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ZIMBABWE
VICTORIA FALLS > HWANGE NATIONAL PARK > LAKE KARIBA > MANA POOLS > HARARE
Encountering Zimbabwe
Luxurious
Plenty of experiences on offer here from iconic Victoria Falls, via a houseboat cruise on Lake Kariba, to stunning Mana Pools.
A real highlights trip and safari in Zimbabwe
Day 1
Fly from the UK to Harare.
Days 2-3
Enjoy a 2-hour guided sunset cruise. On Day 3 take a private tour of the Falls, a truly awe-inspiring experience. You will be accompanied through the Rainforest by a qualified Guide, who gives a brief history of the Falls and
the surrounding flora, fauna, bird and wildlife.
Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel is situated just a short walk from the town itself, and is one of the original hotels in the region, with 85 comfortable rooms and suites.
Days 4-5
Transfer by private vehicle to Hwange National Park and your afternoon game drive, spending the following day on game drives and walks, with visits to the local community upliftment experience and the Painted Dog Conservation Centre.
On the eastern border of Hwange National Park in a private 6 000-acre concession is the eco-friendly tented camp, Elephant’s Eye, with 8 spacious tented canvas and thatch chalets.
Days 6-8
Board the Zambezi Cruise and Safaris Transcruiser vessel for your 3 night
Lake Kariba cruise, setting sail at midday. The main vessel will moor on the shoreline in the afternoon allowing the use of the smaller tender boats to explore the remote Sengwe River system. Dinner is a relaxed beach braai (bbq) around the camp fire.
Cruise the iconic lake, which borders both Zambia and Zimbabwe, arriving in the Bumi basin in the Matusadona National Park for afternoon tender boat activities and evening sundowners.
Day 7
Morning activities from the
tender boats or optional game
activities drive/walk or visit the
remote Tonga fishing community,
followed by lunch while you cruise. Spend the afternoon exploring the lakeshores and bays for wildlife.
The Zambezi Adventurer (Transcruiser), is an 37m long 18-cabin vessel, fully-equipped for Lake Kariba cruises. The plunge pool is located on the second deck and the large bar, dining and lounge area, and game viewing sundeck are on the third deck.
Days 9-10
After disembarkation transfer by road and boat to Mana Pools Safari Lodge, spending the next day appreciating all that Mana Pools has on offer through guided game drives and walks, and simply relaxing in the magnificent setting.
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