ZIMBABWE 2013 impala, bushbuck, lion and crocodile. hippopotamus, leopard, buffalo, greater kudu, zebra, eland, dogs. Species commonly seen in the park include elephant, Mana Pools is one of the best places in Africa to see wild of Lake Kariba and Victoria Falls. on the southern side of the Lower Zambezi River downstream concentrations of wildlife on the continent. The park is located dry season, Mana Pools National Park has one of the highest Mala tri This adventure is an optional addition to the Zimbabwe... Pools, Mana August 1-4 July 31 Itinerary... Our will experience the thrill of approaching close to elephants and other wildlife. back towards the Zambezi - a prime time to game view by canoe, foot and vehicle. From a canoe and on foot you section of the Middle Zambezi Valley. During the summer months, shortages of food and water force the animalsyou visit to concentrating on the animals, the birds, the vegetation, and the regions ecology. Mana Pools coversYour a guides will endeavor to cover all aspects of the African bush and use their local knowledge of the park that this trip to 5 photographers but I may be able to expand a bit depending on demand. be at Little Vundu Camp. A traditional luxury tented camp situated in the heart of the park. At present I am limitingon this trip with Professional Guides. Just think photographing elephants from ground level!! Accommodations will We will do walking safaris as well as canoe, and game drive Sign upno babwe. Transfer by scheduled charter flight to Mana Pools National Park. Upon arrival you will be met by your On arrival in Johannesburg, South Africa you will connect with your scheduled inter-Africa flight to Harare, Zim Albida (Ana) trees in the area. Predators including lion, wild dog, leopard, and cheetah, are often sighted, and impala and waterbuck can be seen on the surrounding plains, and elephant take advantage of the plentiful 4x4 vehicles, boats, canoes, and fishing. Daily nature walks are available with a professional guide. Kudu, zebra, Wildlife is excellent in the area, and there is diverse game activities offered, including wildlife-viewing drives in This is prime time to game view. water force the animals back towards the Zambezi River. and birds. During the winter months, shortages of food and rains and ar e home to populations of hippo, crocodiles Zambezi. They are refilled by the swollen river during the pools of Mana are lakes that mark former courses of the ley is a western extension of the Great Rift Valley. The north to the escarpment in the south. The Zambezi Val Zambezi Valley, extending from the Zambezi River in the Mana Pool National Park covers a section of the Middle accordingly. There is a luggage limit of 44lbs (20kg) per person on the charter flight so pre -pack in soft-sided luggage guide and driven to camp. with Michael Francis — July 31 -August5,2013 with MichaelFrancis —July31 p as requested by several trip participants. During the w forthephotographicopportunityofalifetime! Chobe/Mala - - - ZIMBABWE 2013 About Your Guide... Your About Details... Trip August 5
lished wildlife and scenic photographer whose 500,000 Michael H. Francis Deposit: Cost: Dates: you will connect with your scheduled inter-Africa flight to Johannesburg. You will game view en route to the airstrip and connect with your scheduled charter flight to Harare. On arrival Pools. tion is going on in the bush at the time, so you get to experience the best out of what is happening in Mana The activities are varied, walks, drives, canoeing and fishing. The activities are planned to fit you and what ac to feast on the pods which are an important part of the animal’s diet. Mana Pools is famous for. The elephants especially stop by linked by a foot bridge, it is shaded by the acacia trees that showers. The dining room is across a picturesque channel The bathrooms are open-air with flush toilets and bucket ebony trees and overlook an inlet of the Zambezi River . suite tents are nestled in a grove of sausage trees and tall adventurer who wants a real bush experience. The five en camp offers a personalized service for the discerning in the heart of Mana Pools National Park. The intimate Little Vundu river att racting large numbers of waterbirds. river’s edges. Bird watching tends to be very good, with the large concentrations of buffalo can be found along the photography tour experience. ner wildlife photographers of any age. His insights into animal behavior and broad experience make for a rich North and South Dakota and other locations. He enjoys sharing his love of wildlife with experienced and begin In addition to taking photos throughout the world Mike leads photo tours to Alaska, Africa, Yellowstone, Texas, the sides of Frontier Airline planes. Books. His images are also published in hundreds of calendars, post cards, greeting cards, mugs and even on Field and Stream, Outdoor Life, Ranger Rick, Natural History, Outdoor Photographer, and National Geographic thousands of images published in a broad variety of magazines and books including Sports Afield, Audubon, Memories Horses of North America, Bison for Kids, Yellowstone Yellowstone Bears in the Wild, Into the Wind … Wild rapher books including America. He has been published in over 35 single photog and a member of The Outdoor Writers Association of North American Nature Photography Associatio ful images. Mike is a member and former president of the reptile and insect behavior as well as striking and beauti to his photos which show extraordinary mammal, bird, brings his background as a biologist and entomologist plus images express his admiration for all of nature. Mike
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is a traditional luxury tented camp is situated air fare not included. $1,000 Price includes double room accommodations, meals and in-country flights, Please contact us for availability. July 31 - August 5, 2013 $5,295
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