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7-Day Zimbabwe Taster Trip

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Overview

Starting off in Victoria Falls, a town in western Zimbabwe and a gateway to the massive waterfall of the same name, you'll spend seven days exploring Zimbabwe and Botswana.

The Zambezi River plummets over a cliff and into the Boiling Pot before flowing through a series of gorges. Viewing this spectacle leaves one in little doubt as to why it is named as one of the seven wonders of the world.

The last part of your Zimbabwe tour is spent in Hwange, the country's largest National Park. The area has the highest concentration of lion in the park and large herds of buffalo. This is a great adventure for the adrenaline seeker, the historian and nature lover.
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Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Victoria Falls!

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Welcome to Victoria Falls!

Arriving at Victoria Falls, you will be met at the airport and transferred to Bayete Guest Lodge. You'll enjoy your day exploring Victoria Falls town and all it has to offer. From adrenaline activities to high tea at the infamous Victoria Falls Hotel, the options are endless.

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    Accommodation

    Bayete Guest Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time at Bayete Guest Lodge

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    Transportations

    Bus from Victoria Falls Airport to Bayete Guest Lodge

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    Destinations

    Victoria Falls

    Hwange

Day 2

Explore More of Victoria Falls

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Explore More of Victoria Falls

You'll start off your day in Victoria Falls with the Wild Horizons Canopy Tour observing the riverine forest from a variety of vantage points. You'll experience forest birdlife, which can include the Knysna and Purple-crested Turaco (Lourie) and Peregrine Falcons. The Canopy Tour offers a network of slides, trails and rope bridge walkways within the canopy of the hardwood forest of the Zambezi gorges. This experience is suitable for adventure seekers of all ages including families and groups.

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    Accommodation

    Bayete Guest Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Canopy Tour in Victoria Falls

    Sunset Cruise at Victoria Falls

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Victoria Falls

    Hwange

Day 3

Venture over the Border to Chobe National Park in Botswana

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Venture over the Border to Chobe National Park in Botswana

Crossing the border from Zimbabwe into Botswana, today you'll experience Chobe National Park. The park is well known for its large herds of elephant that frequent the Chobe River on a daily basis. In the dry season, an estimate of up to 85,000 elephants can be dispersed within the National Park, where the majority of them can be found along the river. Chobe also has lots more to offer. The park has lions, leopards, buffalo and a whole host of antelope.

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    Accommodation

    Bayete Guest Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Chobe National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Victoria Falls

    North-West District

Day 4

Travel to Hwange National Park

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Travel to Hwange National Park

This morning, you'll take a road transfer from Bayete to Hwange National Park to Robin's Camp. This camp offers an exciting revival of the iconic safari destination in Hwange National Park. Robins Camp is situated in the rugged northern Basalt area of the park, an area rich in natural water with seeps and springs dotting the area. You'll settle in and enjoy lunch before setting off on a late afternoon game drive.

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    Accommodation

    Robin's Camp

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Afternoon Game Drive at Robins Camp

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    Transportations

    Bus from Bayete Guest Lodge to Robin's Camp

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Victoria Falls

    Matabeleland North Province

    Hwange

Day 5

Hwange National Park Game Drives

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Hwange National Park Game Drives

An early morning start is in order today as you wake up and look forward to another opportunity to observe the wildlife after breakfast. Robins is known for big populations of roan, sable and tsessebe as well as the usual herds of elephants and other species encountered in the park. Particularly encouraging are the regular sightings of both cheetah and Painted Dog. You'll head back to camp for lunch and a siesta before departing off for your afternoon game drive.

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    Accommodation

    Robin's Camp

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Morning Game Drive at Robins Camp

    Afternoon Game Drive at Robins Camp

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Matabeleland North Province

    Hwange

Day 6

Another Day in Hwange National Park

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Another Day in Hwange National Park

Today is the last day in Robins camp to enjoy your final morning and afternoon game drives. The camp is named after Herbert George Robins, who put a stop to shooting and took active steps to stop poaching on his land, which had been a hunting ground because of the large variety and number of game and developed a large private zoological park. You'll enjoy a three-course dinner this evening in a truly African setting.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Robin's Camp

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
  • activities icon
    Activities

    Morning Game Drive at Robins Camp

    Afternoon Game Drive at Robins Camp

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Matabeleland North Province

    Hwange

Day 7

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Sadly your Zimbabwe and Botswana tour has come to an end today. An arranged road transfer will take you from Hwange to Victoria Falls Airport, for your onward outbound flight.

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    Transportations

    Bus from Robin's Camp to Victoria Falls Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Matabeleland North Province

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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