Very Best of Zimbabwe Luxury Safari

10 Day Fly-In Safari

Safari Description:

A fly–in safari taking in the dramatic landscapes of Zimbabwe full of endless skies, untamed beauty, thriving wildlife and a rich and varied culture.  This luxury tour of around 4* + gives you the opportunity to spend your days on exciting game drives to spot various animal species, explore the magnificent Zambezi River on a canoe safari, or relax on a boat cruise on the seemingly endless Lake Kariba.  There’s also the opportunity to roam the national parks on foot – a truly thrilling experience led by specialist guides. This safari runs between April–November on a “upon–request” basis.

Safari Highlights:

Mana Pools National Park for exciting canoeing safari; Lake Kariba for magical boat cruise; Hwange National Park for game viewing

Main Attractions:

Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Mana Pools, Lake Kariba

Map & Short Itinerary:

Luxury

Day 1&2  Kanga Camp Mana Pools National Park
Day 3&4  Zambezi Expeditions  Mana Pools National Par
Day 5&6  Bumi Hills Safari Lodge  Lake Kariba
Day 7–9  Somalisa Acacia Camp  Hwange National Park
Day 10  Victoria Falls – end

Map & Itinerary
Length 10 days
Safari Type Fly-In Safari
Price From US$ 8363
Countries Zimbabwe
Accommodation Luxury
Group Size Minimum 2 people
Single Supplement Yes
Please Note Subject to availability of accommodation
Departures On Request

Comfort Level:

How we rate comfort
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Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1&2  Kanga Camp, Mana Pools National Park

You’ll be collected form the airport and transferred to Mana Pools, famous for walking safaris and superb wildlife sightings.  The life–giving power of Zambezi River makes this area one of the most lush regions in Zimbabwe, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for natural beauty and premier game viewing. Here you can enjoy game drives and walking safaris

Day 3&4  Zambezi Expeditions, Mana Pools National Park

Continue onto Zambezi Expeditions, here you can take part in an array of activities including canoe trips, game drives, river cruises, bird watching and nature walks.  Experience the striking beauty and diverse fauna from hippos and crocs on the river, to elephants, plains game and predators on drives and walks

Day 5&6 Bumi Hills Safari Lodge, Lake Kariba

Our next stop takes us to the beautiful Lake Kariba, and Bumi Hills Safari Lodge is perched on top of a range of hills overlooking the lake within an extensive conservation area. Spend your days cruising on the blue waters of the lake, or meandering the surrounds on a walking safari, discover the anciet secrets within the fossilised dinosaur footprints unique to this area.  Join star–gazing, boating, birding, fishing, along with day and night game drives.

Day 7–9  Somalisa Acacia Camp, Hwange National Park

A flight today take you onward to Hwange and this exceptional park is a wildlife haven renowned for its huge herds of elephant and buffalo.  The lodge, located on the Somalisa private concession, is nestled under a grove of acacia trees on the edge of a seasonal flood plain – join exciting game drives and adventurous walking safaris, both in the private concession and the national park.  The lodge has an “Elephant Pool” – watch as these gentle giants bathe, drink and communicate in their unique way and enjoy these up–close encounters

Day 10  Victoria Falls – end

Your safari comes to an end today when you are transferred to Victoria Falls Airport in time for onward concession

How we rate our safaris

Namibia, Botswana and some other African destinations do not have a set star system that is familiar worldwide to many countries, however, as this is widely used, we have tried to replicate this format to give you an idea of the level of comfort during your safari. For example, a mobile camping tour in Namibia is given 1* and luxury accommodation increasing to 5*. Depending on your tour, there may be a bit of a mix of levels of comfort so please check if you are not sure.

1* or 1–2* Rated Safaris – Camping tours:

These are generally scheduled/small group or self–drive safaris (though a private–guided safari can also fall into this category if you wish to camp); the scheduled trips generally involve client participation where you may be expected to put up/take down your tent and assist with camp chores, dome tents and a ground mattress is supplied. For self–drive options this will often mean roof tents on the vehicle and all camping equipment. There may be the occasional night in simple accommodation but majority of nights are spent camping and most camp sites will have shared ablution facilities. If there is a good mix of both camping and accommodation, this may be rated at 1&2*. These are the most basic level of safaris offered and scheduled safari group sizes vary according to the trip and company – 1* tours are the most affordable option and geared for adventurous travellers who do not mind a bit of discomfort.

Accommodated Safaris

Standard/Mid–range safaris 2–3.5*

Standard accommodation style trips generally have no camping included (though on occasion with a specific activity such as a Delta or Serengeti excursion, or perhaps hiking, a couple of nights may be included). As a general rule this is not the case. With most small group/scheduled tours accommodation is generally 2/3* level – clean and affordable but generally without too many frills; rooms will have en–suite facilities, most will offer air con/fans in the rooms, swimming pools etc (not guaranteed), restaurant/bar facilities, though location can be a little further away from main place of interest this option offers excellent value for money for those seeking a bed each night! We try to indicate on each trip the level of comfort for the particular tour

Superior/Luxury Safaris 3.5–5*

A superior style of accommodation. Most lodges at this level will have air–conditioning or fans in the room though some accommodation establishments are technically “camps” as they may be partially build of canvas – these “camps” are permanent fixtures, generally built on a platform, and will have full and comfortable facilities – the occasional trip may have a more basic night or two involved depending on location to ensure clients can fully appreciate the region they are experiencing. Service is generally very good and most places (outside of towns/cities) will have just a few rooms/chalets. Tours in this bracket include very small group safaris (up to 8 clients), self–drive and private–guided options which are tailored to suit you. The luxury options offer a high standard of accommodation, facilities and service in the region with attention to detail – some “camps” /lodges will have private guides and vehicles, but all accommodation is the best available with personalized service and a quality or unique experience perhaps unavailable elsewhere or in a more moderate price bracket. Tours include fly–in safaris, self–drive and private–guided options.

Please note: this is a guideline only and each destination can vary – some areas in Southern Africa do not always have 5* accommodation (there are limited hotels outside of cities that have the same * grading accommodation) but will be best in the area, have limited volume of rooms and some of the best locations and experiences for clients that is outside of the normal “tourist/travel” route. This can include exclusive conservation regions and emphasis is place on clients having a unique experience rather than offering hairdresser type of facilities that may be found is hotels in cities in other countries. Please also remember that some of these locations can be remote so wifi may not always be available, nor a huge menu range.

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Contact Information

Tel: +264 61 309387
Email: info@chameleon-holidays.com

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday
08.00 – 17.00
Saturday
08.00 – 13.00
Sunday & Public Holidays
Closed

Address

7 Voigt St,  Windhoek