Zimbabwe Explorer Safari

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.

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.

Day 1: Victoria Falls

On arrival you will be met and transferred into town. This afternoon take a guided tour of the Falls and a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Overnight at Ilala Lodge.

Day 2: Victoria Falls

Today is at leisure to enjoy the many optional activities on offer. This evening experience the famous Boma Eating House for dinner and entertainment. Overnight at Ilala Lodge. (BD)

Days 3 to 5: Hwange National Park - Victoria Falls

This morning after breakfast depart by road to Hwange, where the exclusive bush camp awaits in the National Park. Based here for the next three nights, the tents are spacious with ensuite bush shower and toilet. (BLD)

Days 6 & 7: Hwange National Park - Chizarira National Park

After breakfast depart to Chizarira National Park, a little gem hidden away in the northern area of Zimbabwe, away from the busier areas. The Park is situated on top of the great Zambezi Escarpment overlooking the Zambezi Valley and the upper waters of Lake Kariba, and because of its wild and remote nature, the tranquility and rugged beauty of Chizarira National Park is unequalled. Spend two nights here at Wilderness Chizarira Lodge with game drives into the park. (BLD)

Days 8 & 9: Chizarira National Park - Lake Kariba and Matusadona National Park

Depart after breakfast, for a long day’s drive through spectacular countryside, rural villages and small towns enroute for the small town of Kariba, stopping for picnic lunch. Take a boat across the lake to the eco-friendly Rhino Island Lodge where two nights are spent enjoying time on the lake in boats (fishing, cruising or game viewing) or enjoying game drives in open vehicles. (BLD)

Days 10 to 12: Lake Kariba and Matusadona National Park - Mana Pools

Today head back to Kariba by boat, where you will embark on the final section of the safari to the unique Mana Pools, a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Three nights will be spent here under canvas where game drives are taken as well as an optional canoeing safari on the Lower Zambezi River if pre-booked. (BLD)

Day 13: Mana Pools - Harare

Today drive to Harare, arriving late afternoon and end of safari. (BL)

Inclusions:

• Twelve nights accommodation (6 nights bush camps and 6 nights lodges)
• Breakfast only in Victoria Falls
• All meals whilst on safari
• Activities as mentioned in the itinerary
• 4x4 vehicle with driver/guide
• National Park fees

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