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Soaking up the tranquillity of Lake Kariba aboard an exclusive boat. Watching the sun rise from aboard a vintage safari tram.
Wild Zimbabwe surrounds you on this small-group tour, where you'll stay in safari lodges and on a small, exclusive cruise vessel. There’ll be little to disturb the peace of Lake Kariba and the great wildlife reserves along its shores - havens for crocodiles and hippos, herons and fish eagles, lions, and more. Further along, the Zambezi River plunges over the thunderous Victoria Falls. An evening Zambezi River dinner cruise will be an impressive end to your unforgettable Zimbabwe holiday.
Day 1 - Pamuzinda
Join your tour group at the hotel, where we stay in a lodge set in wilderness along the banks of the Serui River. Africa tours are all about wildlife experiences - and this afternoon, enjoy the heart-thumping anticipation of our first game drive together. Perhaps we’ll spot prowling lions and elegant giraffe or hear the distinctive bark of the hyena. This evening, sample the local culture with a traditional barbecue dinner and dance show.
Pamuzinda Safari Lodge (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits:Â Game drive (evening)
Day 2 - Pamuzinda
There is a selection of morning activities available today, including a walking safari, horse riding, canoeing and fishing. This afternoon, we’ve arranged a visit to a school. After, look forward to another game drive, looking for wildlife. We finish at Ayre’s Rock for a tipple as the sun sets, and then a Mongolian braai (barbecue) under the stars.
Pamuzinda Safari Lodge (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits:Â Choice of activities (morning)
Visit to a local school (afternoon)
Game drive (evening)
Day 3 - Kariba
We leave our enchanting lodge behind and make tracks for the shores of Lake Kariba, via the Chinhoyi Caves. Sacred spirits are said to watch over ‘The Wonder Hole’, a spectacular cavern with a 150ft vertical drop into a cobalt-blue pool. Arriving at our next lodge, relax before an evening sundowner on the viewing deck, watching one of the famous Kariba sunsets.
Crowned Eagle Boutique Hotel, Kariba (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits:Â Visit the Chinhoyi Caves (morning)
Day 4 - Kariba
Our tour of Kariba includes the massive dam across the Zambezi River, and the beautiful little church of St Barbara. The dam’s assembly was set back several times by floods, said to be the work of an angered mythical creature - Nyami Nyami. Throughout the town, you’ll find art depicting the half-serpent, half-fish spirit. Spend the afternoon relaxing in your tranquil surroundings, or join us for a guided nature walk in the local forest. We’ll head to the beach at sunset, drinks in hand and toes in the sand.
Crowned Eagle Boutique Hotel, Kariba (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits:Â Tour of Kariba (morning)
Guided nature walk (afternoon)
Day 5 - Kariba - Lake Kariba
We board our ship and cruise across the lake to Matusadona National Park, one of the last wild sanctuaries of the Zambezi River. We’ll have exciting opportunities to go fishing or cruising in game viewing tender boats, heading along the rivers and inlets looking for wild inhabitants. It’s a great place for spotting lions and elephants.
Zambezi Cruise Boat, Lake Kariba (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits:Â Choice of game viewing and fishing activities (afternoon)
Day 6 - Lake Kariba
After a morning of game viewing in our water wonderland, relax and enjoy the views as we cruise along Lake Kariba. We moor again late afternoon and take another tender boat excursion to hopefully spot some lion and hippos emerging from the water, ready for an evening grazing on the grassy banks.
Zambezi Cruise Boat, Lake Kariba (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits:Â Game viewing by tender boat (morning)
Game viewing by tender boat (afternoon)
Day 7 - Lake Kariba
Enjoy a morning of game viewing before we cruise to our final mooring spot. We’ll hop into tender boats this afternoon for more wildlife viewing or fishing, followed by a barbecue either on the beach or back on board our boat.
Zambezi Cruise Boat, Lake Kariba (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits:Â Game viewing by tender boat (morning)
Game viewing by tender boat (afternoon)
Day 8 - Kariba - Hwange National Park
A short flight will take us to Hwange National Park. The park is home to a diverse roll-call of animals, including lions, elephants and the unusual black sable antelope. We take a safari to see what we can find. Back at our tented camp, we’ll enjoy dinner and a Boma fire, keeping an eye out for the elephants who come here for their evening drink.
Iganyana Tented Camp (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits:Â Game drive (afternoon)
Day 9 - Hwange National Park
We have a full-day safari in Hwange National Park, with a picnic lunch in the bush. With over 100 mammal species roaming through vast areas of forests, semi desert scrub, granite hills and water holes, there’s a lot to see today. Will you tick off all of the Big Five? Will you spot a cheetah chasing its prey?
Iganyana Tented Camp (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits:Â Game drive (morning)
Game drive (afternoon)
Day 10 - Hwange National Park - Victoria Falls
We journey by road to our final lodge, on the Zimbabwe side of Victoria Falls. We head into Victoria Falls Town for lunch and time to explore and reconvene later for a Boma dinner.
Pioneers Lodge, Victoria Falls (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits:Â Visit Victoria Falls Town
Day 11 - Victoria Falls
Early this morning, we board the Bamba Tram, an authentically styled 19th-century tram which follows tracks out into the wilderness. We’ll watch the sun rise, whilst enjoying interesting details about the area’s history. We’ll get breathtaking views of the falls from the bridge before heading back to the lodge for breakfast. Visiting Victoria Falls is a true highlight of holidays in Africa. Every minute, millions of gallons of water plunge over the edge of the world’s largest waterfall. The constant rush of the Zambezi River has carved out a series of precipices stretching over a mile. Later this morning, experience the great roar when we view Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwe side (often considered the best side), and admire Victoria Falls Rainforest, soaked by the Falls’ tremendous spray. This afternoon we’ll take to the waters of the Zambezi River to enjoy a dinner cruise as the sun sets on our final night in Zimbabwe.
Pioneers Lodge, Victoria Falls (4-star)
Today includes…
Excursions & visits:Â Sunrise journey on the Bamba Tram (morning)
Visit Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls Rainforest (morning)
Dinner cruise on Zambezi River (afternoon)
Day 12 - Victoria Falls
Say goodbye to your tour group for your onward travel.
Victoria Falls
What's included
32 meals
11 breakfasts
10 lunches
11 dinners
Accommodation
8 nights in hotels, 3 nights cruise on Zambezi cruise boat
Ship
Zambezi cruise boat
Transport
Travel in destination by coach
Plus
All soft drinks, local wines and spirits, except at Victoria Falls (days 11-12)
19 excursions & visits
Choice of activities at Pamuzinda
5 game drives
Tour of Kariba
Guided nature walk
Choice of game viewing and fishing activities at Lake Kariba
4 game viewing excursions by tender boat
Visits to a local school; the Chinhoyi Caves; Victoria Falls Town; Victoria Falls; Victoria Falls Rainforest
Sunrise trip on the Bamba Tram
Zambezi River dinner cruise
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