Zambezi Wanderer

Arrive at Victoria Falls International Airport and join your transfer to the beautiful Pioneers Lodge located just 2.5kms from the falls, within the quiet suburbs of Victoria Falls’ residential area.

At Victoria Falls, the earth splits open and swallows one of Africa’s greatest rivers, the mighty Zambezi, creating the largest sheet of falling water on earth. Various activities are available here (not included in your package), including guided falls visits, white water rafting, bungee jumping, river cruises, helicopter flights and much more.

Your hotel is located on the Zimbabwean side of the Falls and exploring from this side you get a full-frontal view of three quarters of the falls’ 1.7km wide curtain of water from viewpoints and footpaths meandering through a rainforest kept hot and humid by the spray of the falls.

2 nights’ accommodation at Pioneers Victoria Falls on a bed and breakfast basis. Activities available at an additional cost.

On the third day, in the morning, you'll embark on a road journey to reach Sable Valley Lodge, which is nestled within Dete Vlei. This picturesque location boasts breathtaking landscapes of extraordinary and unique beauty, supporting a remarkable ecosystem with diverse habitats and species. It does all of this while preserving its ecological resilience and showcasing awe-inspiring natural phenomena. The Vlei is a sanctuary for populations of some of the planet's most endangered large mammals, including Cheetahs, Wild Dogs, and Leopards.

During your time here you can take part in a variety of activities including morning and afternoon safari drives through the Sable Valley concession and into the Famous Hwange National Park. Each day your guides will choose optimal routes for unforgettable wildlife encounters. Wherever you roam, you can hope for countless sightings of elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, jackals, and warthogs, and with a bit of luck you may also encounter lions, cheetahs, African wild dogs and sable antelopes. With the chance to explore Zimbabwe's largest National Park, home to more than 100 mammal species and over 350 bird species, this is sure to be an incredibly impressive wildlife experience accompanied by spectacular vistas of the ever-changing landscapes and habitats.

Each evening you will return to the lodge to enjoy wonderful hospitality, wholesome homemade meals, and a chat round the fire under the star-filled African skies.

3 nights’ accommodation at Sable Valley Lodge on a fully-inclusive basis with all meals, drinks (excluding premium brands), activities and fees included.

On the morning of day 6 you will transfer to the Hwange National Park Airport for your charter flight to the Mana Pools Airstrip where you will drive to the idyllic Mana River Camp to begin your next adventure. Situated beautifully along the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, guests can enjoy access to the fantastic Mana Pools National Park and the delights it holds.

Mana Pools is a designated UNESCO world heritage site and is a unique oasis often described as a ‘garden of Eden’. It is a remote gem that leaves you awed and humbled by the landscape, a landscape that feels both eternal and wonderfully alive. The name Mana means four in the Shona language and comes from a series of four pools, remnants of oxbow lakes that run parallel to the river amongst the ancient floodplains for which Mana is famous.

These floodplains attract wildlife in huge numbers, and on your included walking and driving safaris you will have the chance to get up-close to some of these majestic animals. The area is known for its immense bull elephants and the sight of an elephant standing upon its hind legs to stretch for the seedpods of a giant Albida tree upon the floodplain has become iconic. Yet it’s not only elephants that you’ll be searching for. In the company of your expert guides, you can fully immerse yourself in your unforgettable surroundings, tracking everything from beetles to wild dogs and lions. With over 380 species of birds recorded, birdwatching is also incredible here!

3 nights’ accommodation at Mana River Camp on a fully-inclusive basis with all meals, drinks (excluding premium brands), game drives, walking safaris, and fees included.

As your thrilling Zimbabwe safari comes to an end, this morning you will transfer back to the airstrip for your charter flight to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare. This is where your itinerary will conclude and you can make your way onwards or homewards filled with memories of your unforgettable trip. For extensions to your holiday, or if you wish to see more of southern Africa, please chat to one of our team who will be happy to help you continue your adventures.