Discover Africa Safaris

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$8,780 to $12,090 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrive in Livingstone

Arrive in Livingstone

Start your Africa safari with a visit to the famous Victoria Falls. When you arrive at Livingstone International Airport in Zambia, you'll be transferred to Toka Leya Camp. Enjoy a late lunch and settle into your room then go a guided walk on the banks of the Zambezi before you enjoy sundowners at camp. What a breathtaking view to start your Africa safari experience. Overnight at Toka Leya Camp with your meals, drinks and camp activities included.

Main Destination:
Livingstone (City, Zambia)
Accommodation:
Toka Leya Camp
  • Luxury tented campnear Livingstone (City, Zambia)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2

The Smoke that Thunders

The Smoke that Thunders

Today you'll explore the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. Enjoy a walking tour of the Falls in the morning and an afternoon drive in Mosi oa Tunya National Park. Make sure that you take a light raincoat when the falls are in full flood as you'll definitely get wet. Overnight at Toka Leya Camp, with your meals, drinks and activities included.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Toka Leya Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3

Fly to Hwange National Park

Fly to Hwange National Park

You'll be transferred to Vic Falls airport, where you will connect with your scheduled charter flight to Hwange National Park, spending the next three nights in one of the best game viewing areas in the heart of the park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive and look out for Hwange's roan and sable antelope. The park also offers good elephant sightings. Overnight at Little Makalolo Camp, with meals, drinks and activities included.

Main Destination:
Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)
Best Time To Visit July to October (Middle and end of the Dry season)
High Season June to October (Hwange’s main area can become busy)
Best Weather April to September (It hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in Hwange NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
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HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
CheetahOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
White RhinoVery Rare
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Little Makalolo Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4-5

Hwange Game Viewing experiences

Hwange Game Viewing experiences

We recommend that you make the most of the early morning before breakfast to look for cats. Then enjoy a late breakfast and perhaps a walk before or after lunch to experience the finer details of the bush. There are many sought-after bird species here, such as Arnot’s chat, Dickinson’s kestrel and Bradfield’s hornbill. This is the ideal opportunity to see Africa's key species up close from the safety of Makalolo's wooden hide at the waterhole. Wildlife you may encounter here or on your drives includes large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as lion, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe, roan and sable antelope.

Main Destination:
Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Little Makalolo Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Hwange NP (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 6

Fly to Mana Pools National Park

Fly to Mana Pools National Park

After breakfast you’ll be transferred to the airstrip to connect with the scheduled flight (included) to Mana Pools National Park, which is well known for its remoteness and wildlife. You can spend the next three days exploring the area on bush walks, game drives or the popular canoeing. Overnight at Ruckomechi Camp on the edge of the Zambezi River, with your meals, drinks and activities included.

Main Destination:
Mana Pools National Park (Zimbabwe)
Best Time To Visit June to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to September
Best Weather April to September (Rains rarely fall)

Wildlife in Mana Pools NP

ElephantAbundant
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
Show more
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Ruckomechi Camp
  • Luxury+ tented camp located inside Mana Pools NP (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7-8

Bird and Game watching in Mana Pools

Bird and Game watching in Mana Pools

Take in the views of Africa's Great Rift Valley mountains across the river in Zambia, go on a game drive in an open safari vehicle or cruise along the Zambezi River on the lookout for grunting hippo and other wildlife. See how many birds you can spot; there are numerous local specials like collared palm-thrush and racket-tailed roller. Back at camp, you can watch how the elephants come to enjoy the tasty pods of the Acacia albida (Ana) trees dotted all over.

Main Destination:
Mana Pools National Park (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Ruckomechi Camp
  • Luxury+ tented camp located inside Mana Pools NP (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 9

Back to the Falls

Back to the Falls

Last day on safari, have breakfast in camp and transfer to the airstrip on time for the flight back to Victoria Falls airport. From there you can fly back home, or contact us to extend your safari.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls Town (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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