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Zimbabwe
A Touch of Tamarind
10 Days
Highlights
Victoria Falls
Hwange National Park
Matusadona National Park
Lake Kariba & Rhino Island
Zambezi Canoe Safari
Elephant Back Safari
Walking with Lions
Day 1
Activities at Victoria Falls - Masuwe Lodge
Arrive at Victoria Falls airport, met and transferred to the Lodge.
Elephant Back Safari
Day 2
Activities at Victoria Falls - Masuwe Lodge
Walking with Lions & the rest of the day at your leisure to visit the Falls and more...
Day 3
Hwange National Park - Ivory Tree Lodge
Hwange National Park was created in 1927 and was previously the Royal Hunting Grounds for the Matabele Chief Mzilikazi and was judged as being unfit for agricultural or other use in the early 1900's by the newly arrived settlers. However the surprising variety of wildlife found in this dry Kalahari sand area was remarkable and thus this land was set aside as a protected area for wildlife. There are currently between 20000 and 30000 elephant in this park as well as a large variety of other animals including roan and sable antelope. Lion sightings are regular and in addition sightings of painted or wild dogs are regular and there is an ongoing research and development programme of these endangered animals in this area.
Road transfer from Masuwe Lodge in Victoria Falls to Ivory Tree Lodge in Hwange NP. Approx 3 hours including a change of vehicle.
Ivory Tree Lodge has a swimming pool and a 'Hide' clients can view the Camps Pan from(Watering hole).
Night Game Drive - where you will have the opportunity to see some of the nocturnal, shyer animals in their habitats.
Day 4
Hwange National Park - Ivory Tree Lodge
'African Painted Wild Dogs' Museum which is a short drive from the Lodge.
A resident Wild Dog lives at the Mueseum we visit and clients can take photos - he was injured and National Parks rescued him and he now lives permanently under Parks care.
Game Drives and Walks.
Day 5
Matusadona National Park - Mbere Camp
Charter transfer to Mbere Camp in Matusadona NP.
Rhino Island Safari Camps Manager and support staff take you from the Airstrip to the Camp - this boat transfer takes roughly 20mins depending on the weather conditions.
Boat Safaris on Lake Kariba - choosing the best time of the day to be out on the water visiting nearby creeks and hidden gems - this often presents breathtaking photographic opportunities as you can get close to the animals as the come to the water to drink. The Kariba sun sets are legendary in their beauty and are best viewed from the water.
Day 6
Matusadona National Park - Mbere Camp
Leaving camp early with the Professional Guide to explore Matusadona NP by both vehicle and foot should you desire.
There are many places to explore in the Matusadona National Park and the majority of them close to the lake or nearby river systems.
With the guide you will track the spoor of the different animals, on foot - Black Rhinoceros, Elephant, Lion, Buffalo or Leopard. On foot you can truly appreciate the peace and tranquillity that surrounds you.
If guests prefer not to walk then the guides will remain on the vehicle and continue to explore in the more open areas. Sometimes if there have been nocturnal visitors in camp, tracking starts at the source of the spoor and we arrange with the guide to collect you from a pre-designated spot.
Afternoon activities include another boat safari.
Day 7
Chirundu - Mana Pool
After an early morning wake up at Mbere Camp with a wonderful breakfast - you will then be transferred to Anchorage Harbour in Kariba by speed boat and this will take roughly 1 hour and 30 mins.
You will then be transferred from the harbour to Chirundu for the start of your Canoe Safari. Transfers are by open 4x4 vehicles to Chirundu, arriving at approximately 1130hrs at which time the canoes and kit will be unloaded. Following this a safety talk and demonstration of how to paddle a canoe will be given to your group.
At approximately 1700hrs you will set up camp on an island named Kakomarara, there is time to relax and have dinner after a brief safety talk on camping.
Day 8
Chirundu - Mana Pools
Your group will be woken up at sunrise for tea, coffee and biscuits before paddling for a couple of hours to the breakfast stop. At approximately 0930hrs canoeing will resume until mid-day and a well earned lunch & siesta time to catch up on reference books etc until mid afternoon (depending on the weather). Canoeing continues until approximately 1700hrs, when the second night stop is made at Lone Acacia Island.
Day 9
Chirundu - Mana Pools
The programme is as per day eight, with the night stop being made at Trichelia Island.
Day 10
Chirundu - Mana Pools
This morning is a more leisurely wake up and then after tea, coffee, biscuits and breakfast, camp is broken and you will set off at approximately 0800hrs. The group arrives at Mana Pools at 1000hrs where the canoes and equipment are loaded on to the vehicles for the return trip to Kariba. Arrival time in Kariba is approximately 1400hrs.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN EXPLORER STYLE CANOE SAFARI AND THERE ARE NO FIXED ABLUTION FACILITIES ALONG THE WAY. ALL TIMES GIVEN IN THIS TRIP DESCRIPTION are APPROXIMATE; THEY WILL VARY FROM TRIP TO TRIP.
A detailed daily itinerary will be provided upon booking.
Please contact us for this tour price and other details
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