Meet your tour guide and depart from Mala Mala for a tour of the Panorama Route.
This area is steeped in history of pioneers, hunters and fortune seekers where fascinating gold rush towns abound. The natural beauty of Gods Window provides a boundless view of eternity stretching across miles of thickly forested mountains, lush fertile Lowveld. Stop for a walk to see the magnificent Blyde River Canyon, South Africa’s smaller replica of the Grand Canyon.
Enjoy exploring this area with its stunning scenery with stops along the way before continuing on Hazy View for overnight at the Sommerfield Rose Retreat & Spa. There will be time to make arrangements for spa treatments (additional cost).
Sommerfields Rose Retreat & Spa Andre and Ilse, owners of Summerfields Rose Retreat and Spa had a vision: to create an environment where active farming and warm hospitality co-exist in a wonderfully unique way, creating a beautiful lodge with exquisite dining at River Cafe, accommodation in Tented Suites and the award-winning Rose Spa. Today Summerfields in Hazyview is an enchanting destination that has become popular with guests visiting the Kruger National Park and Panorama Route or seeking a romantic getaway from urban life.
Dinner (at own expense) and overnight.
This morning depart very early for the airport for you AM flight connecting in Johannesburg to Victoria Falls.
Arrive at Victoria Falls Airport where you will be met for transfer to the Elephant Camp, for the next two nights.
Zimbabwe offers the visitor a host of natural wonders, one of which is the legendary Victoria Falls. Mosi-Oa-Tunya- the smoke that thunders, stretches over 1.5 km as it plunges over 100m into the Zambezi gorge below. When David Livingstone saw the Falls for the first time in 1855, he wrote “Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight” and today visitors can take the Flight of Angels, a helicopter or light aircraft flight over the Falls which gives you the ultimate view of this magnificent wonder.
The Elephant Camp is nestled within the phenomenal Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary, a 2000 hectare stretch of pristine, untouched wilderness. Depending on arrival time, guests can spend some time in the private plunge pool, enjoy a drink on the deck while admiring the mist from the Victoria Falls on the horizon, and relax in their safari-chic suites.
In the late afternoon, guests will embark on a scenic drive to the edge of the Batoka Gorge, an impressive natural crater that overhangs the Zambezi River. Surrounded by the spectacular wilderness, indulge in a selection of wines, cocktails, beverages and gourmet canapés.
Overnight at The Elephant Camp on a full board basis, including scheduled activities
Additional Days may be added to all tours. Contact Safariline to inquire.
Room upgrades and other hotels available on request
Optional Activities Available: Contact Safariline for descriptions and costs.
Mpisi Village Tour
Elephant Back Safaris (1/2 day)
Flight of Angels Fixed Wing
Flight of Angels Heli (15 Min)
Flight of Angels Heli (30 Min)
White Water Rafting (seasonal)
Shearwater Pass (3 of above)
Seasons: Green Season - 01 January - 30 June / High Season - 01 July - 31 December
The second day is a blank canvasto fill with a wide range of exciting, inclusive activities. Visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, immerse yourself in the resident herd of elephant at the Sanctuary, or spend time in the breathtaking rainforest surrounding one of the natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls.
The Elephant Camp is a short drive from town, so you can choose to experience some of the activities not included in their stays, such as a bicycle tour, a Zambezi Royal Sundowner Cruise, or a heart-stopping high-wire activity.
A decadent lunch at the Wild Horizons Lookout Café is included, and guests can choose to dine at the iconic restaurant before returning to the camp.
Overnight at The Elephant Camp on a full board basis, including scheduled activities
After an indulgent breakfast, depart for the Old Drift Lodge, a natural utopia along the Zambezi River that embodies a bygone era of safari romance. After check-in, return to Victoria Falls town to experience any inclusive activities, or relax in their luxury air-conditioned suites and river facing private plunge pool.
As the temperature cools in the late afternoon, venture into the surrounding wilderness in an open four-wheel game drive vehicle, or cruise along the Zambezi in one of our private river safari boats. Accompanied by an experienced guide with intimate knowledge of the wilderness, discover the many complexities of the intricate ecosystem and its diverse wildlife inhabitants. This is an uncontrived bush experience, covering a genuinely wild, unfenced wilderness area. Return to camp or enjoy an exclusive bush dinner in the Zambezi National Park.
Overnight at Old Drift Lodge on a full board basis including scheduled activities.
Continue to explore the wilderness on a range of expertly guided driving, walking and river safaris. A significant highlight of the day is a 12/13 minute helicopter flight over the majestic Victoria Falls, with a birds-eye view of the meandering river dotted with islands, where you can fully appreciate the intensity of the spray as it disrupts the skyline and commands the horizon.
Overnight at Old Drift Lodge on a full board basis including scheduled activities.
Depending on the flight departure time, you may have time to enjoy one last excursion into the bush on a morning game drive, before they depart for the airport for departure.
