Vic Falls & Hwange for connoisseurs

ABOUT THIS TRIP

Experience the most beautiful waterfalls in the world and the wildlife-rich Hwange National Park. On request, you can stay in a luxurious hotel very close to the Victoria Falls or in an exclusive lodge outside the town. From there, you will discover the breathtaking viewpoints (either on your own or on a guided tour) and take part in a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. Then it's off to Zimbabwe's largest national park, Hwange National Park. From your exclusive tented lodge, you will experience the Big Five and many other African wild animals in their natural environment. Individual changes to the tour itinerary are possible on request and we will be happy to send you a personalized offer.

OVERNIGHT STATIONS

• 3x Victoria Falls
• 3x Hwange

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

• 6x overnight stay in the Deluxe category *****
• 6x breakfast, 3x lunch, 3x dinner
• Transfers according to program
• Sunset boat trip on the Zambezi
• Game drives Hwange National Park
• Travel documents according to the booked tour itinerary
• Local offices with 24-hour hotline (German/English)
• Travel insurance certificate

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

• Meals not mentioned
• not mentioned or optional activities
• Flight performance
• Entrance fees and conservation fees not mentioned
• other personal expenses, tips
• personal travel insurance
• Continuous tour guide

DAY 1: VICTORIA FALLS

PRIVATE TRANSFER VIC FALLS AIRPORT - HOTEL

You will be met and collected personally at Victoria Falls airport or train station to be driven to your hotel in Victoria Falls. Please look out for a person carrying a sign with your name on it.

If an explicit pick-up location is stated on your voucher, please go there in good time. The transfer will be carried out by an English-speaking driver. This is a private transfer without other participants.

DAY 1 TO DAY 4:

VICTORIA FALLS

The mighty Victoria Falls are located directly on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia and are without doubt one of the main attractions of southern Africa - a natural wonder that is second to none! The locals call the mighty waterfall "Mosi-oa-Tunya", which translates as "thundering smoke" and describes the natural spectacle very aptly. The Zambezi River plunges abruptly into a 110-metre-deep gorge over a length of more than one kilometer, producing an enormous spray that can be seen for miles depending on the season and water level. On Zimbabwe's side of the falls, a paved circular path leads directly along the gorge and offers a constantly changing view of the thundering masses of water from 16 different vantage points. But the small town of Victoria Falls has a lot more to offer: relaxed boat and canoe trips on the upper part of the Zambezi River, adventurous rafting on the lower part in the gorge, helicopter flights over the falls and much more.

Built in 1904, the Victoria Falls Hotel is situated in the Victoria Falls National Park. With its view of the Victoria Falls Bridge and the Zambezi River Gorge, it is one of Africa's most famous hotels - world-renowned for its elegance and charm. Due to the spacious development, the size of the 161 rooms is hardly noticeable. All rooms have a bathroom/WC, a coffee/tea station, air conditioning, a hairdryer, a TV, a telephone and a minibar. The hotel offers three restaurants, a terrace, a bar, a pool, a spacious garden, a fitness room, a hairdresser, a spa area (for a fee) and a souvenir store.

THE VICTORIA FALLS HOTEL (STABLES SIGNATURE WING ROOM)

3X OVERNIGHT STAY WITH BREAKFAST

DAY 1 TO DAY 4 (APPROX. 10 KM):

VICTORIA FALLS

OPTIONALLY UPGRADEABLE FROM 980 € PER PERSON

The mighty Victoria Falls are located directly on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia and are without doubt one of the main attractions of southern Africa - a natural wonder that is second to none! The locals call the mighty waterfall "Mosi-oa-Tunya", which translates as "thundering smoke" and describes the natural spectacle very aptly. The Zambezi River plunges abruptly into a 110-metre-deep gorge over a length of more than one kilometer, producing an enormous spray that can be seen for miles depending on the season and water level. On Zimbabwe's side of the falls, a paved circular path leads directly along the gorge and offers a constantly changing view of the water masses from 16 different vantage points.

Situated on a private concession bordered by the Masuwe River and the Zambezi Gorge, Elephant Camp offers breathtaking views of the Victoria Falls spray and the spectacular gorge that separates Zimbabwe from Zambia. Elephant Camp is a luxurious and intimate tented lodge, not far from Victoria Falls and its attractions and activities. (12 suites: En suite bathroom/WC, outdoor shower, gorge view, private viewing deck, small pool, lounge area, air-conditioning, fan, minibar. Camp: dining area, bar, lounge, spa)

The price includes various activities such as a guided tour to Victoria Falls, game drives in the concession area, sundowners at Batoka Gorge and a visit to the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust. Transfers to the town of Victoria Falls, a laundry service and local drinks are also included. All activities and transfers are in English and are carried out with additional persons.

This service can be booked for an additional charge.

THE ELEPHANT CAMP (SUITE)

3X OVERNIGHT STAY WITH FULL BOARD AND DRINKS AND 6 ACTIVITIES

DAY 1 TO DAY 4 (APPROX. 10 KM):

VICTORIA FALLS

OPTIONALLY UPGRADEABLE FROM € 1,335 PER PERSON

The mighty Victoria Falls are located directly on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia and are without doubt one of the main attractions of southern Africa - a natural wonder that is second to none! The locals call the mighty waterfall "Mosi-oa-Tunya", which translates as "thundering smoke" and describes the natural spectacle very aptly. The Zambezi River plunges abruptly into a 110-metre-deep gorge over a length of more than one kilometer, producing an enormous spray that can be seen for miles depending on the season and water level. On Zimbabwe's side of the falls, a paved circular path leads directly along the gorge and offers a constantly changing view of the water masses from 16 different vantage points.

Victoria Falls River Lodge is the first private lodge in the Zambezi National Park and about 30 minutes from Victoria Falls. The luxurious tented lodge is situated on the banks of the mighty Zambezi and offers great views of the river. Wild animals are not uncommon around the camp. (13 suites: Shower/bath/WC, outdoor shower, hairdryer, minibar, coffee/tea station, mosquito net, fan, safe, veranda with pool. Lodge: dining area, lounge, bar, WLAN, spa, pool, 3 hides with a view over a waterhole)

The price includes local drinks, transfers from/to Victoria Falls Airport and two guided activities per night, either game drives, boat trips or excursions to the town and the waterfalls (English-speaking, with additional persons).

This service can be booked for an additional charge.

VICTORIA FALLS RIVER LODGE (LUXURY TENT)

3X OVERNIGHT STAY WITH FULL BOARD AND DRINKS AND 6 ACTIVITIES

DAY 2: VICTORIA FALLS

SUNSET CRUISE ON RA-IKANE

You take a sunset cruise on the upper part of the Zambezi River and have the opportunity to spot hippos, elephants and crocodiles as well as numerous bird species. As the sun slowly sinks, you can enjoy a cool drink and savor the wonderful moment.
The Ra-Ikane is a small, exclusive boat for a maximum of 16 people. It was named after Lazarus Ra-Ikane, the guide of Victoria Falls explorer David Livingstone, and is modeled on the boat of the mission at the time.

You will be picked up at your accommodation for the activity and brought back after the tour. The tour lasts approx. 2 hours, the national park fee is included in the price. The tour language is English and other people take part in this activity.

DAY 3: VICTORIA FALLS

TOUR OF THE FALLS

OPTIONALLY BOOKABLE FROM 90 € PER PERSON

On this tour, you will get up close to the mighty Victoria Falls. Together with a local guide, you will visit the various viewpoints on the paved circular trail along the gorge. During these impressive views of the masses of water, you will learn a lot about the geological formation of the Victoria Falls and the history of their discovery by the British David Livingstone from your guide.

You will be picked up at your accommodation for the activity and brought back after the tour. The tour lasts approx. 2 hours, the national park fee is included in the price. The tour language is English and other people take part in this activity.

This service can be booked for an additional charge.

DAY 3: VICTORIA FALLS

CANOPY TOUR

OPTIONALLY BOOKABLE FROM 80 € PER PERSON

Experience the Victoria Falls and the deep gorge of the Zambezi from a completely different perspective! A network of nine ziplines, hiking trails and a rope bridge leads you through the dense forest along the mighty gorge and to unique viewpoints of the Zambezi, the spray of the Victoria Falls and the imposing Victoria Falls Bridge.

You will be picked up at your accommodation for the activity and brought back after the tour. The tour lasts approx. 2.5 hours and the national park fee is included in the price. The tour language is English and other people take part in this activity.

This service can be booked for an additional charge.

DAY 4: VICTORIA FALLS

PRIVATE TRANSFER VIC FALLS - HWANGE

You will be met and collected personally in the lobby of your accommodation in Victoria Falls or at Victoria Falls airport. At the airport, please look out for a person carrying a sign with your name on it.

If an explicit pick-up location is stated on your voucher, please go there in good time. The transfer will be carried out by an English-speaking driver. This is a private transfer without other participants.

The driver will take you to the border of Zimbabwe and Botswana and assist you with the border formalities. After crossing the border, you will change to another vehicle which will take you to your accommodation in Kasane or your meeting point for your lodge transfer. The vehicles are not allowed to cross the border.

DAY 4: HWANGE

RETURN 4X4-SHUTTLE HWANGE MAIN CAMP

On arrival at Hwange National Park's Main Camp, you will be met by a guide from your lodge. On the day of departure, a guide or driver from the lodge will take you back to the main camp.

The journey takes approx. 2.5 hours. The transfer takes place in an open off-road vehicle with an English-speaking driver. The trips can be made with other guests of the lodge.

DAY 4 TO DAY 7 (APPROX. 260 KM):

HWANGE

The almost 15,000 km² Hwange National Park is located in the foothills of the Kalahari and is the most important nature reserve in Zimbabwe. The park's dense animal population includes over 40,000 elephants, 17,000 buffaloes, 6,000 impalas, 5,000 other antelopes and kudus, as well as 3,000 giraffes. Cheetahs, leopards, wild dogs, lions, waterbucks and many other animals of southern Africa are also at home here. The whole area is an almost flat savannah, with few natural waterholes and sparse vegetation, especially in the west. The best time for good game viewing is the dry season in winter from May to October.

In the eastern part of Hwange National Park, the luxurious Somalisa Camp offers a pure African feeling! The close-to-nature camp is the perfect blend of African elegance, warm hospitality and untamed wilderness. Directly in front of the lodge is a waterhole that is visited daily by large herds of elephants and other animals and dinner is traditionally eaten under the clear starry sky by the campfire. The spacious tented suites were built under old acacia trees and are equipped with every conceivable comfort. (7 tents: bath/WC, outdoor shower, mosquito net, fan, fireplace, veranda, safe, tea/coffee station. Lodge: pool, terrace, lounge, restaurant, bar, boma (traditional campfire dining area), waterhole)

The price includes local drinks as well as half or full day game drives in Hwange National Park, walking safaris and night drives. All activities are in English and are conducted with additional persons.

SOMALISA CAMP (LUXURY TENT)

3X OVERNIGHT STAY WITH FULL BOARD AND DRINKS AND 6 ACTIVITIES

DAY 7: HWANGE

PRIVATE TRANSFER HWANGE - VIC FALLS

You will be met and picked up personally at Hwange Main Camp. The driver will take you to the airport in Victoria Falls, to a hotel or, by arrangement, to a different meeting point for another shuttle.

If an explicit pick-up location is stated on your voucher, please go there in good time. The transfer will be carried out by an English-speaking driver and possibly with other people.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TRIP

All prices quoted are subject to availability before booking. Errors excepted. Alternative availability, seasonal overlaps or exchange rate fluctuations may lead to price changes. Please request your personal tour offer with your desired travel dates. This tour offer does not include flights.

The child rate applies to one child under the age of 12 staying in their parents' room. One child under the age of two stays free of charge. For children aged 12 and over, the adult rate generally applies. Not all accommodation allows children of all ages.

We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance and travel health insurance to cover the costs of assistance, including repatriation in the event of accident, illness or death. We can provide a corresponding offer on request.

A passport is required to enter the country. A tourist visa must be obtained upon entry. Depending on your nationality, you may need to apply for a visa in advance. Minors under the age of 18 may need to carry additional documents. We will inform you of the exact requirements before you book. Travelers who have stayed in an area at risk of yellow fever must provide proof of a yellow fever vaccination.

This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Please ask for suitable offers.

Apart from a few regions above 1200m, Zimbabwe is an area at risk of malaria. Please ask your doctor whether prophylaxis is advisable for you.

The organizer of this trip is South Africa Travel GmbH & Co. KG, Buddestraße 9, 33602 Bielefeld, Germany, Tel +49 521 33676880.

APPROXIMATE ADDITIONAL COSTS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Long-haul flights to Southern Africa in Economy Class cost from EUR 900, while prices can be well over EUR 1000 in the high season. Flights in Premium Economy Class are available from 1500 EUR, in Business Class flights cost from 2500 EUR (per person for outward and return flights). All prices are average values depending on the airline and season. The actual prices at a given time depend on the number of bookings and may vary. Early booking is recommended, especially in the high season.

A light lunch costs around EUR 7 (small salad, soup) to EUR 13 (pizza, pasta, burger) per person, a dinner around EUR 18 (pizza, pasta, burger, large salad) to EUR 25 (steak, fish) to EUR 30 (three-course meal) per person. Coffee, tea, beer or soft drinks cost around EUR 2.90 per cup or glass. Prices may vary upwards or downwards depending on the region or type of restaurant.

Entrance fees to national parks cost between EUR 5 and EUR 25 per person per day, depending on the size and popularity of the park. Entrance fees to museums or other attractions cost between EUR 3 and EUR 20 per person. Children under the age of 12 usually pay half price.