Africa is more than just a safari destination. Experience the joy of giving back to a local community through projects with a village school and orphanage.
(Day 01+02) *Bulawayo/Matobo Hills*
[Arrive Bulawayo and you will be met and transferred to your lodge in the Matobo (Matopos) Hills National Park. You will have an orientation this evening followed by dinner. 2 nights Amalinda Lodge.]
Amalinda Lodge
Amalinda Lodge is a visually stunning lodge built among the rocky outcrops of an ancient Bushman’s shelter. The granite kopjes provide the ultimate arc..Read More
(Day 03+04) *Matobo Hills*
[You will have the opportunity to spend time in the local Ndebele village, the children’s orphanage and the two local schools. You will be accompanied by a Mother Africa representative. 2 nights Local Village.]
Mother Africa
The "Mother Africa" organization believes that one person can make a difference. Like nature herself, change will be a gradual process. But we are conf..Read More
(Day 05) *Hwange*
[Today you will transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Hwange National Park and your next lodge (2 ½ hour drive). Hwange is Zimbabwe's largest national park and is famous for its large herds of elephant. Predominant species also include rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, lion, wild dog and bat-eared fox. This is one of the best parks on the continent to see sable antelope. Each day will be filled with a different activity such as assisting hornbill research, small carnivore census and time with elephant research. 1 night Ivory Lodge.]
Hwange National Park
At 5656 mi² (14,651 km²), Hwange is Zimbabwe’s largest national park. Besides its vastness, Hwange also boasts incredible quantity and diversity of wil..Read More
Ivory Lodge
Ivory Lodge is set on its own 6,000 acre conservancy bordering Hwange National Park and offers viewing with frequent sightings of lion, elephant, leopard a..Read More
(Day 06-08) *Hwange National Park*
[Three days to experience the ongoing work near Hwange National Park. 3 nights Ivory Lodge]
(Day 09) *Hwange National Park/Victoria Falls/Johannesburg*
[Today you will be driven to Victoria Falls for a departing flight to Johannesburg. (Optional Victoria Falls add-on is available).]