This 7-day Zimbabwe tour takes its guests to the lesser-traveled northern region of the country for water and land-based safari activities. Explore the shores of Lake Kariba and Matusadona National Park with a stay along the banks of the Zambezi River. Participate in walking safaris, canoeing, and fishing as you spot the wildife including the elusive black rhino. Travel next for a safari in Mana Pools National Park. Stay at Ruckomechi Camp overlooking a popular watering hole and set out on game drives and walking safaris in Mana Pools. Enjoy fishing along the banks of the Zambezi River as well and experience the next best wildlife viewing destination in Zimbabwe after Hwange National Park. This 7-day tour is great for those looking for a more active and unique Africa safari experience.
Highlights
Travel to Matusadona National Park along the shores of Lake Kariba
Enjoy game drives and walking safaris in Mana Pools National Park
Tour Victoria Falls and wander the streets in town on the Zimbabwe side
Enjoy fishing on Lake Kariba or in the rivers of the mighty Zambezi River
Moderately active but not overly strenuous. This level includes activities like casual cycling, yoga, or excursions/activities that typically last 3-5 hours total each day.
Arrive to Victoria Falls Airport where you are met and transfer to Victoria Falls town and your hotel for the night. This afternoon is free to explore the falls on your own. Experience the thundering sounds of the water pouring over the precipice. Walk along the pathways and get up close as you marvel at the spectacle. If you have time, enjoy some curio shopping in town before retiring for the evening.
Contact us to arrange additional hotel nights during layovers en route.
Today fly on to the shores of Lake Kariba and Matusadona National Park in the northern part of Zimbabwe. The mammalas here have had to adapt to a semi-aquatic lifestyle after the flooding of the Zambezi Valley as a result of a dam construction. Wildlife that frequent the area include elephant, leopard, lion, hyena, hippo, and even the rarely-seen endangered black rhino. Birdlife here is also prolific, with over 350 species being identified within the park. Semi-submerged trees have become the habitat and refuge for a great number of waterfowl species as well. Fly to Fothergill Island and take a short boat transfer to Changa Safari Camp today. Settle in and perhaps set out on your first excursion this afternoon.
Enjoy your time at Changa with activities everyday that allow you to spot wildlife during the peak of their activity. Set out in the mornings and late afternoon for game drives by vehicle into Matusadona National Park. Or opt to take a safari cruise out on Lake Kariba and spot wildlife and birdlife along the shoreline. For fisherman you may instead opt to try your hand at fishing for tigerfish or tilapia with your experienced guide. This day is yours to plan as you like.
Travel today to the heart of the Zambezi Valley along the western boundary of Mana Pools National Park. Fly on to your next camp near Mana Pools Park. Stay at Ruckomechi Camp, overlooking the river to the Zambezi Escarpment.
The excellent location and views here allow guests the choice between water-based and land-based activities during the stay. Choose two activities each day. Set out with your guide for game drives into the park, or go on an early morning walking safari. Take a pontoon boat out on the river and spot wildlife or try your hand at fishing. Set out on the water in canoes and paddle around spotting wildlife along the shores of the river. The days are yours to plan based on your interests.
Day 7: Fly Harare | Fly Home
1 Breakfast
Return to the airstrip and fly on to Harare today for your flight on to your next destination.
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$6,6852-3 travelers
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Rates based on group of 2 people in double occupancy.
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check, or credit card. Final payments by credit card may be subject to surcharge and a maximum $20,000 charge
This was my first experience with Adventure Life - and I couldn't have been more pleased with the trip. The guides and local staff in both Buenos Aires and Uruguay were terrific - extremely helpful and accommodating. I really enjoyed meeting the friendly staff in Buenos Aires in person (I left my bags with them for the afternoon).
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
3 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
4 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.