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Hwange and Lake Kariba Discovery

Name: Affordable Cape Town, Kruger Safari and Victoria Falls journey
Brand: Discover Africa
SKU: affordable-cape-town-kruger-national-park-victoria-falls-luxury-safari
Price: 3908 USD
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Is the Hwange and Lake Kariba Discovery Trip for Me?

The 5 day safari is the perfect add-on to a stay in Victoria Falls. Experience wonderful game drives and walks in Hwange National Park, and then a quick hop will take you to Lake Kariba to enjoy water activities. Some of the best animals spotted in Hwange ‘s grasslands and mopane woods are large elephant herds, lions and African wild dogs. While in Kariba, you can spend your days cruising on the water or meandering the surrounds on a walking safari, or try your hand at catch-and-release fishing.

Visiting:

Southern Africa › Zimbabwe › Hwange National Park

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From $4620 USD

$7470 USD

per person sharing per tour

TRANSPORT

Transfers included

MEALS

Certain Meals (see itinerary) + drinks at certain lodges included (see itinerary)

ACTIVITIES

Lodge game activities

Only excludes: International flights, visas, travel insurance, gratuities

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Hwange and Lake Kariba Discovery

Lounge area of the Victoria Falls Hotel | Photo credits: Outdoor dining at the Victoria Falls Hotel | Photo credits: Victoria Falls Hotel

Suite at a luxury lodge, Zimbabwe | Photo credits: Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel

Your 5-Day Itinerary

Lionesses drinking some water in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe | Photo credit: Somalisa Camp

The trip starts at Victoria Falls airport where you take the scheduled charter flight to Hwange Manga airstrip. On arrival you are met by the lodge and transferred to the camp. Relax before the afternoon game drive. You will be spending 3 nights at Somalisa Camp including all your meals, selected beverages and the scheduled shared game viewing activities. Hwange National Park is a land of contrasts from dense teak and acacia forest to vast open savannah. Somalisa is tucked away under the dappled shade of an Acacia grove, along the edge of an ancient seasonal floodplain. Activities include walking safaris, game drives, birding and cultural visits.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: (Local Brands) Included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip on time for the charter flight to Kariba. Arrive at the airstrip and transfer to the lodge where you can enjoy the most wonderful view of the lake, before the afternoon activity. You will be spending 3 nights at Bumi Hills including all your meals, selected beverages and the scheduled shared activities.

Not only is Kariba’s shoreline wildlife-rich, but the lodge’s proximity to Matusadona allows for the wildlife to freely move between the national park and Bumi Hill’s private concession, creating endless game-viewing opportunities. In addition to the game drives and walks, you will have the opportunity to experience sunset cruises on the lake, and fishing (catch and release). Enjoy a night cap watching the starry sky and forget about the daily stress, listening to the sound of the bush around you.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: (Local Brands) Included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip, on time for the scheduled flight to Victoria Falls. Arrive at the airport and connect with your own flight, or extend for a few days in Victoria Falls and visit the Falls. Chat to us for the options depending on your requirements.

Every itinerary can be crafted to your needs, from adjusting the length of your stay to including different accommodation and refining the route. Your safari is yours, shaped around your idea of a dream experience.

Handpicked Stays Along Your Journey

Each lodge has been chosen for its sense of place, privacy, and quiet luxury –
where service is seamless and the views are unforgettable.

African Bush Camps Somalisa Camp

Set in the heart of Hwange National Park, Somalisa Camp offers guests the perfect blend of old African charm and elegance. Tucked beneath an acacia island along the edge of an ancient seasonal flood plain, this camp has breathtaking views of the savannah plains of the famous Kennedy Vlei line.
Activities include guided walks led by passionate guides who will share their knowledge and love of the bush with you, game drives, bird watching, and evening spot lighting. The area provides guests with the opportunity to see a variety of plains game and predators including elephant, kudu, sable, the rare and endangered roan antelope, buffalo, white rhino, lion, leopard, and hyena amongst other wildlife species. In addition, after the first rains, the Kennedy Vlei is scattered with flamboyant colors from the seasonal wildflowers that emerge during this time of year – making it one of the prettiest areas in Hwange National Park.

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African Bush Camps Bumi Hills Safari Lodge

It’s a one-hour direct flight from Victoria Falls to the exclusive wildlife gem that is the luxury 20-room Bumi Hills Safari Lodge & Spa, perched on a hill overlooking Lake Kariba (Zimbabwe) and the game-rich shoreline. The incredible panoramic vista cannot be matched by any safari lodge in southern Africa, transforming all public areas, your room balcony and the Spa into pure WOW factors!

The Zambezi River was dammed more than 50 years ago to form one of the world’s largest man-made lakes allowing Bumi Hills safari Lodge to offer the added dimension of water for cruises, fishing for the fighting “Tigerfish” and safaris to complement the traditional 4 x 4 mode and the rich local Tonga culture. Bumi Hills Safari Lodge is perfect for corporate conferences (up to 60), incentives and idyllic Weddings in the authentic Wilds of Africa.

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Best Time To Go on this Trip

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Zimbabwe

Peak of the rainy season, with Hwange transformed into a lush, emerald landscape.
Afternoon storms cool the air and create dramatic skies for photography.
Game disperses widely due to abundant water, but scenery is spectacular and fresh.
Excellent for birding, with migrants and breeding species active around pans and river edges.
Newborn antelope are common, making predator-prey interactions more dynamic.

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