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Zimbabwe is the ultimate safari destination—
wonderfully wild and still utterly uncrowded.
Our exciting—and active—adventure
brings you to an extraordinary array of
environments, with phenomenal wildlife
experiences throughout. From an exclusive
lodge set high above the Batoka Gorge to
gorgeous tented camps in the great elephant
refuge of Hwange National Park and Zambezi
National Park, we explore the realm of lion,
hippo, cheetah, and more. Come along and savor
lantern-lit dinners in the bush, sundowners
aboard a vintage railway car, visits with local
schoolkids (you’ll even learn a few words of
their click language), game drives with the
flexibility to get out and hike, and paddling
canoes on the Zambezi. This is adventure—
Zimbabwe style!
Days 1-5 Victoria Falls / Batoka Gorge /
Hwange National Park / Camelthorn Lodge
From our lodge perched above the Zambezi’s
Batoka Gorge, watch black eagles soar on the
evening thermals and hike the mile-long trail
facing Victoria Falls. A charter flight to Hwange
gives us bird’s-eye views of some of the park’s
more than 40,000 elephants. Our lodge is front
row to the game-rich Ngamo Plains, with the
highest densities of lion in all Hwange, as well as
zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, jackal, leopard, wild
dog, and cheetah, including two famous males
called the “Bomani Boys.” Game drives, thrilling
walks, night drives, and a unique “look up” blind
at a waterhole are among our adventures here,
as well as visiting a local village.
Days 6-10 Hwange / Nehimba Lodge /
Zambezi National Park / Zambezi Sands
A wonderful game viewing ride aboard our
vintage railway car brings us to dreamy
Nehimba Lodge, where our raised tented
chalets circle a waterhole that is very popular
with elephants! Wildlife abounds at award-
winning Zambezi Sands on the banks of the
upper Zambezi, and includes hippo, croc,
elephant, and buffalo. We paddle canoes to
the nearby Siansimba islands and enjoy an
elegant brunch in the bush. Depart on Day 10.
EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE
• Wild and remote Mana Pools National Park,
with its remnant oxbow lakes, terrific
birdlife, and hippos and crocs
• Extra days in Victoria Falls for bungee
jumping, ultralight flights, and other
adventures
Our safari in Zimbabwe brings you a host of experiences—uncrowded game viewing, cultural encounters, stays in lovely lodges, and much more!
PHOTO: TONY HEALD
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HIGHLIGHTS
• Victoria Falls, a World Heritage Site
• Open vehicles, game drives, night drives,
game walks—the freedom of safari in
Southern Africa!
• Exclusive “look up” blind for incredible
wildlife photography
• Sundowners and game drives aboard a
vintage railway car
• Support the work of the best community
conservation projects in the country
• Enjoy beautiful tented camps and lodges
with amazing access to the wildlife
DETAILS
• 10-day trip begins and ends in Victoria Falls
• 9 nights luxury tented camps and chalets
• All meals included
DATES
Mar 11-20, 2017 Aug 5-14
Jul 8-17 Sep 16-25
TRIP COST
$5295 (7-12 members)
$5795 (4-6 members)
Single supplement: $980
Internal airfare: $440 (subject to change)
Green Season discount (Mar): $300
Mana Pools extension: from $1595
Victoria Falls extension: from $660
TRIP LEVEL
1 2+ 3 4 5 6 7
Game viewing by 4WD vehicle and rail car,
bush walks, canoeing, cultural explorations