2020 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

Up-close game viewing from Botswana to Zimbabwe, atmospheric lodges, and active days make this a spectacular safari. PHOTO: DENIS ROSCHLAU

The Great Elephant Migration FROM BOTSWANA TO ZIMBABWE, PLUS VICTORIA FALLS

Two hundred thousand elephants migrate across the wild trans-frontier corridor between Botswana’s Chobe National Park and Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park each year, and we’ve timed our safari for the height of their great journey. We bring you to a beautiful lodge in the northern stretches of Chobe, where our lodge’s waterhole is a magnet for thirsty pachyderms, as well as Cape buffalo, antelope, giraffe, and lion. At remote Jozibanini, we can sleep under the stars, nestled on the viewing decks of our raised tents. Our safari activities are as unique as our lodgings as we track game on foot, by 4WD vehicle, by canoe, and even from an underground “look up” blind for incredible photo opportunities. We’ll finish in style with a spectacular charter flight and a stay in a gorgeous riverside camp to visit mighty Victoria Falls. lodge in Kazuma Forest Reserve, with its mosaic of habitats, we are in the world’s busiest elephant corridor, but we’ll also be on the lookout for leopard, lion, spotted hyena, jackal, giraffe, Cape buffalo, roan antelope, and sable. Night drives with spotlights give us a chance to see nocturnal wildlife. Days 1-2 Kasane, Botswana / Camp Kuzuma / Chobe National Park Heading right to our

HIGHLIGHTS • Witness huge herds of migrating elephants at waterholes • Extraordinary wildlife, including lion, leopard, African painted dog, giraffe, roan, kudu, and more • Tracking game on foot, canoeing, and mountain biking—they’re all part of the adventure • Gorgeous safari camps, each with its own unique atmosphere and style • At Zambezi Sands, enjoy 5-star luxury on the banks of the Zambezi River DETAILS • 11-day trip begins in Kasane, Botswana, and ends in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe • 10 nights in lodges and safari camps • All meals included

Days 3-5 Nehimba Lodge, Zimbabwe / Northern Hwange National Park All of Hwange’s famous wildlife is within easy reach from Nehimba, set in the northern reaches of the park. We explore by 4WD vehicle, on thrilling game walks that are a Zimbabwe specialty, and visit the Nehimba Seeps, a favorite gathering area for elephants. Days 6-8 Jozibanini Camp / Southern Hwange National Park At Jozibanini, game walks let us track the special species of southern Hwange, including the African painted dog. At our camp’s unique viewing blind, set below ground level, we’ll see elephants up close and at a unique angle—be sure to keep your camera handy. We can also explore by mountain bike (optional, but lots of fun!). Days 9-11 Zambezi Sands River Camp / Zambezi National Park Flying to Victoria Falls, we stay at Zambezi Sands River Camp, set on the Zambezi River, for a canoe safari and a fantastic morning hike to view the Falls. Options include a heli-flight (at additional cost). Depart on Day 11.

DATES Aug 1-11, 2020 Aug 20-30 Sep 17-27 Oct 22-Nov 1

TRIP COST $6995 (7-10 members) $7495 (3-6 members) Single supplement: $1550 Internal airfare: $525 (subject to change) Okavango Delta Safari Extension: from $4995 Mana Pools Extension: from $4795 TRIP LEVEL 1 2 + 3 4 5 6 4WD game viewing, bush walks, canoe safari, optional mountain biking

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