5-Day Victoria Falls & Hwange NP
Beyond the wildlife of Hwange National Park, the highlight of a trip to Zimbabwe is surely the point where the Zambezi River cascades over the edge of a basalt plateau. Forming the mile-wide Victoria Falls, it casts its magic on all who stand at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Zimbabwe – Incredible Victoria Falls
Upon your arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met by your shuttle vehicle and transferred to your hotel. Your luxury holiday room awaits.Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, forming the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Main Destination: Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe
Accommodation: Shearwater Explorers Village or Similar
Meals: LDBB
Drinks: Non alcoholic drinks
Included Highlight: Afternoon Dinner Cruise.
Day 2: Incredible Victoria Falls
The day starts with a visit to the famous Victoria Falls. The majestic waterfall, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is impressive in full flood (February to end May) and even in low season (October and November). After your walking tour, there are many optional activities to choose from for the rest of the day.
Victoria Falls is an adrenalin junkie's dream playground, equip yourself with a pick of the below optional activities.
-Full/Half-day white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi
-Bungi Jump 100 m off the bridge
-Zip line & gorge swing
-Helicopter flight
-Lion & Elephant walks.
-Get an understanding of how the local people live by taking up a village tour
-Visit local craft market.
Main Destination: Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe
Accommodation: Shearwater Explorers Village or Similar
Meals: DBB
Drinks: Non alcoholic drinks
Day 3 :Hwange National Park
After an early breakfast today, we embark on a journey to Zimbabwe`s biggest National park- Hwange National Park.Hwange National Park is in west Zimbabwe. Its grasslands and mopane woods are home to large elephant herds, lions and African wild dogs. In the northwest, animals gather at Mandavu and Masuma dams, where there are concealed lookouts. Bumbusi National Monument includes 18th-century ruins and pre-colonial rock carvings. In the southeast, waterholes include the Nyamandhlovu Pan, with its elevated viewing platform
Accommodation: Miombo Safari Camp or Similar
Meals: DBB
Drinks: Non alcoholic drinks
Included Highlight: Village Tour
Day 4:Hwange National Park
The day starts early as we depart our lodge for a full day game drive. We visit several waterholes with lunch served in the middle of the bush.
Accommodation: Miombo Safari Camp or Similar
Meals: DBB
Drinks: Non alcoholic drinks
Included Highlights: Full day game drive
Day 5:Hwange National Park
Main Destination: Hwange National Park - Zimbabwe
Meals: L
Drinks: Non alcoholic drinks
Included Highlights: Painted Dog Conservation
Tour Ends after Lunch of Day 5 at your Hotel followed by a 3-hour drive to Victoria falls.
Price & Inclusions
From $ 1,200 /person ( Minimum 2 pax)-Solo travellers can join.
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Prices are in USD and is based on low season and high season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together.
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Rates include all accommodation on full board, transport, guiding, park fees and included activities. Flights are not Included.
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Game drives in high quality and well maintained safari vehicle with professional English-speaking driver guide. Game drives may be shared with other guests of the lodge/camp, with maximum of 10 guests in the vehicle
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Tour Resevation
A deposit of 30% of the tour price is required for reservation confirmation. Reservation will automatically be cancelled if the deposit is not received by Africa Uncovered Safaris within 14 days after reservation. Final (70%) payment of the total tour price must be paid 21 days before start of the safari.
Travel Documents:
It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure that they possess the necessary travel documentation for the tour, such as a valid passport. In general a passport should be valid at least 6 months beyond the end of your journey and have two clear pages for each country to be visited to allow for entry and exit stamps en-route or for any visas. Your journey may require a visa for your country’s passport. If you are transiting or stopping elsewhere on your journey, other visas may be required. Africa uncovered Safaris is able to organise and coordinate visas if required. If you plan to visit other countries, some do require visas in advance and proof of travel insurance
Travel Insurance:
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Comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance is mandatory on the tour. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that he or she has such insurance in place (together with the required paperwork to prove such insurance) before embarking on the tour.
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The client acknowledges that travel insurance must include comprehensive medical insurance including provision for air evacuation, and that the Company shall not be liable for any consequences, damages or loss as a result of the client failing to have the necessary cover.
Cancellation Policy:
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Cancellation 30days before the scheduled date: no penalty
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Cancellation 14- 29days before the scheduled date: 70% penalty on the tour cost
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Cancellation 1-13days before the scheduled date: 95% penalty on the tour cost
