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5 days Zimbabwe

Hwange and Lake Kariba Discovery

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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.

 

From $4620 USD

$7470 USD

? Can be customised based on your budget and requirements. International flights not included.

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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Your 5-Day Itinerary

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.

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

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

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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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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