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12 Day | Heritage Explorer to Zimbabwe

Country Zimbabwe
Theme City Touring | Remote | Active - Moderate
Time of Year May - November; High Season: Jul-Oct Savings Season: May & Nov
Budget From $7,895
Duration 12 Days

Itinerary Description

This new safari travels to three areas of Zimbabwe focusing on two World Heritage sites, Mana Pools and Matobo Hills. All the camps you are staying at have recently been rebuilt and refurbished. You are staying in smaller, personalized accommodations that we feel will offer some of our most intimate guiding experiences as they are all owner-run. The quality of guiding is exceptional – this is a program where you are staying in camps that do not take more than 12-16 persons. This is a signature Africa Adventure Company safari where we have combined the active game viewing ventures of walking Matobo Hills and Hwange National Park and canoeing in Mana Pools National Park. Bushmen art paintings are a highlight in Matobo Hills!

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Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01

Arrive Johannesburg

Travel. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight African Rock Hotel.

Day 02-04

Mana Pools

This morning take the complimentary hotel shuttle to the airport for your inter-Africa flight to Harare. On arrival you will board your scheduled charter flight to Mana Pools National Park. You will be met by your guide and transferred to camp. Here you will be able to walk and take game drives, canoe or boat from the camp. Wildlife you may see are lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, hippos, kudu, waterbuck, eland and maybe the shy nyala. Enjoy morning and afternoon game viewing activities within Mana Pools National Park. 3 nights Vundu Camp or Ruckomechi Camp.

Day 05

Victoria Falls

You will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to Victoria Falls.  On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.  Optional touring is available time permitting. Overnight Ilala Lodge.

Day 06-08

Hwange

This morning transfer to the airport for your scheduled charter flight to Hwange National Park. On arrival you will be met and game drive to your camp. Activities include early morning and late afternoon in open 4×4 vehicles and walking safaris accompanied by an armed professional guide. The camp has hides overlooking the waterhole, which allow you to sit quietly and enjoy close up game viewing. Enjoy two days of game viewing activities. 3 nights Khulu Bush Camp, Little Makalolo. Linkwasha Camp or Somalisa Camp.

Day 09-11

Matobo Hills

After breakfast you will be transferred by vehicle to Matobo Hills National Park. (Please note – you will change vehicles at Hwange Main and continue in a different vehicle). Part of the park is an IPZ (Intensive Protection Zone) and contains one of the highest concentrations of black and white rhino in Africa. For the more adventurous you may choose to walk in the park to look for white and black rhino. Leopard are plentiful but are seldom seen. Enjoy two days of activities including game drives, guided walks, visits to ancient bushmen cave painting and to a local village and school. 3 nights Amalinda Lodge.

Day 12

Bulawayo/Johannesburg

This morning your will be transferred to Bulawayo for your inter-Africa flight to Johannesburg.

Safari Pricing Details

2025 Land Arrangements

Pricing is quoted per person sharing a room - Single Supplement-Please Request.

Based on Vundu and Khulu Bush Camp

May

From $8,450

Jun / Oct 16-31

From $9,275

Jul-Oct 15

From $10,150

Nov

From $7,895

Rates reflect "Stay 6-Pay 5" at Khulu Bush Camp and Amalinda (1 FREE night at Amalinda - a value of $411.00-$559.00 per person) plus complimentary road transfer from Hwange to Amalinda!

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Accommodations

African Rock

Tourist Class

African Rock is an exclusive boutique hotel located 11 kilometers from the Johannesburg International Airport in the quiet suburb of Kempton Park. The interior is a delightful

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Vundu Camp

Classic

Vundu Camp is located within Mana Pools National Park. The eight large tents (including one 2-bedroom/2-bath family tent) have enclosed en suite bathrooms, shower and flush toilet

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Ruckomechi Camp

Classic

Ruckomechi Camp is positioned on the banks of the Zambezi River at the western end of Mana Pools. The central dining, bar and lounge areas face the escarpment. A separate pool deck

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Ilala Lodge

First Class

The Ilala Lodge is a charming lodge under thatch that offers well priced, comfortable accommodations. It’s conveniently situated for both Victoria Falls and the shops and

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Khulu Bush Camp

Classic

Khulu Bush Camp is located on a private 6,000-acre game concession bordering Hwange National Park. There are six thatched, safari-style suites built onto platforms. The tents are

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Little Makalolo

Classic

Little Makalolo is located in a private concession area of Hwange National Park. The camp has six classic tents with en suite bathrooms, including a flush toilet, and shower with

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Linkwasha Camp

Classic

Linkwasha Camp is ideally located in the wildlife-rich Hwange National Park. The camp offers seven en suite luxury tents and one family tent, accommodating a total of 18 guests.

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Somalisa Camp

Classic

Somalisa is a classic safari camp blending old African charm and elegance together with an exclusive safari experience. Seven elegant tents feature en suite bathrooms with flush

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Amalinda Lodge

Classic

Amalinda Lodge is a visually stunning lodge built among the rocky outcrops of an ancient Bushman’s shelter. The granite kopjes provide the ultimate architectural backdrop for the

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The Africa Adventure Company was one of the first boutique travel agencies to offer customizable Africa travel itineraries. Together we can create a trip that includes the experiences and destinations most important to you, your family, or your group.

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