Overview
Zimbabwe is one of southern Africa’s most enchanting countries with exquisite culture and fascinating historical past combined with stunning landscapes and superb wildlife viewing. Experience some of the country’s best game parks and spectacular attractions, from Hwange National Park the largest wildlife reserve in Zimbabwe to the Mana Pools National Park, a World Heritage Site renowned for its large concentrations of elephant, buffalo, lions, leopard, large antelope species and smaller mammals. Similarly the shoreline in Zambia has private conservancy areas, game management areas and the relatively unexplored Lower Zambezi National Park. This region is heavily populated by hippos and crocodiles, and is renowned as a birder’s paradise with over 300 species recorded. While to the west lie the spectacular Victoria Falls ‘discovered’ and named by David Livingstone in 1855, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. This 8-night comprehensive tour explores the country’s unique geographical areas and varied landscapes, which offer some of the best wildlife viewing. You will be accompanied by your own driver/guide throughout.
Highlights
- Hwange National Park - Wildlife here is prolific and population density ranked among the highest in Africa.
- Victoria Falls – wander in the rainforest andget soaked by the rain generated by the Falls
- Mana Pools NP – bird life along the Zambezi is just wonderful – African Finfoot, Half-collared Kingfisher