Tailor Made Zimbabwe: Wildlife & Victoria Falls

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Travel with your private party on this Luxury Tailor Made Journey, departing when you choose and with expert local guides leading the way; you can even customize the itinerary to your interests. Experience a thrilling private safari adventure when you explore Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, the Lake Kariba area, and Mana Pools National Park, setting out o...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Travel with your private party on this Luxury Tailor Made Journey, departing when you choose and with expert local guides leading the way; you can even customize the itinerary to your interests. Experience a thrilling private safari adventure when you explore Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, the Lake Kariba area, and Mana Pools National Park, setting out on foot, by boat and in open 4x4 vehicles, and capping your journey with the thunderous spectacle of Victoria Falls.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Johannesburg
End City Johannesburg

Destinations

  • Zimbabwe

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Johannesburg, South Africa

Arrive in Johannesburg, where you are met by your A&K representative and transferred to your hotel. Set in the northeastern quarter of the country, the former mining town of Johannesburg is undergoing a renaissance, with theaters, restaurants, cafés and museums popping up throughout the city. The balance of the day is yours to spend at leisure or begin exploring.

Day 2: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Fly to Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. Referred to locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya (“The Smoke That Thunders”), spectacular Victoria Falls drops a stagg...

Day 3: Victoria Falls

Begin today with a guided walking tour of the breathtaking falls and through the surrounding forest, keeping watch for abundant bird life, as well as bushbuck, monkey, baboon and families of mongoose. Afterward, cycle along the Zambezi River, seeing the ancient, 3,500...

Day 4: Hwange National Park

Fly to Hwange National Park. Located an hour south of Victoria Falls in the northwest corner of Zimbabwe, it is the largest park in the country, with more than 100 species of mammals, 400 species of birds and one of the largest populations of elephants in the world. A...

Day 5: Hwange National Park

Set out on twice-daily game drives, taking advantage of a succession of outstanding photographic opportunities, getting quietly close to unexpected sights of nature's drama in one of the most beautiful places in the world. The plains are prime lion and rhino country, ...

Day 6: Hwange National Park

On a full day at leisure in the reserve, follow your heart’s desire: continue to check off your wildlife sightings list with morning and afternoon game drives, try a walking safari, visit the local village or indulge in your camp's amenities.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Lake Kariba

This morning, fly to Bumi Hills, set on hilly ground overlooking Lake Kariba. Fill your stay here with adventure, embarking on game drives, safari cruises and fishing expeditions. Alternatively, set out on walks in nearby Matusadona National Park. Bounded by the Ume R...

Day 8: Lake Kariba

Devote another full day game viewing in this magnificent region. Photographic opportunities abound, whether you choose to observe the wildlife by open vehicle, on walking safaris or by boat on Lake Kariba. Perhaps try your hand at fishing for tilapia or vundu on the lake or this evening venture out on a sunset cruise.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Mana Pools National Park

This morning, fly to Mana Pools National Park, where you are met and transferred to your intimate camp. Situated in the far northern corner of Zimbabwe on the banks of the Zambezi River, the wildlife-rich, waterfowl-populated park is a haven for large populations of e...

Day 10: Mana Pools National Park

Enjoy a full day of game viewing in this wonderful park. The Zambezi River provides a scenic backdrop for photography of animals and flora, also attracting large numbers of waterfowl. Keep your camera and binoculars at the ready for the area’s dynamic predators, inclu...

Day 11: Mana Pools National Park

Let your spirit roam free in this lovely wilderness on your last safari day in Zimbabwe. You can take game drives in 4x4 vehicles in search of lions and leopards, enjoy a walking safari or canoe trip, or enjoy a relaxing time “gone fishing.”

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Johannesburg, South Africa

Fly to Harare International Airport and connect with your flight to Johannesburg. Enjoy access to the Premier Lounge before boarding your international flight home.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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Price per day$1,250
Last Updated: 4/25/2024

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At Abercrombie & Kent, we strive at every turn to redefine your notion of what is possible on a vacation. Our approach combines singular service — such as a private passage by road and lake through the Andes, or a maximum group size of only 12 guests on each Galápagos shore excursion — with insider-access opportunities unlike any you have experienced before. A&K lets you discover Machu Picchu through the eyes of its former resident archaeologist, and introduces you to Mayan culture firsthand, through an exclusive meeting with a Mayan family.

In these and myriad other ways, Abercrombie & Kent consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty — and no A&K journey is complete without that extra, unexpected "and" that makes your experience unique and unforgettable.

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Meals Included
  • 11 Breakfast
  • 10 Lunch
  • 10 Dinner
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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