CLASSIC SAFARI PORTFOLIO - Very Best of Zimbabwe

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Zambezi Expeditions, a semi-mobile camp situated at the Nkupi camping site, offers one of the best ways to explore and experience Mana Pools on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River.The legendary Mana Pools is known for its wildlife rich flood plains and magnificent views of the Zambezi River. The river boasts some of Africa’s most amazing adventure canoeing safaris and sport fishing, creating the perfect combination of beauty, adventure and fun.

Six mini meru style tents are set along the riverside on the open flood plains where it is not uncommon to have wildlife wandering through camp.The tents have en suite bathroom facilities with hot water bucket showers

With unique access to the Zambezi River, days are filled with adventurous canoeing safaris, tracking game along the shorelines by foot, and fishing for the iconic tiger fish. An absolute must, however, is a game drive in an open 4 x 4 along the flood plains and into the heart of the Mana Pools UNESCOWorld Heritage Site.

At Zambezi Expeditions you will connect with nature in a deep and meaningful way.

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Situated in the northern region of Zimbabwe, on the southern banks of the Zambezi River, Mana Pools National Park will leave you breathless with its beauty. A paradise for walking and canoeing safaris, Mana Pools is a wildlife-rich, biodiverse wonderland that will delight at every turn.

You can expect to spot hippopotamus, crocodile, elephants and a wonderful array of aquatic birds within this UNESCO World Heritage Site, and there’s a good chance of seeing lioness’ hunting around waterholes, where prey are seemingly easy pickings.

The landscapes are beautiful too, dotted with acacia trees, whose shade becomes vital to the parks’ more than 12,000-strong elephant population in the dry season, as well as a sprinkling of vibrant plant life. Far away from any human settlement, you’ll relish the feeling of remoteness here. Surrounded only by extreme wilderness, and if you visit in winter, you’ll find yourself exploring amongst the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa. An experience for which words can do no justice.

Elephant, eland, buffalo, impala, waterbuck, baboons, monkeys, zebra, warthog and hippo are some of the larger herbivores to be seen regularly on the river terraces as they come out to eat the fallen albida fruit. Lions, leopards, spotted hyena, wild dogs and cheetah are present in the area. Birding is also phenomenal in this region.

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Linyanti Expeditions is a seasonal expeditions camp situated in a private concession bordering the Chobe National Park. Linyanti Expeditions exudes a bygone era and is ideal for safari goers looking for an authentic African Experience.

With only 6 tents, the camp has an intimate atmosphere, ensuring a personalized service for each guest. The main area has two canvas-covered hubs; a dining area with an exposed kitchen and an open lounge. As with most of our camps, the campfire is at the centre, drawing guests to enjoy the authentic experience of the African bush outside. Each room has en-suite bathrooms with chemical eco-friendly toilets and al fresco bucket showers. The wow factor in the rooms is the ‘star suite’. Each tent has a gazebo extension, where beds can be moved at night to give the experience of sleeping beneath a blanket of glimmering stars, immersing yourself in the wonders of the wilderness while still staying in the security of a mesh-enclosed area.

At night, guests are welcomed to the main tented area for a dining extravaganza with an open fire. If guests are looking for a bit of down time, they can relax and enjoy exquisite views overlooking the vast Linyanti Wetlands. The Chobe Enclave offers an abundance of wildlife species including large herds off elephants and buffalo making for exhilarating walking safaris which are the main focus at Linyanti Expeditions.

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Designed to replicate the vintage safari camps of a bygone era, Somalisa Expeditions offers one of the most authentic ways to experience the exceptional wildlife haven of Hwange National Park. The camp is perfect for travelers in search of a classic safari adventure. It captures the ambiance of a mobile camp but with all the trimmings and contemporary finishes.

All six Meru style tents are on slightly raised decking to take advantage of the views over the savannah.The camp is beautifully designed while still maintaining an old-world charm and authenticity. All the tents have en-suite bathrooms and in-room charging facilities and the main area includes a lounge and dining room that overlooks a small elephant pool. Huge herds of elephants come to drink from the pool daily, making up-close encounters and photographic opportunities with these majestic animals endless.

One of the highlights at this camp is the walking safari.This thrilling activity engages all your senses and you will be accompanied by one of our experienced guides who will explore the surrounding area on foot with you.

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Hwange National Park is the largest in Zimbabwe, covering an impressive 14,650 sq km, with the main entrance located a two-hour drive or 30-minute flight south of Victoria Falls. The park is named after a local Nhanzwa chief, and was once the royal hunting ground for the Ndebele warrior-king Mzilikazi, before being classified as a protected National Park in 1929.

As you’d expect from a park of this size, the breadth of wildlife species is astounding. Over 100 species of mammals reside here, whilst almost 400 species of birds decorate the skies. Perhaps most exciting is the 40,000-strong population of tusker elephants, whose presence is world-renowned and a joy to watch day after day.

The dry season (from July to October) is the best time to visit Hwange, as large concentrations of wildlife– particularly the wonderful elephant herds – descend upon the area to drink from the waterholes in order to survive in this hot and unforgiving environment. Yet, whilst the rains from December to March will see the wildlife dispersing across the park, thus making them harder to spot, the summer showers also bring forth stunning vegetation. This ensures mesmeric bird-watching opportunities as the local population finds itself bolstered by the migrants coming down from the Northern Hemisphere. Hwange National Park truly is a year-round wonderland.

Teeming with wildlife, Hwange is home to the worlds largest population of elephant, along with buffalo, sable, roan antelope, giraffe, wildebeest, impala, gemsbok, hyena, wild dog and over 400 bird species including the racket-tailed roller, carmine bee-eater, and southern ground hornbill to name a few.