GUIDED SAFARI
TIRR-VH
Elephants in the Hwange National Park
Classic Zimbabwe Explorer Safari
14 Days | Victoria Falls to Harare
LIVE THIS !
Explore the best of Zimbabwe, from Victoria Falls to 4 of the country’s most pristine
National Parks. Engage in ancient traditions, enjoy bush walks and game drives
whilst indulging in the romance of Africa’s wild ways and wide open spaces.
Departure Dates: 2015-2016
Nov Dec
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
8,22
3,17
6,20
Departure Times
Participants
Accommodation
Vehicle
Languages
Includes
Optional Tours
En-route
7,21
6,20
3,17
8,22
5,19
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
10,24
7,21
4,18
2,16
Selected Sundays
Victoria Falls International Airport
4 - 6 per vehicle
Luxury Mobile tented camps; Lodges;
Guest House
Safari and Transfer Vehicles
English only
Other language guides available if booked on a
private basis
Public attractions will not be private
Meals:
13 Breakfasts; 10 Lunches; 11 Dinners
Drinks: Local brand whilst camping
Transfers: All road and air transfers as specified
Activities; Entrance and Camping Fees: Zambezi
Sundowner Cruize; Tour of the Falls; Cecil John
Rhodes’ Grave Site; Matopos bushmen paintings;
Great Zimbabwe Ruins; Hwange National Park;
Matobo National Park; Mana Pools National Park;
Matusadona National Park
Additional nights in Victoria Falls; Art gallery and
National Museum in Harare
Classic Zimbabwe Explorer Safari can be booked
on a modular basis:
Module 1 - TIRR-VH1 itinerary from day 1 to 9
Module 2 - TIRR-VH2 from day 8 to 14
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Day 1 | Sunday
VICTORIA FALLS AIRPORT to VICTORIA FALLS TOWN
On arrival at the airport, you will be collected for your transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure before the sundowner cruise on the Zambezi
River.
After taking in the stunning views of the river, return to the hotel for dinner.
Illala Lodge – (DB)
Day 2, 3 & 4 | Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
VICTORIA FALLS TOWN to HWANGE NATIONAL PARK via VICTORIA
FALLS (±210km)
2 FULL DAYS IN HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, your guide will collect you for a guided tour of the world
famous Victoria Falls.
Depart on a 3 hour journey by road through rural Zimbabwe, passing
Ndebele villages to your luxury mobile tented camp in Hwange National
Park.
Accommodation is in fully furnished East African safari tents with en-suite
bathrooms (flushing toilets and hot water bucket showers).
Hwange is a ‘Big 5’ wildlife sanctuary and famous for large concentrations
of elephants and diverse wildlife and bird species. The camp facilities are
exclusive to the guests.
On safari you can look forward to bush walks and animal tracking, game
drives, sundowners at waterholes, traditional dancing, visiting the Wild
Dog center or Mtoa Ruins as well as special activities to teach you about
Zimbabwe and African culture.
Tented Camp in Hwange – (LDB)
Travellers can contribute towards reducing their carbon
footprint and support the war against Rhino poaching, by
purchasing a “Green Seat”
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Map Key
National Roads
Cities
Towns
Border Posts
Airports
National Parks
Parks
Game Reserves
World
Heritage Sites
Day 5 & 6 | Thursday & Friday
HWANGE NATIONAL PARK to MATOBO NATIONAL PARK (±370km)
1 FULL DAY IN MATOBO NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy your last day in the wilds of Hwange. After breakfast you will drive
through Hwange and rural Zimbabwe on a 3 ½ hour drive to Matobo
National Park.
A scenic paradise, Matopos is famous for its dramatic rock formations and
granite Whalebacks. You will enjoy your time exploring on foot or game
drives, visiting the famous rock formations of Matopo Hills , climbing to
World’s View to the gravesite of Cecil John Rhodes and learning about
Khoisan rock art and the history of Zimbabwe. Time permitting, you can
also choose to see a local cultural village and participate in White Rhino
Tracking.
Tented Camp in Matopos (LDB)
Day 7 | Saturday
MATOBO NATIONAL PARK to MASVINGO via BULAWAYO (±350km)
After an early morning activity and breakfast we drive through Bulawayo
town, en-route to Masvingo to see the Ancient City - Great Zimbabwe.
Check in at your hotel, a picturesque property in the foothills of Great
Zimbabwe with magnificent views of Lake Muturikwi.
After lunch (own account) visit the Great Zimbabwe Monument to explore
the secrets of the ancient ruins. The Great Zimbabwe Ruins is a World
Heritage Site and one of the most important archaeological sites in Africa.
Return to your hotel in the late afternoon and enjoy dinner (own account).
Norma Jeans Lakeview Resort (B)
Day 8 | Sunday
MASVINGO to HARARE (±325km)
After breakfast depart for Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe.
Tour the art gallery or national archives on the day of arrival, time permitting
(own account). Lunch and dinner are served at the lodge (own account).
Armadale Lodge or similar (B)
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Day 9, 10 & 11 | Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
HARARE to MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK (Charter flight ±1 hour 45
minutes) 2 FULL DAYS IN MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK
After an early breakfast you will depart for your scheduled air transfer
by light charter to your luxury mobile camp in Mana Pools National Park.
Enjoy 2 and a half days to explore this pristine wilderness on foot and in the
specially adapted game drive vehicles. Mana Pools National Park is synonymous with the Zambezi River, the
elephants, lions and unspoilt wilderness. This unique park is a World
Heritage Site, reknowned for its wide-range of wildlife which includes over
350 bird species and aquatic wildlife.
Dome/A-Frame Style Tented Camp in Mana Pools (LDB)
Day 12 & 13 | Thursday & Friday
MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK to MATUSADONA NATIONAL PARK
(Charter Flight ±45 minutes)
1 FULL DAY IN MATUSADONA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast your guide will take you on your final game drive as you
head out of Mana Pools National Park to the airstrip. You will be transferred
by light aircraft to Rokari Airstrip at Matusadona National Park. Here you
will be met by your guide from Rhino Island Safari Camp. Proceed by boat
across the estuary to Rhino Island Safari Camp where you will spend the
last 2 nights of your safari.
Rhino Island, a rustic but comfortable safari camp with thatched chalets
built on stilts, is situated on the shoreline of Lake Kariba and on the edge
of Matusadona National Park. Guests can look forward to rhino tracking,
game drives and bush walks. Boating and fishing can be arranged on
request.
Rhino Island Safari Camp - (LDB)
Day 14 | Saturday
MATUSADONA NATIONAL PARK to HARARE AIRPORT (Charter flight
±1 hour 45 minutes)
After breakfast your guide will escort you across the estuary to Rokari
Airstrip. You will be transferred by light aircraft to Harare International
Airport in time to check in for your onward arrangements.