11 Days Zimbabwe Wild Safari

Upon arrival, you will be picked for a road transfer to Bronte Hotel for your one-night stay.

Harare City Tour.

Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Overnight: Bronte Garden Hotel

The Bronte Hotel is an oasis of tranquillity, renowned for its beautiful gardens and collection of fine Shona Sculptures. Centrally located in the Avenues, within walking distance of downtown Harare, The Bronte offers well-appointed rooms and executive suites in an idyllic garden setting. Designed for both the business and leisure traveler alike; our amenities include complimentary wifi, two swimming pools, a fitness centre, a complimentary breakfast buffet, secure on-site parking, and fine dining at Emmanuel’s Restaurant. It is the ideal Harare conference venue, with three function rooms and two boardrooms available.

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

In the morning you will be picked for a road transfer to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport for your onward charter flight transfer to Matusadona for your 2 nights stay at Changa Safari Camp.

Embark on a boat cruise later in the afternoon.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Overnight: Changa Safari Camp

Set on the shores of Lake Kariba, with views of the Matusadona mountains, Changa Safari Camp is a place that captures the essence of natural beauty, with peace, seclusion, and an unusual blend of landscapes. It was founded by a team who share a passion for the wild and the magnificent African wildlife, and the proximity to nature and true wilderness is unparalleled; here, you’ll find yourselves in awe of the majestic and gentle elephants that you share the land with. Changa’s hospitality is warm, welcoming, and personal, and the team will be delighted to get to know you and ensure you get the most out of your safari experience.

This rich wilderness area offers exceptional game drives as well as walking and fishing safaris, all in the company of highly trained professional guides. Healthy populations of predators, including lion, leopard, hyena, and cheetah as well as elephant, buffalo, and antelope frequent the shoreline. Hippos and crocodiles are abundant in the cool waters. Birdlife is prolific, with 350 species having been identified in the area.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

On this day you will go for full day game drive in the Matusadona National Park.  The rugged landscape of the Zambezi escarpment offers excellent game viewing and bird-watching opportunities.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

On this day, you will picked for a charter flight to Mana Pools National Park for your 2 nights stay at Kanga Camp.

Later in the afternoon, you will go for a walking safari.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Overnight: African Bush Camps Kanga Camp

Kanga Camp is situated in a private concession within the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mana Pools National Park. Infamous for their walking safaris, guests can experience Mana Pools rich vegetation and predator sightings which includes lion and the rare and endangered wild dog. The camp itself overlooks Kanga Pan which is an essential water supply for a multitude of different wildlife and bird species during the dry season. This means that the surrounding wildlife frequently visits the pans for a leisurely drink.

Six traditional luxury canvas tents are placed on a raised wooden deck each with their own exclusive views overlooking the pan. The luxury tents are elegantly designed with subtle wooden furnishings, and floor-to-ceiling mesh netting and come with all the essential amenities.

During the rainy season, the pan overflows with water and for this reason, Kanga Camp is only open from April to December. This time period offers an ultimate safari experience. And, because the camp is situated in a private concession there are no other safari vehicles. Activities and experiences include walking safaris, morning and afternoon game drives, the famous armchair safaris in the dry season, and a photographic hide for both amateur and professional photographers to enjoy

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Full day gam drive. Spectacularly remote and boasting magnificent landscapes intersected by the Zambezi River, Mana Pools National Park offers rich and spectacular wildlife viewing.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Game Drives

Led by one of our experienced guides, you’ll see magnificent wildlife indigenous to the area. Your guide will show you the hidden spots best for game viewing and give you an insider’s knowledge. With years of experience, our African Bush Camps guides are known for being some of the best in the business.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities .

In the morning you transfer on a charter flight to Hwange for your 3 nights stay at Somalisa Expeditions Camp.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Overnight: African Bush Camps Somalisa Expeditions   

Somalisa Expeditions is set in the heart of Hwange National Park and is known as the land of the giants for its big elephant herds. As an exact replica of the original Somalisa Camp, Somalisa Expeditions offers one of the most authentic ways to experience this exceptional wildlife haven. Nestled under an incredible grove of Acacias, along the edge of a seasonal flood plain.

Somalisa Expeditions’ main area includes a lounge and dining area on raised decking which overlooks a small pool, which elephants have become habituated to drinking out of. Add to this, the waterhole, frequently used as a ‘mud-bath’ and a popular rendezvous for the elephants. The up-close encounters and photographic opportunities with these majestic animals are endless.

Consisting of six elegantly furnished Luxury Meru Style Tents, each tent has en-suite bathroom facilities with an outdoor feel. Activities include guided walks lead by qualified and passionate guides who will share their knowledge and love of the bush with you, game drives and night drives. Wildlife sighting include elephant, kudu, sable antelope, zebra, wildebeest, gemsbok, the rare and endangered roan antelope, buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, hyena and many other wildlife species.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

On this day, you will go for Full Day Game drive.

Dinner and overnight at camp.

Game Drives

Lead by one of our experienced guides, you’ll see magnificent wildlife indigenous to the area. Your guide will show you the hidden spots best for game viewing and give you an insider’s knowledge. With years of experience our African Bush Camps guides are known for being some of the best in the business.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

In the morning you will embark on a walking safari.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Walking Safaris

Awaken your senses and discover all that the bush has to offer on a walking safari. Accompanied by one of our experienced walking guides, explore the wild for one to two hours. For a full day walking safari, a private walking guide will need to be pre-booked with us.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

On this day, you will get picked for a road transfer to Victoria Falls for your 2 nights Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.

Late afternoon you will be picked up for sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.  Clients may have the opportunity to see a variety of games; including hippo, crocodile, and elephant, and enjoy the many different bird species.

Dinner at the Hotel. (own account)

Overnight: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge      

Built on a plateau overlooking the Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is just 4km from the majestic Victoria Falls and offers a unique wildlife experience.
We’re proud to have been voted Best Safari Lodge/ Resort Hotel in Zimbabwe for 23 consecutive years and look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful destination. Our staff are warm and personable and will ensure your holiday is hassle-free.

Built of thatch and timber, the lodge rises several levels, giving the impression of a vast open-plan tree house. Our rooms all have private balconies, most of which overlook a central waterhole, offering the opportunity to observe herds of buffalo, elephant and kudu, as the sun goes down, and hyenas later in the evening.

Dining

Dining options include the a la carte MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant, the more casual Buffalo Bar and The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show.  The Boma Café, set in a tranquil garden setting and located close to the Lokuthula Lodges, offers breakfast and light meals until 4.30pm.

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Bed and Breakfast

Soon after breakfast, you explore the falls up close and on foot. Feel the thunder, be touched by the mist and enjoy endless great views as you walk the path hovering up close to the falls with an experienced guide.

In the early afternoon, soon after tour of the falls, you will be transferred to Lookout Cafe for you lunch where you have the spectacular views of the Batoka Gorge, Vic Falls Bridge and Spray of the Falls.

In the evening, you have dinner at the Boma. The Boma is a legendary dining and entertainment experience that offers an unforgettable fusion of mouth-watering local cuisine, energetic dance performances, interactive drumming, and traditional storytelling. The four-course meal includes a delicious platter of starters, soup from the campfire, a braai (barbecue) buffet, followed by a selection of desserts (Drinks Own Account).

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Pick for a transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport for your onward flight to your next destination.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast