On this Zimbabwe & Botswana safari, begin in Chobe National Park, home to some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa! Continue to Zimbabwe, offering some of the most awe-inspiring national parks filled with wildlife and adventure. Travel to Hwange National Park followed by Mana Pools National Park, ending your Zimbabwe & Botswana safari with some of the most amazing encounters you could ever imagine!

A Magical Journey Awaits!

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Wilds of Chobe & Zimbabwe

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 DAY 1 TRAVEL DAY – TO AFRICA

Your Zimbabwe & Botswana safari beings today as you board your international flight to Africa!

 DAYS 2, 3, 4 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK

Welcome to Africa! Your Zimbabwe & Botswana safari continues as you arrive in Victoria Falls, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Kasane, Botswana. On arrival in Kasane, you will be met by your guide and transferred to Chobe National Park and Muchenje Safari Lodge for your three night stay.

About Muchenje Safari Lodge: This Botswana Safari Lodge sits atop an escarpment overlooking the banks of the Chobe River and has unparalleled views across the impressive floodplains. The elegant main safari lodge incorporates a dining area, bar, viewing platforms, and viewing decks. The swimming pool takes full advantage of the fantastic views and provides a tranquil setting to relax during the heat of the day. On this Botswana safari, Chobe National Park is one of the best wildlife viewing areas in the whole of Botswana and Muchenje is perfectly located for experiencing all that Chobe has to offer.
Accommodation Type & Location: Botswana Safari Lodge is located on the western edge of Chobe National Park, Muchenje is the only accommodation in this area.
Guest Accommodations: Eleven exquisitely furnished rooms, with en-suite bathroom facilities.
Activities: Activities on this Zimbabwe & Botswana safari include morning and afternoon game drives in open 4×4 vehicles and boat cruises along the Chobe River.
Wildlife: The area is famous for its large herds of elephant and buffalo, along with numerous predators – including lions, leopards and wild dogs. There is a great diversity of plains game and an astonishing array of bird species.

About Chobe National Park
Chobe, a highlight on any Botswana safari, is a 4700 square mile reserve fronting the Chobe River in northern Botswana. It is the center of a larger network of protected areas stretching into Namibia and Zimbabwe and includes the famous game areas of Serondela and Savuti. It is renowned for its massive concentrations of elephants and buffalo, and the predator who hunt them, during the June to October dry season.  Chobe is an absolute highlight on this Botswana safari and should not be missed!

Overnight: Muchenje Safari Lodge (B, L, D, Local Beverages & Laundry)

DAYS 5, 6, 7 HWANGE NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast and your morning game drive, you will be transferred back to Kasane Airport for your road transfer to Victoria Falls Airport where you connect with your light aircraft flight to Hwange National Park and Davidson’s Camp for your next three nights.

About Davidson’s Camp: As one of the few camps located within park boundaries, Davison’s offers total privacy and a compelling mix of diverse wildlife. Each tent and the camp’s main area, comprising a lounge, dining room, and open campfire area, look out over the productive waterhole.
Accommodation Type & Location: Permanent Tented Camp situated deep within Hwange National Park, in the south-eastern Linkwasha Concession.
Guest Accommodations: Nine tents with en-suite bathroom facilities tastefully hidden beneath a grove of false mopane trees, overlooking a waterhole and open plain.
Activities: Activities include on this Zimbabwe & Botswana safari include morning and afternoon game drives in open 4x4s and bush walks.
Wildlife: Game viewing is productive year-round in the Linkwasha Concession and wildlife frequently encountered here includes lion, large herds of elephant, buffalo, leopard, white rhino, spotted hyena, southern giraffe, sable, blue wildebeest, impala, common waterbuck and reedbuck. There are a number of large, open plains areas which make for excellent game viewing; in summer, wildebeest, zebra and eland are found in abundance here, while in winter the waterholes are magnets around which elephant in enormous numbers congregate to drink. Bird life in the area is prolific (400+) and varied, with species frequenting the teak woodlands as well as those typical of the drier Kalahari being present.

About Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park is the largest game reserve in Zimbabwe, covering over 14,600 square kilometers, located close to the edge of the Kalahari Desert, a region with little water and very sparse, xerophile vegetation. The park lies in the west, on the main road between Bulawayo and the widely noted Victoria Falls and is one of Africa’s finest havens for wildlife.

Overnight: Davidson’s Camp (B, L, D, & Local Beverages)

DAYS 8, 9, 10 MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK

After your morning game viewing activity, you will transfer to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Mana Pools and Ruckomechi Camp, where you will enjoy a three night stay.

About Rukomechi Camp: On the middle reaches of the Zambezi River, a hundred kilometers below Lake Kariba is the Mana Pools National Park situated in the heart of the Zambezi Valley. Ruckomechi Camp lies on the banks of the Zambezi, shaded by a large grove of acacia and mahogany trees and with a superb view of the mountains of Africa’s Great Rift Valley across the river in Zambia. The central dining, bar, library and lounge areas face the escarpment and are connected to the rest of the camp by low-level walkways. There is a separate deck with infinity pool for swimming and an inviting, cushion-strewn star gazing deck. The camp vegetation is dominated by broad canopied albida trees, much loved by elephants for their rich nutritious pods; these animals often join visitors in camp for a light meal!
Accommodation Type & Location: Permanent Tented Camp situated on the western boundary of Mana Pools National Park.
Guest Accommodations: Ten spacious en-suite tents, with indoor and outdoor showers and a guest favorite, “bath-with-a-view’, in a secluded, scenic spot.
Activities: Activities on this Zimbabwe & Botswana safari include morning and afternoon game drives in open 4×4 vehicles, canoeing, boat cruise and bush walks.
Wildlife: The area is renowned for large numbers of elephant, buffalo, hippo and eland, especially in the winter when they concentrate along the river. Predators such as lion, leopard and wild dog are all found in the area. Birdlife is superb, particularly for both mopane woodland and riverine species with numerous local specials like Collared Palm-Thrush, Racket-tailed Roller, Purple-banded Sunbird and Black-throated Wattle-Eyes.

About Mana Pools National Park
Mana Pools is a wildlife conservation area in northern Zimbabwe constituting a National Park. It is a region of the lower Zambezi River in Zimbabwe where the flood plain turns into a broad expanse of lakes after each rainy season. As the lakes gradually dry up and recede, the region attracts many large animals in search of water, making it one of Africa’s most renowned game-viewing regions. Mana means ‘four’ in Shona, in reference to the four large permanent pools formed by the meanderings of the middle Zambezi. These 2,500 square kilometers of river frontage, islands, sandbanks and pools, flanked by forests of mahogany, wild figs, ebonies and baobabs, is one of the least developed National Parks in Southern Africa.

Overnight: Rukomechi Camp (B, L, D, Beverages, Laundry)

DAY 11 YOUR JOURNEY ENDS

After breakfast, your Zimbabwe & Botswana safari comes to an end as you transfer to the airstrip for your light back to Victoria Falls Airport. On arrival in Victoria Falls, you will connect on your departure flight.

A Magical Journey Awaits!

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Zimbabwe & Botswana Safari Cost

FROM $5,620 per person sharing double occupancy

*Internal  flights in Zimbabwe are included in price.

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INCLUDED:

Besides what is listed above, the following additional items are included in your Zimbabwe & Botswana safari price:

• National parks and concession fees for this Zimbabwe & Botswana safari
• Services of professional English-speaking guides and staff while on this Zimbabwe & Botswana safari
• Comprehensive safari preparation for your Zimbabwe & Botswana safari

EXCLUDED:

• Items of personal nature on this Zimbabwe & Botswana safari
• Travel insurance for each person traveling on this Zimbabwe & Botswana safari
• Gratuities (estimate approx. $15 per person per day) while on this Zimbabwe & Botswana safari
• Excess baggage fees while on your Zimbabwe & Botswana safari
• Airport departure taxes
• Passport and visa fees for this Zimbabwe & Botswana safari
• International airfare for your Zimbabwe & Botswana safari (available upon request)

Booking Conditions

Rothschild Safaris: Terms and Conditions applicable on all Zimbabwe & Botswana safaris. Cancellation insurance for your Zimbabwe & Botswana safari is highly recommended.

Deposit Requirements: 20% per person deposit is required to confirm this Zimbabwe & Botswana safari. Final payment for your Zimbabwe & Botswana safari is due 60 days prior to departure.

Currency Exchange Rates (for South Africa services only): Due to the volatility of currency markets, we can only offer the most competitive pricing on South African tours by tying these costs directly to the value of the South African Rand. This is calculated based on an in-house exchange rate of 7 Rand to 1 USD. Approximately 90 days prior to your safari, we finalize the cost of the South Africa portion of your trip and make any necessary changes to the price on the final invoice. Generally, price changes are not necessary for this Zimbabwe & Botswana safari.

Additional Information

• Packing list for this Zimbabwe & Botswana safari, detailed information on each country, a suggested reading list for your Botswana safari, medical information, and other pertinent travel information will be sent to you once your Zimbabwe & Botswana safari is booked.
• International flights for this Zimbabwe & Botswana safari can be arranged upon request utilizing our excellent consolidator airfares.
• All of our Zimbabwe & Botswana safaris can be customized to suit your specific interests, time frame and budget.

A Magical Journey Awaits!

Talk To a Botswana Safari Specialist today! Call (800) 405-9463