Zimbabwe - The Path to the Smoke that Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path to the Smoke that Thunders

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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:

Titan Travel

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:
English
Trip Styles:

Safari Tours, Small Group

Interests:

History, Wildlife Tours

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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

  • Enjoying the ultimate Victoria Falls experience aboard the Bushtracks Express.

  • Soaking up the tranquillity of Lake Kariba aboard an exclusive boat.

  • VIP door-to-door travel service

Places You'll See

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Zimbabwe - The Path To The Smoke That Thunders

Itinerary

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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

  • Choice of activities at Pamuzinda

  • School visit

  • 7 game drives

  • Visit the Chinhoyi Caves

  • Tour of Kariba Town and Fothergill Island

  • Choice of game drives and fishing at Lake Kariba

  • Tour of Binga and a Tongan village

  • Tribal dance show

  • Visit Victoria Falls Town, Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls Rainforest

  • Dinner on the Bushtracks Express steam train

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What's Not Included

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  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    16+ Age people can go on this tour.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4-4.5 Star

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    24

  • 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.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • 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

  • 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.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.

  • 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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Brian Jones (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from the great...

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Recently returned from the great Indian rail journey.My wife and I could hardly believe the value for money.From pick ups from Durham to Heathrow and back,to the number of coach and train journeys , quality hotels, great choice of food throughout and our first night in Heathrow Hilton. What really made our trip a success was our guide, Prashant,who managed a party of twenty four very varied, sometimes a little unpredictable travellers with ease.Nothing was too much trouble for him and as a group we gelled and warmed to Prashant as he kept us safe, well informed and a little entertained by his mix of authority and humanity.Where do I begin with the tour itself ? India,a country of extremes.Poverty,wealth,order,chaos.Sometimes bleak,often breathtakingly beautiful.The people,the cities,art, architecture,flaura and fauna.Delhi,Jaipur, Amritsar,Agra, Ranthambore, Chandigarh and the icing on the cake that is Shimla. An absolute masterclass of man versus nature,the railway and buildings are an unbelievable feat,but wait until you see the dual carriageway being built on the mountainside.🤯I could go on for a very long time but I'll just post some photos.Thanks to Titan,thanks to the excellent Prashant and and a massive thanks to the other twenty two travellers who helped shape our holiday of a lifetime.🏁💜

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Sarah Hoad  

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04-Oct-2022

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I have used other travel operators; this was the 1st time of touring with Titan----Israel, The Holy Land, from being collected from home and returned at the end of the holiday this was an unforgettable experience; the Tour Manager, a PhD Archaeology made the whole tour so interesting, he enlightened us throughout each day from an historical, archeological and Biblical viewpoint, bringing each site we visited come to life, and went over and above his remit escorting us for evening trips around the local area; thanks also to our very patient driver who coped with the very busy traffic; our hotels were good, professional and pleasant staff and really good food; I would recommend Titan to anyone looking for a fascinating tour with excellent efficient service thank you Titan nor just for a holiday for a memorable experience

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THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!!...

03-Feb-2024

THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!! (Dreadful) Avoid Titan and Saga at all costs. False descriptions of the tour and dreadful administration Returned to the UK last evening with a great sigh of relief after the worst holiday ever. 1. No block booking of airplane seats by Titan. (Husband and I sat apart on the long, overnight flight) 2. Unable to pre-book seats as Titan reference numbers did not coincide with anything. 3. Husband and I not sat together on any of the train journeys! In fact, on one occasion I was sat, alone on a sleeper carriage, a couple of carriages away from the rest of the group who were scattered over two or three carriages. Terrifying as a female to be sat alone in the midst of noisy locals!!!!! (Eventually the guide, Rahi, did come to rescue me and found a seat near the main group) 4. The guide, Rahi, would usually get off the coach and begin walking off without waiting for all the group to disembark the coach. (Spot the guide in the crowd!) 5. The guide, Rahi, refused to use any identifying prop such as a flag, hat, jacket or umbrella. Frightening to be in the manic crowds of Delhi and other crowded places to be unable to see the guide. 6. NO AUDIO HEADSET system on any excursion 7. The guide, Rahi, didn’t face the whole group, but stood sideways on and was unable to be heard by the majority. 8. OUTRAGEOUS behaviour by the guide when he enquired as to the whereabouts of my husband, whom I explained was in bed with an upset stomach and was feeling unwell. Rahi DID A REVERSE AIR PUNCH😳😳. This was in response to an earlier conversation when my husband had complained about our separate seating arrangements. TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL 9. When we arrived at Heathrow to find our aircraft seats were not allocated, we were advised to speak to our guide on arrival at Delhi. Rahi merely shrugged his shoulders and said he couldn’t do anything. 10. Tour pace incorrect - gruelling pace and only half a day relaxation due to the guide, Rahi, throwing in visits to shops and factories fie him to earn his commission as I head him tell another!!!!!!! 11. When off loaded the return flight due to illness, we were unable to get in contact with Titan/Saga. Left in Delhi without an hotel or flight!!! Found accommodation but didn’t remove shoes or clothes due to the poor standard. Final summary: Poor, disappointing, inefficient, incompetent, misleading, misrepresentations, are just a few words to describe.

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