Zimbabwe - The Path to the Smoke that Thunders
Zimbabwe - The Path to the Smoke that Thunders
Zimbabwe - The Path to the Smoke that Thunders
14 Days Starting and ending in UK
Visiting: ሀመር።, Harare, Pamuzinda, Kariba, Lake Kariba, Binga, Hwange National Park, Victoria Falls
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TTZIC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 24
Physical rating:
Moderate
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Titan with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
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Tour Overview
Wild Zimbabwe surrounds you on this small-group tour, where you'll stay in safari lodges and on a small, exclusive cruise vessel. There’ll be little to disturb the peace of Lake Kariba and the great wildlife reserves along its shores - havens for crocodiles and hippos, herons and fish eagles, lions, the endangered black rhino, and more. Further along, the Zambezi River plunges over the thunderous Victoria Falls. Watching the Falls at sunset from the carriage of a beautiful steam train is an impressive end to your unforgettable Zimbabwe holiday.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Uk
Location: ሀመር።
Accommodation: In flight
Meals Included: No Meals
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Harare.
Day 2 : Harare - Pamuzinda
Location: Harare, Pamuzinda
Accommodation: Pamuzinda Safari Lodge (4-star)
Meals Included: Dinner
On arrival, we transfer to Pamuzinda, where we stay in a lodge set in wilderness along the banks of the Serui River. Africa tours are all about wildlife experiences - and this afternoon, enjoy the heart-thumping anticipation of our first game drive together. Perhaps we’ll spot prowling lions and elegant giraffe or hear the distinctive bark of the hyena. This evening, sample the local culture with a traditional barbecue dinner and dance show.
Day 3 : Pamuzinda
Location: Pamuzinda
Accommodation: Pamuzinda Safari Lodge (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
There is a selection of morning activities available today, including a walking safari. This afternoon, we’ve arranged a visit to the Chengeta Primary and Secondary School, built with charity funds, and attended by more than 600 students. After, look forward to another game drive, looking for lions and birds. We finish at Ayre’s Rock for a tipple as the sun sets, and then a Mongolian braai (barbecue) under the stars.
Day 4 : Kariba
Location: Kariba
Accommodation: Kariba Safari Lodge (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We leave our enchanting lodge behind and make tracks for the shores of Lake Kariba, via the Chinhoyi Caves. Sacred spirits are said to watch over ‘The Wonder Hole’, a spectacular cavern with a 150ft vertical drop into a cobalt-blue pool.
Arriving at our next lodge, relax before an evening sundowner on the viewing deck. Keep an eye out for the elephants, hippos, crocodiles and monkeys who might pay us a visit…Day 5 : Kariba - Lake Kariba
Location: Kariba, Lake Kariba
Accommodation: Zambezi Cruise Boat, Lake Kariba (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our tour of Kariba includes the massive dam across the Zambezi River, and the beautiful little church of St Barbara. The dam’s assembly was set back several times by floods, said to be the work of an angered mythical creature - Nyaminyami. Throughout the town, you’ll find art depicting the half-serpent, half-fish spirit.
At midday, we embark our intimate and exclusive cruise boat and sail across Lake Kariba to Fothergill Island, a safe haven for numerous animals and birds. You’ll have opportunities to view game in completely untouched natural environments and explore the bays and inlets before sundowners aboard our boat.Day 6 : Lake Kariba
Location: Lake Kariba
Accommodation: Zambezi Cruise Boat, Lake Kariba (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You have opportunities to go fishing or track the inhabitants of Matusadona National Park, one of the last wild sanctuaries of the endangered black rhino and a great place for spotting lions and fish eagles. Later, we cruise to the remote fishing village of Kings Camp for further game activities by tender boat.
Day 7 : Lake Kariba
Location: Lake Kariba
Accommodation: Zambezi Cruise Boat, Lake Kariba (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relax and enjoy the views as we cruise along Lake Kariba. We stop for an afternoon of game viewing, and take another drive in the evening to hopefully spot the hippos emerging from the water for an evening grazing on the grassy banks.
Day 8 : Lake Kariba - Binga
Location: Lake Kariba, Binga
Accommodation: Masumu River Lodge, Binga (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a morning of game viewing and birding down the Sengwe River system, before brunch aboard the boat, as we cruise to our next lodge. After checking in, we have an afternoon tour of Binga town, including a Tongan village with a thriving handicraft industry, focused on traditional basketware, beadwork, drums and carved stools. We also visit the thermal hot springs on the shores of Lake Kariba.
Day 9 : Hwange National Park
Location: Hwange National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Iganyana Tented Camp (4-star) or Elephant’s Eye Tented Camp (4.5-star), Hwange National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We drive to a tented camp in Hwange National Park. The park is home to a diverse roll-call of animals, including lions, elephants and the unusual black sable antelope. We take a safari to see what we can find. Back at the camp enjoy dinner and a tribal dance show around a Boma fire.
Day 10 : Hwange National Park
Location: Hwange National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Iganyana Tented Camp (4-star) or Elephant’s Eye Tented Camp (4.5-star), Hwange National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We have a full-day safari in Hwange National Park, with a picnic lunch in the bush. With over 100 mammal species roaming through vast areas of forests, semi desert scrub, granite hills and water holes, there’s a lot to see today. Will you tick off all of the Big Five? Will you spot a cheetah chasing its prey?
Day 11 : Victoria Falls
Location: Victoria Falls
Accommodation: Batonka Guest Lodge, Victoria Falls (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We journey to our final lodge, on the Zimbabwe side of Victoria Falls. We head into Victoria Falls Town for lunch and time to explore and reconvene later for a Boma dinner with entertainment.
Day 12 : Victoria Falls
Location: Victoria Falls
Accommodation: Batonka Guest Lodge, Victoria Falls (4-star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visiting Victoria Falls is a true highlight of holidays in Africa. Every minute, millions of gallons of water plunge over the edge of the world’s largest waterfall. The constant rush of the Zambezi River has carved out a series of precipices stretching over a mile. Experience the great roar when we view Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwe side (often considered the best side), and admire Victoria Falls Rainforest, soaked by the Falls’ tremendous spray.
Later this afternoon, we board the Bushtracks Express steam train for dinner with endless views of pristine wilderness. The most amazing sight rolls into view as we slowly chug across the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge, revealing the Falls at sunset.Day 13 : Victoria Falls - In Flight
Location: Victoria Falls
Accommodation: In flight
Meals Included: Breakfast
We travel to the airport for the return flight to the UK.
Day 14 : Uk
Location: ሀመር።
Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
What's Included
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Choice of activities at Pamuzinda
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School visit
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7 game drives
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Visit the Chinhoyi Caves
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Tour of Kariba Town and Fothergill Island
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Choice of game drives and fishing at Lake Kariba
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Tour of Binga and a Tongan village
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Tribal dance show
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Visit Victoria Falls Town, Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls Rainforest
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Dinner on the Bushtracks Express steam train
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
16+ Age people can go on this tour.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4-4.5 Star
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
24
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Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?
In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.
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