History And Wildlife Spectacular - Zimbabwe | The Grown-Up Travel Company

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History and Wildlife Spectacular – Zimbabwe

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Welcome to this incredible Zimbabwe Safari!

You will begin in Victoria Falls for your chance to see this incredible natural wonder of the world along with many other activities available to keep you entertained. You can also enjoy the lovely lodge and chill by the pool which will be a great way to cool off.

Next is Hwange, Zimbabwe’s largest game park. Its sheer size means that its scenery, vegetation and game vary hugely, ranging from the semi desert scrub on the edge of the Kalahari in the south, to forests, granite hills and valleys of mopane woodlands in the north. The national park is home to over 100 mammal species, including lion, leopard and is known for its large population of elephant.

You will carry on to Matobo National Park and the stunning Amalinda Lodge. This area is known for striking granite scenery, the chance to see and track rhino on foot and fascinating historical landmarks. Amalinda is a beautiful luxury lodge set into the rocks with a gorgeous rock swimming pool we are sure you will love!

A night in Masvingo will give you the chance to see the Great Zimbabwe ruins and finally you will end in Gonarezhou. This remote park is Zimbabwe’s second largest and offers relative exclusivity and a truly wild and wonderful safari experience.

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Enjoy dreaming of Africa and I hope to turn your dreams into reality!

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Rooms: 72Rating: Type: Safari LodgeSpoken Languages: EnglishSpecial Interests: Adventure, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Golf, Gourmet, Hiking, History Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, WildlifeLocation: Zimbabwe

Built on a plateau overlooking the Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is just 4km from the majestic Victoria Falls and offers a unique wildlife experience.
We’re proud to have been voted Best Safari Lodge/ Resort Hotel in Zimbabwe for 23 consecutive years and look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful destination. Our staff are warm and personable, and will ensure your holiday is hassle-free.

Built of thatch and timber, the lodge rises several levels, giving the impression of a vast open-plan tree house. Our rooms all have private balconies, most of which overlook a central waterhole, offering the opportunity to observe herds of buffalo, elephant and kudu, as the sun goes down, and hyenas later in the evening.

Dining

Dining options include the a la carte MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant, the more casual Buffalo Bar and The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show. The Boma Café, set in a tranquil garden setting and located close to the Lokuthula Lodges, offers breakfast and light meals until 4.30pm.

Rooms: 9Rating: Type: Luxury Tented CampSpoken Languages: EnglishSpecial Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, WineLocation: Zimbabwe

Khulu Bush Camp “Grandfather” is located on a private concession of 6,000 acres.
One of the many charms of this camp is that it offers guests luxurious and private accommodation accompanied with old world hospitality.

Khulu comprises of 6 bespoke, thatched, safari style suites built onto slightly elevated platforms. Each well-appointed room is designed in a modern and contemporary style but has minimal impact to the surroundings and environment.The units have an indoor and outdoor shower and balcony for game viewing. The camp currently has a total capacity of only 12 people. All rooms overlook an ancient riverbed, the waterhole in this riverbed is known to attract a variety of the greatest wildlife and birdlife in Hwange. Khulu’s main area provides a full bar which also commands view of the waterhole and has in stock a variety of local and imported beverages.There is a plunge pool as well as a fire pit for stargazing and night caps.The camp has borehole water throughout and an on site laundry service.

Rooms: 9Rating: Type: LodgeSpoken Languages: EnglishSpecial Interests: Adventure, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History Culture, Indigenous Culture Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, WineLocation: Zimbabwe

Amalinda Lodge, an African inspired refuge, where world-class facilities combine with the spiritual energy, allure and unique beauty, for which the Matobo Hills is so celebrated.

The granite domes and castle kopjes of the Matobo Hills, Zimbabwe, are among the most majestic rock sceneries in the world. Nestled in this unique range of hills is Camp Amalinda, situated only 45kms from Bulawayo.
Amalinda consists of nine individually thatched rooms including 3 honeymoon suites, 3 family rooms, 2 double rooms & 1 single room, which are all set into the huge boulders.
Each room is steeped in African historical artefacts of a bygone era and tucked away into an ancient bushman’s shelter, Camp Amalinda’s charm will leave an indelible impression on every visitor.

Rooms: 4Type: HotelLocation: Zimbabwe

Rooms: 10Type: Safari LodgeSpoken Languages: EnglishSpecial Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Hiking, History Culture, Indigenous Culture Art, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, WildlifeLocation: Zimbabwe

Chilo Gorge is a luxury safari lodge on the edge of the stunning wilderness of Gonarezhou National Park, in South-East Zimbabwe. We offer guests access to the pristine wilderness of Gonarezhou, with the authentic animal interaction which goes with a park which is rarely visited. Gonarezhou is a gem amongst African parks, and offers experienced safari travellers and increasingly rare ability to explore untouched Africa. In addition, through the work of Chilo director, Clive Stockil, there is a very powerful community and conservation story which is at the centre of how the lodge operates.

Chilo Gorge Tented Camp is a semi-luxury seasonal tented camp on the banks of the Runde River. This is an 'old Africa' camping experience, with a good standard of comfort, and a great place from which to explore Gonarezhou by vehicle and on foot.

Ivory Trail Adventure is a mobile fly camping experience, allowing experienced safari travellers the ability to explore remote corners of this large park at a relaxed pace.

Full Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 – 2

You will fly into Victoria Falls Airport where you will be met at international arrivals by the transfer company who will have your name on a sign. They will transfer you to the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.

This is a lovely lodge set on a concession just outside town, the main lodge looks over a waterhole. There are many activities available in the falls and we are happy to provide details and book these. You do not need a guide to see the falls as the paths are clear and well signposted but we are happy to provide one for you if you prefer. Lunch at The Lookout Cafe is a lovely way to end as it has stunning views of the gorge.

We also recommend a helicopter flight over the falls, sunset cruise and the canopy tour or gorge swing are great fun too.

Destination: Victoria Falls, ZimbabweAccommodation: Victoria Falls Safari LodgeType: Safari Lodge

Day 3 – 5

Today after breakfast you will be collected and transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for your short flight to Hwange where you will be met and transferred on a game drive to Khulu.

The lodge is on a private concession adjacent to Hwange National Park but there are no fences so game is free to move between them. Here you have activities included such as walks and game drives on the concession or into the park. There is also a waterhole in front of camp that will be popular with game at this dry time of year.

Destination: Accommodation: Khulu Bush CampType: Luxury Tented Camp

Day 6 – 8

Today you will have a transfer of 2.5/3 hours to Amalinda Lodge. Here you are able to go on guided walks, hikes through the granite kopjes, see rock paintings, Cecil Rhodes grave and rhino tracking into the national park.

Destination: Matobo National ParkAccommodation: Amalinda LodgeType: Lodge

Day 9

Today you will have a transfer of about 3 hours to Masvingo where you can see the ruins and enjoy a night at a lovely lake view resort.

Destination: Accommodation: Clevers LakeView ResortType: Hotel

Day 10 – 12

Today you will have a transfer of about 4 hours to Gonarezhou. Chilo is set up on the gorge with beautiful views of the river and park beyond, the game can be excellent and you are able to explore the park on foot or by game drive vehicle. You can opt to do a village visit to see some of the community projects in the area. We highly recommend a day trip to see the stunning Chilojo Cliffs, a sundowner on the river bed is the perfect end to a day.

Destination: Accommodation: Chilo Gorge Safari LodgeType: Safari Lodge