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Zimbabwe:Under Canvas Safari

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A Tented Safari Through Zimbabwe

This nine-night Zimbabwe safari is designed around classic tented camps that embody the origins of safari travel, encouraging a deeper connection with the surrounding environment. Hwange National Park, Mana Pools, and Victoria Falls form the backbone of the journey, each offering distinct habitats and wildlife dynamics. With light aircraft and road transfers linking each destination, time in the field is maximised and the emphasis remains on immersion in the landscapes.

The focus is firmly on authentic, under canvas experiences that prioritise walking, canoeing, and quiet observation. In Hwange, vast savannahs support elephant herds and predator-prey interactions, while Mana Pools offers canoe journeys along the Zambezi and encounters with painted wolves, buffalo, and lion. The safari concludes at Victoria Falls, where the river carves one of Africa’s greatest geological landmarks. Accommodations are chosen for their intimacy and location, ensuring wildlife encounters and cultural context remain central throughout.

Daily Summary

Days
1-3

Hwange National Park

Fly by light aircraft then transfer by road into Hwange Bush Camp, one of Zimbabwe’s classic tented camps. The focus here is walking with experienced guides, interpreting spoor, vegetation, and the behaviour of elephant, buffalo, and lion that dominate these mixed woodlands and grasslands. Birdlife includes kori bustard, martial eagle, and a variety of migratory species in season. Morning and afternoon activities anchor the rhythm of the stay.

Fully Inclusive
Hwange Bush Camp
Days
4-6

Mana Pools

A short flight and road transfer bring you to Zambezi Expeditions, a tented camp set along the river. This concession allows for a combination of vehicle safaris, canoeing, and walking. The Zambezi’s floodplains attract hippo, crocodile, and elephant that forage beneath ana trees, while predators such as lion and painted wolves move between the channels. Seasonal birdlife includes carmine bee-eaters nesting in sandy banks. Activities adapt to river conditions.

Fully Inclusive
Zambezi Expeditions
Days
7-9

Victoria Falls

Transfer by light aircraft and road to Old Drift Lodge, situated upriver from Victoria Falls. This stage offers a slower pace, balancing visits to the falls with river cruises and optional excursions into the surrounding woodlands. The lodge’s position provides quieter access away from the main tourist centre. Wildlife along the river includes hippo, elephant, and a strong array of waterbirds. The safari closes with time to reflect beside the Zambezi.

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Old Drift Lodge

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