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SAFARIS:
BOTSWANA
:: Highlights
of Botswana
:: On
the Delta's Edge
:: The Botswana Mobile Adventure
NAMIBIA
:: Desert
Dream
:: Landscape
Adventure
ZAMBIA
:: Plains
and Rivers
ZIMBABWE
:: By
the Water's Edge
:: Forgotten
Land
:: Mana
Sojourn
:: Moods
of Mana
:: The Big 5 Tracking Adventure
CROSS-BORDER
:: Desert and
Rivers
:: Sands
of the Kalahari
SPECIAL
INTEREST
:: Mana
Sojourn
TENTED ADVENTURES
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By the Water’s Edge – 11 days/10 nights
3 nights Little Makalolo, Hwange National Park
2 nights Ruckomechi Camp
3 nights Mana Canoe Trail
2 nights Victoria Falls Hotel
Climate and temperatures in Africa can be very harsh, especially
in the drier months when most of the wildlife have to risk their
lives for a drink at the local waterhole and on the other hand
the predators make it a way of life to wait for their thirsty,
highly concentrated and vulnerable enemies. Follow the interactions
of predators and their prey from the land of many, Hwange national
park to the floodpains of the Lower Zambezi River in Mana Pools
National Park; granted world heritage site status for its low impact
model. Game viewing on this diverse journey is on foot, in viewing
hides, canoes, flat bottom pontoon boats and open game drive vehicles
Journey in Detail
Guests arrive at Victoria Falls International Airport where you
are met and transferred to Little Makalolo in just under and hour
on a light aircraft. Half an hour game drive will have the party
in the comfort of Little Makalolo Camp.
Little Makalolo Camp, Hwange National Park - 3 nights
This part is mainly to focus on the concentrations and diversity
of wildlife that this park has to offer. In this area activities
are mainly on open game drive vehicles, on foot and from the famous
log pile hide. Hosting 12 guests in 6 tents overlooking a very
active waterhole that is a haven for wildlife both day and night,
this camp is amongst the most exciting of camps in Africa. Hwange
National Park boasts the second largest diversity of wildlife in
Africa and is known as the numbers park of Southern Africa for
its large concentrations of wildlife. The endangered black and
white rhinoceros, large herds of elephant, buffalo and antelope
and numerous predators including brown hyena, leopard and lion
are resident in Hwange. After a 3 night stay guests are transferred
by light aircraft to Ruckomechi Camp in Mana Pools National Park.
Ruckomechi Camp, Mana Pools National Park - 2 nights
Situated along the banks of the river, commanding great views of
the Zambezi Escarpment, this is an area well known for its great
variety of wildlife and breathtaking scenery, which can be enjoyed
on foot, by vehicle or on a motorised pontoon boat. Along the vast
alluvial floodplains of the Zambezi River wild animals interact
in the dry river beds, open grassland and acacia forests that characterise
the Ruckomechi concession. A breeding herd of elephants often makes
itself at home in the camp feeding on the plentiful acacia pods
during the dry months. Comprising 9 tents, all facing the river
creates memorable sunsets and evenings. From Ruckomechi Camp guests
will begin their 3 night/4 day adventure.
Mana Pools
Canoe Trail, Mana Pools Shoreline - 3 nights
The journey down the river along the Mana Pools shoreline in 18foot
Canadian canoes, is set to be the highlight of the trip. Spending
a lot of time on foot guests have the opportunity of enjoying the
highly thrilling experience of tracking wildlife in an area with
high concentrations of the relaxed herds, prides and packs of wildlife.
This mixed with the adventure of canoeing past large pods of hippos
on the mighty Zambezi River, surrounded by breathtaking scenery
and in the company of a knowledgeable guide sets one up for a truly
life changing experience. Camping in a different area every day,
nights are characterised by the echoes of grunting hippos, calls
of nocturnal birdlife and very often a lion roar can be heard in
the distance followed by nervous alarm calls. Dining is under the
stars and this gives a genuine African meaning to the expression “eating
out”. This highly rewarding journey is described by many
a traveller as the best adventure safari in Africa. Find out why…
Victoria
Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls - 2 nights
After three nights “roughing it” on the canoe trail
guests are transferred by light aircraft to Victoria Falls where
2 nights are spent to allow for a tour of the mighty Victoria Falls,
a bit of African Art shopping and the cultural and extreme activities
that this part of the Zambezi has to offer. An optional traditional “Boma” dinner
is a cultural highlight with a large selection of African delicacies
and game meat on offer accompanied by a traditional performance.
Guests will then be transferred for connecting flights or other
onward arrangements.
Cost of safari starts from US$4 990.00 per person based on 2 guests
travelling
Included in Safari
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Accommodation in a twin/double tent/room
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All meals and beverages in the camps excluding premium brands
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All wildlife activities in the camps
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All air and road transfers mentioned in the itinerary
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A 12kg luggage allowance per person (please advise if you need
extra allowance for camera equipment)
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Laundry in the camps
Excluded in Safari
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International Flights
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Food, beverages and laundry in Victoria Falls
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Activities in the Victoria Falls area
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Travel and medical insurance
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Items of a personal nature
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Gratuities
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Cost of Visa into Zimbabwe (dependant on nationality)
*Please note: This is a recommended safari itinerary that we consider
to be highly productive at certain times of the year, please do
not hesitate to contact us should you be interested in an individually
tailor-made safari for your party or changes to suite your interests.
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