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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer from the Airport to Bronte Garden Hotel
Transfer from the Airport to Bronte Garden Hotel
Welcome to Zimbabwe! It is time to get your safari started, and after some minor introductory formalities, we will get you out there on this wonderful safari journey of discovery. Your tour guide from our company will meet you at Harare International Airport. You will be transferred by road to the hotel where you will spend the night. You will enjoy getting a taste of urban southern African life when you spend time in Harare. It is an engaging city and one of the most pleasant cities anywhere in southern Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Harare International Airport (Harare, Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Bronte Garden Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Nyanga National Park
Nyanga National Park
After having a hearty breakfast in the morning, we will start with the drive from Harare to Nyanga National Park. The views you can enjoy at Nyanga National Park are some of the best in Zimbabwe, and it is not hard to see why. Strung out across a particularly scenic corner of the country's Eastern Highlands, the park is home to the Mutarazi Falls. Upon arrival at the Nyanga National Park, you will do the skywalk and skyline. The skywalk is truly unique, a first for Zimbabwe and the world. The two suspension bridges are designed to look like vines above the falls, allowing a full panoramic view of the Mutarazi Falls and its surroundings for the first time. The skyline is one of the most beautiful ziplines in the world. Depending on the day and weather, you may find yourself flying through clouds or crystal-clear skies over the second-highest waterfall in Africa. At an estimated height of 500m (1,640ft) and flying for 400m (1,312ft) at 50—70km/hr. It is both uplifting and exhilarating!
- Main Destination:
- Nyanga National Park (Eastern Highlands, Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Troutbeck Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Eastern Highlands
Eastern Highlands
This morning, we will serve you breakfast, which is always one of the most enjoyable meals while on safari. We will then drive from Nyanga to the Eastern Highlands (Vumba). It is not hard to imagine why people like to come to the Eastern Highlands for vacations, with its forests and summits hidden behind the clouds. The highlands now provide the backdrop to Nyanga National Parks. In the afternoon, we will take you on a short hike to get to know the Vumba Mountains better and see all it offers.
- Main Destination:
- Vumba Mountains (Mountain Range, Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Forest Hills Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
After breakfast, we will head to Masvingo to visit the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. You will see Great Zimbabwe, a hugely significant ruined city built of stone. It tells the story of the Bantu civilization from the 13th century and beyond; it was also the fabled capital of the Queen of Sheba. The museum has many of the most important archaeological finds (including the famous carved soapstone birds), and you will enjoy exploring the Great Enclosure, the Hill Complex, and more. You can spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- Main Destination:
- Great Zimbabwe (Ruins, Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Clevers Lake View Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Bulawayo (Museum Visit)
Bulawayo (Museum Visit)
After breakfast, we will drive from Masvingo to Bulawayo, the cultural capital of the southern Matabeleland region. Bulawayo is an appealing city with fine museums, interesting ruins, beautiful old colonial architecture, and wide, tree-lined streets. Its historical significance as a crossroads is reflected in the fact that it is an essential way station on the way to and from many attractions in the country's south and west. In the afternoon, you will join us for a visit to the museum in Bulawayo.
- Main Destination:
- Bulawayo (City, Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Banff Lodge Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full-Day Game Drive in Matobo National Park
Full-Day Game Drive in Matobo National Park
Matobo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Zimbabwe's greatest treasures. The park is known for its rich wildlife, with rhinos being prominent. However, the park's historical significance is equally captivating. Visitors can explore ancient San rock art, experience the spiritual presence of the impressive granite boulders (known as kopjes) scattered throughout the landscape, and take in breathtaking views from elevated vantage points. With the guidance of a professional wildlife expert, you can discover the park's diverse wildlife and gain insight into its natural wonders. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to embark on foot to track rhinos and visit Cecil John Rhodes' grave.
- Main Destination:
- Matobo National Park (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Banff Lodge Hotel
Wildlife in Matobo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Khami Ruins
Khami Ruins
After breakfast, we will drive to the Khami Ruins. A series of terraced stone ruins dominate the Khami Ruins. The imposing front facade marks the main entrance. Nearby is the Cross Ruin with its mysterious stone Dominican Cross and the Northern Platform, which was once used to process gold. The Precipice Ruin, a ritual center, has the longest decorated stonewall of its kind. The nearby Passage Ruin consists of two adjoining semicircular platforms accessed by a narrow passageway. Like many of the other smaller platforms, it was likely once occupied by one of the state's elite officials. You can have a guided tour around the site on several paths, taking in the site's unique cultural and natural heritage. This makes for a perfect day to gain a sense of Zimbabwean history. The rest of the day is spent at leisure.
- Main Destination:
- Khami Ruins (Ruins, Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Banff Lodge Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Afternoon Game Drive in Hwange National Park
Afternoon Game Drive in Hwange National Park
After breakfast, we will depart from Bulawayo to Hwange National Park. You will visit Hwange National Park, one of the best places to see wildlife in southern Africa. This massive park offers a good mix of quiet trails and excellent safari infrastructure. It is also a fantastic place to look for predators such as lions, African wild dogs and cheetahs all being relatively common. The elephant concentrations can be mindboggling. The rest of the Big Five are present here too. Hwange lies in western Zimbabwe, bordering Botswana, at the eastern edge of the critically important Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, which stretches across five countries. Come with us this afternoon for a guided game drive. We love showing off the landscapes and wildlife of Hwange National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Hwange Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Hwange NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Full-Day Game Drive in Hwange National Park
Full-Day Game Drive in Hwange National Park
You will join us in Hwange National Park for a guided game drive, a fantastic opportunity to see some of the animals you came to see.
The option for the day is to have two game drives, one in the morning and one in the afternoon if you do not want to do a full-day game drive. For the morning game drive, you will rise very early and head to the main park to view the wildlife at its most active time. You will also experience the breathtaking African sunrise as you make your way back to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, you can relax before enjoying another game drive until sunset. In the evening, you will return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Hwange Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Dinner Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River
Dinner Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River
After breakfast, we will depart from Hwange National Park to the city of Victoria Falls.
Later in the evening, you will go for dinner on a sunset cruise. You will be welcomed on board with a refresher towel and chilled flute of sparkling wine before settling down on the vessel's top floor for a sunset cruise before dinner. Amuse bouche and snack platters are served while the sun sinks below the shimmering surface of the Zambezi. After the sun has sunk below the river line, dinner is served on the vessel's lower deck, exemplifying the hallmarks of exquisite cuisine prepared on board by two chefs. The rich aroma of locally sourced fresh ingredients wafts around diners as the dishes are plated. Time seems to stand still as the boat gently glides along to the sound of water lapping up against her sides.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Bayete Guest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Tour of the Majestic Victoria Falls, a Boma Dinner and Drum Show
Tour of the Majestic Victoria Falls, a Boma Dinner and Drum Show
It can be challenging to look away from the majestic Victoria Falls, one of the most impressive sights in Africa. After breakfast, we will embark on a tour of the mighty Victoria Falls. It is an awe-inspiring experience—the sight, the sound, the smell; a humbling feeling that this is truly nature's supreme masterpiece. No photograph can capture the reality, and nothing can prepare you for your first sight.
In the evening, you can enjoy a four-course feast of local cuisine, followed by a lively performance of interactive traditional drumming and singing with plenty of opportunities to participate. Upon arriving at the boma, you will be given a traditional robe to set the mood. The restaurant is filled with the aromas of local dishes and game meat on the barbecue. Your senses will be overwhelmed by the tastes, sights, sounds, and smells of Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Bayete Guest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Crossing the Border to Livingstone (Zambia)
Crossing the Border to Livingstone (Zambia)
After breakfast, we will cross the border into Zambia, staying one night at the Victoria Falls Waterfront Lodge in Livingstone. Join us again on a thrilling guided tour of the majestic Victoria Falls, one of the World's Seven Natural Wonders! Our expert guide will lead you through the lush tropical rainforest and onto the edge of the mighty Zambezi River, where you will witness the sheer force and beauty of the falls up close from the Zambian side.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Victoria Falls Waterfront Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Crossing the Border to Botswana and into Namibia
Crossing the Border to Botswana and into Namibia
In the morning, we will drive and cross into Botswana and then into Namibia, where we will visit Impalila Island. Impalila Island is a Namibian promontory perched on the eastern tip of the Zambezi Region (previously known as the Caprivi Strip). It has the privileged position of being the meeting point between four countries: Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.
We will cross back into Botswana in the afternoon and then go for a sunset boat cruise around 3:00pm. View the abundant wildlife of the Chobe National Park on a Chobe River sunset cruise, providing game viewing from a totally different perspective along the banks of the River. Drifting along the river on a comfortable river boat is the ideal vantage point from which to witness the many animals as they make their way down to drink from the river. Hippos and crocodiles are also common sightings, and elephants frequently cross the river to the islands where lush green grass is available year-round.
- Main Destination:
- Impalila Conservancy (Zambezi Region, Namibia)
- Accommodation:
- Kwalape Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Zambezi Region
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Full-Day Chobe National Park Game Drive
Full-Day Chobe National Park Game Drive
Spend more time getting to know Chobe National Park. You will look for wildlife and learn all about what you see in Chobe National Park on a guided game drive led by our professional guide. Our guide will add so much to your understanding of what you see. The game drive will be conducted in an open-sided 4x4 vehicle so as to ensure maximum viewing opportunities for everyone and are led by your highly knowledgeable guide who will help you spot animals in the Chobe National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Kwalape Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Chobe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Nata Bird Sanctuary
Nata Bird Sanctuary
In the morning, we will depart the town of Kasane and drive to Nata. Later in the afternoon, we will be heading down more safari trails in search of animals in the Nata Bird Sanctuary when we take you on a guided game drive. The Nata River delta feeds the Sua Pan in the Nata Bird Sanctuary and forms the breeding grounds for many water birds, including pelicans and flamingoes in their thousands when the correct conditions conspire. While the flamboyant flocks of flamingoes are seasonal, your chances of photographing dazzles of zebras, snorting gnus and speedy ostriches against a golden grassland backdrop are virtually guaranteed year-round.
- Main Destination:
- Nata Bird Sanctuary (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Nata Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
Drive to Maun
Drive to Maun
After breakfast, we will drive from Nata to Maun. So much of what goes on in this relaxed city, which is strung out along the banks of the Thamalakane River, is focused on getting you out on safari or welcoming you back in from the wilds of northern Botswana. Sedia Riverside Hotel is your base while you are in Maun, and it is a good one! Most of the rooms have their own private terrace or balcony that looks out over the hotel's gardens and the riverside location is a real plus. The rest of the afternoon is spent at leisure.
- Main Destination:
- Maun (City, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Sedia Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 17
Full-Day Game Drive in Moremi Game Reserve
Full-Day Game Drive in Moremi Game Reserve
Exploring Moremi Game Reserve means going deep into the Okavango Delta and seeing so much of its wildlife. At the heart of the reserve is a peninsula that reaches deep into the Delta and is surrounded by water. This is where you can expect to see giants like hippos, crocs, elephants and more, as well as the big cats that live here in great numbers. Get into a safari vehicle and join us for a full-day guided game drive in Moremi Game Reserve.
- Main Destination:
- Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Sedia Hotel
Wildlife in Moremi GR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 18
Full-Day Mokoro Trip
Full-Day Mokoro Trip
The Okavango Delta Mokoro trip offers you the exploration of the famed Okavango Delta by Mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe). The trip starts around 6:00am from Maun, where the boat transfer is done to the Mokoro boat station. Gliding past the islands that dot the delta and the surrounding channels for a unique experience that sets you amongst nature. The trip will lead through the Okavango Delta where it neighbours the Moremi Game Reserve. In this scenic and wildlife-rich area, you will be able to view various game drawn to the life-giving waters. The guide will then take you on a walk on one of the island formations. On return to the Mokoros, a picnic lunch will be served.
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Delta (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Sedia Hotel
Wildlife in Okavango Delta
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 19
Maun Airport
Maun Airport
It is time to conclude your Botswana safari with us. Although your trip is coming to an end, we are confident that you will return home with countless incredible experiences that will fill your memories until you can travel with us again.
- Main Destination:
- Maun Airport (Maun, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
