VICTORIA FALLS & ZIMBABWEAN SAFARI

from $ 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS LAND ONLY 3299* Zimbabwe offers excellent game viewing and superior value. This package takes value to the next level with an upgrade per person based on to private game drives, usually priced at $350 per day. You can enjoy peace of mind with social-distanced game viewing, private dinners and stand alone accommodation. double occupancy

INCLUSIONS • Two nights accommodation in Victoria Falls at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, including breakfast • Three nights accommodation at Khulu Bush Lodge, Hwange, including all meals and private game drives • Three nights accommodation at Amalinda Lodge, Matobo Hills, including all meals and private game drives • All transfers

ITINERARY Day 1: Victoria Falls On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation for a two night stay. The rest of day is at your leisure. Day 2: Victoria Falls Morning walking tour of the Falls. Afternoon at leisure to explore independently or add another guided tour of the region. (B) Day 3: Khulu Bush Lodge, Hwange National Park Transfer by vehicle to Khulu Bush Lodge, Hwange National Park, your home for the following three nights. Your first game drive will be this afternoon, followed by a sumptuous dinner and a good nights sleep in the bush. (B,L,D) Days 4 and 5: Khulu Bush Lodge, Hwange National Park Enjoy morning and afternoon game activities in Hwange National Park. (B,L,D) Day 6: Amalinda Lodge, Matobo Hills National Park Transfer by vehicle to Amalinda Lodge, Matobo Hills National Park, your home for the following three nights. Your first game drive - or rhino walk - will be this afternoon. (B,L,D) Days 7 and 8: Amalinda Lodge, Matobo Hills National Park Enjoy morning and afternoon game activities in Matobo Hills National Park. Optional activities are to see the cave drawings done by Bushmen, or even take a bike ride. (B,L,D) Day 9: Depart After a final game drive or rhino tracking experience, you will be transferred to Bulawayo Airport for departure. (B)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: *Prices are ‘from’ per person, based on double occupancy in US$. Packages are available for travel March 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021. Single supplements apply. Other date ranges available, however seasonal surcharges apply. Pricing are current at time of posting (6/17/20) and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed. Blackout dates may apply. Book by August 31, 2020. Cancellation penalties apply please check our terms & conditions for full details. All pricing is strictly subject to availability. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for current pricing. California CST: 2076233-40, Washington ID: 601 684 531, LA-1282498.

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ABOUT ZIMBABWE Zimbabwe, slightly larger than Montana in area, is a landlocked country located in southern Africa, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. The capital is Harare. During the years of unrest, travelers limited their Zim trips to Victoria Falls. Over the last few years as the political situation has stabilized, the word has gotten out that Zimbabwe is back, and that it is a bargain. With safari prices at about 1/2 of what they would cost in neighboring Botswana and South Africa, Zimbabwe has all the same wildlife and fantastic safari infrastructure at a fraction of the price. There are many other elements to Zimbabwe beside the Falls and the wildlife at Hwange and Mana Pools – stunning scenery at Lake Kariba, fascinating Bushman rock art at Matobo NP, and cultural visits to schools and villages throughout Zim. It’s a great destination and we welcome it back. WEATHER/WHEN TO GO: LANGUAGE AND PEOPLE Zimbabwe’s generally high altitudes produce a beautiful and moderate The official language of Zimbabwe is English, which was inherited from climate, meaning higher temperatures from November to April (summer) colonial rule. Shona, Sindebele and English are the principal spoken and lower temperatures from May to October (winter). Temperatures languages of Zimbabwe. are never very extreme . The warm, wet season - November to May - provides the year’s rain. Days are sunny with dramatic afternoon/evening CURRENCY thunderstorms. The end of the cool, dry season, around September/ The USD is the official currency of Zimbabwe. Old notes are often not October, is the top time for wildlife viewing. accepted; better to bring the newer “big head” notes issued after 2006 (your bank will know). To see the Falls, travelers should optimally go March – September. These are generally the months where the flow is enough to cover the entire MEDICATIONS width of the Falls, but not too high that mist obscures views by mist Malaria meds are always optional, but malaria is present in some parts of (December through February), and not too low to bare rock (October Zimbabwe. and November). If you choose not to medicate, or in the case of children or elderly travelers, For those who wish to both see the Falls and go on safari, best months your doctor can advise the best ways for you to avoid contracting malaria. are June, July and August. Yellow fever certificates are not required for entry to Zimbabwe. DOCUMENTATION: Travelers who have further questions about yellow fever shots should US citizens are required to have a passport that is valid for 6 months take their itinerary to their travel clinic for a final determination. beyond their return date, and with at least 2 blank visa pages. Entry permits are purchased on arrival at $30US for single entry and $45US for double entry. Citizens of other countries should contact us for requirements.

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