Victoria Falls & Hwange Safari
- 10 Days
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- Zimbabwe
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- Tailormade Journey
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- Wildlife Safari
- Duration
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10 Days
- Travel Style
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- Tailormade Journey
- Destination
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- Zimbabwe
- Experience Type
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- Wildlife Safari
On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport you will be met and transferred by road to your accommodation. This transfer takes approximately 20 minutes, during which time your driver will give you a brief but informative commentary on the area and places of interest.
In the late afternoon enjoy the Zambezi Royal Sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River. The total cruise time is approximately 3 hours. From the boats, sightings of elephant, giraffe and even rhino coming down to the river to drink are common. There are also abundant, hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. An experienced guide accompanies each cruise and has good knowledge on the wildlife and local history of the area.
Accommodation: 3 nights Batonka Guest House.
Perfect for the discerning guest who is looking for a small, personalized lodge in the centre of Victoria Falls with a high level of service. Set in lush gardens, a tranquil haven away from the bustle of town but within easy walking distance of the main attractions. The main lodge offers indoor and outdoor dining, a cosy lounge and beautiful veranda opening out onto the surrounding gardens. Facilities include a swimming pool, activities desk and curio shop.
The lodge offers 22 well-appointed rooms with elegant, contemporary style décor encompassing Victoria Falls colonial past and African flavour. All rooms are air-conditioned and have en-suite facilities. Each room has a veranda opening out onto the surrounding gardens. Several rooms have inter-leading doors making it ideal for families.
Following breakfast, a road transfer takes you from Batonka Guest Lodge to Dete Siding to connect with the Elephant Express. The Elephant Express was introduced in 2015; it is a unique railcar, ingeniously designed and built to offer an unforgettable activity to and between the camps in Southern Hwange National Park. Board the Elephant Express and feel like you have been transported back in time to an era when safari by rail was part of the adventure. (BLD)
The Elephant Express seats 22 passengers and the finishes are comfortable and elegant. They include individual coach seating, a chemical toilet, teak tables, plenty of space for luggage and a large aisle that allows guests to walk around comfortably and provide unrestricted game viewing.
On arrival at the Ngoma Siding, you will be met for your game drive transfer to your lodge.
Accommodation: 3 nights Bomani Tented Lodge.
This luxurious tented lodge with nine large luxury tents and a family bungalow is situated in a private concession on the edge of the Hwange National Park. Each room is elegantly furnished, comfortable, with a private en-suite bathroom and electricity. Overlooking a pan the lodge comprises of dining area, lounge, bar and viewing platform with fireplaces providing warmth during the winter evenings. Bomani is famous for its unique scenery as well as large herds of elephant and other resident animals and birdlife. The knowledgeable guides offer an unforgettable safari experience in traditional open safari vehicles, and night drives. Game viewing blinds at some of the waterholes are ideal for wildlife photography. Take the opportunity to enjoy a peek at rural village life with its daily activities, and a visit to a nearby school for some ‘class interaction’. Children from 7 years are welcome.
After breakfast, depart on your game drive transfer to Nehimba Lodge, via Hwange Main Camp. This transfer takes approximately 3 hours. (BLD)
Accommodation: 3 nights Nehimba Lodge.
Deep inside a private concession, nestled inside the remote northern region of Hwange National Park, hides Nehimba Lodge. By combining luxury living with ultimate elegance and lashings of African charm, this Lodge is designed to create the most exceptional safari experiences. The Main guest area and 7 spacious guest accommodations are thatched tents built on teak decks, overlooking the magnificent lodge pan – a favoured spot frequented by a variety of wildlife and large numbers of elephants, particularly in the dry season. Nehimba sits on the edge of the mopane woodlands associated with the north of the park and the Kalahari sandveld of the south and west. All the diversity of Hwange's fauna and flora is within easy reach.
Disclaimer: The images highlight both included activities and optional experiences, designed to inspire you to tailor your safari. For full details, please refer to the experience inclusions.
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Victoria Falls & Hwange Safari
