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Zimbabwe Safari
Collection
Situated in southern Africa, Zimbabwe still
provides travelers with an high quality African wildlife and wilderness experience
although the unpopular actions of the country's President and a faltering ecomony have
greatly tarnished this country's image. Once described as "Africa's
Paradise", Zimbabwe is home to the Big 5 wildlife species including over 80,000
elephant and the second highest density of lion in Africa.
The main reason to visit Zimbabwe
is to experience African wildlife and wilderness areas in the company of Africa's most
highly trained and qualified guides. From Mana Pools in the northeast to Hwange
in the west, travelers will find a wilderness punctuated by roving herds of game and
cunning predators. The Matopos are home to the world's highest concentration of leopard. Guides
are able to take you walking / tracking within national parks unlike Botswana,
Kenya and Tanzania where you may not walk within national parks.
In the northwest the world's largest
waterfall, the Victoria Falls, crashes untamed into the Batoka Gorge. Southwest, in a land
of rolling hills lies Great Zimbabwe. The man made structures, the most spectacular south
of the great Egyptian pyramids, date back to the 13th century and are the heart of the
country’s historic past. Some believe Great Zimbabwe is the lost city of Ophir from
the Bible.
OCTOBER 2003 UPDATE: Despite poor
decision making on behalf of the country's political leadership and a faltering economy
Zimbabwe remains a high quality destination. We see no safety concerns for traveler's
visiting the Zimbabwe's National Parks and Victoria Falls. We would suggest travel by
light aircraft direct between National Parks and Victoria Falls.
| When to visit |
April through October |
| Big 5 Wildlife Species |
Yes |
| Overall Quality of Safari
Guides |
5.0 |
| Overall Quality of
Wilderness Experience |
4.5 |
| Personal Safety |
3.0 (urban crime, farm visits
not adviseable) |
| Health Concerns |
4.0 |
| General Infrastructure (roads,
telecommunications, water) |
3.0 |
| Medical
Infrastructure |
2.0 |
| Political Stability |
1.0 |
| Overall Rating |
3.21 |
(ratings are based on a 5
point scale with 1 being the least desirable value and with 5 being the most desirable
value)
Zimbabwe Itineraries
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Zimbabwe - Land of Kings
Premier Collection
8 days, US $2,795 - $3,795
Top quality all inclusive lodge and tented camp safari with air transfers
Visit: Harare, Mana Pools, Matusadona, Hwange, Victoria Falls
Highlights: all inclusive, exclusive tented camps and lodges, transfers
by air, wildlife viewing from open sided 4x4 vehicles, professionally guided hikes and
walks, boating, canoeing on the lower Zambezi River and on Lake Kariba, excellent wildlife
and brilliant birding, guided tour of Victoria Falls.
Zimbabwe
- The Legend
Premier Collection
11 days, US $3,495 - $4,995
Top quality all inclusive lodge and tented camp safari with air transfers
(optional canoeing)
Visit: Harare, Mana Pools, Matusadona, Hwange, Victoria Falls
Highlights: all inclusive, exclusive tented camps and lodges, transfers
by air, wildlife viewing from open sided 4x4 vehicles, professionally guided hikes and
walks, boating, canoeing on the lower Zambezi River and on Lake Kariba (optional),
excellent wildlife and brilliant birding, guided tour of Victoria Falls
The Rhino Safari
Premier Collection
10 days, US $3,195 - $3,450
Top quality all inclusive small group canoe, camping, lodge and tented camp safari
with road and air transfers and scheduled departure dates
Visit: Victoria Falls, Hwange, Matusadona, and Mana Pools
Highlights: all inclusive, comfortable camping with top guides in remote
and exclusive wilderness areas, transfers by light aircraft, tented camps and lodges,
wildlife viewing from open sided 4x4 vehicles, professionally guided hikes and walks,
canoeing through Mana Pools, excellent birding, and the Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe Extensions
Victoria Falls - Extra
activities at the Falls include visiting a local village - sample local foods and walk
through communal lands with a traditional healer (1/2 day, US $60 per person), or rafting
the world's ultimate one day white water run through the Batoka Gorge - highly recommended
(US $85 per person, includes lunch). Please inquire for other activities such as a full
day tour to Botswana's Chobe National Park, a 1/2 day elephant back safari, golf,
helicopter or fixed wing flights over the Falls, bungee jump, microlight flight, sundowner
cruise, traditional dance show, and more.
Elephant Back Safari
(Premier) - Enjoy 2 nights at Zimbabwe's renowned Elephant Camp. An
intimate learning experience as you spend "a day in the life" of an African
elephant. View wildlife within the Zambezi National Park from elephant back and
if your lucky swim with these gentle giants! US $595 per person (January - March) and US
$755 per person (April - December) including roundtrip transfer ex Victoria Falls.
Botswana's Chobe
National Park (Premier) - Enjoy two nights at Muchenje Lodge in
Chobe, one of Africa's greatest wildlife reserves and home to over 50,000 elephant. Activities
include day and night game drives, hiking, walks, mountain biking, Chobe River cruises,
and village visits. US $685 per person (January - March), US $785 per
person (April - June), US $885 per person (July - October) including roundtrip road
transfer ex Victoria Falls.
Cape Town, South
Africa (Premier/Platinum) - Enjoy 3 nights / 4 days in a luxury
room at the Cape Grace Hotel - voted the world's best hotel in
1999 and 2000! This is one of the world's most beautiful cities and regions! Enjoy
a private half day Cape Town city and Table Mountain tour, private full day Cape Peninsula
tour with lunch, and private 1/2 day winelands tour with lunch at Roggeland Country House!
This is living! US $1,495 per person (January through April). US $1,395 per
person (May through August). US $1,595 per person (September through
December). Includes accommodations in luxury room, private tours, all entrance fees,
two lunches and private Cape Town airport transfers.
Cape Town, South
Africa (Voyager) - Enjoy 3 nights / 4 days at the incredibly
charming Welgelegen Guest House. This is one of the world's most beautiful cities and
regions! Enjoy a half day Cape Town city and Table Mountain tour and a full day
Cape Peninsula tour with lunch. US $575 per person (January through April) / US
$475 per person (May through August). Includes accommodations, tours, one lunch, and Cape
Town airport transfers.
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NOTE: Many
of the safaris featured above can be modified to depart on different days of the week or
to include different accommodations and activities, usually at little or no extra cost.
All prices exclude international airfares. For an airfare quote
please email or phone our office toll free
within the USA on 1 800 461 0682 and speak with a safari consultant.
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