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9-Day Zimbabwe Luxury Safari

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Overview

On this Zimbabwe Safari Holiday, you'll discover the mighty Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Mana Pools and Matusadona National Park on the shores of Lake Kariba.

The many activities include guided walks lead by qualified and passionate guides who will share their knowledge and love of the bush with you, day and night game drives, safari walks, canoeing and fishing.

The many wildlife sightings include elephant, kudu, sable antelope, zebra, wildebeest, gemsbok, the rare and endangered roan antelope, buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, hyena, and many other wildlife species.

For an unforgettable experience, you'll first stay in the award-winning Victoria Falls Safari Club, situated on a plateau just a few kilometres from the majestic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, surrounded by the wilds of Africa.

Next up is Somalisa Camp, set in the heart of Hwange National Park of Zimbabwe, known as the land of the giants for its big elephant herds. Then, you'll move onto Zambezi Expeditions, a 12-bedded luxury mobile camp on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. The legendary Mana Pools is known for its wildlife-rich floodplains and magnificent views of the Zambezi River.

Your last stay will be on a range of remote hills, Bumi Hills Safari Lodge sits on a secret riviera in the heart of Africa and a place of outstanding beauty. It is utterly captivating in its splendour, the echoes of ancient African legend are woven into the essence of this quintessential and iconic Zimbabwean destination.





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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Victoria Falls!

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Welcome to Victoria Falls!

You will be met on arrival at Victoria Falls Airport then transferred to your safari lodge. You can while away the afternoon on the deck of your lodge which offers stunning views of the national park. You will then have the option to enjoy dinner at Makuwa Kuwa Restaurant, one of the most sought-after dining spots in Victoria Falls.

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    Accommodation

    Victoria Falls Safari 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 in Victoria Falls

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    Restaurants

    MaKuwa-Kuwa RestaurantOptional Activity

    Victoria Falls Safari LodgeOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Victoria Falls Airport to Victoria Falls Safari Club

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    Destinations

    Victoria Falls

    Hwange

    Southern Province

Day 2

Visit the Mighty Victoria Falls

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Visit the Mighty Victoria Falls

Today, it is time to visit the mighty Victoria Falls. Your lodge offers a free hourly return shuttle that will drop you off at the main entrance gate of Victoria Falls where you pay the entrance fees (around USD 30 per person). It is recommended that you take a raincoat in order to protect your belongings from the spray (these are available at the gate). For lunch and dinner, you can head to the famous Lookout Cafe and Boma Dinner & Drum Show for an exceptional experience.

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    Accommodation

    Victoria Falls Safari 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

    Victoria Falls

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    Restaurants

    Wild Horizons Lookout CafeOptional Activity

    The Boma Dinner and Drum ShowOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Victoria Falls

    Southern Province

    Matabeleland North Province

    Hwange

Day 3

Fly to Hwange National Park & Afternoon Game Drive

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Fly to Hwange National Park & Afternoon Game Drive

Today, you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport then proceed onto a charter flight to Hwange National Park. After lunch at your new camp, you'll hop into an open land cruiser with tiered seating that will allow an optimised up close and personal experience of wildlife with passionate guides who will share their knowledge and love of the bush with you.

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    Accommodation

    Somalisa Camp5 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

    Somalisa Camp Guided Game Drive

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    Restaurants

    Somalisa Camp

    Somalisa Camp

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Victoria Falls Safari Club to Victoria Falls Airport

    Plane from Victoria Falls Airport to Hwange

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Victoria Falls

    Hwange

    Matabeleland North Province

Day 4

Explore the Hwange National Park

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Explore the Hwange National Park

There is much more to an African safari than being driven around in a vehicle while passively viewing animals. In combining the ultimate itinerary with an expert guide, today, you'll be taken on a unique journey, where experiences, knowledge and passions are shared and whereby a standard safari is transformed into an extraordinary one. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served at the camp.

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    Accommodation

    Somalisa Camp5 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

    Somalisa Camp Game Walk

    Somalisa Camp

    Somalisa Camp Guided Game Drive

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    Restaurants

    Somalisa Camp

    Somalisa Camp

    Somalisa Camp

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hwange

    Matabeleland North Province

Day 5

Fly to Mana Pools National Park & Onwards to Zambezi Expedition

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Fly to Mana Pools National Park & Onwards to Zambezi Expedition

This morning, you'll take a charter flight to Mana Pools National Park, known for its wildlife-rich floodplains and magnificent views of the Zambezi River. You'll stay at Zambezi Expeditions, a 12-bedded luxury mobile camp, set up prior to your arrival near the Zambezi River with a mess tent with a dining and seating area. In the afternoon, you'll get up close to some of Africa's wild animals while slowly cruising down the Zambezi. Elephants, hippos, and crocodiles are common sightings.

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    Accommodation

    Zambezi Expeditions 4 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

    Somalisa Camp Game Walk

    Sunset Cruise on Lower Zambezi River

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    Restaurants

    Somalisa Camp

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    Transportations

    Plane from Hwange National Park to Mana Pools National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hwange

    Hurungwe

    Lusaka Province

Day 6

Zambezi River Fishing & Game Drive

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Zambezi River Fishing & Game Drive

You'll start the day with some of the best tiger fishing on the slow-flowing Zambezi River. It allows for great catch-and-release tiger fishing and your guides are on-hand to assist. In the afternoon, one of the main highlights awaits, a game drive along the floodplain in an open 4x4 Land Cruiser that takes you into the heart of an Africa dream abounding with the continent’s unique animals − eland, elephant, African wild dogs, waterbuck, big herds of buffalo, kudu, lion and leopard.

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    Accommodation

    Zambezi Expeditions 4 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

    Fishing in the Zambezi

    Mana Pools National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hurungwe

    Mashonaland West Province

Day 7

Fly to Matusadona National Park

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Fly to Matusadona National Park

This morning, you'll take a short charter flight from Mana Pools to Matusadona National Park and arrive at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge. Bumi is unique among luxury safari lodges because of the exquisite added dimension of the water. Kariba is among the worlds largest man-made lakes and a genuine African wilderness with far more animals than people. This allows for glorious game viewing by the traditional open 4x4 vehicles and walking safaris in the wild with an armed professional guide.

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    Accommodation

    Bumi Hills Safari 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

    Walking Safari in Hwange National Park

    Bumi Hills Safari Lodge Game Drive

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    Restaurants

    Bumi Hills Safari Lodge

    Bumi Hills Safari Lodge

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    Transportations

    Plane from Mana Pools National Park to Matusadona National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hurungwe

    Matabeleland North Province

    Kariba

    Mashonaland West Province

Day 8

Bumi Hills Safari Lodge Fishing & Game Drive

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Bumi Hills Safari Lodge Fishing & Game Drive

Bumi is unique among luxury safari lodges because of the exquisite added dimension of the water. Today, you can try catching the razor-toothed tiger, pound-for-pound one of the worlds most powerful freshwater species. Kariba has also a genuine African wilderness with far more animals than people. In the afternoon, this allows for glorious game viewing with the traditional open 4x4 vehicles and walking in the wilds with an armed professional guide.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Bumi Hills Safari 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

    Fishing at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge

    Bumi Hills Safari Lodge Game Drive

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    Restaurants

    Bumi Hills Safari Lodge

    Bumi Hills Safari Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kariba

    Mashonaland West Province

Day 9

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Today concludes your magical Zimbabwe safari holiday. You will be flown out from Matusadona to Harare International Airport for your connecting commercial flight.

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    Restaurants

    Bumi Hills Safari Lodge

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    Transportations

    Plane from Matusadona National Park to HRE

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kariba

Included in Price

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

Not Included in Price

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

Notes

Please note:
Victoria Falls Park entrance fees are not included (currently USD 30 per person)
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