Beyond The Rainbow
Beyond the magical rainbows of thundering Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe will enthrall you with its warm hospitality and excellent game viewing in pristine Hwange and Mana Pools National Parks.
Explore the misty trails of UNESCO’s Victoria Falls, the world’s largest falling curtain of water.Discover the adventure of boating and canoeing on the Zambezi River in UNESCO’s Mana Pools National Park.Experience the large herds of elephants in remote Hwange National Park.Enjoy unmatched stargazing and lively storytelling around your campfire.
1. DAVINCI HOTEL AND SUITES, South Africa, Johannesburg
2. VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI CLUB, Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls
3. LITTLE MAKALOLO, Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park
4. RUCKOMECHI, Zimbabwe, Mana Pools National Park
9 nights from $14,495 per person
Itinerary
African Travel: Beyond The Rainbow
Day 1 Arrive Johannesburg, South Africa
With a warm welcome upon your arrival, you’ll be assisted with your transfer to your well-appointed hotel.
Davinci Hotel And Suites
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Day 2 Johannesburg / Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Fly to Victoria Falls and melt into the rhythm of Africa as you sip refreshing sundowners aboard a boat cruise on the Zambezi River. Look out for elephants as they make their way to the riverbank for their last drink before settling down for the night.
Palm River Hotel
Meals: (BD)
Day 3 Victoria Falls
Take a leisurely privately guided tour to learn about the history from an experienced local guide. Marvel at “the smoke that thunders” as you feel the mist of the millions of gallons of water crashing through the channels of Victoria Falls.
Palm River Hotel
Meals: (BLD)
Day 4 Victoria Falls / Hwange National Park
Fly from the rainbows of Victoria Falls to the "land of the giants," Hwange National Park. Known for its herds of elephants roaming the open grasslands and more than one hundred animal species, Hwange is Zimbabwe's largest game reserve.
Little Makalolo
Meals: (BLD)
Day 5 Hwange National Park
Start with a game drive to one of the many bustling pans. A visit to the Scorpion Anti-Poaching Unit provides a unique insights into the conservation support of Hwange. Learn about the team and their anti-poaching efforts. Just before the sun sets, head out with your ranger to observe the nocturnal animals?—?the lesser bushbaby, spotted hyena and the lioness on the hunt.
Little Makalolo
Meals: (BLD)
Day 6 Hwange National Park
Spend a memorable morning secretly observing the comings and going of the wildlife from the safety of the strategically positioned photographic hides. Have your camera ready to capture amazing behavior and winning images. Tonight sleep under the stars on a star bed for the ultimate wilderness experience.
Little Makalolo
Meals: (BLD)
Day 7 Hwange National Park / Mana Pools National Park
Fly to the remote heart of the Zambezi River Valley and Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tucked amid the acacia trees overlooking the Zambezi River, your tented camp has sweeping views of the mountains of the Great Rift Valley.
Ruckomechi
Meals: (BLD)
Day 8 Mana Pools National Park
Meet your captain and embark on a wildlife cruise along the Zambezi River. If you’re seeking more adventure, try paddling your own canoe while your lead ranger ensures you stay clear of any hippos. In the evening, gather around the campfire with your hosts to hear Zimbabwe’s cherished tales.
Ruckomechi
Meals: (BLD)
Day 9 Mana Pools National Park
Savor another full day of game viewing. Take a guided walk In the Footsteps of Giants. While spotting both big and small creatures, learn about the-Painted Dog Conservation project and the latest in the human and wild dog conflict. Tonight raise a glass to your adventures.
Ruckomechi
Meals: (BLD)
Day 10 Mana Pools National Park / Depart
Soak up the peace and calm of your last morning on safari. Transfer to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Harare and your onward travel arrangements.
Meals: (B)
Featured Destinations
Johannesburg
Johannesburg's contrasts are some of the most extreme in the world; poverty-stricken and overcrowded Alexandra is surrounded by some of the richest suburbs in South Africa, and downtown hundreds of homeless struggle to survive around the Stock Exchange. The contrast between suburb and township is mirrored nationwide, but is more extreme here because of the intense wealth of many of the suburbs, and the sheer size of the townships and their satellite squatter camps. Yet the city as a whole continues to suck in people and skills from all over the country, making it the financial, commercial and cultural powerhouse of South Africa.
Victoria Falls
The town of Victoria Falls is a pleasant place, created for visitors. There are hiking routes and rental bicycles. There are also trinket shops, selling everything from cheap T-shirts to antique African musical instruments. Carvings of masks and animals are a tradition around the area (as is the bargaining required to purchase them for a reasonable price). The Victoria Falls Hotel, a short walk from the falls, still operates in full colonial splendor and should be seen even by those not staying there. Visit Crocodile Ranch and Craft Village - a fascinating glimpse into Zimbabwean culture. Visit Livingstone, just across the border in Zambia— more than just a tourist town and more character than Victoria Falls. Another appealing side trip is to Chobe National Park, in neighboring Botswana. Chobe is one of the finest game parks in the world.
Hwange
The park at Hwange covers an area of 5,656 miles². Hwange specialties include thousands of elephants, over 100 different types of animals including Africa’s Big Five and 400 species of birds, strategically placed viewing hides, luxury safari lodges with their own 'off the beaten track' traversing areas, and night drives from the private lodges. These sub-tropical thorn and sand flats on the edge of the Kalahari Desert, were once home to nomadic San (bushmen) who lived off the land and feasted on herds of migrating game. It is a place of great contrasts between wet and dry season, with extremes reminding of the life-giving properties of water.
Mana Pools National Park
Mana Pools National Park is a wildlife conservation park where the mighty Zambezi River flows and the flood plains turn into lakes or "Mana Pools" of Hurungwe, Zimbabwe. Mana which means "four" consists of four large inland pools carved out by the Zambezi thousands of years ago. This World Heritage Site has a wide range of large mammals from elephants, lions to zebras, and over 350 species of bird and aquatic life such as hippopotamus and crocodiles.
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06/01/2024 -
10/31/2024
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