Zimbabwe, the Wild Zambezi & Victoria Falls with AWF

Zimbabwe, the Wild Zambezi & Victoria Falls with AWF

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Zimbabwe, the Wild Zambezi & Victoria Falls with AWF

10 Days Starting in Harare and ending in Livingstone

Visiting: Zimbabwe, Zambia

Tour operator:

Exodus

Tour code:

WZZ

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

6 - 10

Physical rating:

Leisurely

Age range:

16 to 99

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Tour Overview

If it's wildlife you seek, look no further than this adventure to Zimbabwe with the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF). You'll spend two full days in Savé Valley Conservancy, a vast private reserve home to one of Africa's largest populations of black and white rhino. We also search for hippos and crocodiles during a Zambezi River cruise.

Highlights

  • Join this special departure with the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and experience an anti-poaching unit in action; track rhinos in populations supported by AWF; and visit Lupani, an AWF Classroom Africa school.

  • Travel by scenic bush flights into three diverse and wild destinations: Savé Valley — one of Africa’s largest private reserves; the wildlife-rich flood plains of the Zambezi River; and mighty Victoria Falls.

  • Enjoy lantern-lit bush dinners, exclusive game drives and night drives, and track wildlife on foot with expert trackers and a professional Zimbabwean guide.

  • Stay in a luxurious safari lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River, with spectacular views of the Rift Valley escarpment.

  • Take an exciting river cruise on pontoon boats to get up close to elephants, buffalos, and hippos.

  • Join this special departure with the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and experience an anti-poaching unit in action; track rhinos in populations supported by AWF; and visit Lupani, an AWF Classroom Africa school.Travel by scenic bush flights into three diverse and wild destinations: Savé Valley — one of Africa’s largest private reserves; the wildlife-rich flood plains of the Zambezi River; and mighty Victoria Falls.Enjoy lantern-lit bush dinners, exclusive game drives and night drives, and track wildlife on foot with expert trackers and a professional Zimbabwean guide.Take an exciting river cruise on pontoon boats to get up close to elephants, buffalos, and hippos.Stay in a luxurious safari lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River, with spectacular views of the Rift Valley escarpment.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Harare, Zimbabwe
Meals Included: dinner

You are free to arrive in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, at any time today.
Transfers from the airport are included for everyone to the Amanzi Lodge, a
small property surrounded by lush gardens. We recommend arriving during the
daytime as there will be a welcome dinner this evening. At the Amanzi Lodge
you will meet your African Wildlife Foundation leader – Carter Smith –
and fellow travelers for a briefing on your journey ahead. Carter has a
passion for wildlife conservation in Africa which has spanned decades. She
spent years living in the bush rehabilitating birds of prey and working
closely with Sir Iain Douglas-Hamilton as a Donor Relations Officer at Save
the Elephants. Carter became one of the first licensed female safari guides
with the Kenya Safari Guide Association. She has a long-standing love affair
with the African continent, and now leads the Safari programme for the
African Wildlife Foundation, making her the perfect guide for this
adventure.Accommodation: Amanzi Lodge or similar.

Day 2 - 4 : Savé Valley Conservancy
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

After breakfast, depart on a charter flight to the Savé Valley Conservancy.
Located in Zimbabwe’s southeastern lowveld, the conservancy comprises
750,000 acres of diverse wildlife habitat. Home to elephant, lion, leopard,
buffalo, and rhino, Savé Valley also boasts one of Africa’s
largest populations of black and white rhino along with a healthy population
of rare wild dogs. Here, critically endangered species are carefully
monitored and protected. Learn about AWF’s work with the Savé Valley
Rhino Conservancy and the anti-poaching measures in place
here. Accommodation: Sango Expedition Camp and Sango Dadiso Camp or similar.

Day 5 - 7 : Mana Pools
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

This morning, board a flight back to Harare and connect to Mana
Pools, Zimbabwe’s legendary park on the Zambezi River. Designated a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, it is known for its natural beauty and as a premier
game-viewing area. Over the next three days, explore the area’s diverse
flora and fauna on guided walks, game drives, and river cruises. Learn about
AWF’s antipoaching efforts here and the work to protect the park’s
incredible biodiversity. Ruckomechi Camp is situated in a large private
concession and looks out across the Zambezi River banks to the Rift
Valley escarpment on the Zambian side. Each en suite tent offers comfort and
bush luxury.Accommodation: Ruckomechi Camp or similar.

Day 8 - 9 : Victoria Falls
Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

This morning, a charter flight takes you to Victoria Falls to explore
Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls National Park and the “best view of the
Falls” before crossing Cecil Rhodes’ famous bridge over the Zambezi
River and moving on to the Royal Livingstone Hotel. Later, enjoy a Zambezi
river safari on the African Queen, ending your day with an incredible
African sunset. The next morning, visit Lupani Primary School, rebuilt as
an initiative of AWF’s Classroom Africa program, and later enjoy an
afternoon of tracking rhinos that were reintroduced into Mosi-oa-tunya
National Park, as part of another AWF project. Accommodation: Royal
Livingstone or similar.

Day 10 : Livingstone, Zambia / Depart
Meals Included: breakfast

Our tour ends after breakfast today. Transfers to the airport in Livingstone,
Zambia are provided today for your independent flight home, which can be at
any time today.

What's Included

  • All accommodation

  • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners.

  • All transport and listed activities

  • Tour leader throughout

  • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners.All accommodationAll transport and listed activitiesTour leader throughout

  • All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners.All accommodationAirport arrival and departure transfersAll transport and listed activitiesAWF tour leader throughout

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Single accommodation (available on request)

  • Departure tax in Harare, USD15 per person 

  • Visas or vaccinations 

  • Travel insuranceSingle accommodation (available on request)Visas or vaccinations Departure tax in Harare, USD15 per person 

Food

All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners includedFor early game drives and in order to maximise the time spent in the parks, a packed breakfast or lunch may be provided in some instances.It is possible to cater for vegetarians or clients with special requirements, however please make sure you will advise your Sales Consultant at time of booking or our Customer Operations department before departure.

Accommodation

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  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this Operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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John Edwards (Google Reviewer)  

I went cycling in Albania...

19-Aug-2023

I went cycling in Albania with exodus as my first holiday with them. Such a well organised and wonderful experience where I met multiple fellow travellers who have been advocates of them for many years. You can't argue with happy repeat customers and I'm planning my next adventure with them soon

Rob Burridge (Google Reviewer)  

I'v just come back from...

17-Jul-2022

I'v just come back from an amazing Wildlife & Wilderness trip in Botswana and I highly recommend Exodus Travels. Our guide Brian, was extremely knowledgeable on both the wildlife and history of Botswana and neighbouring countries. The other three staff, Abbis, Chief & Mr T, who accompanied us through out our 2 week trip, put in the hard work and made sure our camp was always prepared and that we we're well fed and looked after. The tour took us to some beautiful places and we saw some amazing wildlife, and on several occasions this was due to Brian's knowledge of the area and wildlife behaviour. Exodus have been very quick to respond to any queries I had, and the whole experience ran smoothly. I was also pleased to hear that during lockdown they provided staff with food packages 👍. I'd normally go on self organised trips, however, with this trip, the tour and guide Brian took us to places not possible otherwise and showed us things that we would'v missed out on. All of which were the highlights of the tour.

Daphne Partridge (Google Reviewer)  

After 14 roup adventure holidays...

26-Nov-2023

After 14 roup adventure holidays with Exofus we would not hesitate to recommend them as an excitingholiday company. They take you off the beaten track but offer great support and expertise :)

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

johanna leonor (Google Reviewer)  

If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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