WILDLIFE AND WATERFALLS from $ 6 DAYS LAND ONLY 2499* Zimbabwe is home to the majestic Victoria Falls, a mile wide thundering cascade. Zimbabwe is also home to reserves with per person based on some of the richest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, within a few hours of The Falls. This five night package features both Vic Falls and Hwange National Park, allowing visitors to see one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and one of double occupancy Africa’s finest National Parks. All meals, beverages, and even laundry service are included. INCLUSIONS • Two nights Gorges Lodge, Victoria Falls including black eagle viewing with Sundowners, traditional dancing display, a visit to see the mighty Victoria Falls and village/school visit • Three nights Bomani Tented Lodge, Hwange including game drives, game walks, a full day in Hwange National Park and village/school visits • 14 Meals (5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners) and all beverages • Laundry service • Road and air transfers throughout • Free shuttle between Gorges Lodge and Victoria Falls town • Hwange National Parks entry fee at Bomani and Victoria Falls Park entrance fee ITINERARY Day 1: Arrive at Victoria Falls - Arrive at Victoria Falls Airport to be met by a shuttle for your road transfer to Gorges Lodge (30 mins). After settling in take the afternoon shuttle into town for your sundowner cruise on the Zambezi, returning to the lodge for a 3 course dinner in the lodge dining room overlooking the gorge. Days 2: Victoria Falls - After breakfast take the shuttle to Victoria Falls town for a guided tour of the Falls followed by a packed picnic lunch on the banks of the Zambezi. Visit the nature sanctuary and crocodile farm and then take the afternoon shuttle back to Gorges Lodge to enjoy the evening and supper in the garden overlooking the Batoka Gorge. Day 3: Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park - Early visit to the school to listen to the student sing then return to Gorges for breakfast. Pack up and embark on your shuttle bus to Halfway House (2.5 hours). A Bomani 4 x 4 vehicle will collect you for your transfer to Bomani Tented Lodge (1.5 hours). Settle in to the lodge and have a late lunch followed by a short game drive with sundowners and snacks by the Pan. Drive back to the lodge to freshen up and then enjoy a 3 course supper out under the stars. Day 4 Hwange National Park - Early morning wake up with tea or coffee, then a game drive into the park with a walk in the acacia forests surrounding the Ngamo Plain, escorted by a fully licensed and experienced guide. Return to Bomani for brunch and either a siesta or an hour or two in the blind overlooking the lodge watering hole. Afternoon game drive with sundowners and snacks at Major Pan. ·Drive back to the lodge for refreshments and canapés around the campfire and a 3 course supper in the main lodge dining room. Day 5: Hwange National Park Early morning all day trip into the park for our one of a kind ‘pump run’ with a packed picnic lunch and a siesta under the trees at Mfagazaan Pan. ·Imvelo’s trademark pump runs combine game viewing in remote areas of the park with practical hands-on conservation. Guests can assist their guide with day-to-day maintenance at the borehole pumps which are the heartbeat of Hwange National Park and its wildlife. Leisurely afternoon game drive back to the lodge going from pan to pan, weaving your way between the throngs of jostling elephant that come pouring in for the fresh water. Freshen up before enjoying campfire refreshments and later a delicious supper listening to sounds of the bush. Day 6: Depart - Morning village visit and school tour at Ngamo Village followed by a tour of Imvelo’s Community Projects. Return to Bomani for a late breakfast then pack up and head for the airstrip for your light aircraft charter over Hwange National Park to Victoria Falls Airport in order to catch your departing flight. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: *Prices are ‘from’ per person, based on double occupancy in US$. Packages are available for travel August 15, 2017 - December 31, 2017. Single supplements apply. Pricing are current at time of posting (8/10/17) 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 December 15, 2017. 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 Book now: Africa Answers 866.427.2540 [email protected] www.africaanswers.com Zimbabwe. A phoenix rises 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 elder ly tr aveler s , 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. Book now: Africa Answers 866.427.2540 [email protected] www.africaanswers.com.