Splendid Zimbabwe

Zambezi National Park

Upon arrival in the magical Zambezi National Park you will be met and transferred to Victoria Falls River Lodge. Set along the banks of the majestic Zambezi River, deep within the Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls River Lodge presents exceptional wildlife viewing experiences and convenient access to the historic town of Victoria Falls.

David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, is believed to be the first European to view Victoria Falls on the 16th November 1855. He named his sighting in honour of Queen Victoria. It is a World Heritage Site.

Victoria falls river lodge (2 nights)

Nestled upstream from the iconic Victoria Falls, amidst lush indigenous bush on the Zimbabwean side of the mighty Zambezi River, Victoria Falls River Lodge awaits. Established in 2012 as the first private game lodge within Zambezi National Park, this pioneering retreat sits gracefully on the banks of the untamed Zambezi River.

Things to do in Victoria Falls:

Game drives and guided walks.
An essential tour of the falls – don’t forget to use the raincoat and take an umbrella in peak flood times, although getting soaked is part of the fun!
For the adrenaline junkies: bungee jumping and white water rafting.
An incredible sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River – there is nothing better than an African Sunset.
The Flight of Angels.

Hwange National Park

Founded in 1928 with the first warden being Ted Davison, the park hosts over 100 mammals and 400 bird species, including 19 large herbivores and 8 large carnivores, making it Zimbabwe’s largest National Park. This is where your accommodation for three nights is situated.

Linkwasha (3 nights)

Linkwasha is a luxurious camp that lies in the south-eastern corner of Hwange National Park. Situated on the edge of the famed Ngamo Plains, the camp offers fantastic summer game viewing and overlooks a magnificent plain and a pan that attracts game all year round. Each of the eight en-suite tents have modern contemporary interiors and offer incredible views.

Sapi Explorers Camp (3 nights)

Sapi Explorers Camp is located in the 128,000-hectare private Sapi Concession, along the Zambezi River. The camp is intimate and exclusive, with only 5 explorers-style tents, each with an en-suite shower and flush toilet. The camp is the perfect base to explore the Sapi Reserve, Mana Pools and the Zambezi River.

This area of Zimbabwe will leave you breathless with its beauty. A paradise for all sorts of game activities, it is also a wildlife-rich biodiverse wonderland that will delight at every turn.
You can expect to spot hippopotamus, crocodiles, elephants and a wonderful array of aquatic birds within this UNESCO World Heritage Site, and there’s a good chance of seeing a lioness hunting around waterholes, where prey are easy pickings.

Activities at Linkwasha:

Morning and evening game drives.
Morning bush walks.
Guided walks
Many experiences including photography, sleep-out and cultural experiences

Light aircraft flight to Mana Pools. Upon arrival meet and transfer to Sapi Explorers Camp.

Activities at Sapi Explorers Camp:

Canoeing and boating experiences on the Zambezi River.
Morning and evening game drives.
Walking safaris.
Botanical gins from Sapi’s very own distillery.

There will be a light aircraft transfer from Mana Pools to Kansane, with a second light aircraft transfer to the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve.

Fothergill Island, Lake Kariba

A remote island on Lake Kariba, the world’s biggest man made waterbody, bordering the rugged mountains and wildlife of Matusadona National Park

Fothergill (3 nights)

Overlooking the handsome oxbow lagoon of the same name as the camp, Kings Pool sits at the heart of the important wildlife corridor that straddles Angola, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The river along where the camp is located, hosts numerous species of birds and is a magnet for game, especially elephants in the dryer months.

The Okavango Delta

Activities at Fothergill:

The game viewing and photographic opportunities at Fothergill are awe-inspiring.
Guests who revel in up-close and personal experiences will appreciate our walking safaris that offer a thrilling view from the ground.
Matusadona National Park and Lake Kariba provide a unique chance to explore open waters on a boating safari.
Lake Kariba has a world-renowned reputation as a prime fishing destination, especially relating to the formidable tigerfish species, Africa’s finest freshwater fighting fish.
Close the day with classic sundowner cocktails and canapés at a specially-selected spot.

Light aircraft transfer from the Fothergill to Xigera Safari Lodge vi Maun or Kasane.

An incredible natural phenomenon that turns this part of Botswana into a swamp inland delta. All the water that flows into the delta is ultimately evaporated and does not flow into any sea or ocean. Traditionally about 11 cubic kilometres of water spreads over the 6000 – 15,000km2 area. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Moremi Game Reserve, a National Park, is on the Eastern side of the Delta, the latter being named as one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World.

Xigera Safari Lodge (3 nights)

This is the story of an ancient place; of rebirth, of family legacy, and of a lodge that is so pioneering, so authentic, that it reinvents the very idea of what it means to experience the African bush. This is Xigera (pronounced “Kee-jera” and named after the pied kingfisher), a bold new statement in Botswana’s most unspoilt wilderness. Xigera is a labour of love, a miraculous and enchanting transformation that will create experiences that are, quite simply, extraordinary. Activities at Xigera Safari Lodge:

Morning and afternoon game drives.
Mekoro.
Boating.
Walking safaris.
Seasonal fishing.