5-Day Treasures of Zimbabwe
Detailed Itinerary
Beyond the wildlife, 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. At the UNESCO World Heritage site of Great Zimbabwe, the ruins of a medieval city tell the story of a forgotten civilization. It is an important part of the region’s history, and the network of stone monuments indicate a culture with great architectural skill.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 :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: LDBB
Drinks: Non alcoholic drinks
Route Victoria Falls- Hwange National Park
Included Highlight: Village Tour & Painted Dog Conservation Project
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: LDBB
Drinks: Non alcoholic drinks
Included Highlights: Full day game drive
Day 3 Matobo National Park
After an early breakfast, we bid farewell to the biggest National Park of Zimbabwe to Matopos National Park in search for the rhinos.
Included Activities
Rhino Trekking
Accommodation: Matopos Big Cave lodge
Meal Plan: LDBB
Route Hwange National Park- Matopos
Day 4: Masvingo - Mysteries of the Great Zimbabwe Ruins
This morning, you will begin you trip to Masvingo – the home of the ‘Great Zimbabwe Monument’. It is about a 6 to 7hour trip without any stops. After this you will push on to Lodge at the Ancient City where we will spend the one night.
This afternoon, we will continue our discoveries at a Great Zimbabwe National Monuments. Zimbabwe meaning big house made of stone – derived its name from the massive stonewalls found at Great Zimbabwe. Historians and archaeologists are still excited about this place. The ruins are surrounded by unanswered questions: Who built them? Where are the graves of the deceased leaders? Why was it abandoned? We advise you to take at least 2 to 3 hours for your visit, guided by one of the excellent local guides.
Included Activities
Tour of the Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Accommodation: Lodge at the Ancient City
Meal Plan: LDBB
Day 5: Welcome to Zimbabwe – Sunshine City
Reminiscing the experience of the “dzimba dzamabwe” (House of Stones), we take an early breakfast and head to the Capital City where we are expecting to wrap off our trip after lunch.
Zimbabwe’s capital city is the country’s most cosmopolitan and contemporary destination, dotted with restaurants and bars, shops and markets. Its proud historical and cultural heritage is reflected in several well-preserved old buildings and informative museums, while its many parks and gardens provide a pleasant contrast to the bustling urban sectors. Located within easy reach of the city centre are the Mukuvisi Woodlands, comprising over 250 hectares of natural wilderness, while The Kopje – a rocky hill to the south-west of Harare – offers great views over the city.
Tour Ends after Lunch
Price & Inclusions
From $ 2,500 /person ( Minimum 2 pax)-Solo travellers can join.
-
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.
-
Rates include all accommodation on full board, transport, guiding, park fees and included activities. Flights are not Included.
-
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:
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.
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:
-
Cancellation 30days before the scheduled date: no penalty
-
Cancellation 14- 29days before the scheduled date: 70% penalty on the tour cost
-
Cancellation 1-13days before the scheduled date: 95% penalty on the tour cost
