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Zimbabwe's spectacular and varied scenery, the magic of Victoria Falls, the uniqueness of the Matobo's, the surprising vistas of the Eastern Highlands, the mystery of the Great Zimbabwe, together with the numerous activities to be enjoyed, will call you again and again. It’s still one of the greatest bush destinations in Africa! Make a booking
ITINERARY
Day 1 Johannesburg, Guesthouse (---)
Day 2 Masvingo, camping (BL-)
The Great Zimbabwe, or "stone buildings", is the name given to the twelfth to fifteenth century stone ruins spread out over a 722 hectare area within the modern-day country of Zimbabwe, which itself is named after the ruins. It is near the town of Masvingo, which before majority rule was called Fort Victoria. The word "Great" distinguishes the site from the many hundred small ruins, known as Zimbabwe’s, spread across the Zimbabwe Highveld. There are 200 such sites in southern Africa, with monumental, mortar less walls and Great Zimbabwe is the largest.
Day 3 Matobo National Park, camping (B, L, D)
The Park includes an Intensive Protection Zone where a large population of Black and White Rhinoceros are successfully breeding. The Matobo area has great spiritual and cultural significance to the local people and there are many sites within the park where important ceremonies still take place. Matobo National Park is also the site of the grave of Cecil John Rhodes. He is buried at the summit of Malindidzimu – ‘hill of benevolent spirits’. He referred to this hill as having a ‘View of the World’.
Day 4 & 5 Hwange National Park, camping (B, L, D)
It became the royal hunting grounds to the Ndebele warrior-king Mzilikazi in the early 19 th Century and was set aside as a National Park in 1929. Hwange boasts a tremendous selection of wildlife with over 100 species of mammals and nearly 400 bird species recorded. The elephants of Hwange are world famous and the Park’s elephant population is one of the largest in the world. The Park has three distinctive Camps and administrative offices at Robins, Sinamatella and the largest one at Main Camp.
Day 6 & 7 Lake Kariba , Houseboat (B, L, D)
Lake Kariba is among the 4 largest man-made lakes in the world and the second largest in Africa. The shoreline is over 2 000 kilometers long. Kariba is home to numerous species of flora and fauna and is an exciting and unique safari destination.
Day 8 Victoria Falls, camping (B--)
The fall, known by the local Kololo tribe as Mosi oa Tunya- the Smoke that thunders, is one of the “Seven Wonders of the World” and one of the largest and most spectacular waterfalls on earth.
Day 9 Victoria Falls tour ends
Transfer to the Airport.
PRICE upon request
- 1 Night guesthouse
- 5 nights modern camping, 2 nights houseboat
- Entrance fees
- Use of camping equipment
- Transport in 4WD
- Meals as per itinerary
- Professional guide (driver), Cook (camp assistant)
Accommodation:
- Guesthouse: 1 night in A Guesthouse with en suite bathroom and pool
- Houseboat: 2 nights will be spent in a houseboat. Most rooms are twin rooms with sharing facilities.
- Camping: 5 nights with showers and clean toilets in rustic style. The 4x4 vehicles with unlimited mileage come fully equipped with camping gear and the roof top tents we use are 1.8 x 1.8 x 1.5 meters and putting them up or down takes only 3 minutes. Tents have built-in insect nets. Mattresses which are 5cm thick, pillows and sheets are supplied. The camp chairs are comfortable and have a backrest. Each vehicle is also equipped with A/C, C/D player, a 12V fridge, long range fuel tanks, air compressor and spare wheel. Ground tents are also available upon request.
Shopping
- Craft shopping for carvings, batiks, paintings and clothing. Zimbabwe has unusual and interesting curios and crafts. If you see something you like, it is best to buy it because it is unlikely that you will see something similar further along. Crafts change from region to region.
Food
- We have three balanced meals per day, the main meal is dinner - braai (charcoal/wood barbeque), potjie (stew) or stir fry. Lunch – sandwiches with salad. Breakfast – cereals, toast, tea/coffee/fruit juices and sometimes an English (fried) breakfast.
- When buying ingredients, the tour leader insists on obtaining fresh produce from the local shops.
- The use of melamine camping plates, cups and cutlery will be provided.
- Meals are included except where stated in the itinerary (B- Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner). When the meals are not included we will eat at restaurants (own expense).
- If requested, the tour leader can arrange for special dietary requirements such as vegetarian, allergies, etc.
- Beverages which are not included in the meals as stated will be at your own expense. We don’t supply bottled drinking water although it is available at most shops.
Things you should know
- Anyone who is in good health should enjoy this trip.
- You will need a valid passport for entry into South Africa and surrounding countries.
- Visas for relative countries are obtainable at the borders.
- Please pack a limit of 15kgs of luggage in a soft sports tog bag.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, comfortable shoes and warm jacket are highly recommended.
- A good camera and a small pair of binoculars always come in handy.
- We recommend that you bring extra money for restaurant meals, extra refreshments and curios shopping.
- With local conditions being different, border crossings, road detours and weather, the trip may alter route or schedule – in this case please note that we will make every effort to stick to the itinerary as best as possible.
- There will be a guide/camp assistant at all times, but a helping hand is always welcome. Many hands make lighter work!!
- Don’t forget your humor and sense of adventure!!!
