5 nights / 6 days
Zimbabwe's Famous Two
Starting at $1,630
per person sharing
Arrive / Depart:
Victoria Falls Airport
Victoria Falls and
Hwange National Park
Welcome to your Victoria Falls and Hwange Safari!
Bayete in Victoria Falls, is located in the quieter suburbs just a few minutes drive from the town centre and the falls themselves. The lodge will assist you with a taxi into town when you require one. You have two nights here to give you time to enjoy all the falls have to offer.
From here, there is a road transfer of 2.5 hours to Hwange and Ivory Lodge. Accommodaiton is in tented rooms, really comfortable with en-suite bathrooms. They all have views over the waterhole in front of the camp and there is a hide overlooking the waterhole that will allow you to get closer to the action.
We hope to see you on Safari with us!
Includes:
- Transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to Bayete
- Bayete Lodge – 2 nights, breakfast, deluxe room
- Transfer to Ivory Lodge
- Ivory Lodge – 3 nights, all meals, non premium drinks, scheduled activities, Conservation Levy and laundry
- Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport
Excludes:
- International flights, Airport and departure taxes
- Visas
- Personal and travel insurance
- Any meals, drinks or activities/excursions not specified
- Extra transfers different from the specified itinerary
- Entry fee to Victoria Falls Rain Forest
- National Parks fees at Ivory if game drives into the park are done to be paid direct
- Tips and items of a personal nature
- Bank fees
Day 1
You will be met at Victoria Falls Airport by the transfer company who will be waiting at arrivals with your name on a sign and they will transfer you to Bayete.
There are many activities available in the falls and we are happy to provide you with details and book these. We recommend a sunset cruise, helicopter flight over the falls and The Boma dinner and Drum show.
Overnight at Bayete Guest Lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 2
You do not need a guide to see the falls as the paths are clear and well signposted.
Lunch at The Lookout Cafe afterwards is a great way to finish as it has incredible views over the gorge. (At additional costs).
Overnight at Bayete Guest Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3
You will be collected from your accommodation and transferred to the Ivory Lodge.
The lodge is located on a private concession which is adjacent to Hwange National Park, there are no fences so game is free to move between them.
You can do game drives and walks on their concession or into the park, if into the park your national parks fees will be extra and paid direct.
Meals and Overnight at Ivory Lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Drinks included: All Local brands (Spirits, Wines and Beers)
Day 4 – 12 June 2020
Early morning full English breakfast will be served before checking out and driving through the park to Dete Railway Station (approx. 2.5hrs) to board the Elephant Express rail car for the rail transfer to Bomani Tented Lodge.
Enjoy the Picnic lunch before departing on the game drive along the way to Ngamo Siding (approx. 2hrs). You wil be picked up from Ngamo Siding by the Lodge vehicle and transferred to Bomani Tented Lodge, famous for its unique scenery and large herd of elephants in Hwange. The lodge is situated on a private concession on the edge of the South-Eastern corner of Hwange National Park.
After arriving on the Elephant Express, settle into your tent and enjoy a three course supper out under the stars next to the lodge waterhole (weather permitting).
After dinner there will be a night drive around the lodge’s private concession.
Dinner at Bomani Tented Lodge.
Overnight: Bomani Tented Lodge
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner.
Day 5 – 13 June 2020
After an early breakfast, head Ngamo village, a 30 minute drive from Bomani, for a very special morning that gives guests a chance to experience a real and un-choreographed interaction with local villagers. The visit culminated in a tour of the school and singing performance by some of the children followed by a class interaction where children have an opportunity to meet guests and the guests to meet the children.
Lunch and Dinner at Bomani Tented Lodge.
Overnight: Bomani Tented Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 6 – 14 June 2020
After an early breakfast, morning game drive and return back to the lodge for lunch.
Enjoy a little afternoon game drive into Hwange National park ending up at the unique underground blind at Stoffe’s Pan for sundowners and canapés and wonderful rare moments with nature.
Dinner at Bomani Tented Lodge.
Overnight: Bomani Tented Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 7 – 15 June 2020
After morning tea or coffee on your private deck, enjoy a guided early morning walk exploring the wilderness on foot before returning to the lodge for a hearty breakfast.
Short drive back to Ngamo Siding to board the Elephant Express back to Dete Railway station and then onto the Hub by road transfer (approx.. 4hrs).
You’ll be picked up from the Hub by the Camp vehicles and transfer to Zambezi Sands.
Settle into your luxury tent and then head out on the river for a sunset drift with sundowners and snacks.
Night drive back to the lodge followed by a superb 3 course meal served in the dining room main deck.
Dinner at Zambezi Sands River Camp.
Overnight: Zambezi Sands River Camp
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner.
Day 8 – 16 June 2020
Today, head out with your guide for game drives and walks exploring the beautiful Northern part of Hwange National Park. Stop off at Nehimba Seeps for mid-morning tea break.
Return to the lodge for a leisurely lunch followed by siesta or relax by the lodge swimming pool.
In the afternoon, head out for a game drive and a sundowner at the area’s famed waterhole.
Back at the camp, enjoy a relaxing bath or shower to freshen up before enjoying a three course dinner in the main lodge area followed by reliving the days’ safari around the campfire, later fall asleep to the sounds of the African bush around you.
Dinner at Zambezi Sands River Camp.
Overnight: Zambezi Sands River Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 9 – 17 June 2020
Enjoy your last morning sipping tea or coffee on your private deck as the sun rises over the river and the mist settles and then breakfast on the main lodge deck, taking in the sights and sounds of your Zimbabwean safari one last time before your road transfer to Victoria Falls Airport to catch your Flight back to Johannesburg.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch.