Classic Zimbabwe

Overview

Itinerary at a glance

Day 1 - 4

A 30-minute flight from Victoria Falls Airport to the Umtshibi airstrip places you in the middle of Hwange National Park. A short 30-minute drive from there delivers you to the first stop on your African safari:

Little Makololo Camp
Overnight Little Makalolo
3 Nights

Day 4 - 8

On Day 4, it is time to pack your bags, have a last breakfast at Little Makololo, and be driven to the airstrip for your short flight in a light aircraft to Lake Kariba.

Overnight MV Matusadona Houseboat
4 Nights

Day 8 - 11

From a tranquil lake to a mighty waterfall: the last leg of your trip sees you flying once again in a light aircraft from Kariba back to Victoria Falls Town, where you check into Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.

Overnight The Victoria Falls Hotel
3 Nights

Day 11

Your driver will collect you for departing flight at Victoria Falls International Airport, your African adventure drawing to a very satisfactory and memorable close.

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Visualise your journey

Key Dates

1) Day 1 – 4: Little Makalolo, Hwange National Park
2) Day 4 – 8: MV Matusadona Houseboat, Lake Kariba
3) Day 8 – 11: The Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls

Day 1 – 4

Little Makalolo, Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park is situated in western Zimbabwe and is the country’s premier game reserve. With easy road and flight access from both Victoria Falls and Bulawayo, the reserve is extremely popular with both local and international tourists. Hwange is renowned for its huge elephant and buffalo herds, sable and other rare antelope as well as an excellent concentration of large predators including lion, leopard, wild dog, hyena, and cheetah. Birders will find plenty to keep them busy with over 400 species of birds recorded and the park is especially known for its spectacular sunsets.

Highlights from Little Makalolo

Accommodation

Five standard tents are spacious and the en-suite bathrooms include double vanities, and indoor and outdoor showers.

Abundance in Wildlife

Wildlife activity can even be enjoyed from the pool or your breakfast table.

Photographic Opportunities

A log-pile hide on the camp’s productive waterhole is a thrilling wildlife-viewing experience.

Activities on offer at Little Makalolo

The private Wilderness Safaris concessions are situated in the most productive area of Hwange National Park. The varied habitats and vegetation types as well as countless waterholes mean that game drives are exciting with always something new to be seen. Hwange was proclaimed some 80 years ago and has served as a haven for one of the densest concentrations of game in Africa. There is no better way to experience this park than on foot with an experienced safari guide.

The log-pile hide is beautifully placed at the camp’s productive waterhole and is the perfect place to spend your afternoon siesta hours. Elephants are often the star attraction at the hide; just watch out for the sprays of water propelled from their nearby trunks. Or situated on a raised platform overlooking Madison Pan, the Star Bed is just a 20-minute drive away from camp and offers a truly secluded, remote wilderness experience – and the opportunity of sleeping under the stars.

Day 4 – 8

MV Matusadona Houseboat, Lake Kariba

Lake Kariba, situated on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, along the mighty Zambezi is the world’s largest man-made lake. At over 200km (140mi) long and up to 40km (25mi) wide with a deepest point of almost 100 metres (over 300 feet), it is a gigantic body of water that first started filling up in 1958 for the purposes of generating hydro power. The filling of the dam itself displaced thousands of animals in one of the greatest wildlife rescue missions ever, known as Operation Noah. As a result of this, Matusadona was created on the southern banks of the dam and today remains one of Zimbabwe’s great game reserves.

Highlights from MV Matusadona Houseboat

Luxury Cabins

Three spacious, air-conditioned cabins offer accommodation for up to six passengers. Each cabin is made up with a queen size bed and offers an en-suite bathroom.

Water Activities

Includes a speed boat and a game viewing pontoon for safari and fishing activities. Perfect for an amazing family holiday.

Perfectly Located

The only cruiser of its kind on Lake Kariba. MV Matusadona is based at Marineland on Lake Kariba, surrounded by the Matusadona National Park.

Activities on offer on MV Matusadona Houseboat

Enjoy the ultimate in barefoot luxury on a family holiday aboard your private safari cruiser on Zimbabwe’s iconic Lake Kariba. Cruising the shores of one of Africa’s last remaining true wilderness areas, MV Matusadona is perfectly combined with a visit to the Victoria Falls and offers the ideal extension to a land based African safari.

MV Matusadona is accompanied by a speed boat and a game viewing pontoon for safari activities as well as a general tender boat.

Famous for its overwhelming sunsets, wildlife viewing and tiger fishing, Lake Kariba is surrounded by the Matusadona National Park and a number of wildlife areas on the Zimbabwean side of the lake.

Day 8 – 11

The Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls

Vic Falls, as it is affectionately abbreviated to, is known as the adventure capital of Africa, with any number of outdoor and adventure activities to choose from. As well as world-class white water rafting, there is one of the world’s highest bungee jumps, skydiving, swing slides, helicopter rides and more.

Highlights from The Victoria Falls Hotel

Premium Rooms

The rooms offer discerning clients modern luxury and elegance, with dedicated lounge areas and located in various locations of the hotel overlooking the lush gardens or stunning Batoka Gorge of the Zambezi River.

Prime Location

This Edwardian-style hotel originally built in 1904 combines its traditional majesty with modern sophistication; overlooking Victoria Falls, an acclaimed Natural Wonder of the World.

Authentic Traditional Culture

The Africa Spectacular show performed nightly at Jungle Junction consists of a variety of exciting dances performed by local tribes.

Activities on offer at The Victoria Falls Hotel

Many a guest has marvelled at the magnificent views as seen from The Victoria Falls Hotel. The experience begins with the sun rising beneath the mist of one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

The Victoria Falls as a destination is acclaimed as the unchallenged Adventure Capital of Africa to thrill the most ardent adrenalin-seeker or those desiring soft and enticing experiences that include the eco-world and authentic traditional culture.

Classic Zimbabwe

Classic Zimbabwe

Overview

Itinerary at a glance

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