Victoria Falls Arrival, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Kazuma and Hwange Safari
Day 1: Ilala Lodge Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation, where you will overnight. The afternoon will be spent cruising along the mighty Zambezi River. As the sun sets, you will have the pleasure of enjoying a tasteful and satisfying dinner at The Palm Restaurant.
Overnight: Ilala Lodge Hotel
Activities Sunset Cruise: Enjoy a brief history of the river with a cocktail in hand as you set out on the sunset cruise. Snack on delicacies from the high tea selection, as well as other delectable snacks, and be treated to any of the thirst-quenching beverages from the fully stocked bar while you take in the wild Zambezi.
Day 2: Camp Kuzuma, Kazuma Forest Reserve
Today you will travel to Kasane. Once you have settled in, you will enjoy a delicious lunch as you sail along the Chobe River.
Overnight: Camp Kuzuma is a remote safari camp in Botswana that borders Chobe National Park and Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park and is one of the top safari lodges in this area. Located in an exceptional wilderness area consisting of vast open plains and forests, it forms part of a busy wildlife corridor, ensuring amazing wildlife encounters.
The seven well-appointed tents are incredibly spacious, boasting deep Victorian baths and king-sized beds draped in mosquito nets. With a true commitment to eco-tourism, this Chobe safari lodge is completely off the grid, yet offers all the comforts guests may desire. Camp Kuzuma's expert guides will astound you with their knowledge of the local fauna and flora, as will the amount of wildlife to discover when journeying through the bush in an open-air safari vehicle.
Kazuma Forest Reserve Situated in the Chobe region of Botswana, the pristine Kazuma Forest Reserve offers visitors an authentic African wilderness experience. This impressive landscape stretches over thousands of hectares and features expansive grassland, natural pans, and Mopane tree forests. It is home to abundant wildlife and provides an ideal habitat for wildebeest, buffalo, antelope, sable, giraffe, zebra, lion, and leopard. Numerous herds of elephants also frequent this reserve, as it is idyllically positioned in an elephant corridor. The nearby Kazuma Pans attract many birds, making it a birdwatching paradise boasting over 380 different species. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities including guided walks, fishing trips, and sunrise or sunset game drives.
Day 3: Camp Kuzuma, Kazuma Forest Reserve
The day is spent on the concession in search of African wildlife as you are taken on an afternoon game walk and a sunset game drive.
Day 4-5: Nantwich Lodge, Hwange National Park
After a hearty breakfast, you will be transferred to the Pandamatenga border post and will be picked up by one of Nantwich Lodge's game drive vehicles to continue your journey on to Northern Hwange, where you will spend the next two nights enjoying game drives and game walks in Hwange National Park, the largest national park in Zimbabwe.
Overnight: Hideaways Nantwich, Hwange
A hidden gem within a hidden gem, experience this unique and intimate eco-lodge reclaimed from a bygone era. Hideaways Nantwich Lodge has a history closely tied to that of Hwange National Park, as described by acclaimed author Tony Park. Nantwich Lodge attracts true safari lovers who want to get off the beaten track and discover the pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife of Northern Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. Perched on a hill overlooking a large dam with resident crocodile and hippo, the game lodge boasts some of the best game viewing in the area. This remote safari lodge in Hwange National Park promotes conservation and responsible tourism by preserving the natural heritage of this great wilderness.
Day 6: End of Itinerary
Enjoy your last breakfast at the lodge before you drive back to Victoria Falls Airport, where you embark on your onward journey.
