10 Day Zimbabwe Experience

3 nights at Somalisa Expeditions
Fully Inclusive
This intimate and authentic safari camp is nestled along the edge of an ancient seasonal floodplain overlooking the savannah in a private concession in Hwange National Park. Walking Safaris are a highlight at this camp, where you can explore the surrounding area on foot with a qualified and passionate guides who will share their knowledge and love of the bush with you. Game drives in 4×4 vehicles also offer the opportunity for more exciting wildlife encounters.

SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS

Mana Pools National Park where you will explore this Unesco World Heritage with professional Guides in 4×4 safari vehicles and on foot staying in two different locations.
Lake Kariba with the Zambezi escarpment as your backdrop with guided walking safaris, stargazing, boating, birding, catch-and-release fishing, day and night game drives searching for lions in particular, as well as the opportunity to engage in cultural visits to a nearby local community.
Hwange National Park, a fantastic wildlife haven with activities including game drives, guided walking safaris, bird watching and cultural visits.

DAY ONE – HARARE – MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK
Approximate flight time 1 hour 30 minutes
Depart from Zimbabwe’s Harare Airport for your flight to Mana Pools National Park. You will be met on arrival at the airstrip by your Guide who will transfer you to Camp, with a game drive enroute. After settling into your tent and having some time to unpack, relax and freshen up, take a sundowner on the deck, watching the sunset as wildlife come to the waterhole. Dinner and overnight.

Overnight at Kanga Camp (Fully Inclusive)

DAY TWO – MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK
A full day to explore the surrounding concession and the most remote part of the World Heritage Site in Mana Pools, the Kanga Pan, the only permanent water source for a 20km radius, which creates a haven for wildlife. Activities at Kanga Camp include guided walking safaris through the concession and thrilling day and night game drives led by qualified and passionate local guides.

Overnight at Kanga Camp (Fully Inclusive)

DAY THREE & FOUR – MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK
Today you will safari transfer to the Nkupi camping site, on the shores of the Zambezi River, for 2 nights at Zambezi Expedition Camp. The next two days will be filled with adventurous canoeing safaris, tracking wildlife along the riverbanks by foot, and casting a line for catch-and-release tiger fishing. Game drives in an open 4 x 4 along the flood plains and into the heart of the Mana Pools National Park will offer some exciting opportunities for wildlife sightings.

Overnight at Zambezi Expeditions (Fully Inclusive)

DAY FIVE & SIX – LAKE KARIBA
Approximate flight time 30 minutes
Time for one final early morning game drive or walk, returning to the camp for breakfast. Transfer to the airstrip for your 30 minute flight to Lake Kariba, where you will be met on arrival and transferred the short distance to Bumi Hills Lodge.
Overlooking the shimmering waters of Lake Kariba, activities include boat cruises, fishing, canoeing, guided safari walks, game drives in the Bumi Hills Conservancy.

Overnight at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge (Fully Inclusive)

DAY SEVEN, EIGHT & NINE – HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Today you depart Lake Kariba and fly to Hwange National Park, well known for large concentrations of Elephant, especially during the dry season when huge numbers congregate around the waterholes. Lions, Cheetah, Buffalo are also common to view. You may also catch sight of the elusive leopard during your three nights. Spend your days seeking out and observing the wildlife, with guided walking safaris – a highlight in this area, game drives in 4×4 vehicles with professional guides, bird watching and cultural visits.

Nights are spent under the stars, in your safari tent, listening to the sounds of nature as they unfold during the night.

Overnight at Somalisa Expeditions (Fully Inclusive)

DAY TEN – HWANGE NATIONAL PARK – VICTORIA FALLS
Approximate flight time 1 hour
After a final breakfast and morning game drive (time permitting), climb aboard your 1hr hour scenic air charter from the airstrip to Victoria Falls International Airport for your onward travel.

Price includes:

Accommodation as stated in the itinerary
All inter-camp transfers (Starting in Harare ending Victoria Falls)
All meals, Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages, except premium imported spirits and champagne
Shared game activities as available including walking safaris, morning, afternoon & night game drives
Laundry

Price excludes:

International and internal airfares
Tips & gratuities
Personal expenses
Personal travel insurance
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Conservation Levies
Visa fees

* All activities including game drives & walks are shared – for private vehicle & private Guide please contact us

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