Zimbabwe – The must visit safari destination for 2014

It’s official! Zimbabwe is the must visit safari destination for 2014.

Since we introduced our select range of safaris in Zimbabwe a few months ago, the response has been incredible. However that doesn’t mean we’ve been resting on our laurels. Quite the opposite in fact.

Although we (naturally) thought our Zimbabwe itineraries were the bees knees, we realised that because we had featured some top end camps and lodges our prices were a bit too high for many of our clients. Taking this into consideration we have completely revised our Zimbabwe modules using the accommodation that we use for our group safaris. You’ll still get a brilliant photographic safari but won’t have to sacrifice the kids’ education fund to finance it.

To help you with your planning our suggestions for Zimbabwe are shown as modules; each concentrating on a specific geographical area.

Any of these modules can be linked with any of the others to build your own unique itinerary. Of course additional nights in any of the National Parks can easily be added if you wish to stay longer in any particular place.

Don’t Delay

There are compelling reasons why you should try and visit Zimbabwe sooner rather than later.

We have already been experiencing difficulties finding accommodation for some of our clients, especially during the peak months of September and October.

In addition to that we have been advised that lodge and camp prices will be going up and entrance fees for the National Parks will also rise.

 

5 nights, Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park

Includes: 2 nights accommodation at Old Ursula Camp located in the Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve. Your stay at Ursula’s includes a game drive, a game walk or the chance to go rhino tracking. Your stay at Ursula’s is on full board.

From Old Ursula Camp you will transfer by road to Hwange National Park.

Our accommodation in Hwange is 3 nights at Bomani Tented Lodge where your stay is fully inclusive: all meals, drinks and game drives.

At the end of your stay in Hwange you can choose to return to Victoria Falls or take a flight connection to a different National Park; Mana Pools for instance.

Price per person in twin or double room

$1,175/£735 (16 Jan 2014 – 31 Mar 2014)

$1,225/£765 (01 Apr 2014 – 31 Dec 2014)

 

5 nights in Mana Pools

Includes: 5 nights accommodation in Mana Pools NP, shared between a camp by the Zambezi and a camp in the interior of the park.

Mana Pools NP is a park for afficionados of an authentic African safari. It is one of the few National Parks where visitors can leave their vehicles and walk.

You can fly to Mana Pools National Park from Harare, or from Victoria Falls or directly from Hwange. Therefore the safari described here is for Mana Pools only and does not include the cost of getting to the park.

Our time in Mana Pools is shared between 2 different camps, designed to show you the full range of of what this magnificent park has to offer.

Our first camp is Zambezi Lifestyles: An intimate 8 bedded camp, fit for private safaris, set up prior to your arrival, the mobile luxury tented camp is designed to give you access to the Zambezi river affording you canoeing excursions on the river, fishing either from the banks or off an island in the middle of the Zambezi river, tracking game on foot on the shore as well as traditional game drives.

We then transfer to Kanga Camp, a 12 bedded seasonal camp built around a water hole, which acts as the main attraction for wildlife in the area as it is the only source of permanent water in the location. Walking and game-drive activities are included.

At the end of your stay in Mana Pools you can choose to fly to Harare, Victoria Falls, or to another park such as Matusadona or Hwange. The services in this module end with a transfer back to the airstrip at Mana Pools.

Price per person in twin or double room

$1,825/£1,145 (01 Apr 2014 – 30 Jun 2014 and November 2014)

$2,620/£1,640 (01 Jul 2014 – 31 Oct 2014)

 

8 nights, Mana Pools NP and Matusadona NP

The Matusadona NP makes a perfect extension to our Mana Pools safari.

Includes: 5 nights Mana Pools NP, staying at Zambzi Lifestyles Camp and Kanga Camp plus 3 nights Matusadona NP staying at Musango Safari Camp on the shores of Lake Kariba.

Our time in Mana Pools is shared between 2 different camps, designed to show you the full range of of what this magnificent park has to offer.

Our first camp is Zambezi Lifestyles: An intimate 8 bedded camp, fit for private safaris, set up prior to your arrival, the mobile luxury tented camp is designed to give you access to the Zambezi river affording you canoeing excursions on the river, fishing either from the banks or off an island in the middle of the Zambezi river, tracking game on foot on the shore as well as traditional game drives.

We then transfer to Kanga Camp, a 12 bedded seasonal camp builtaround a water hole, which acts as the main attraction for wildlife in the area as it is the only source of permanent water in the location. Walking and game-drive activities are included.

Following the stay at Kanga Camp you will transfer to the airstrip for a short flight to Matusadona NP, then transfer by boat to Musango Safari Camp.

Musango Safari Camp is an exclusive 16 bed camp that offers an abundance of both wildlife and bird life, with the largest selection of activities available anywhere, or the option to simply relax.

Musango is run by its owner, Steve Edwards. Steve worked for the Department of National Parks and Wild Life Management for 18 years, three of which he spent as Warden of Matusadona National Park. When he retired from service in 1990, he followed his dream by setting up Musango.

At the end of your stay at Musango you will be transferred back to the mainland to catch your to Harare or Victoria Falls.

Price per person in twin or double room

$3,065/£1,915 (01 Apr 2014 – 30 Jun 2014 and November 2014)

$3,855/£2,410 (01 Jul 2014 – 31 Oct 2014)

 

3 nights in Chobe NP

Many visitors to Victoria Falls cross the border into Botswana to visit the Chobe National Park, renowned for its vast herds of elephant and buffalo.

Our Chobe module includes 3 nights in a private mobile tented camp. All meals, selected drinks, National Park fees and services of a private driver guide are all included. The large tents have en-suite WC and shower.

Road transfers between from and to Victoria Falls are included.

Price per person in twin or double room

$1,282/£800

Due to the nature of a private mobile camp this module can only operate with a minimum of 4 participants.