Beach & Wildlife Safari

Hwange | Victoria Falls

DAYS 2 - 3; (2 Nights)  VICTORIA FALLS TO HWANGE NATIONAL PARK, Zimbabwe  [Tented Room] Painted Dog Conservation CentreThis morning we depart Victoria Falls and make our way to Hwange National Park where we spend the next three nights. This afternoon you can partake in an optional game drive if time allows. Over the following two days we will have plenty of time to explore this vast wilderness on game drives. Hwange National Park is one of Africa's finest havens for wildlife and is home to vast herds of elephant, buffalo, and zebra and has a very large concentration of giraffe. It is also home to many predators and endangered species plus varied birdlife. We will also visit the Painted Dog Conservation Centre to witness the work that is done to protect these endangered species. Revised 2014: The next day is spent on a full day's game drive in the park. Departure: 8am  Distance: 190kms  Overnight: Camping at Ivory Lodge or similar (tents, communal ablutions with hot water, swimming pool & bar area).  Meals

Zambezi

Day 2 Revised 2014: Breakfast at A'Zambezi River Lodge, Ilala Lodge or similar, Lunch prepared by guide, Dinner prepared by guide.  Meals

Hwange

DAY 4; (1 Night)  HWANGE NATIONAL PARK TO MATOPOS, Zimbabwe   [Tented Camp] Grave of Cecil John RhodesWe leave the beauty of the Hwange National Park behind us and head to Big Cave Camp in the Matopos area. The Matopos Hills comprise an extraordinary collection of huge bare granite hills with gravity-defying boulders scattered all over the countryside to create a quite unique and rather mysterious landscape. The national park is famous for its outstanding views, San (bushman) painted caves, wildlife (especially the Black Eagle) and as the chosen burial place of Cecil Rhodes who named his favorite spot. We visit the grave of Cecil John Rhodes on our way. Departure: 8am Distance / Time: 320kms Overnight: Camping at Big Cave Camp or similar (Tents, communal ablutions with hot water). Meals: Breakfast prepared by guide, Lunch prepared by guide, Dinner prepared by guide.

DAY 6; (1 Night)  GREAT ZIMBABWE TO MUTARE, Zimbabwe  [Chalets] Safari VehicleToday we leave Great Zimbabwe and drive via Mutare to the Bvumbu Mountains located in the east of the country bordering on Mozambique. This area is Zimbabwe's gateway to the sea and is known as the Eastern Highlands. The region is adorned with cool green forests, rolling hills, trout filled streams and rugged mountain peaks, making it reminiscent of the English countryside. Departure: 8am Distance: 315kms Overnight: Inn on The Vumba or similar (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Meals: Breakfast at Norma Jeane's Lakeview Resort or similar, Lunch prepared by guide en-route, Dinner at Vumba or similar.

Day 7: Breakfast at In on the Vumba or similar, Lunch prepared by the guide en-route, Dinner at your own account. Meals

DAYS 9 - 10; (2 Nights)  VILANCULOUS TO INHAMBANE, Mozambique  [Guest House] Bamboozi Beach Lodge MozambiqueAfter breakfast we drive along the coast to the sleepy and neat town of Tofo where graceful dhows on the usually tranquil water are one of the most obvious features. We spend the next two nights at Bamboozi Beach Lodge with its breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Enjoy walking on the pristine beach or partake in the various watersports on offer. Scuba diving is among the best in the world with regular sightings of manta rays, whale sharks and turtles. (All activities are optional and for own expense.) Departure: 8am Distance / Time: 520kms Distance / Time Revised 2013: 370kms Overnight: Camping at Bamboozi Beach Lodge or similar (Tents, communal ablutions with hot water, swimming pool, bar & restaurant). Meals

Day 10: Breakfast prepared by guide, Lunch at your own account, Dinner at your own account.

Kruger

DAYS 12 - 13; (2 Nights) MASSINGIR TO KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, South Africa   [Chalets & Tented Camp] Elephants in Kruger National ParkAn early morning getaway takes us back into South Africa through the Giriyondo gate into the world-renowned Kruger National Park - South Africa's most famous and biggest game reserve. Kruger National Park has nearly 2 million hectares of unrivalled diversity of life forms that fuses with historical and archaeological sights - this is real Africa. The world renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. Truly the flagship of the South African National Parks, Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. The following day we depart the camp at sunrise for a full day of game viewing in the park with the chance of spotting the 'Big 5' again, whilst making our way to one of the southern camps. Our last night in the park will be enjoyed around the campfire and we will enjoy a typical South African Braai (BBQ). Departure

Day 12: 180kms Overnight

Day 12: Breakfast prepared by guide, Lunch prepared by guide en-route, Dinner prepared by guide. Departure

Day 13: 150kms Overnight

Day 13: Breakfast prepared by guide, Lunch prepared by guide en-route, Dinner prepared by guide.

DAY 15;    JOHANNESBURG, South Africa   [TOUR ENDS] Johannesburg, South AfricaThe tour ends after breakfast this morning, when your guide will bid you farewell. We hope to welcome you on one of our African adventures again soon. Departure: N/A Distance / Time:N/A Overnight: N/A Meals: Breakfast at the Safari Club or similar. Optional Activities: Half day Johannesburg city tour, Half day Soweto tour, Half day Pretoria city tour, Half day Apartheid Museum tour, Half day Gold Reef City tour, Half day Lesedi Cultural village tour.