Zimbabwe Lodge Safari

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Explore this Southern African hidden safari treasure! Dive into lush vegetations and enjoy the incredible kindness of Zimbabwean people. A true intimate experience awaits you in the heart of Africa. Visit the spectacular Victoria Falls before venturing through Zimbabwe’s most famous national parks such as Hwange, Nyanga, Lake Kariba and Mana Pools during the ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Matobo National Park
    • Discover Great Zimbabwe
    • Drive to one of Zimbabwe’s greatest national parks Mana Pools
    • Visit Lake Kariba & Matusadona National Park
    • Explore one of Africa’s finest havens for wildlife Hwange National Park
    • See the amazing Victoria Falls
    • Drive to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins near Masvingo.

What's this trip about?

    Explore this Southern African hidden safari treasure! Dive into lush vegetations and enjoy the incredible kindness of Zimbabwean people. A true intimate experience awaits you in the heart of Africa. Visit the spectacular Victoria Falls before venturing through Zimbabwe’s most famous national parks such as Hwange, Nyanga, Lake Kariba and Mana Pools during the day, and be spoilt by the truly African hospitality at night.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityJohannesburg
End CityVictoria Falls

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • National Parks
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Game Drive
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Safari
  • Short Cruise
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Return economy class airfares from Australia to Maun and Victoria Falls via Johannesburg with South African Airways. 13 day fully accommodated lodge safari, transportation in fully equipped 4×4 safari vehicle, meals and game activities as specified, local payment, park entrance fees and services of experienced local guide. Airport taxes. These taxes are subject to alteration until final payment has been received by our office.Note: Local payment covers on the road expenses such as national park entrance fees, excursions and activities, as well as the use of local guides. This provides your guide with sufficient funds on the road and ensures that the money goes directly to the African Communities. Safari is based on minimum of 2 passengers travelling together. Single prices available upon request. Prices stated are correct at time of print but are subject to availability, currency fluctuations and surcharges. Prices are only guaranteed when paid in full.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Fly Australia – Johannesburg

Overnight flight, arrive day 2.

Day 2: Fly Johannesburg – Bulawayo

Met on arrival, transfer to the lodge.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Camp Amalinda (or similar), Bulawayo – 2 nights

Day 3: Bulawayo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Morning rhino tracking in Matopos National Park.  Continue with a visit to Rhodes Grave, game driving enroute.

Day 4: Matobo Hills – Great Zimbabwe

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge at the Ancient City (or similar), Masvigo – 1 night

Drive to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins near Masvingo.  The ruins are some of the largest and oldest structures in Southern Africa and time will be spent exploring the ruins.

Day 5: Great Zimbabwe – Bushman Rock

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Bushman Rock Estate (or similar), Bushman Rock – 1 night

Travel towards Harare for overnight at one of the few estate wineries in the country.  Enjoy high tea and a guided walk through the vineyards to the pontoon for a sundowner cruise.  Thereafter sample the Estate’s private wines during a 3 course dinner.

Day 6-7: Bushman Rock – Mana Pools

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Nyamepi Camp (or similar), Mana Pools – 2 nights

After an early morning walk continue the journey to one of Zimbabwe’s greatest national parks – Mana Pools.  Afternoon and the entire next day to search for African wildlife.

Day 8-9: Mana Pools – Lake Kariba

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Rhino Camp (or similar), Matusadona National Park – 2 nights

Journey to the shores of Lake Kariba.  After lunch enjoy a speedboat trip across the lake to Rhino Camp situated at Elephant Point in the Matusadona National Park.

Day 10: Lake Kariba – Antelope Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Antelope Park – 1 night

 A long day of driving to Antelope Park, home to the African Lion Environmental Research Trust (ALERT).

Day 11-12: Antelope Park – Hwange National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sable Sands (or similar), Hwange National Park – 2 nights

Depart for Hwange National Park, one of Africa’s finest havens for wildlife.  Spend time exploring this magnificent area.

Day 13: Hwange National Park – Victoria Falls

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: A’Zambezi River Lodge (or similar), Victoria Falls – 1 night

Visit the Painted Dogs Conservation Centre in Hwange before continuing onto Victoria Falls.  Enjoy a guided tour of the falls, remainder of day at leisure.

Day 14: Victoria Falls – Australia

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to Victoria Falls airport where the safari ends.  Fy to Australia via Johannesburg.

Day 15: Arrive Australia.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $8,049
Price per day$537
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International and domestic airfares and airport/hotel transfers unless specifically stated
    • Passports and visas
    • Vaccinations, passenger taxes, insurance
    • Meals (other than those stipulated)
    • Emergency evacuation costs,
    • All items of a personal nature such as excess baggage, telephone calls laundry, room service
    • Airport taxes and government taxes

Accommodation

Cancellation policy

Cancellation fees will be levied relative to the amount of notice given as follows:

Days Notice

60 or more

59-46

45-31

30-1

% of Fare

31 Loss of Deposit

 65%

85%

100%

The above are Adventure Destinations cancellation fees. Airlines and Tour Operators may have additional fees.

Transfer of a confirmed booking to another tour or departure date is deemed to be cancellation of the original booking. No refund for cancellation or unused services on or after commencement date. Please note that employees of any overseas suppliers are not authorised by Adventure Destinations to make any undertakings to our clients in respect of refunds or other matters.

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Meals Included

9 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches and 7 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Trip ID
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