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14 Day | Family Adventure to Zimbabwe

Country Zimbabwe
Theme Family Fun | City Touring | Culture
Budget From $6,125
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 “Signature Special Package" pricing for Old Drift and Elephant Camp and includes a complimentary 12 minute "Flight of Angels" helicopter ride. 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

Fly to Victoria Falls. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Next morning enjoy the day at leisure. Optional activities you may book for an extra charge (please request). 2 nights Elephant Camp.

Day 05+06

Upper Zambezi

Onward transfer to your camp located on a riverine fringe of the mighty Zambezi River where Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and Namibia converge. Activities include day and night game drives and boat game drives. 2 nights Old Drift Lodge.

Day 07-09

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 10-12

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 13+14

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

2023 Land Arrangements:

Based on Ivory Lodge and Amalinda Lodge | Based on 2 adults + 1 child 12 and under sharing.

Jan - Mar / Nov - Dec 19

Per adult double

From $6,125

Per child 12 and under sharing with parents

From $3,475

Per child x 2 (ages 13-16) in their own room

From $4,795

Apr - Oct

Per adult double

From $6,850

Per child 12 and under sharing with parents

From $3,795

Per child x 2 (ages 13-16) in their own room

From $5,275

Parks

Accommodations

Elephant Camp

Classic

Elephant Camp is located on a private concession near Victoria Falls. Nine luxury suites feature private viewing deck and plunge pool, air-conditioning, mini-bar and en suite bath

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Old Drift Lodge

Classic

Old Drift Lodge is located on the banks of the Zambezi River upstream from Victoria Falls. The luxury tented camp is within the Zambezi National Park and is frequented by elephant,

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Ivory Lodge

Vintage

Ivory Lodge is set on its own 6,000-acre conservancy bordering Hwange National Park. The nine en suite rooms are built in the treetops of a teak forest and have sweeping views of

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Khulu Bush Camp

Classic

Khulu Bush Camp is located on a private 6,000-acre game concession bordering Hwange National Park. There are six thatched, safari-style suites built onto platforms. The tents are

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Sable Valley

Back in the 80’s when safaris were becoming fashionable, Sable Valley was built on a fragile ecosystem called The Dete Vlei. This very camp was made famous in 1991 when her

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Little Makalolo

Classic

Little Makalolo is located in a private concession area of Hwange National Park. The camp has six classic tents with en suite bathrooms, including a flush toilet, and shower with

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Amalinda Lodge

Classic

Amalinda Lodge is a visually stunning lodge built among the rocky outcrops of an ancient Bushman’s shelter. The granite kopjes provide the ultimate architectural backdrop for the

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African Rock

Tourist Class

African Rock is an exclusive boutique hotel located 11 kilometers from the Johannesburg International Airport in the quiet suburb of Kempton Park. The interior is a delightful

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