Wild Hwange and the Falls
DAY 1: TRAVELING
Depart from New York (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) for your South African Airways flight to South Africa.
DAY 2: ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK
On arrival in Johannesburg board your connecting flight to Victoria Falls, where you will be met and transferred to the Lodge.
Overnight on a full board basis at Imbabla Zambezi Safari Lodge
DAY 3: ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK
Your early morning game drive is followed by a scrumptious brunch. The mid day is at leisure.
Enjoy High Tea before departing on a river safari.
Overnight on a full board basis at Imbabla Zambezi Safari Lodge
DAY 4: VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE
After your morning game drive and brunch, you will be collected and transferred to the Zambezi National Park, to the riverside camp.
Your guide will give a thorough briefing, which will cover; conditions of the river and rapids, canoeing instruction, safety and general information.
Overnight on a full board basis, camping on the river bank
DAY 5: VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE
A full English Breakfast is served in the morning before an hour game drive upstream to the put- in point. Today is spent canoeing - (10 miles) - downstream, running small grade one and two rapids, exploring channels and bird and game viewing. This day includes the Sansimba rapids. A picnic lunch is served on the mainland or an island
Overnight on a full board basis, camping on the river bank
DAY 6: VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE
A delightful English breakfast is served, after which you will board your canoes and the day is spent canoeing another 10 miles downstream to the mighty Victoria Falls Falls. Rapids canoed today include the "Kandahar Rapids". The scenery, channels and the rapids on both respective days are very different. Cold minerals & beers are served at the end of the canoe safari.
Afterwards you will be transferred to the Elephant Camp, where you will experience a once in a lifetime Elephant interaction
Overnight on a full board basis at the Elephant Camp
DAY 7: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast you will be transferred to Victoria Falls for a scheduled tour of the Falls from the Zimbabwean Side.
Afterwards, you will be transferred to the famous Hwange National Park
Overnight on a full board basis at Somalisa Camp
DAY 8: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
The day is spent on safari in Hwange National Park
Overnight on a full board basis at Somalisa Camp
DAY 9: DEPARTURE
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight to Johannesburg and onward connection to the US.
DAY 10: TRAVELING
Arrival in the United States at New York JFK or Washington Dulles airports.
Note
This tour can begin in Washington Dulles instead of New York, however, this would necessitate an overnight stop in Johannesburg at the beginning of the journey before flying to Maun. Please contact us for prices for this option.
Zambezi Canoeing Difficulty
The majority of people who join trips are first time canoeists. No previous experience is required and our staff are specially trained to prepare and guide you through the day. Children from 7 upwards can canoe if accompanied by a parent and fit into a lifejacket. Management retain the right to refuse a child who they feel is unsuitable for the activity for any reason.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Round trip coach air on South African Airways from New York (JFK) or Washington (IAD) Airport to South Africa OR Tambo International Airport; Domestic coach air in South Africa as per the itinerary (Johannesburg - Victoria Falls - Johannesburg); Accommodation as per the itinerary; Most meals as per the itinerary (7 x breakfast, 6 lunch, 7 x dinner); Ground transfers as per the itinerary; All park fees and safari activities
EXCLUDES
Add on air from other US cities; Any meals or services not mentioned above; Any items of personal expense - i.e. drinks, telephone calls, laundry etc; Gratuities for rangers/guides/drivers