Park along the meandering Zambezi River. Your accommodation ranges from one of Livingstone's most luxurious lodges/ Hotels and Tented Camps to two strategically set in prime game-viewing areas. A comprehensive briefing will be held later this evening, but until then, we entirely embark to leisurely explore Victoria Falls town, taking a River Cruise along the Zambezi River. Adventurous clients may wish to arrange an activity, such as a helicopter flight over the falls or bungee jumping, at an additional cost. 
   • Zambezi River Sunset Cruise: This afternoon at about 15:30, we set off on a two-hour sunset cruise along the Zambezi River towards Victoria Falls. The laid-back boat cruise takes us downstream as far as Palm Island, from where we can see the spray of the mighty waterfall. Soak up the scenery and watch for wildlife and birds as we enjoy sundowners and snacks (included). Hippos, crocodiles and antelopes are often spotted, along with other animals, including elephants, giraffes, buffalos and even rhinos. All the Big Five are easily spotted as we leisurely Cruise along the Zambezi River. This is the perfect way to end your first day on safari in Africa - easing into holiday mode while watching a beautiful sunset from the water—cultural Boma Dinner. 
   • Returning from our lazy sunset boat cruise, we head to The Boma restaurant for a unique African dining experience prepared just for you to taste different Zimbabwean delicacies. Taste various traditional foods and enjoy warm Zimbabwean hospitality under the stars at the Boma amid indigenous trees. It's an evening to delight the senses - filled with new aromas, sights, flavours and vibrant African rhythms to welcome. Tuck into Zimbabwean specialities such as game, potjiekos (meat stew), fish and vegetarian dishes. The Boma is famous for its warthog fillet, and the adventurous can try ethnic delicacies such as mopane worms, deep-fried kapenta fish and groundnuts. Amakwezi traditional performers entertain us with lively singing and dancing, and after dinner, a local sangoma (traditional healer) enthrals us with old tales of Zimbabwe. The local customs (beer tasting and handwashing rituals) bring special detail to the night, and the mysterious witch doctor intrigues this cultural feast. 

   The evening ends on a high note with a live drumming session, which you are invited to join.

   Meals: Dinner

   Accommodation: Hotels, Lodges and Tented Camps (or similar)

   Includes: Zambezi River Sunset Cruise and Cultural Boma Dinner.

2. Day 2: Zambezi Canoe Trip And Victoria Falls Tour

   • After breakfast, Day two begins with a 07:30 departure for Chundu, where our half-day canoeing trip begins. Enjoy some game viewing en route to Chundu in the Zambezi National Park. The paddle begins after a safety briefing by the professional river guide/ canoe riders and a quick practise session on the water. We canoe along the island-dotted channels of the Upper Zambezi River above Victoria Falls for about 15 km. This is a leisurely paddle, entailing a few small rapids. Canoeing experience is not required as the excursion is not challenging but focuses on taking in the scenery and watching for animals and birds instead. Canoeing along the banks of the Zambezi National Park, we may encounter hippos, buffalos, crocodiles, elephants, kudus, impalas and other animals, and over 50 kinds of birds, including martial eagles. After canoeing, we relax on the riverbank and have a picnic lunch with drinks included.
   • Victoria Falls Guided Tour: This afternoon, the adventure continues with a guided tour of the natural wonder of Victoria Falls. Our guide first leads us to an ancient majestic Baobab tree in the forest to watch and admire the 16m thick giant called the Big Tree. Then, we walk through the lush rainforest to Victoria Falls, looking out for bushbuck and other animals.
   • Your knowledgeable guide explains Victoria Falls's geology and details more about this massive waterfall as you walk along the entire length of Victoria Falls. The walk takes you from Livingstone View to the Devil's Cataract and on to the Main Falls before heading to the Rainbow Falls and Danger Point - offering a full range of stunning views.

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   Meal plan: Full board: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

   Accommodation: Hotels, Lodges and Tented Camps.

3. Day 3: Helicopter Flight, Cultural Tour And Hwange Sunset Game Drive

   • Helicopter Flight of Angels: Today, we lift off on our thrilling helicopter flight at 08:00 in the morning. This Flight of Angels takes you on a scenic chopper ride over the thundering Victoria Falls waterfall, providing a new perspective on the world's largest waterfall. The 15-minute helicopter flight provides an uninterrupted bird's eye view of the breathtaking Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River and the surrounding bush. We fly upstream over the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, where we may see game roaming, and downstream over the impressive Batoka Gorge. This scenic Flight of Angels is conducted in a helicopter to offer each passenger the best visibility possible.
   • Cultural Village Tour: After our unforgettable helicopter flight, we returned to the hotel in Victoria Falls, checking out by about 09h30. Then, we visit a local village with a skilled guide, gaining insight into the lives of local Zimbabweans and their rich traditions. We visit Mpisi Village to see how the Matabele people live and learn more about their unique history and customs.
   • After our cultural experience, we hop into our comfortable microbus and drive south to Hwange Safari Lodge, located on the border of Hwange National Park. The transfer from the village near Vic Falls to Hwange takes about two and a half hours, bringing us to the safari lodge at about 13:00 hours. First, we have lunch and relax at the lodge until tea time and our afternoon game drive, departing at about 15:30 hours in time for Hwange Sunset Game Drive. After coffee, tea and a sweet snack at 15h30, we set off on our two-and-a-half to three-hour sunset game drive. The game drive will be either in the Hwange Conservation area or in Hwange National Park, in which case entry fees to the national park are not included and are payable at the gate. Game viewing in Hwange is a magical experience. We'll link up with our local guide by mid-morning and transfer south to the famous Hwange National Park. A vast area of wilderness, we will be camping deep inside the national park, giving us a great chance to locate some of this region's incredible wildlife. Once camp is set up after our three-hour drive, we will head out for our first game drive proper. Our key focus will be the African Wild Dog, and they persist in good numbers throughout Hwange. Hwange is also famed for its high density of Elephant and generic game, including Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Greater Kudu and much more.
   • We search for many wild animals found in the Hwange ecosystem - from lions to giraffes and zebras. We will surely see elephants as the Hwange area is famous for its abundance of African elephants - hosting one of the largest populations on the continent.
   • At the lodge, dinner is served from 1930hrs, a time to dine, unwind and enjoy the bush setting. Sit around the campfire under the stars, a time to compare notes with your guide or have a drink at the bar before retiring.

   Meal plan - Full board: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

   Accommodation: Hotels, Lodges and Tented Camps.

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   Main activities Include Flight of the Angels & Cultural Village Tour

4. Day 4: Hwange National Park Game Viewing

   • The day begins with an early wake-up call at 05:30 hours. We start with a continental breakfast of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, coffee and tea. Breakfast is served in the dining area, where you can watch the bush come to life and possibly spot your first wildlife of the day. By 06h30 hours, we depart for our game drive in the 14,651km² Hwange National Park (entry fees payable directly at the park entrance in cash). Hwange National Park is home to massive elephant herds, impressive buffalo herds, and healthy populations of the other Big Five - lion, leopard and rhino. Keep your eyes open for endangered African wild dogs, as Hwange is one of Africa's significant strongholds for these social canids. All of the endangered species of Zimbabwe are represented in Hwange, from sable and roan to wild dog. We may encounter cheetahs, jackals, brown and spotted hyenas, and various antelopes.
   • After our exploration, we return to the safari lodge, where you have time to freshen up, have a hot and cold brunch and take it easy. Swim in the pool, nap or read a book in the shade before meeting for tea, coffee and a sweet treat. 
   • At 15:00hrs, we embark on our second game drive, returning to the world-famous Hwange National Park for more wildlife action. We head back to the lodge at about 18:30hrs and at about 19:30hrs in time for dinner, enjoying our night under the stars.

   Meals plan - Fullboard: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Accommodation: in Hotels, Lodges and Tented Camps. (or similar)

   Includes: Full-day game drives in Hwange National Park

5. Day 5: Hwange Safari To Mana Pools Via Matusadona National Park, Long Lake Kariba

   • This morning, We have another wake-up call for a final game drive in Hwange. As well as over 100 species of mammals, Hwange is home to magnificent birdlife. Bird lovers will be impressed with the over 500 species found here, particularly the vast population of raptors. We return to the camp, where full breakfast is served as we check out from our Hotels/Lodges before making our way out of magnificent Hwange Game Park and heading to Lake Kariba. Mlibizi is a village on the southern shore of Lake Kariba. 
   • Mlibizi is situated in Matabeleland North province in Zimbabwe. Mlibizi is a popular fishing resort amongst the white community and is the terminal of the Kariba Ferries car and passenger ferry. For those taking the waterway route, we take brief stops along the scenic Lake Kariba, many fishing villages, and spectacular landscapes. We arrive at Matusadona National Park in time for lunch. This is one of Zimbabwe's less visited safari parks; however, that's good news for clients because it offers perfect game viewing with few other vehicles around. You will enjoy the superb game-watching this afternoon that this area has to offer. We also have choices from game drives, cruises along Lake Kariba, fishing and hiking. The drive will take us around 5 hours, giving us plenty of time to soak in the changing landscape and the increasing lushness of the surroundings as we approach the vast lake.

   Main Destination: Matusadona National Park (Town) 

   Meals plan- Fullboard; Breakfast/ Lunch and Dinner

   Accommodation: in Hotels, Lodges and Tented Camps. (or similar)

   In or near Matusadona National Park

6. Day 6: Mana Pools National Park

   • After breakfast, we proceed for the morning game drive, which will take us to 0900hrs, a time to exit and depart for Mana Pools. Chitake Springs is our first area to explore, a rare water source in the dry interior of the park. 
   • This water attracts large herds of Buffalo and elephants, attracting predators. In particular, a resident pride Lion often gives excellent viewing, and African Wild Dogs frequent this area, too. This wonderful area is best explored on foot, so this afternoon, we will approach the springs on our first walking safari, hopefully allowing us great views of some of the big game that thrives within this ecosystem. We will split our time over days between Chitake Springs and Nyamepi, enjoying various game drives and walking safaris during our stay in Mana Pools. Our focus will depend on your desire, interests and preferences among the numerous exciting activities on our to-do list. Still, we should expect a focus on Lion and African Wild Dog in Chitake, with a higher chance of Leopard, cheetahs and other Big Cats and large packs of African Wild Dog in the floodplains near Nyamepi. Nyamepi is a sensational game-viewing area, and visitors should expect to see Eland, Zebra, Hippo, Elephant, Buffalo and much more here to explore extensively. The views from the camp are truly incredible, as is the birding. Amongst the unique wildlife attractions is a small collection of Elephant bulls that have learnt to feed on the highest branches of trees by standing on their hind legs - an incredible sight.

   Main Destination: Mana Pools National Park

   Accommodation: Hotels, Lodges and Tented Camps. (or similar)Inside Mana Pools NP

   Meals plan- Fullboard; All meals included

   Selected drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

7. Day 7: Mana Pool To Harare

   • We have another early wake-up call this morning for a final pre-dawn game drive before breakfast, but tea or coffee is served with snacks to wake you up to this, to experience an extensive brief game drive as we prepare for exit from Mana pools in the mid-morning hours. 
   • We depart the park with enroute game viewing as we head south to Harare for your homeward flights.

   Main Destination: Harare (City)

   Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

   Meals plan: breakfast and lunch

   Except for Drinking water (Other drinks not included