$5,830 to $6,820 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Depart for Hwange - Deteema Springs
Depart for Hwange - Deteema Springs
Road transfer from your hotel or Victoria Falls Airport to Hwange National Park with game drive en route. Just in time for lunch and late afternoon game drive at Deteema Springs. This luxury lodge is nestled in a private concession in the northwestern region of Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park. Perched on a rocky rise overlooking permanent natural springs and nearby Deteema Dam, it offers breathtaking views and exceptional wildlife viewing right from camp—famous for massive elephant herds, buffalo, lions, and occasional wild dogs gathering at the water sources. Activities include game drives, guided walking safaris, and relaxed armchair viewing from the main deck, dining area, or plunge pool. Guests rave about the outstanding guiding, warm hospitality, delicious meals, and intimate wilderness experience in one of Hwange's most pristine areas.
- Main Destination:
- Hwange National Park
- Accommodation:
- Deteema Springs
Wildlife in Hwange NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Classic Vehicle Safari in Dramatic Hwange NP
Classic Vehicle Safari in Dramatic Hwange NP
Wake early for coffee/tea before a morning game drive in the private concession, tracking lions, leopards, and massive elephant herds drawn to waterholes.
Return for brunch, then relax on the elevated deck or plunge pool overlooking the springs—often with elephants, buffalo, and predators visiting right below camp.
Afternoon tea followed by a sunset game drive, seeking nocturnal species emerging as daylight fades.
- Main Destination:
- Hwange National Park
- Accommodation:
- Deteema Springs
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
On-Foot Adventure & Exploration - Hwange
On-Foot Adventure & Exploration - Hwange
Start with a guided walking safari after sunrise coffee—led by expert guides, track wildlife on foot, learning spoor, birds, and smaller ecosystem details in the teak woodlands.
Brunch back at camp, with downtime for "armchair safaris" from the main lounge or hide overlooking Deteema Dam.
Late afternoon: another game drive or optional hide session for photography as animals congregate at water sources during dry season peaks.
Activities are flexible based on wildlife movements and guest preferences, with outstanding guiding throughout.
- Main Destination:
- Hwange National Park
- Accommodation:
- Deteema Springs
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Fly to Mana Pools - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Immersive Walking Safari
Fly to Mana Pools - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Immersive Walking Safari
After breakfast, game drive on route to the airstrip for your flight to Mana Pools. Mana Pools National Park is a remote, pristine UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its dramatic floodplain scenery along the Zambezi River and exceptional wildlife encounters. What sets Mana Pools apart is its emphasis on adventurous, intimate experiences: world-class guided walking safaris bring you eye-level with wildlife, while serene canoe trips on the Zambezi offer close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and riverbank animals.
On arrival, transfer to Mana River Camp an intimate riverside camp along the Zambezi. After a welcome briefing and lunch, embark on an afternoon guided walking safari—tracking elephants, buffalo, and predators on foot through the floodplains and albida forests, learning about tracks, birds, and ecology from expert guides. Return for sundowners overlooking the river, followed by a starlit dinner around the campfire.
- Main Destination:
- Mana Pools National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mana River Camp
Wildlife in Mana Pools NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Canoeing the Zambezi & River Exploration
Canoeing the Zambezi & River Exploration
Early morning coffee, then set off on a serene canoe safari down the Zambezi channels—paddling past pods of hippos, basking crocodiles, and elephants drinking on the banks, with exceptional birdwatching opportunities. Return for brunch and siesta time. Afternoon option for another short canoe or relaxed game viewing from camp, ending with bush sundowners and shared stories over dinner.
Each day is flexible as there are so many activities to choose from. At Mana River Camp, you have the classic Mana Pools location right along the Zambezi.
- Main Destination:
- Mana Pools National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mana River Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Game Drives & Mixed Adventures in Mana Pools
Game Drives & Mixed Adventures in Mana Pools
Dawn game drive in open vehicles to seek lions, wild dogs, and herds converging on water sources. Brunch back at camp, with leisure time enjoying river views. Late afternoon combines a walking safari or catch-and-release fishing, capping the day with scenic sundowners. Activities remain flexible based on wildlife sightings, water levels, and guest preferences, emphasizing Mana Pools' signature on-foot and water-based immersion.
- Main Destination:
- Mana Pools National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mana River Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
End of Safari
End of Safari
After breakfast, game drive on route to the airstrip for your flight back to Victoria Falls Airport.
The end to a luxurious, classic African safari like no other.
- Main Destination:
- Mana Pools National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
