Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls

The Victoria Falls must surely be one of the most memorable sights in the world. The mighty Zambezi River expands to an incredible width of over a mile before thundering 100 metres down a sheer chasm and into the turbulent white waters below. Before reaching the falls, the river is a peaceful place with palm-dotted islands scattered throughout the water. The area around the falls is rainforest fed by the constant spray from the falls. Magnificent rainbows can be seen from all angles. Viewing of the falls is done from within the Victoria Falls National Park where you can see antelope, vervet monkey, warthog and banded mongoose living amid the spray. The town of Victoria Falls is only a few minutes walk from the falls and is the tourist hub for a huge range of activities covering both general tourism and the adrenalin adventure seekers. Activities on offer: Bungi jumping, white water rafting, sunset cruise, Lion Encounter, Elephant Back Safari, jet boating, Flight over the falls, canoeing, abseiling, micro light flights, horse trails, Chobe day trips, cultural village tour, Livingstone tour, fishing trips and game drives

Hwange National Park

To travel through Hwange National Park today is to see what much of the interior of Africa might have been like more than 150 years ago. This is the famed country that drew men from the diamond fields of Kimberley and the gold mines of Johannesburg. Hwange National Park is the largest National Park in Zimbabwe, over 14,000 sq.km in extent, and is one of the countries main tourist attractions. The bird list for this huge area is currently over 420 species. There are two main birding areas, the one around Main Camp and the other in the north of the Park around Robins and Sinamatella Rest Camps. Both areas are linked by a network of roads which take visitors through a variety of habitats including many waterholes which attract large numbers of animals as well as birds.

The Zambezi River

The Zambezi is Africa’s fourth largest River system, after the Nile, Zaire and Niger Rivers. It runs through six countries on its journey from central Africa to the Indian Ocean. Its unique value is that it is less developed than others in terms of human settlement and many areas along its banks enjoy protected status. Its power has carved the spectacular Victoria Falls and the zigzagging Batoka Gorge. The Zambezi has been harnessed at various points along the way including the massive Kariba Dam between Zambia and Zimbabwe and Cabora Bassa Dam in Mozambique. Plans for another dam at the Batoka gorge have fortunately been shelved. The River’s beauty has attracted tourists from all over the world providing opportunities for a myriad of water sports and game viewing.
 

Botswana Untouched

Location: Victoria Falls | Okavango Delta | Johannesburg | Chobe National Park |

This 12-day Botswana Mobile Camping Safari takes you through some of the most beautiful areas of South Africa, Zimbabwe and of course Botswana! Travel from Johannesburg on this small group journey to Victoria Falls travelling through some untouched regions of Botswana visiting the Tuli Block, Makgadikgadi Pans, Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park.

Botswana Wildlife

Location: Okavango Delta | Victoria Falls | Chobe National Park |

Experience one of our most popular safaris on this small group journey starting in Victoria Falls and travelling through Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia, visiting the magnificent highlights of these regions – Hwange National Park, Chobe and Khwai Rivers, Moremi National Park, Okavango Delta & Eastern Caprivi.

Bumi Hills Safari Lodge

The lodge, offering 10 standard rooms and 10 lake view premium rooms, enchants guests with its magnificent and unique location on the shores of Lake Kariba. This iconic destination claiming one of the most majestic vistas in the world, offers game drives in open 4X4 vehicles, guided bush walks, speed boat and sailing rides – particularly the sunset cruise for the famous Kariba sunsets, fishing and cultural tours together with the opportunity to relax in the beautiful infinity pool or be pampered at the spa.

Chobe River and Victoria Falls

Location: Victoria Falls | Chobe National Park |

The Ichobezi Safari Boats offer their own personality to the waters of the Chobe River. They have made the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers their very own piece of paradise and guests are privy to exploring the channels and floodplains in a very special corner of Africa. Family owned and operated, this is a unique and indulgent houseboat experience that promises luxury, outstanding service and unequalled natural beauty. With only four spacious ensuite cabins on each boat, this is an experience that will exceed your expectations.

Elephant Camp

Location: Victoria Falls |

Situated and secluded on a private concession bounded by the Masuwe River and the Bakota Gorge, with the magnificent spray of the Falls in the distance, and only 10 minutes from town, this luxury and intimate lodge under canvas has nine exclusive suites with private deck and plunge pool, offering tranquility and privacy together with the opportunity of close up encounters with wildlife. All guests have the opportunity to interact with elephants at the nearby sanctuary as well as enjoying the many optional activities on offer in the area.

Mana Canoe Trails

One of the most exciting back to nature experiences in Africa, this camping trip is perfect for adventurous travellers, seeking an iconic safari with an opportunity to enjoy one of the wildest stretches of the great Zambezi River. Traversing Mana Pools National Park along the Zambezi’s shoreline, with many close up sightings of animals, from the canoe or on foot, each night is spent camping on the banks of the river. The Trail is for reasonably fit guests and is led by an experienced guide.

Northern Experience

Location: Cape Town | Okavango Delta | Victoria Falls | Chobe National Park | Etosha National Park | Swakopmund | Sossusvlei |

A small group semi-participation safari accommodated in chalets and permanent tented camps. The tour spends time travelling from Cape Town to Victoria Falls and includes visits to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

Re-Discover Zimbabwe Camping Adventure

Location: Victoria Falls |

Experience the highlights of this beautiful country on this small group journey with semi-participation camping. Visit Victoria Falls, Mana Pools, Chinoyi Caves, Antelope Park, Great Zimbabwe, Rhodes Grave and Matobo National Park and game drive in Hwange National Park.

Rovos Rail - Cape Town to Dar es Salaam (vv)

Location: Victoria Falls | Pretoria | Cape Town |

This 14-day journey is one of the most famous train trips in the world taking you through South Africa with stops in Kimberley, Pretoria and the Kruger National Park, and on to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. After crossing the Zambezi River you will travel north eastwards through Zambia and continue the climb towards the Zambian/Tanzanian border, almost the midpoint between Africa’s two Great Rift Valley lakes. On the last day the train passes through Selous Game Reserve (Tanzania), the largest in Africa before arriving in the bustle of Dar es Salaam.

Rovos Rail - Pretoria to Victoria Falls (vv)

Location: Pretoria | Victoria Falls |

This special 3-day adventure begins at Rovos Rail’s gracious station in Pretoria, departing in the morning and slowly meandering westwards through Mafikeng into Botswana. Travelling across the border into Zimbabwe, the train continues in a north-westerly direction passing Bulawayo and heading towards Hwange Game Reserve. Your journey’s end is the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River.

Ruckomechi Camp

On the middle reaches of the Zambezi River, a hundred kilometres below Lake Kariba is the Mana Pools National Park situated in the heart of the Zambezi Valley. Ruckomechi Camp lies on the banks of the Zambezi, shaded by a large grove of acacia and mahogany trees and with a superb view of the mountains of Africa's Great Rift Valley across the river in Zambia.

Safari of Legends

Location: Victoria Falls | Hwange National Park |

Experience a safari from the iconic Victoria Falls to the world famous Hwange National Park. Spend three nights at the Falls to experience the many activities on offer in this adventure destination, followed by three nights in Hwange National Park, offering a true wilderness and wildlife experience in one of the richest and most diverse wildlife sanctuaries in Africa. Roam with highly experienced guides on bush walks and enjoy early morning and night game drives in open 4x4 vehicles.

Shongololo - The Southern Cross Adventure

Location: Johannesburg | Kruger National Park | Livingstone | Mozambique | Victoria Falls | Chobe National Park |

This 16-day journey enables participants to visit six countries. The route is carefully crafted to deliver stunning experiences every day. The train travels leisurely between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls, allowing numerous calls at destinations in South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. As the tracks unfurl you will gain rare insight into the cultural and geographical cocktail that makes Southern Africa so vibrant and exciting.

Shongololo – Tracks of Livingstone Adventure

Location: Livingstone | South Luangwa | Victoria Falls | Chobe National Park |

Shongololo Express proudly re-introduces their Premier trip into some of the most beautiful and historically rich destinations in Southern Africa. Our multilingual tour guides, and vehicles, which are carried on board, will transport you to tour and experience all these areas have to offer. If an adventurous, yet relaxing trip is what you are looking for, come aboard the Shongololo Express!

Somalisa Camp

Location: Hwange National Park |

A small intimate tented camp tucked away under a canopy of acacia trees, this is an authentic bush camp, a blend of old African charm and elegance together with an exclusive safari experience. This unbeatable wild elephant sanctuary is known for its large herds of elephant and the Somalisa concession in Hwange National Park offers you private wildlife encounters from the minute you step out of your tent.

The Hide Safari Camp

Location: Hwange National Park |

This multi-award winning tented safari camp offers a true wilderness and wildlife experience inside the world famous Hwange National Park. A member of Classic Safari Camps of Africa, it offers a superb base from which to discover the bush with highly experienced guides. With 10 elegantly decorated canvas ensuite tents under thatch overlooking a waterhole, the camp offers an authentic experience in the classic tradition, with swimming pool and spa facilities available. For the more adventurous request a sleep out in the romantic treetop “Dove’s Nest”.

The Stanley Safari

Location: Victoria Falls | Okavango Delta | Chobe National Park |

Experience the real wilderness of Botswana on a mobile camping safari without losing the comfort of a camp bed and ensuite bathroom. Exclusive bush sites give the feeling of seclusion in the vast, untamed wilderness with sundowners and delicious ‘bush’ dinners, served on a candlelit table beneath the stars. Game drives are led by experienced guides in specially adapted vehicles.

Victoria Falls and Zambezi River

Location: Victoria Falls |

Combine your stay in the “Adventure capital” Victoria Falls with a peaceful bush retreat. Imbabala Zambezi Safari Lodge is situated on private river frontage of the Zambezi where Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and Namibia converge, bordering the Chobe Forest. Located 80 kms west of the Falls, the lodge offers tranquil accommodation for only 18 guests in thatched ensuite cottages beautifully positioned with spacious verandahs. It offers the chance to unwind and relax but also offers some of the most amazing game viewing and bird watching in the region.

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

Location: Victoria Falls |

Set high on a plateau overlooking the Zambezi National Park, and minutes from the Victoria Falls by road, the multi-award winning Victoria Falls Safari Lodge prides itself on its hospitality and food, rivalled only by the location with uninterrupted views over the bush, and waterholes often teeming with wildlife during the day and night.

Zimbabwe Explorer Safari

Location: Victoria Falls | Hwange National Park |

Explorer-style safaris are designed for those who REALLY enjoy being in the bush, with some nights spent under canvas in prime areas, and others in small lodges, but with every detail and comfort taken care of. Highlights on this safari include the Victoria Falls, Hwange and Chizarira National Parks with their spectacular game viewing away from the madding crowds, the magnificent sunsets on Lake Kariba and Mana Pools in the Lower Zambezi where you will have an option to try your hand at canoeing.

Victoria Falls

The mighty Zambezi River expands to an incredible width of over a mile before thundering 100 metres down a sheer chasm and into the turbulent white waters below. The area around the falls is rainforest fed by the constant spray from the falls. Magnificent rainbows can be seen from all angles. Viewing of the falls is done from within the Victoria Falls National Park where you can see antelope, vervet monkey, warthog and banded mongoose living amid the spray. The town of Victoria Falls is only a few minutes walk from the falls and is the tourist hub for a huge range of activities covering both general tourism and the adrenalin adventure seekers. Activities on offer: Bungi jumping, white water rafting, sunset cruise, Lion Encounter, Elephant Back Safari, jet boating, Flight over the falls, canoeing, abseiling, micro light flights, horse trails, Chobe day trips, cultural village tour, Livingstone tour, fishing trips and game drives.

Hwange National Park

To travel through Hwange National Park today is to see what much of the interior of Africa might have been like more than 150 years ago. This is the famed country that drew men from the diamond fields of Kimberley and the gold mines of Johannesburg. Hwange National Park is the largest National Park in Zimbabwe, over 14,000 sq.km in extent, and is one of the countries main tourist attractions. The bird list for this huge area is currently over 420 species. There are two main birding areas, the one around Main Camp and the other in the north of the Park around Robins and Sinamatella Rest Camps. Both areas are linked by a network of roads, which take visitors through a variety of habitats including many waterholes, which attract large numbers of animals as well as birds.

Elephant Camp

Location: Victoria Falls

Situated and secluded on a private concession bounded by the Masuwe River and the Bakota Gorge, with the magnificent spray of the Falls in the distance, and only 10 minutes from town, this luxury and intimate lodge under canvas has nine exclusive suites with private deck and plunge pool, offering tranquility and privacy together with the opportunity of close up encounters with wildlife. All guests have the opportunity to interact with elephants at the nearby sanctuary as well as enjoying the many optional activities on offer in the area.

Ilala Lodge

Location: Victoria Falls

Offering distinguished accommodation with gracious and secluded ambiance, the décor evokes a bygone era of adventure and discovery. The elegant hotel is close to the Falls and town centre with its craft markets and shops. The property borders the National Park, so wildlife is often seen on the lawns as well as the spray from the Victoria Falls themselves. The lodge offers 32 air-conditioned rooms with ensuite bathroom, patio doors opening on to gardens or balcony, overhead fan and satellite TV together with the fabulous Palm Restaurant.

The Kingdom

Location: Victoria Falls

The hotel is situated in town only minutes from the entrance to the Victoria Falls National Park. The distinctive architectural design is based on the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. With 294 rooms, including family rooms, in separate two and three story units, the property offers a range of restaurants, bars and entertainment with casino and nightclub. A children’s play area and crèche caters for the needs of young families.

The Victoria Falls Hotel

Location: Victoria Falls

The most famous hotel in the region, this five star property is colonial elegance at its finest, offering an atmosphere steeped in history. The property is ideally situated to the Falls with its own private access path to the National Park. A variety of dining options are available ranging from the formal Livingstone Restaurant to the more casual Jungle Junction, where buffet style meals are served accompanied by the entertainment of Makishi dancers and an indigenous choir in the evenings. Enjoy traditional afternoon tea or sunset cocktails on the terrace.