Sample Safaris
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Matusadonha And Mana Pools (Specials)
Day 1
Matusadonha Tented Camp, Matusadonha National ParkDay 2
Matusadonha Tented CampDay 3
Matusadonha Tented CampDay 4
Matusadonha National Park – Mana Tented Camp, Mana Pools National Park.Day 6 Mana Tented Camp Please note that all international flights are your own arrangement. Please note that a visa is required to enter Zimbabwe which can be obtained upon arrival Matusadonha National Park with Tailormade Safaris
Day 1
Upon arrival in Matusadonha off your boat / aircraft transfer you will be met by your guide. After a short drive you will reach your camp set up on the shores of Lake Kariba in Matusadonha National Park.
Day 1 – 3
3 nights on the Tailormade Tented Adventures Camp in Matusadonha National Park
Day 4
Departure from Matusadonha National Park to Mana Pools National Park. Here camp is set up on the banks of the Zambezi River, this will be your home for the next 3 nights.
Mana Pools National Park with Tailormade Safaris
Our tented Adventure is a new journey that has been designed and is run by experienced team that specialize in a wide range of safari activities in Southern Africa. The idea of the Tented Adventures is to go back in time and try and enjoy the wild and remote areas of Africa the way it was done in a bygone era, with only basic comfort and in an effort to come close to Nature herself. By only catering for one party at a time that is guided by a qualified and experienced professional guide we create a tailor-made, exclusive, memorable journey enjoyed from a vehicle, from a canoe or on foot.
Day 4 – 6
3 nights on the Tailormade Tented Camp in Mana Pools National Park
Day 7
Departure for onward travel arrangements
Cost:
The cost of this safari is US$ 3,115.00 per person sharing.
Cost includes:
Matusadonha Tented Camp:
Accommodation, all meals and beverages (excluding premier brands) all game viewing activities (game drives, game walks and boating) and laundry. All parks and camping fees.
Mana Tented Camp:
Accommodation, all meals and fees
Air Transfer between Matusadonha and Mana Pools:
as specified in beverages (excluding premier brands), all game viewing activities including night drives, laundry. Parks the detailed itinerary above.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Mana Pools Stay 6 nights pay for 5 (specials)
Day 1 Mana Tented Camp, Mana Pools National Park
Day 2 Mana Tented Camp
Day 3 Mana Tented Camp
Day 4 Mana Canoeing & Walking Trail
Day 5 Mana Canoeing and walking Trail
Day 6 Mana Canoeing and walking Trail
Day 7 Departure
Day 1
Upon arrival in Mana Pools, you will be met by your guide at either the warden’s office or at the airstrip for your further road transfer to your camp set up on the banks of the Zambezi River.Please note that all international flights are your own arrangement.
Please note that a visa is required to enter Zimbabwe which can be obtained upon arrival
Mana Tented Camp with Tailormade Safaris
Our tented Adventure is a new journey that has been designed and is run by experienced team that specialize in a wide range of safari activities in Southern Africa. The idea of the Tented Adventures is to go back in time and try and enjoy the wild and remote areas of Africa the way it was done in a bygone era, with only basic comfort and in an effort to come close to Nature herself. By only catering for one party at a time that is guided by a qualified and experienced professional guide we create a tailor-made, exclusive, memorable journey enjoyed from a vehicle, from a canoe or on foot.Day 1 – 3
3 nights on the Tailormade Tented Adventures Camp in ManaPools National ParkDay 4
Departure from the campto embark on a new adventure: the Mana Canoeing and Walking Trail!Mana Canoeing & Walking Trail with Tailormade Safaris
This is a great way to enjoy the wildlife of the park! At your pace, you will canoe down the mighty Zambezi River, the 4th largest river in Africa on a 3 night canoe mobile safari. This is an adventure of a lifetime, an experience unlike any other. The paddling is easy and no canoe experience is necessary. You will canoe down the Zambezi River with a full back-up team who will set up the camps well ahead of you for the different night spots. In total you will probably do about 8 hours of light paddling in a steady current. During the three days you will not be going through any rapids. The whole trip will be along Mana Pools shore line covering a distance of about 70 kilometres and you’ll enjoy the viewing of wild life in the style of a canoe which is usually combined with walking and exploring the Mana Pools wilderness areas off the beaten track. Accommodation at your private camps consists of dome tents that can sleep 2 guests in comfortable beds with en-suite shower and loo. Along the banks of the river, nights are characterised by the echoes of grunting hippos, calls of nocturnal bird life and very often a lion roar can be heard in the distance followed by nervous alarm calls. Dining is under the stars and this gives a genuine African meaning to the expression “eating out”. This highly rewarding experience is described by many a traveller as the best adventure safari in Africa!
Day 4 – 6
3 nights on the Mana Canoe and walking trail.Day 7
Cost:
The cost of this safari is US$ 2,850.00 per person sharing.Cost includes:
Mana Tented Camp:
Accommodation, all meals and beverages (excluding premier brands) all game viewing activities (game drives, game walks and boating) and laundry. All parks and camping fees.Mana Canoe & Walking Trail:
Accommodation, all meals and beverages (excluding premier brands), canoeing and walking as activities, laundry and Parks feesITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1 Mana Tented Camp; Mana Pools National Park + Chitake (special)
Day 2 Mana Tented Camp
Day 3 Mana Tented Camp
Day 4 Chitake Springs
Day 5 Chitake Springs
Day 6 Chitake Springs
Day 7 Departure
Day 1
Upon arrival in Mana Pools, you will be met by your guide at either the warden’s office or at the airstrip for your further road transfer to your camp set up on the banks of the Zambezi River.Please note that all international flights are your own arrangement.
Please note that a visa is required to enter Zimbabwe which can be obtained upon arrival
Mana Tented Camp with Tailormade Safaris
Our tented Adventure is a new journey that has been designed and is run by experienced team that specialize in a wide range of safari activities in Southern Africa. The idea of the Tented Adventures is to go back in time and try and enjoy the wild and remote areas of Africa the way it was done in a bygone era, with only basic comfort and in an effort to come close to Nature herself. By only catering for one party at a time that is guided by a qualified and experienced professional guide we create a tailor-made, exclusive, memorable journey enjoyed from a vehicle, from a canoe or on foot.Day 1 – 3
3 nights on the Tailormade Tented Adventures Camp in ManaPools National ParkDay 4
Departure from the campto embark on a new adventure: camping at Chitake Springs! This will be your home for the next 3 nights.Chitake Tented Camp With Tailormade Safaris
The scenery around Chitake springs is very different with river beds and cliffs offering great opportunity to track and observe animals coming to quench their thirst. Chitake Springs is renowned during the dry months of the year, when lions are commonly observed waiting for their prey to come and quench their thirst as it is the only fresh water for grazers coming down from the escarpment going to the Zambezi River. Activities will be both on foot and by vehicle. You will stay in the comfort of large dome tents with en-suite shower and toilet at this exclusive campsite with your own private guide. Our tented adventures are fully backed up by a crew of 3-4 staff (depending on the area and number in party) who will take care of the movement, setup and breakdown of the camp, cooking, waiting and making up the tents ensuring that guests make the most of the day and the night with their safari commitments and rest. Camp is lit at night by paraffin lanterns but we have enough lighting and power for laptops, charging cameras
Day 4 – 6
3 nights at ChitakeDay 7
Accommodation, all meals and beverages (excluding premier brands) all game viewing activities (game drives, game walks and boating) and laundry. All parks and camping fees.Chitake Camp:
Accommodation, all meals and beverages (excluding premier brands), walking and limited drives activities, laundry and Parks feesITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1 Victoria Falls International Airport – Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls Day 2 Victoria Falls Hotel – Somalisa Camp, Somalisa Private Concession, Hwange National Park Day 3 Somalisa Camp, Somalisa Private Concession Day 4 Somalisa Camp, Somalisa Private Concession Day 5 Somalisa Camp – Mana Tented Adventures Camp on the banks of the Zambezi River Day 6 Mana Tented Adventures Camp Day 7 Mana Tented Adventures Camp Day 8 Tented Adventures Camp – Mana Pools Canoeing and Walking Trail Day 9 Mana Pools Canoeing and Walking Trail Day 10 Mana Pools Canoeing and Walking Trail Day 11 Mana Pools Canoeing and Walking Trail –Chikwenya Safari Lodge, Chikwenya Private Concession Day 12 Chikwenya Safari Lodge Day 13 Chikwenya Safari Lodge – Victoria Falls International Airport24 July 2012
Upon arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport, off your international flight you will be met by your guide, Humphrey Gumpo, for your scheduled road transfer to Victoria Falls (about 30 min) and the famous Victoria Falls Hotel for a one night stay.The Victoria Falls Hotel
www.africansunhotels.com Please note that the flight to Victoria Falls is your own arrangement. Please note that a visa is required to enter Zimbabwe. It can be obtained upon arrival at the airport.25 July 2012
After breakfast this morning you will be transferred by road to Hwange National Park Main Camp (about 2 ½ hours). To Hwange National Park, the road meanders through beautiful rural sceneries where you can witness the traditional lifestyle of the people and even stop to take some pictures of the most beautiful huts and share a laugh with these welcoming tribes. This is a rare opportunity on safari as usually guests travel through national parks only, where there are little or no human settlements. En route you will stop at the Wild Dog Rehabilitation Centre for a free visit. Once at Hwange Main Camp you will be met by a camp vehicle for a leisurely drive of about two hours to the camp where you will enjoy a four night stay.Somalisa Camp
www.africanbushcamps.com26 July 2012
2nd day at Somalisa Camp27 July 2012
3rd day at Somalisa Camp28 July 2012
After your morning activity, you will fly to Mana Pools National Park. After a short game drive you will arrive at your private tented camp located on the river’s edge which will be your home for the next three nights. Mana Pools National Park is an area that has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO as the number of visitors to the park is strictly controlled. In Mana Pools the Zambezi River meanders through a wide valley, repeatedly splaying out into islands, channels and sandbanks, with escarpments rising dramatically on either side. Along the old banks of the river are the Pools, which give Mana its name – depressions filled with water in abandoned river channels. Chine and Long Pool hold water throughout the year and attract large animal concentrations in the dry season. A typical day will start with an early wake-up at sunrise, after which you enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a light breakfast. You then hop into the open safari vehicle and venture in the direction of whatever sounds have been heard in the night. After a short while on the road you are likely to encounter the plains animals such as impala, waterbuck, and eland. These animals are so abundant that they are often taken for granted, so after a few pictures have been taken it is off to more exciting things. The roads often indicate who has been around during the night – a kind of early morning newspaper. Once suitable tracks have been found it’s time to get out and track on foot – most likely lion, elephant or buffalo. Animals are approached to a safe distance and this will depend on the terrain, wind direction and species. Your camp offers the comfort of big Meru tents with en-suite shower and toilet and is completely private making this safari very flexible. If you would like to safari for the whole day it will be a pleasure for the team although generally wildlife activities take place in the morning and in the afternoon, with time for brunch and a siesta in camp during the hot hours of the day.29 July 2012
2nd day at the Mana Tented Adventures Camp on the banks of the Zambezi30 July 2012
3rd day at the Mana Tented Adventures Camp on the banks of the Zambezi31 July 2012
After brunch today you will embark on a new adventure: the Mana Canoeing and Walking Trail, a great way to enjoy the wildlife of the park! At your pace, you will canoe down the mighty Zambezi River, the 4th largest river in Africa on a 3 night canoe mobile safari. This is an adventure of a lifetime, an experience unlike any other. The paddling is easy and no canoe experience is necessary. You will canoe down the Zambezi River with a full back-up team who will set up the camps well ahead of you for the different night spots. In total you will probably do about 8 hours of light paddling in a steady current. During the three days you will not be going through any rapids. The whole trip will be along Mana Pools shore line covering a distance of about 70 kilometres and you’ll enjoy the viewing of wild life in the style of a canoe which is usually combined with walking and exploring the Mana Pools wilderness areas off the beaten track. Accommodation at your private camps consists of dome tents that can sleep 2 guests in comfortable beds with en-suite shower and loo. Along the banks of the river, nights are characterised by the echoes of grunting hippos, calls of nocturnal bird life and very often a lion roar can be heard in the distance followed by nervous alarm calls. Dining is under the stars and this gives a genuine African meaning to the expression “eating out”. This highly rewarding experience is described by many a traveller as the best adventure safari in Africa!01 August 2012
2nd day on the Mana Canoeing and Walking Safari02 August 2012
3rd day on the Mana Canoeing and Walking Safari03 August 2012
To perfect the discovery of Mana Pools National park and its surroundings, we take you to Chikwenya Safari Lodge located on a private concession bordering the park with use of a private vehicle throughout for two nights.Chikwenya Safari lodge
www.chikwenyasafaris.com05 August 2011
After your morning activity today a scheduled light air transfer takes you to Victoria Falls International Airport for your onward flight arrangements as sadly your safari comes to an end. Please note that the flight out of Victoria Falls is your own arrangement.Cost:
US$8,500 per person sharing – US$800 single supplementThe Cost includes:
- The Victoria Falls Hotel: Executive Suite on bed & breakfast basis only
- Mana Tented Adventures Camp & Mana Canoeing and Walking Trail: Accommodation, all meals and beverages (excluding premier brands) all game viewing activities (please remember that due to their location within the national park, activities do not include off-road driving or wildlife activities after dark) and laundry.
- Chikwenya Safari Lodge: Accommodation, all meals and beverages (excluding premier brands), all game viewing activities including boating and night drives, laundry.
- Private camps while on mobile camping.
- Private Canoeing and Walking Safari
- Private vehicle throughout
- The services of a private guide from your arrival into Victoria Falls on the first days of the safari to your departure from Mana Pools
- All road and Air Transfers: as specified in the detailed itinerary above.
- National Park entry and camping fees
The cost excludes:
- International flights, all items of a personal nature, travel insurance, visas, staff gratuities, airport taxes.
