This 9 day safari itinerary incorporates several of the highlights Zimbabwe's wilderness and wildlife. Begin with two nights at the lovely Victoria Falls River Lodge, set on the banks of the Zambezi River. You'll be staying in comfort and style while enjoying your introduction to Africa's amazing sunsets and majestic rivers and falls.
Your first safari stop is Hwange, home to some of southern Africa’s last great elephant, buffalo and sable herds as well as Cecil's remaining pride. Explore this vast wilderness on foot or in a 4x4 vehicle. You will stay at Little Makalolo Camp located in the heart of one of the best game viewing areas in Hwange National Park. Overlooking a vibrant waterhole, it offers privacy for guests who enjoy small camps and a sense of remoteness.
Finally, you will fly by light aircraft to Mana Pools National Park, located on the Zambezi River, offering superb wildlife viewing and vistas. Here you can combine a river safari, canoeing, walking and driving to spot the Big Five and more. You'll stay at Ruckomechi Camp, which looks out from the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. It is a remote, beautiful place with spectacular views of the broad flowing river, adjoining well-defined tree canopy and the mountains of the Rift Valley escarpment over the border in Zambia.
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day 0 |
Victoria Falls River Lodge | Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) |
2 nights |
B&B |
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day 2 |
Wilderness Little Makalolo | Eastern Hwange National Park |
3 nights |
FB |
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day 5 |
Wilderness Ruckomechi | Mana Pools National Park |
3 nights |
FB |
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B&B: Bed and Breakfast |
FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch |
9 Days / 8 Nights
Reference Number: 2024
Estimated price from $8,000 - $11,500 per person sharing, based on two travelers
- Accommodations are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Inclusive of shared charter flights: Victoria Falls – Makalolo – Ruckomechi – Harare
- Ruckomechi Camp is closed from 15 November to 1 April
- Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations, increase in fuel prices, or other fees imposed by the government or tourism industry, not within our control.
Required flights: Harare/Johannesburg - Victoria Falls
- Estimated internal airfare: US $400 per person
- Airfares are subject to change until ticketed due to class of service, availability and exchange rates.
Includes:
- Transfers between the specified airport and designated accommodation. (Transfers are shared unless otherwise noted).
- Sightseeing and safari activities as detailed in the itinerary.
- Applicable park and concession fees.
- Charter flights are shared and may make up to three stops before your final destination.
- Accommodation on a shared basis in standard rooms unless otherwise noted.
- Meals as specified.
- Clients of African Portfolio Inc. are covered for emergency medical services and/or evacuation transportation while on safari. Note: clients who purchase their own travel insurance are not covered under African Portfolio’s plan. Clients residing outside the United States are not covered by this policy and must purchase independent travel insurance and provide proof of coverage.
Excludes:
- Scheduled international, regional or domestic flights.
- Certain entry and activity fees that are payable directly to the camp or lodge.
- Trip Cancellation Protection: African Portfolio Inc. strongly recommends the purchase of additional trip cancellation coverage to protect your investment in the event of an unforeseen cancellation for insurable reasons. Please request more information on the cost to insure the total cost of your trip.
- Trip expenses: Medical expenses, meals or activities not specified or indicated as optional, entrance fees, gratuities to drivers/guides/tour leaders, porterage and excess baggage fees.
- Personal expenses: Included but not limited to costs incurred in conjunction with this trip prior to departure, beverages, laundry, communication costs.
