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12 Day | Family Adventure to Zimbabwe

Country Zimbabwe
Theme Family Fun | City Touring | Culture
Budget From $6,275
Duration 14 Days

Itinerary Description

This itinerary offers the ultimate family safari as you travel to three diverse areas including Victoria Falls with the Upper Zambezi, Hwange National Park and the cultural site of Matobo Hills. Activities are varied and have something for everyone including day and night game drives in open-vehicles, walking safaris, game viewing by boat, exploration of caves to see ancient bushmen art and cultural village visits. The camps and lodges welcome children 7 and up and enjoy sharing the African experience with them. Ask about visiting a Mother Africa or Children in the Wilderness project for a day or two of voluntourism.

Rates reflect special “Stay 6-Pay 5” at Ivory Lodge and Amalinda Lodge! This offer includes a free transfer Ivory/Amalinda.

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Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01+02

USA/Johannesburg

Depart today on your overnight international flight to Johannesburg. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight African Rock Hotel & Spa.

Day 03+04

Victoria Falls – Matetsi Private Game Reserve

Fly to Victoria Falls. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your lodge. The Matetsi Private Game Reserve is located 25 miles upstream from Victoria Falls and extends over 136,000 acres of pristine African wilderness – the largest private wildlife concession in the country. Matetsi offers an unrivalled river experience in addition to game viewing and birdwatching. The banks of the Zambezi River boast an array of African wildlife – including large elephant and buffalo herds, lion, leopard, spotted hyena, wild dog and rare roan and sable antelope. Enjoy two days of activities. Day and night game drives, walks, scheduled tour of Victoria Falls, bird watching, canoeing on the Zambezi River and sunset or sunrise boat cruises are included. 2 nights Matetsi Victoria Falls (River Lodge Family Suite).

Day 05-07

Hwange

Return road transfer to the Victoria Falls airport for your scheduled charter flight to Hwange National Park. Upon arrival you will be met by your guide and game drive en route to camp. Day and night game drives and walks are offered. Enjoy two days of game viewing activities. 3 nights Ivory Lodge, Khulu Bush Camp or Sable Valley or Little Makalolo Camp.

Day 08-10

Matobo Hills

After breakfast, depart by private vehicle where you drive from Hwange to your lodge located in the Matobo National Park arriving late afternoon. Enjoy two days of activities. 3 nights Amalinda Lodge.

Day 11+12

Matobo Hills/Bulawayo/Johannesburg/USA

Road transfer to the Bulawayo Airport for your scheduled inter-Africa flight to Johannesburg. Depart this evening on your overnight international flight. Welcome home!

Safari Pricing Details

2024 Land Arrangements:

Based on Ivory Lodge and Amalinda Lodge | Based on 2 adults + 2 children or 2 teens

May-Jun / Sep

Per adult double

From $6,995

Children (ages 7-12)

From $5,350

Teen (ages 13-16)

From $6,750

Jul-Aug

Per Adult double

From $7,150

Children (ages 7-12)

From $5,450

Teen (ages 13-16)

From $6,850

Oct

Per Adult double

From $6,275

Children (ages 7-12)

From $4,575

Teen (ages 13-16)

From $5,975

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#1 Africa-Only Travel Company

Industry Leaders in Customizable Safaris

The Africa Adventure Company was one of the first boutique travel agencies to offer customizable Africa travel itineraries. Together we can create a trip that includes the experiences and destinations most important to you, your family, or your group.

Value-Added
Adventures

Many travelers expect private and independent safaris to be unaffordable, but our clients are delighted to discover they do not have to join a group of strangers in order to experience a customized safari adventure.

Security &
Safety-Focused

We work with people who will take care of you. Our guides, travel consultants, and tour operators understand the complicated and complex nature of travel in Africa and have decades of experience to ensure your safety at every leg of your trip.

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