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ZIMBABWE SAFARI
- SPECIAL
8 DAY
The Zambezi River, most enchanted of
them all....
The
Zambezi
River, most enchanted of them all, the plains and prolific wildlife
of Eastern Hwange National Park, and the drama and remoteness of the 300
kilometre long Lake Kariba. These
are places of dreams and romance evoking images of the great era of
adventure and exploration. Wild
and captivating, they beat to a
rhythm that is fast disappearing
Day 1 - Zimbabwe Safari - VICTORIA FALLS
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Meet guests in Victoria Falls and proceed
straight into the Zambezi National Park to our tented camp on
the banks of the Zambezi . |
Day 2 - Zimbabwe Safari - CANOEING
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The following morning,
after breakfast, drive up river to commence a
full day canoeing. This is the most varied and
interesting stretch of the Zambezi anywhere above
Victoria Falls, combining small rapids, silent
channels and wide open sections of the river. Enjoy
a picnic lunch on the banks and canoe into camp at
approximately 1700 hours. Have hot showers under the
ebony trees, and relax in front of a leisurely
dinner. Overnight on the banks of the Zambezi.
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Day 3 and 4 – Zimbabwe Safari - HWANGE
NATIONAL PARK
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The next morning,
after breakfast, begins the 280 Kilometre drive
to Ngweshla camp in Eastern Hwange National Park where
one reaches the open plains and is renowned for the
biggest bodied elephant in Africa. Wildlife is
outstanding, species seen include elephant, buffalo,
giraffe, sable, kudu, wildebeeste, waterbuck, impala,
zebra, lion and hyena, occasionally rhino. Two nights
are spent at this camp site . It is a rustic and
immaculately maintained site, with shower, flush toilet,
two spotless open rondavels and grass area where we
pitch our tents.
Days are spent on game drives, stopping at a hide in an
ebony tree for lunch, overlooking a water hole, and
evenings sitting alongside a large pan watching the game
come down to drink. |
Day 5, 6 and 7– Zimbabwe
Safari - LAKE KARIBA
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After an early breakfast,
we break camp and begin the 260 kilometre
drive to Binga, where we board the houseboat,
and begin a 2 night 2 day cruise along
Kariba. This 300 kilometre long lake is
remote, dramatic and spectacular in its vast
panoramas. Elephant may be encountered on some
of the floodplains, and during this period we
fish in a lake renowned for it's bream and tiger
fish, take walks , and generally enjoy the
wildness of the lake in comfort. The houseboat
has 4 cabins, 2 showers and toilets, a fully
equipped kitchen and 2 tender boats. For those
who wish, there is a possibility of sleeping
under the stars
on the upper deck. |
Day 7 and 8 – Zimbabwe Safari-
BINGA AND VICTORIA FALLS
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On day 7 we end the cruise
and drive approximately 10 kilometres to
Binga, where we spend that night in a large
house, 5 spacious en suite bedrooms, a
swimming pool within well kept gardens,
overlooking the lake, and appropriately
named “Journey’s End”.
•Early
on day 8 we return to Victoria Falls
This is 280 kilometre journey.
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YOUR HOSTS
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Paul Connolly has
been a safari operator for the
last 24 years.
He is the pioneer of
canoeing, kayaking and
whitewater rafting on the
Zambezi in Zimbabwe .
Once a year, he
undertakes an expedition,
generally solo, to the most
remote places and rivers of
Africa. |
Marie, his
wife, is an exceptional
organiser and cook and
accompanies every safari.
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The best 8 day
safari.....
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The variety of camping and
canoeing on the Zambezi, one
of the few great rivers of
the world, the open plains
and prolific wildlife of
Eastern Hwange, and a
houseboat on a lake 300
kilometres long, and
considerably more
interesting than lakes
Tanganyika and Malawi for
example, is unique. Quite
simply,
that variety cannot
be equalled.
Added to this, as a
bonus,
is the high
probability that you will
not meet any other tourists
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•The
catering is done by
Marie.
In the words
of our last 8 guests
with whom we have
just finished this
safari, you will not
eat that well in a
restaurant of
international
standard .
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There is an
essential level
of comfort. All
tents,
mattresses,
table chairs,
crockery and
cutlery are
brand new.
Showers
are available at
all times in all
phases of the
safari, and
after the end of
7 days,
drinks
are still ice
cold
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Despite all the
political and
economic
problems of
Zimbabwe, the
genuine
politeness and
decency of
Zimbabweans is,
as it has
always been,
exceptional.
This is a
fact which is
always noticed
by tourists to
the country
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The Menu
Breakfasts
•On
every alternate day, the
menu consists of a cooked
breakfast such as : egg,
bacon, tomatoes, baked
beans, toast etc..
•The
next day, the menu would be
a fruit salad followed by a
delicious homemade muesli
full of dried fruits, nuts,
oats etc.., followed by
toast and an assortment of
jams.
•This
consists of a different type
of homemade quiches every
day accompanied by cold
meats such as meat balls,
ham, salami or tuna
mayonnaise, different
salads, cheese. Everything
is fresh and homemade.
•We
offer dishes such as beef
stroganoff, chicken curry,
beef goulash, spaghetti
bolognaise, etc.. with
either rice, potatoes or
pasta accompanied by a
minimum of 2 side
vegetables. We always finish
off by a scrumptious
home-made pudding
accompanied by fresh cream
or custard. In winter, we
start by a heart warming
soup.
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We are
very happy to help with any
special diet requirements as
long as we receive
sufficient prior notice.
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0ther information
•Because
of some non-variable
costs that we have to
incur on the trip such
as houseboat hire and
fuel, the bigger the
group, the cheaper the
daily rate per person .
•The
cost of the safari for 8
guests is US$195 per
person per day. This
includes:
•Collecting
guests from airport or
hotel and transport /
fuel throughout safari.
•All
food and drinks,
inclusive of beers and
wine. This does not
include spirits. We ask
our guests to bring
their own if required.
•All
National Parks entry and
camping fees.
•The
only extras which are
entirely at the guests
discretion would be tips
to the camping staff and
houseboat staff.
•Personal
effects and
toiletries
•Mosquito
repellent body
cream/spray
•Long
sleeved shirt
for people with
sensitive skin
•Camera/charger/batteries
•Binoculars
(very
important!)
•Light
weight raincoat
in the rainy
season
•Warm
night and early
morning kit in
the winter
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(May/June
to August). This
includes socks,
beani, gloves.
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