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Intimate Zimbabwe Lodge Safari [TZL]

Small Group Lodge Safari. Non Participate

  • Victoria Falls and surrounds - Zimbabwe
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  • Hwange National Park
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  • Matobo National Park and surrounds
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  • Zimbabwe Ruins
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  • Nyanga National Park
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  • Harare
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  • Mana Pools National Park
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  • Lake Kariba - Zimbabwe
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  • Matusadona National Park
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  • Chizarira National Park
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  • Victoria Falls and surrounds - Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Ruins

Lake Kariba - Zimbabwe

Rhino in Hwange National Park

Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe

Matobo National Park and surrounds

Itinerary:

DAY 1: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe you will be met and transferred to Lokuthula Lodges. This afternoon we explore the mighty Victoria Falls on a guided tour
Accommodation: Lokuthula Lodges (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, bar & restaurant)

DAY 2 & 3: Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park BLD
After breakfast we depart Victoria Falls and make our way to Hwange National Park. The afternoon is spent on a game drive with a visit to the Painted Dogs Centre. Hwange National Park is one of Africa's finest havens for wildlife and is home to vast herds of elephant, buffalo, zebra and has a very large concentration of giraffe. It is also home to many predators and endangered species plus very large and varied birdlife. The whole of the next day is spent exploring this magnificent area.
Lunch: a picnic spot en route
Accommodation: Ivory Lodge (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

DAY 4: Hwange National Park to Matopos BLD
We leave the beauty of the Hwange National Park behind us and head to Big Cave Camp in the Matopos area. The Matopos Hills comprise an extraordinary collection of huge bare granite hills with gravity-defying boulders scattered all over the countryside to create a quite unique and rather mysterious landscape. The national park is famous for its outstanding views, San (bushman) painted caves, wildlife (especially the Black Eagle) and as the chosen burial place of Cecil Rhodes who named his favourite spot. We visit the grave of Cecil John Rhodes on our way.
Lunch: a picnic spot en route
Accommodation: Big Cave Camp (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, bar, restaurant & swimming pool)

DAY 5: Matopos to Great Zimbabwe BLD
After breakfast this morning we drive to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins via Gweru. We visit the ruins, before checking into our accommodation for the evening. The ruins, which are also known as the capital of the Queen of Sheba, according to an age-old legend – are a unique testimony to the Bantu civilization of the Shona between the 11th and 15th centuries. The city, which covers an area of nearly 80 ha, is renowned as an important trading centre from the Middle Ages onwards.
Lunch: a picnic spot en route
Accommodation: Inn on Great Zimbabwe (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

DAY 6 & 7: Great Zimbabwe to Nyanga National Park BLD/BLD
We head off to the Nyanga National Park after breakfast. We have this afternoon and the following day to go on game drives in the park. Nyanga National Park is situated in one of the most scenic areas of Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands. Rolling green hills and perennial rivers transverse the 47 000 hectare Park. Wildlife to look out for are Wildebeest, kudu, zebra, waterbuck, impala, sable, eland and smaller mammals can be seen in the Park.
Lunch: a picnic spot en route
Accommodation: Pinelake Inn (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

DAY 8: Nyanga National Park to Harare BLD
Today we travel to Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare. The capital city of Zimbabwe, Harare, is a beautiful, light-filled, open city; high on the country's central plateau. Once we arrive in Harare, we embark on a short orientation city tour.
Lunch: a picnic spot en route
Accommodation: Pangolin Lodge (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

DAY 9 & 10: Harare to Mana Pools, Zimbabwe BLD/ BLD
Leaving the city life of Harare behind us, we continue our journey to one of Zimbabwe’s greatest national parks – Mana Pools, where we have this afternoon and the whole of the next day available to search for African wildlife in the park. En-route we stop at Chinhoyi Caves for lunch. Mana Pools has the country's biggest concentration of hippo and crocodiles and large dry season mammal populations of elephant and buffalo. This really is as wild a place as you will find in Zimbabwe.
Lunch: Chinhoyi Caves
Accommodation: Mana Pools Tented Camp (Basic Tented Camp with communal bathrooms)

DAY 11 & 12: Mana Pools to Lake Kariba BLD / BLD
A short drive today (approximately 4 hours) brings us to Lake Kariba. After lunch we take a speedboat trip across the lake to an island in the Matusadona National Park, where we spend the next two nights. Kariba is unique and a place of outstanding beauty, a great inland sea, nested in mountains, guarded by enormous reserves of game and made beautiful and savage by sun and storm, earth and water and by life and death.
Lunch: a picnic spot en route
Accommodation: Rhino Camp (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms)

DAY 13: Lake Kariba to Chizarira National Park BLD
After breakfast the speedboat takes us back to the Kariba mainland and our journey continues to Chizarira National Park. Once we have checked in at Chizarira Lodge, we take a drive through the park to see what this unique piece of Zimbabwe has to offer. This large remote area of 192 000 hectares of wild, untouched flora and fauna is endowed with magnificent gorges, plateaus and flood plains, which make this pristine park a spectacular destination for any visitor. Because of its wild and remote nature, the tranquility and rugged beauty of Chizarira National Pak is indeed unequalled.
Lunch: a picnic spot en route
Accommodation: Chizarira Lodge (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms)

DAY 14: Chizarira National Park to Victoria Falls BL
After breakfast we drive back to where our adventure started – Victoria Falls. There will still be time for optional activities like boat cruises, bungee jumping and elephant back safaris (optional and for own expense).
Lunch: a picnic spot en route
Accommodation: Lokuthula Lodges (Chalets with en-suite bathrooms, bar & restaurant)

DAY 15: End of tour
Depending on your departure time, you will be taken to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight. We hope to welcome you on one of our adventures again soon.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Included in the price
Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, all transport in fully kitted 4x4 safari vehicle, game drives as mentioned, meals and activities as mentioned in itinerary, park entrance fees, experienced local guide.

Extra information

Accommodation:
This safari makes use of lodges with a 2-3 star standard. Most accommodation establishments have swimming pools, bar areas, restaurants, rooms are en-suite and laundry facilities are available

Participation: 
This is a NON participation safari tour. The guide will prepare lunches and, on certain days (such as when the stay is in a Lodge with no restaurant facilities) breakfast and dinner as well.

Local Payment:
On most of our Safaris a local payment needs to be paid to the guide before the tours starts. Your local payment covers on the road expenses such as National Park entrance fees, excursions and activities as well as the use of local guides. This provides your guide with sufficient funds on the road and ensures that your money goes to the African communities directly.

Transport:
You will either be travelling in a custom-built Toyota Landcruiser or Toyota Quantum Mini Bus. All luggage is carried on the vehicle or trailer roof racks to ensure maximum comfort in the vehicle. 

Spending money:
Clients are advised to bring enough money to cover the purchase of curios, tips, alcoholic drinks and additional entertainment. US Dollar is the most practical and convenient currency.

Meals: 
Please advise us of any special dietary requirements in advance.

First Aid: 
Guides are trained in basic first aid and the vehicle is equipped with a comprehensive medical aid kit. Preventative Malaria medication should be taken before the trip and throughout its duration. It is advisable to consult a doctor prior to departure.

Luggage:
Maximum baggage allowance: 12 kg. This is a stipulated luggage allowance, as an overloaded vehicle is a danger to both the clients and the guide. This does not include photographic equipment and a small daypack. Please bring a backpack or soft barrel bag, not a suitcase. Don't bring too much clothing, as there are washing opportunities along the way. Please adhere to the allowance specified as space for luggage is limited.

Insurance:
It is compulsory for all travelers to have insurance covering their personal requirements, medical expenses and personal possessions. This is to be arranged before leaving your home country. Please let us know if you would like us to arrange travel insurance for you - travel@toursa.com.

Visas:
The onus is on the client to organize all visas required to visit Zambia, Namibia, Botswana and South Africa prior to departure.