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7 NIGHT NATIONAL PARK, & PLATINUM (A) SAFARI 2 Nights Zambezi National Park 1 Nights Victoria Falls, 4 Nights Hwange National Park 8 Days / 7 Nights Reference: IP-7A Start Victoria Falls Airport / End Victoria Falls Airport

Total Price 7 Nights: US$ 5372 (high season) / US$ 3840 (low season) per person per night

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Overview Enjoy an all-round safari with various bush activities - game drives, river cruises, bush walking, bird-watching, sleep-outs, hide sits, and more, while you stay at luxurious lodges from Zambezi National Park and Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park.

Inspired Journey Overview Accommodation Night 1 - 2 Luxury tented suite at Victoria Falls River Lodge Night 3 Luxury tented suite at Elephant Camp Night 4 - 8 Safari tent at Little Makalolo

Transfers Included

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Day 1 Road Transfer: Victoria Falls Airport to Victoria Falls River Lodge Day 3 Road Transfer: Victoria Falls River Lodge to Elephant Camp Day 4 Road Transfer: Elephant Camp to Victoria Falls Airport

Flights Included Day 4 Victoria Falls Airport to Hwange airstrip Day 8 Hwange airstrip to Victoria Falls Airport

Highlights Uninterrupted panoramic views of African sunsets and exceptional wildlife viewing in Zambezi National Park Luxurious accommodation with private deck and plunge pool at Victoria Falls River Lodge Exciting safari activities such as game drives, river cruises, canoe safaris, birding and walking safaris, and picnic lunch on Kandahar Island View the spectacular and mighty Victoria Falls Partake in the multitude of activities available at Victoria Falls from sedate sunset cruises to adrenaline crazy bungee jumping and everything in between Intimate and romantic award-winning 5-star bush cam with views of the gorges Exclusive activities such as tour of the Victoria Falls, sundowners by the Batoka gorges, lunch at the Lookout Cafe, village tours, birding and nature walks on the private concession Remote location in one of Hwange National Park’s best and most diverse wildlife areas Huge dry-season concentrations of elephant and buffalo Enjoy various activities including game drives (day and evening), walking safaris, village visits, star bed, or simply visit the discreet log-pile hide which looks out over a productive waterhole right in front of the lodge

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Day 1 to 2

Zambezi National Park Zambezi National Park together with Victoria Falls National Park cover an area of 56,000 hectares. The northern border of the Park is formed by the great Zambezi River which also forms the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia for much of its length.

A wide variety of larger mammals may be found within the Zambezi National Park including elephant, lion, buffalo and leopard. In addition, herds of sable antelope, eland, zebra, giraffe, kudu, waterbuck and as well as many of the smaller species of game can be viewed. The Zambezi River is home to over is 75 species of fish and is famous for its bream and fighting tiger fish.

Overnight: Victoria Falls River Lodge Victoria Falls River Lodge is the first private game lodge to be set in the Zambezi National Park. This newly built luxury tented lodge is situated on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River.

Uninterrupted panoramic views of African sunsets and exceptional wildlife viewing makes this uniquely located lodge the ideal place from which to explore Victoria Falls as it combines the safari experience with one of the world's most famous tourist destinations!

The main lodge has an open plan design and has been positioned just back from the river – in view of the elephants' natural evening route. Sit back and sip on a cocktail, under the shade of the thatched roof, as the elephants graze along the river line. It's a cool escape from the African sun.

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Notes: Day 1 & 2 DAY 1 On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, you will be picked up by one of our representative, and transferred to Victoria Falls River Lodge. It is a 30-minute ride on tarred road to Victoria Falls Town, and then about a 15-minute drive into Zambezi National Park and the riverside lodge. Check in this afternoon and take your time to settle in. High Tea is served in the late afternoon, and you can opt for sunset river cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. You will be treated to snacks and sundowners while your listen to your guide and watch the animals that visit the river banks and those that dwell in the river. When your cruise is over, you will be taken back to the lodge for dinner. Freshen up and join the other guests for a 3 course meal and then drinks in the lounge.

DAY 2 Rise early on this day for a sunrise game drive through the Zambezi National Park. Rusks and hot beverages will be served along the way. After your 3-hour game drive, head back to the lodge for breakfast and then it’s time for a birding and walking safari on Kandahar Island. The island is a short boat ride away from the lodge. Your birding safari ends in time for lunch which will be back at the lodge. After lunch, take some time to rest, play some board games, take a dip in the swimming pool, or relax at the dock and enjoy the river.

Later in the afternoon, High Tea will be served and then you will go on an evening game drive. Sometime during the game drive, you will stop and enjoy the sun set with your sundowners and snacks in hand. Then head back to the lodge for dinner. Freshen up and join the other guests for a 3 course meal and then drinks around the bonfire.

Activities Info

Game Drive Guests have choice of either a morning or evening game drive in the Zambezi National Park. For the ultimate bush safari experience, head out in a game-viewer to explore the Zambezi national Park early in the morning, armed with hot beverages and a delicious supply of traditionally baked rusks.

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Alternatively, track a magnificent elephant herd as they move silently through the bush, or admire stately giraffe as they effortlessly weave their way through spikey acacia thicket – stopping to enjoy the phenomenal sunset with sun-downers and a variety of scrumptious snacks before returning to camp for dinner.

River Cruise Watch from the comfort of a private river cruiser as the world awakens and the sun’s first rays skip and dance across the shimmering surface of the mighty Zambezi River – A truly revitalising way to start any day!

For the not-so-early birds, sit back and let the gentle ebb and flow of the Zambezi lull and relax you, while you sip on sundowners, viewing nature’s creatures, big and small, coming to the water’s edge.

Additional On-Site Activities (optional) Kandahar Island Picnic Lunch Canoe Safari On this canoe safari, you will paddle from the lodge to Kandahar Island for a Picnic Lunch and some bird-viewing. This activity is about 2 to 3 hours long.

Half Day Canoe Safari This can be a morning or afternoon 4 hours long activity with lunch or dinner back at the lodge.

Full Day Canoe Safari For 8 hours on the Zambezi River, this safari comes with a packed picnic lunch and drinks which can be enjoyed on the Zambezi River bank or on one of the islands on the river. Dinner will be served back at the lodge.

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Fishing Safaris Guests have a choice between fishing off the boat and fishing off the jetty.

Walking Safaris These are done with an armed professional and licensed guide.

Day 3

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe One of the original natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site and an extremely popular tourism attraction. Known locally as ‘The Smoke that Thunders’, this spectacle is accessible from both Zambia and Zimbabwe and it is an ideal place to combine a game viewing and water sports. There is excellent fishing, a terrifying bungee jump and arguably the best commercial white water rafting in the world.

Overnight: Elephant Camp Situated on a private concession within and bounded by the Masuwe River and the Zambezi gorges, The Elephant Camp and The Elephant Camp West have breath-taking views of the Victoria Falls' spray and the spectacular gorges which separate Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Elephant Camp is a luxury, intimate lodge under canvas within easy reach of Victoria Falls (approximately 10km) and all its attractions and activities, yet secluded

P a g e | 8 in its own private game reserve. The Elephant Camp offers exclusive suite accommodation for only 24 guests in 12 luxury tents.

The Elephant Camp West is an extension of The Elephant Camp, extending to the West of the current facility and catering to groups and families. The facility operates independently of the main camp ensuring a more intimate and serene experience for groups and guests. The Elephant Camp West offers exclusive suite accommodation for only 16 guests (8 adults and 8 children) in 4 luxury tents. Each suite in The Elephant Camp West can accommodate two adults and two children.

All suites are gorge facing and boast a private viewing deck and plunge pool, private lounge area, air- conditioning and fans, bath (with a view), inside and outside shower, mini bar and tea/coffee stations. The lounge, bar and dining area lead out to a sun kissed pool from where the roar of the water rushing over gorges becomes a constant beat and soon settles into the background like an old friend. It is calming and therapeutic to sit back, watch and listen to "the smoke that thunders"...

Select Spa Treatments are available in the privacy of your suite (subject to availability, on request at an additional charge). Access is by road transfer from Victoria Falls, Livingstone and Kasane.

Notes: Day 3 DAY 3 On your last morning at Victoria Falls River Lodge, wake up for one last morning activity such as a morning cruise on the Zambezi River. Return for breakfast and check out of the lodge. Your transfer today will take you back into Victoria Falls town. A guided tour of Victoria Falls and lunch at the Lookout Café is recommended before a second transfer to Elephant Camp. Check into your luxury suite and take a break, enjoying the view from your private deck or your private plunge pool. A short distance away, sundowners will be served by the edge of the Batoka Gorge. After sundowners, dinner will be served in the main tent's dining room. You may stay for more drinks or retire for the night.

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Activities Info

Spa Treatments Selected Spa Treatments are available in the privacy of your suite (subject to availability, on request at an additional charge).

Walking Safaris - Nature & Birding Walks Explore our beautiful concession, part of the Victoria Falls National Park, with experienced guides who will bring the landscape to life.

Included Activity- this activity is included in our rates but must be scheduled with management on arrival and is subject to availability.

Lunch at The Lookout Cafe The Lookout Café is perched 120m above the turbulent rapids of the Zambezi River, overhanging the giant chasm of the Batoka Gorge, just down-river of the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge. Delicious meals, exciting cocktails & ice cold refreshments make The Lookout Café an ideal spot to enjoy these spectacular views in combination with a Tour of the Falls or a High Wire activity. The café is located at the Wild Horizons High Wire facility where popular activities such as the Gorge Swing, Flying Fox, and Canopy Tour are operated from. Highlights:- · Spectacular views of the Batoka Gorge, Vic Falls Bridge and Spray of the Falls · Semi open-air café with refreshing beverages and a lively cocktail menu · Cafe style cuisine with offerings to suit every taste and occasion

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Interaction with Sylvester, Ambassador Cheetah Interaction with Sylvester, Ambassador Cheetah (At management’s discretion). Five years ago, the Wild Horizons family was extended by the arrival of a very special member. Having tragically lost his mother and four siblings after a fatal attack of a male lion, Sylvester is unfortunately unable to hunt or provide for himself. Yet Sylvester was never destined to become a pet, and being a specially protected animal on the endangered species list, the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Management were involved from the outset with Sylvester’s welfare. A plan was needed for a future permanent home for Sylvester, and the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (VFWT) became involved.

Despite numerous release attempts, cheetah, do not survive in the wild without experiencing the maternal care of a mother for the initial twenty-two months of their lives. A plan was formulated by which Sylvester acts as an ‘Ambassador Cheetah’. Sylvester interacts with the public to raise awareness of the cheetah’s peril as a species and the challenges they face being on the endangered species list.

A Village Tour Guests will be transferred to a rural village where they will see local villagers going about their daily tasks and interact with them. The tour enables them to see rural Zimbabwean life first hand.

Included Activity- this activity is included in our rates but must be scheduled with management on arrival and is subject to availability.

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Visiting the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust Guests visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (VFTW), a non-profit whose mission is to advance environmental conservation through hands-on wildlife research, the management of a veterinary laboratory and rehabilitation facility and the education of local peoples in the sustainable usage of natural resources.

Included Activity- this activity is included in our rates but must be scheduled with management on arrival and is subject to availability.

Day 4 to 8

Hwange National Park Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe’s biggest reserve, home to a profusion of wildlife, including giraffe, lion, zebra and approximately 40 000 elephants. It provides sanctuary for all the country’s endangered species, including a population of wild dogs thought to be among the most sizeable surviving groups on the continent. Terrain ranges from desert dunes and savannah lands to rocky outcrops and sparse forests.

Overnight: Little Makalolo Camp Little Makalolo lies in one of Hwange National Park’s best wildlife viewing areas. It offers privacy for guests who enjoy small camps and a sense of remoteness. The area is ecologically diverse, ensuring great numbers of animals year-round.

The camp’s six spacious en-suite tents, with both indoor and outdoor showers, are nestled in the tree line. Teak walkways lead to the main area where a false Mopane tree shades a separate dining and living area with views of the much-frequented waterhole. During siesta hours, guests can enjoy up-close and outstanding wildlife viewing at the log-pile hide that overlooks the waterhole in front of camp.

Activities centre on game drives in open 4x4 Land Rovers and guided walks. The area’s large number of waterholes attracts game in both quantity and variety, especially in winter when water sources become scarce and Wilderness Safaris takes responsibility for pumping 22 of Hwange’s boreholes in the Concession to sustain its

P a g e | 12 wildlife. Guests are also able to visit the nearby village for authentic cultural interactions. A “pizza stop” and sleep-out option at the wildlife-rich Madison Pan completes the experience.

Notes: Day 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 DAY 4 Breakfast will be served and then it is time to leave for Hwange National Park – a 20-minute drive to Victoria Falls Airport, and a 1-hour flight to Wilderness airstrip and a short game drive to Little Makalolo Camp. Check into your room and then join the other guests for High Tea before going on an evening game drive. After your game drive, drinks and dinner will be served. Join the other guests for drinks around the fire-pit before retiring for the night.

DAY 5 Wake very early for a light continental breakfast with tea or coffee before going on a morning walking safari at about sunrise. This is a short drive out of camp and a 2-3 hour walk with an experienced guide. After the walk you will be driven back to camp for a full brunch and some rest. Take a siesta, have a splash in the swimming pool, or spend some time behind the log hide observing the animals that come to frolic at the waterhole. After High Tea, it is time for an evening game drive into Hwange National Park. You will be brought back from the evening game drive for dinner. Join the other guests for drinks by the fire-pit before retiring for bed.

DAY 6 On this day, breakfast will be served before you head out to the Ngamo area to visit a local village and school, and discover what tourism is doing to help the local community and children in the area. You will return to the camp in time for brunch and a rest. In the late afternoon, join the other guests for High Tea. If you want to spend the night under the stars in the camp's "Star bed", a guide will take you there and then set you up with dinner and drinks while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the Hwange nightlife. If not, you may go on an evening game drive and then have dinner in the main camp.

DAY 7 On this morning, you may go on a game drive, game walk, or choose to spend time in camp at the waterhole, observing the morning wildlife traffic. After brunch, you may want to relax by the swimming pool and have a

P a g e | 13 siesta before High Tea. In the evening, you may take a game drive around the national park before heading back to camp for dinner and drinks under the African night sky.

DAY 8 Wake up early this morning for a game drive, or spend some time at the waterhole if you have time. Otherwise, have your breakfast and prepare for your transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight.

Activities Info

Game drives The private Wilderness Safaris concessions are situated in the most productive area of Hwange National Park. The varied habitats and vegetation types as well as countless waterholes mean that game drives are exciting with always something new to be seen.

Morning walking safaris Hwange was proclaimed some 80 years ago and has served as a haven for one of the densest concentrations of game in Africa. There is no better way to experience this park than on foot with an experienced safari guide.

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Log-pile hide This hide is beautifully placed at the camp’s productive waterhole and is the perfect place to spend your afternoon siesta hours. Elephants are often the star attraction at the hide; just watch out for the sprays of water propelled from their nearby trunks.

Evening Game Drives The Hwange ‘night act’ includes species such as lesser bushbaby, spotted hyaena, leopard, lion, Selous mongoose, pangolin, caracal, porcupine, scrub hare, springhare and even honey badger.

Star Bed Situated on a raised platform overlooking Madison Pan, the Star Bed is just a 20-minute drive away from camp and offers a truly secluded, remote wilderness experience – and the opportunity of sleeping under the stars.

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Village Visits An authentic village experience takes place in a manner that is respectful to all parties. Usually around four hours and lead by one of the local villagers or a Wilderness guide, it often includes a tour of the school, meeting the headman or headwoman and enjoying cultural exchanges with the villagers.

Price Total Price for all 7 Nights: 5372 (high season) / US$ 3840 (low season) Per person per night

Included VICTORIA FALLS RIVER LODGE • Accommodation in a roomy and open luxury room facing the Zambezi River • All meals and local drinks, High tea • Activities: Tour of the Falls visit; Two game activities (either a morning or afternoon game drive in the Zambezi National Park, or sunrise or sunset river cruise); Bird watching on Kandahar Island

ELEPHANT CAMP • Accommodation in a luxury tented room • All meals, local brand drinks & house wines, complimentary mini bars in the rooms

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• Laundry • Emergency Medical Evacuation cover • Activities: Meeting the Wild Horizons elephants; Sundowners at the Batoka Gorge; Birding & Nature walks on the concession; Lunch at the Lookout Cafe - On Request (Including drinks)

LITTLE MAKALOLO CAMP • Accommodation in a comfortable safari tent, perfectly located for a spectacular view of the waterhole • All meals and local drinks • Laundry • Hwange National Park Fees • Twice daily scheduled camp activities: Morning and evening game drives, Nature walks, Game viewing (within a log hide), Sleeping under the stars, Cultural tours/Village visits

TRANSFERS • Return air transfers between Hwange and Victoria Falls • Road transfers between Victoria Falls Airport, Victoria Falls River Lodge and Elephant Camp • Two transfers to Victoria Falls town per day at Elephant Camp • Optional daily transfer between camp and Victoria Falls town at Victoria Falls River Lodge

Excluded • Premium imported brands and champagne • Victoria Falls Rainforest entry fees and Zambezi National Park entry fees paid per person per day at Victoria Falls River Lodge • Other unspecified activities

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Travel Information

A nation of spectacular natural beauty, friendly people and rich culture, Zimbabwe’s status as one of Africa’s leading safari destinations was dampened for years by its political instability. But now that the country is transcending its strife and returning to a state of equilibrium, it is once again emerging as a vacation highlight of the continent. Victoria Falls – known to locals as ‘The Smoke That Thunders’ – is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the sheer power of this massive body of water plunging into the Zambezi Gorge is awe-inspiring and unforgettable. Lake Kariba, with its game-rich shores and islands, is an idyllic safari spot featuring mind-blowing sunsets; Hwange National Park is known for its huge herds of elephants; and a kayak trip down the Zambezi through the will appeal to the intrepid traveller, providing close encounters with crocodiles, hippos and a host of other wildlife.

Banking and Currency Currency

Zimbabwe uses US$ as its own unit of currency. South African Rands and Euros are also widely accepted. It is advised to carry small denominations of change with you. However, it is best to pay for as much as possible outside of the country.

South African Rands work well in supermarkets, while US$ are preferred for curios, accommodation and activities.

Banking

Banks in Zimbabwe are open for business Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 08h00 to 15h00, on Wednesdays from 08h00 to 13h00 and Fridays from 08h00 to 11h30. They are closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Travel, Transport and Getting Around Taxis are safe and reliable, and can be booked through your hotel front desk. Taxis in cities travel within a 40km radius of the city. Always take a taxi at night.

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Major airlines fly into Victoria Falls, Harare and Bulawayo. Charter flights are available to most attractions and camps.

Zimbabwe has a good road infrastructure, by African standards, although potholed. Between major towns, there are frequent road blocks. Traffic drives on the left side of the road.

Food, Drink and Cuisine Advice Zimbabwe's native cuisine is based on sadza, a cooked porridge made from ground maize which is normally be accompanied by some tasty relish, perhaps made of meat and tomatoes, or dried fish. Safari camps will often prepare sadza if requested, and it is almost always available in small restaurants in the towns.

Camps, hotels and lodges that cater to overseas typically serve a variety international fare, and the quality of food prepared in the most remote bush camps is usually excellent.

If you are driving yourself around and plan to cook, then get most of your supplies in main towns.

Water in the main towns is usually purified. The locals drink it, and are used to the relatively innocuous bugs that it may harbour. If you are in the country for a long time, then it may be worth acclimatising yourself to it. However, if you are in Zimbabwe for just a short period of time, then try to drink only bottled, boiled, or treated water available in towns and from all camps, lodges and hotels.

Clothing / Dress Recommendations When in Zimbabwe the cardinal rule is to wear casual, comfortable clothes during the day as temperatures can get very hot. It is advisable to wear light loose fitting clothing, such as cotton or linen, as they are cool and easy to wash. Warmer clothes are advised for the evenings and rainwear for the wet season.

A brimmed hat and sunglasses are a good idea year round. Long sleeved shirts and long trousers will also guard against the scorching sun rays. It is recommended you wear light shoes, especially if your itinerary entails a lot of walking.

For safaris, please remember to wear appropriate clothing and shoes. Earth colour clothes, such as browns, greens and tans are advisable.

Electricity and Plug Standards Current is 220/240 volts at 50 cycles per second. Both square and round plugs are used.