Day 1 - Gonarezhou National Park

Depart Johannesburg, O.R International Airport on a Federal Air scheduled one hour 45 minute flight to Buffalo Range Airport. On arrival a representative will meet and transfer you to the lodge. The transfer time is approximately one hour and 45 minutes.

Chilo Gorge is a luxury safari lodge on the edge of the stunning wilderness of Gonarezhou National Park, in South-East Zimbabwe. Gonarezhou is a gem amongst African parks, and offers experienced safari travelers an increasingly rare ability to explore untouched Africa. 

The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer. These include game drives, visiting a local community, Chilojo Cliffs, and Chivalila Falls.

Overnight: Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: L,D

Day 2 - Gonarezhou National Park

The days are at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer. 

Game Drives in Gonarezhou National Park: At over 5,000 km², Gonarezhou is the second largest National Park in Zimbabwe, cutting a swathe of sandstone cliffs, scrub and baobab trees along the country’s southeastern border with Mozambique. Largely undiscovered by the outside world, this striking land is one of the last great pristine wildernesses in Africa and takes in a huge diversity of habitats.

Lions, cheetah, wild dogs, hyena, buffalo, hippo and giraffe can all be seen within the boundaries of Gonarezhou, but this country is known, first and foremost, as the Land of the Elephant. Gonarezhou National Park is one of Africa's last remaining true pristine wilderness areas.

Enjoy morning, afternoon and full day games drives into Gonarezhou National Park, with resident guides.

Overnight: Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: B,L,D

Day 3 - Gonarezhou National Park

Enjoy another day at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer.

Overnight: Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: B,L,D

Day 4 - Lake Kariba

After breakfast you will be transferred to the Chilo Gorge airstrip for your flight to Lake Kariba. On arrival at the airstrip a representative will meet and transfer you to Bumi Hills Safari Lodge. The transfer is approximately five minutes.

From its position on a range of remote hills, Bumi Hills Safari Lodge is afforded breath taking panoramic views over the great inland sea of Lake Kariba. Ten stylishly appointed lake view rooms and two premium suites are nested in the mountains overlooking the endless blue waters of the lake and the game-rich shoreline below. Surrounding the iconic infinity pool is a main area that has been designed with both serenity and style in mind. The uninterrupted view from the bar and dining deck gazes out over paradise beyond and the brilliant pink-to-red-to-golden sunsets that Lake Kariba is famous for.

The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer. These include game drives, boat safaris, fishing, sunset cruises, walking safaris, stargazing and cultural visits.

Overnight: Bumi Hills Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: B,L,D

Day 5 - Lake Kariba

The days are at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer. Bumi is unique among luxury safari lodges because of the exquisite added dimension of the water - Kariba is among the world’s largest man-made lakes and a genuine African wilderness with far more animals than people. This allows for glorious game viewing by boat as well as the traditional open 4 x 4 vehicles and walking in the wilds with an armed professional guide.

Bumi is the prime fishing region of Kariba and is a major attraction that sets Bumi apart from any traditional luxury safari lodge. Here it is rated one of Africa’s Top 20 adventures. You will thrill to catching the razor toothed tiger, pound-for-pound one of the world’s most powerful freshwater species. The Bumi area also offers truly incredible birdlife, especially water birds, and hundreds of species have been recorded. It is a thrilling location for photography of the majestic scenery and wildlife, but also the prolific bird life for enthusiasts.

Overnight: Bumi Hills Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: B,L,D

Day 6 - Lake Kariba

Enjoy another day at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer. 

Overnight: Bumi Hills Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: B,L,D

Day 7 - Mana Pools

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Mana Pools. The flight is approximately 30 minutes. On arrival at the airstrip you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to the lodge.

Situated on a large private concession in the heart of the Zambezi Valley’s Mana Pools National Park, Ruckomechi Camp looks out from the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. It is a remote, beautiful place with spectacular views of the broad flowing river, adjoining well-defined tree canopy and the mountains of the Rift Valley escarpment over the border in Zambia.

Shaded by a large grove of acacia and mahogany trees, the camp accommodates guests in ten spacious and beautifully decorated en suite tents, including two family rooms, all of which overlook the river. The central dining, bar and lounge areas face the escarpment, and there is a separate pool deck swimming and sunbathing, and an inviting fire deck for convivial evenings under the African skies. A romantic star-bed situated nearby overlooking a productive waterhole completes the Ruckomechi experience.

The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer. These include game drives, river cruises, nature walks, catch and release fishing and great birding.

Overnight: Ruckomechi Camp

Meal Plan: B,L,D

Day 8 - Mana Pools

The days are at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer. Game drives early in the morning or late afternoon take place in open Land Rovers, taking in a coffee break or a sundowner at a scenic spot. Make your way through the private concession as well as the National Park, accessing a diversity of habitats, and therefore a wide range of wildlife. Cruises down this stretch of the Zambezi River are in nine-seater pontoons or in a six-seater speed boat. Canoes are a more adventurous option to see the large numbers of water birds and other wildlife that are attracted to the river and seasonal pans.

Mana Pools National Park is a remote, beautiful place that is best experienced on foot, led by a professional guide. This thrilling way of exploring the surrounding bush often heralds many exciting sightings.

Overnight: Ruckomechi Camp

Meal Plan: B,L,D

Day 9 - Mana Pools

Enjoy another day at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer. 

Overnight: Ruckomechi Camp

Meal Plan: B,L,D

Day 10 - Victoria Falls

After breakfast you will be transferred back to the airstrip for your flight to Victoria Falls. The flying time is approximately two hours and 30 minutes. On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport a representative will meet and transfer you to the lodge. The transfer time is approximately 45 minutes.

Set on the banks of the Zambezi River, the luxury tented Victoria Falls River Lodge is a pioneer in many ways. As the first privately owned lodge situated in the Zambezi National Park, it is the ideal place from which to explore Victoria Falls. Built upon raised decks, and sheltered by an extensive thatched roof, the 13 luxurious ‘tents’ are tastefully decorated in earthy hues with liberal splashes of crisp white, soothing sage and duck egg blue. Each offers a larger than king size bed, comfortable sitting area, indoor and outdoor showers and a private viewing deck with plunge pool whereupon guests are able to sit comfortably and watch the hippos wallowing.

The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer. These include a tour of Victoria Falls, game drives and river cruises as well as a variety of adventure activities offered at an additional cost.

Overnight: Victoria Falls River Lodge

Meal Plan: B,L,D

Day 11 - Victoria Falls

The day is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer. Take a tour of Victoria Falls with experienced guides. A visit to the iconic Victoria Falls is a truly awe-inspiring experience. Reaching its apex in around May of each year, it remains a magnificent sight all year round. Nothing can quite prepare visitors for the shear splendour of the breath taking spectacle which is one of Africa’s most famous landmarks. Choose from a sunrise or sunset cruise.

Overnight: Victoria Falls River Lodge

Meal Plan: B,L,D

Day 12 - Day of departure

Overnight:

Meal Plan: B