6-DAY VIC FALLS & HWANGE SPLENDOUR

Victoria Falls & Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s Untamed Wilderness

This gem of a holiday starts with a safari in Hwange National Park where endless blue skies arch over a golden-green world teeming with wildlife. Then, take in the powerful waters of the Zambezi River as it cuts a vast gorge into a flat plateau to form the spectacular Victoria Falls.

Highlights

• Early morning and sunset game drives through Hwange, one of Africa’s most classic and most densely populated wildlife reserves.

• Walking through the tropical, spray-drenched rainforest on the very edge of Victoria Falls, and all the classic views of this World Heritage Site from the spectacular Zimbabwean vantage points.

• Explore the wide range of exciting activities that Victoria Falls has to offer.

Depart Victoria Falls Airport

Meet at Victoria Falls Airport. Transfer by road to Hwange National Park.

Day One

Transfer by road to Hwange National Park gate and onward game drive to the camp. Overnight and dinner at lodge. [D]

Day Two & Three

Explore the diverse Hwange reserve on morning and evening game drives as well as fascinating guided walks. Overnight and dinner at lodge. [FB]

Day Four

Enjoy a morning safari activity and breakfast. Transfer by road back to Victoria Falls and your lodge set in a private concession within the Victoria Falls National Park. overnight and dinner at lodge. [FB]

Day Five

You have the day at leisure. Why not join a tour of the falls this afternoon using the complimentary shuttle service to Victoria Falls. Overnight and dinner at lodge. [FB].

Day Six

After a scrumptious breakfast, transfer to Victoria Falls Airport. [B]

Accommodation

Day One Two & Three

THE HIDE

When wild becomes wonderful, you must be at The Hide. Found within the Hwange National Park and surrounded by a private concession, The Hide is the destination for magical wildlife encounters combined with wonderful hospitality. Stop time in its tracks while you watch and experience elephants and wild dogs at the popular waterhole in front of the camp. Moving to the beat and rhythm of Africa’s animals, setting out on an early morning walk to explore the intricate forests and little surprises of the bush is a sure treat. Don’t stop there; have a nice breakfast then depart for the morning game drive. Afternoon game drives provide perfect sundowner opportunities, and exciting moonlit night drives after dinner are something special. There is also the fantastic wine cellar and waterhole hideaway as the ultimate safari-in-style setting.

Day Four & Five

ELEPHANT CAMP

In view of Victoria Falls’ towering column of Spray, The Elephant Camp is a superb luxury lodge located on a private nature reserve. Stay in elegant and sophisticated tented chalet suites with private viewing decks, plunge pool, private lounge area and luxury amenities. The tents look over the edge of the Masuwe River and Zambezi gorges for spectacular views. Enjoy personal encounters with big game or allow yourself to be pampered with a rejuvenating spa treatment. At Elephant Camp you will experience the perfect combination of natural beauty and opulence.