The Best of Zimbabwe and Zambia

This safari seamlessly blends three of southern Africa’s most fruitful game areas - Hwange National Park and Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, with the vast Kafue National Park in the west of Zambia. Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, is also included in this package.

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11 Days, 10 Nights

You will begin your 11 day safari experience at the Little Makalolo Camp in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. The park is known for being ecologically diverse and having over 100 recorded species of mammals. Little Makalolo has six well-appointed units, including one honeymoon suite and a family unit, all with indoor and outdoor showers. A log pile hide overlooking the waterhole in front of camp afford guests a very unique game viewing experience.

The next stop on your vacation is Ruckomechi Camp idyllically located, overlooking the Zambezi River in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe and the imposing Great African Rift Valley. Comprising 5,600 sq. miles this park is located in the heart of the Zambezi Valley and is famed for the rich and varied mammal life. The camp accommodates up to 22 guests in ten spacious en-suite tented units, including a honeymoon suite and family room. All of these units maximize views of the Zambezi River and the escarpment beyond.

The third camp you will visit is Busanga Bush Camp located on the Busanga Plains of Northern Kafue National Park, Zambia. The amazing landscapes of the Busanga Plains comprised wetland and grassland here is in complete contrast to that of Mana Pools, thereby providing a complementary experience. Busanga Bush Camp lies hidden in an island thicket. This camp can accommodate eight guests in four comfortable tents.

Last but not least, a visit to the mighty Victoria Falls - one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – is a fitting end to a great African safari. You will stay at the Toka Leya Camp located on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River in the secluded Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, Zambia. Mosi-Oa-Tunya is directly translated as ‘the smoke that thunders’, the local name for the Victoria Falls which is found 7.5 miles from camp and forms one of the main activities. Toka Leya Camp consists of 12 climate-controlled units on elevated wooden decks. Each unit has inside and outside showers as well as sweeping views of the Zambezi River from a comfortable balcony.

Highlights

  • Ecologically diverse Makalolo Concession
  • Enjoy Mana Pools National Park
  • Explore Kafue National Park
  • See Victoria Falls

Itinerary

Day 1 – To Little Makalolo Camp

Upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe, depart with Wilderness Air for Little Makalolo Camp, in Hwange National Park where you will stay three nights.

Day 2 & 3 – Explore Little Makalolo Camp

Enjoy the Hwange National Park and the Makalolo Concession, a ecologically diverse area that lends itself to a vast number of plains game together with attendant predators.

Day 4 – Little Makalolo Camp to Ruckomechi Camp

Fly to Victoria Falls Airport and connect by private charter onto Ruckomechi Camp for your three night stay.

Day 5 & 6 – Enjoy Ruckomechi Camp

Explore Mana Pools National Park and enjoy the available activities like early morning walks with an experienced guide, morning and afternoon game drives, night drives, canoeing and catch-and-release fishing.

Day 7 - Ruckomechi Camp to Busanga Bush Camp

Take a boat transfer to Chirundu, followed by road transfer to Lusaka Airport to connect with flight onto Busanga Bush Camp where you will stay 3 nights.

Day 8 & 9 – Discover Busanga Bush Camp

Enjoy the Kafue National Park and the available activities like morning and afternoon-into-evening game drives as well as early season (June and July) boat trips.

Day 10 - Busanga Bush Camp to Toka Leya Camp

After an early morning drive and breakfast, fly from Kafue National Park to Livingstone Airport, then transfer by road to Toka Leya Camp where you will stay the night.

Day 11 - Transfer to Livingstone International Airport

After a relaxing start to the day (or morning activity), transfer by road to Livingstone Airport for outbound flight or continuing arrangements.

Details

  • Three nights Little Makalolo Camp, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
  • Three nights Ruckomechi Camp, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
  • Three nights Busanga Bush Camp, Kafue National Park, Zambia
  • One night Toka Leya Camp, Mosi -Oa-Tunya National Park, Zambia
  • Internal Zimbabwe/Zambia flights
  • Airport/camp transfers
  • Morning and afternoon-into-evening game drives
  • Canoeing and catch-and-release fishing
  • Early season (June and July) boat trips
  • Guided tours of Victoria Falls
  • All meals and local drinks

Group Size

Independent - Minimum 2

Dates

June – November
Departure Days: Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Price

From $7499 per person twin share

Trip Terms

Prices are quoted in USD and are ‘from’, per person, based on twin share. Single supplements apply.  Black-out dates may apply. All pricing is strictly subject to availability. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices.  Airlines frequently change their prices as a result of fare increases and/or fuel surcharges. Prices are current at time of posting (2/29/12) and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed.

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This Vacation

The Best of Zimbabwe and Zambia

Destination

Zambia
Kafue National Park
Livingstone
Zimbabwe
Hwange National Park
Mana Pools National Park

Interests

Conservation and Community
Independent Vacations
Safari Getaway

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Zimbabwe is a land-locked country blessed with fertile soils, mineral wealth and wonderful scenery. Destinations like Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park and Mana Pools are world-renowned and the country is blessed with diverse habitats, from the granite hills of the Matopos to the majestic mountains, lush forests and beautiful rivers of the Eastern Highlands. As such, there is much to attract the traveler, from wildlife viewing and adrenalin adventures to delving into the history of the Zimbabwean people going back thousands of years.

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