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Itineraries We Recommend

Because Victoria Falls is the iconic landmark of Africa, at the meeting point of four contries, served by excellent transport links and surrounded by wonderful wild places, it is at the heart of many outstanding holiday itinrearies and it's often included in amazing special offers. Have a look at the bottom of this page for any current special offers!

To give you an idea of what is possible, we've put together some itineraries below, ranging from the simplest, for people wanting a short trip to the heart of Africa, to more complex and longer ones.  Please remember that these are all just outlines that we can use to design your own special itinerary just for you. We work with almost all the specialist tour and safari operators, and we are not affiliated with any of them so we will work with you to get you the best deal on the most perfect holiday for your own specific dream.

If you are interested in a group tour, there are many of them that go to the Victoria falls and they are an incredibly cost effective way of travelling and making friends with like-minded people. Click on this lnk and see what group tours are available to Victoria falls:

Otherwise get in touch with us today and let us start working with you to plan the holiday of your dreams, incorporating all the things that are most important to you ar the price point that works best for you!

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14 DAYS FROM £8300 PER PERSON SHARING

As it says on the tin, this is the classic Zimbabwe safari tour. It starts at Victoria Falls, goes on to Hwange, then to Kariba, on to Mana Pools and out via Harare. There are many ways in which this can be varied. Including flying from Victoria falls to Hwange and upgrading much of the accommodation.

Inbound Flights: Your inbound flights will be to Victoria Falls or Livingstone via Johannesburg, Nairobi or Addis Ababba.

Days 2 and 3 will be at Victoria Falls in a luxury lodge on bed and Breakfast. You decide whether you want to experience the spectacle on foot, or from a helicopter; whether you want the adrenaline of a bungi jump or white water rafting, or the refinement of a sunset cruise. In between there are wonderful restaurants and charming shops to enjoy in the town.

Days 4, 5 and 6 will be in Hwange National Park. You will be driven there from Victoria Falls on the morning of day 4 and you will stay for these days in a beautiful lodge or camp with all meals and game viewing activities included. If you want a guided walk in the bush this will be available to you. Otherwise you will normally go out in an open vehicle morning and evening in search of the wonderful range of animal sights to be seen there.

Days 7, 8 and 9 will be in a stunning lodge on the banks of Lake Kariba, on full board with all activities. You will transfer there in a light aircraft on the morning of day 7. Here you will explore the lake with fantastic game viewing by boat, as well as fishing if you are keen. There are also game drives and walks along the shore, as well as ample opportunity to relax and enjoy the African sunshine.

Days 9, 10, 11 and 12 you will be at Mana Pools. Again your transfer will be by light aircraft, this time to the premier game area in Zimbabwe, on the south bank of the Lower Zambezi. You will stay in a top rated lodge or bush camp on all inclusive with all game viewing activities. This area is particularly good for elephants, as well as all the predators, and the birds are spectacular.

On Day 13 a light aircraft will take you to Harare, from where you will fly home via Johannesburg, Nairobi or Addis Ababba.

As with all itineraries, we will select the specific accommodation options that suit you best.

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7 DAYS FROM £3500 PER PERSON SHARING

This is one of our most popular holidays. It is an entry point for individual safari packages and is perfect for a first time safari experience or for a honeymoon.

Inbound Flights: Your inbound flights will be to Victoria Falls or Livingstone via Johannesburg, Nairobi or Addis Ababa.

Days 2 and 3 will be at Victoria Falls in a luxury lodge on bed and Breakfast. You decide whether you want to experience the spectacle on foot, or from a helicopter; whether you want the adrenaline of a bungi jump or white water rafting, or the refinement of a sunset cruise. In between there are wonderful restaurants and charming shops to enjoy in the town.

Days 4, 5 and 6 will be in Hwange National Park. You will be driven there from Victoria Falls on the morning of day 4 and you will stay for these days in a beautiful lodge or camp with all meals and game viewing activities included. If you want a guided walk in the bush this will be available to you. Otherwise you will normally go out in an open vehicle morning and evening in search of the wonderful range of animal sights to be seen there.

On Day 7 you will be transferred back to Victoria Falls or Livingstone for the return flight home.

As with all itineraries, we will select the specific accommodation options that suit you best.

To find out more and discuss this Essential Zimbabwe Holiday enquire now!

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11 DAYS FROM £5150 PER PERSON SHARING

Botswana is a premium safari destination and customers often expect it to be beyond their price range. This is an exceptional value for money holiday because it excludes small aircraft and relies on ground transport, except for a scheduled flight from Maun to Kasane. It is a superb option because it encompasses both the Okavango Delta and Chobe as well as the Victoria Falls.

Inbound Flights: Your inbound flights will be to Maun via Johannesburg.

Days 2 and 3 will be in the Okavango Delta area, usually in the Khwai Concession, just to the north of the Moremi Game Reserve. You will stay in a luxury tented camp on full board with all game viewing activities. The game viewing in this area is legendary!

Days 5, 6 and 7 you will be in the Chobe Area. You will be transferred back to Maun for a flight to Kasane, where you will be picked up by a guide and transferred to your lodge in or close to the Chobe National park. You will stay at a luxury lodge on full board with game viewing activities. As well as having an extraordinary concentration of elephants and a wonderful diversity of other game, Chobe has the advantage of game viewing from the wonderful Chobe River, as well as from land vehicles.

Days 8 and 9 will be in Victoria falls at a luxury lodge on Bed and Breakfast. You will be transferred from the Chobe Lodge accross the border to Victoria Falls by road. You decide whether you want to experience the spectacle of the falls on foot, or from a helicopter; whether you want the adrenaline of a bungi jump or white water rafting, or the refinement of a sunset cruise. In between, there are wonderful restaurants and charming shops to enjoy in the town.

On Day 10 you will be transferred to Victoria Falls airport for the overnight international flight home via Johannesburg.

As with all itineraries, we will select the specific accommodation options that suit you best.

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11 DAYS FROM £7500 PER PERSON SHARING

Zambia is an absolutely brilliant safari destination. It is usually regarded as a fairly specialised area and recommended for people with some safari experience looking for a more in depth safari. But this wonderful itinerary puts it in reach of everyone, incorporating the absolutely top ranked South Luangwa Valley as well as the stunning Lower Zambezi.

Inbound flights: Your inbound flight will be to Lusaka, where you will transfer to a light aircraft for a flight to Mfuwe.

Days 2, 3 and 4 will be in the South Luangwa Valley at one of a number of gorgeous luxury tented camps in the South Luangwa National Park, where you will be on full board with all game viewing activities. You may have recently watched 'Big Cat Country' on Sky Nature. This is where that was filmed. The area is famous for walking safaris, but if you prefer to do your game viewing in a vehicle that will also be richly rewarding.

Days 5, 6, 7 and 8 will be at the Lower Zambezi National Park. You will get there on two short flights with a stop in Lusaka on the way. Here you will be at a luxury tented camp or lodge, on full board with game viewing activities. These will include river based game viewing from launches or kayaks. If you are keen on fishing there may also be opportunities for to catch your evening meal!

Days 9 and 10 will be at Victoria Falls in a luxury lodge on bed and breakfast. You will fly from the Lower Zambezi to Lusaka and then on to Livingstone from where you will cross the border into Zimbabwe. You decide whether you want to experience the spectacle of the falls on foot, or from a helicopter; whether you want the adrenaline of a bungi jump or white water rafting, or the refinement of a sunset cruise. In between, there are wonderful restaurants and charming shops to enjoy in the town.

On Day 11 you will be transferred to Victoria Falls airport for the international flight home.

As with all itineraries, we will select the specific accommodation options that suit you best.

To find out more and discuss this Zambia & Victoria Falls Holiday enquire now!

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Botswana & Victoria Falls packed with Extras
πŸŒ… 9 nights
FROM
πŸ’· Β£3829 per person sharing
πŸ“… Travel November 2022.
✈️ Flying from London. All Major Airports Available.

Highlights: Chobe Game drives - River Cruise - Zambezi Sunset cruise - Boma Drumming Dinner - Helicopter ride

Fly to Kasane

3 Nights Camp Kuzuma - Chobe - Botswana.With only seven luxury tented suites in the private concession and traversing rights to over 20,000 hectares, the lodge offers an intimate African safari experience. Situated under a canopy of Mopane trees, each luxury tented suite has a sundeck and is spacious inside, measuring over 520sq ft, with super king size beds and overhead fans. Double Luxury Tent. Meals included (Full Board)

Transfer to Victoria Falls

4 Nights Batonka Guest Lodge,Set in lush gardens, a tranquil haven away from the bustle of town but within easy walking distance of the main attractions. This little lodge has become renowned for its exceptional service standards. Double Garden/Pool View Room Teas and filter Coffees throughout the day. Shuttle transfers to Victoria Falls town twice a day (morning and afternoon). Meals included (Half Board)

  • Sunset Cruise - Return Jetty transfers included.
  •  Included Helicopter over the Vic Falls 12 - 13 Minutes. Experience a bird's eye view of the magnificent Victoria Falls, Zambezi River and Batoka Gorge on this epic Victoria Falls Helicopter Flight. The "Flight of Angels" is the most popular helicopter flight in Victoria Falls

Return flight from Victoria falls.

5 Star Luxury Cape Town, Botswana & Victoria Falls
πŸŒ…11 Nights
FROM
πŸ’· Β£10522 per person sharing
πŸ“… 2nd to 15th March 2023. Book by 31st October 2022
✈️ Flying on BA out of Heathrow. Other airports available

Full details are available on our Special Offer Site

4 Nights (one free) on bed and breakfast in a luxury room  at The Twelve Apostles Hotel in Cape Town. The Twelve Apostles is set in a breathtaking location above the Atlantic Ocean and the majestic Table Mountain. This award-winning hotel offers luxurious rooms and exquisite dining experiences. Savour seafood and fine dining at Azure Restaurant, enjoy delicious cocktails and breath-taking sunsets at The Leopard Bar, view whales and dolphins and luxuriate in the holistic spa with stunning outdoor gazebos. One free dinner included.

4 Nights (one free) in a suite on an all-inclusive basis at the Xigera Safari Lodge situated in the western reaches of Botswana’s iconic Moremi Game Reserve. Xigera’s unique location offers unrivalled access to extraordinary safari experiences. All activities including game drives, boating, fishing, walking and yoga classes are included.

3 Nights in a Club Suite on Full Board at the five star Victoria Falls Safari Club in a national park close to the Zimbabwe side of te Victoria Falls. Guided tour of Victoria Falls and Zambezi sunset cruise on the Zambezi included.

Price includes return airport transfers in Cape Town and Victoria Falls and light aircraft transfers in Botswana.

Best Value Cape Town, Garden Route Tour, Safari & Victoria Falls
πŸŒ… 13 Nights
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πŸ’· Β£3319 per person sharing
πŸ“… Travel 4th to 30th May 2023. Book by 31st March 2023
✈️ Flying from Heathrow. Other Airports Available.

Full details are available on our Special Offer Site.

4 Nights on bed and breakfast at the Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel in Cape Town. Well situated in the heart of the city's most tourist friendly precinct and within close proximity to the city's premier leisure complex, The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, The Southern Sun Waterfront hotel is known for its trendy and contemporary African style.

3 Night / 4 Day escorted tour of the Garden Route with nights in Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn and Knysna, including an ostrich farm tour, a wine tasting, a visit to the Cango Caves, and a cruise on the Knysna Lagoon. (Breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner included)

3 Nights on full board at the Kariega Main Lodge. The Kariega Game Reserve is a renowned 'Big Five' malaria-free private family owned game reserve. Kariega comprises 10000 hectares of pristine wilderness incorporating the picturesque Kariega and Bushmans rivers.  Guided bush walks, river cruises, canoeing, fishing and visits to the nearby beaches as well as morning and evening game drives are included.

3 Nights on bed and breakfast at The Ilala Lodge Hotel, which is the perfect location from which to explore Africa’s adventure capital! This family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls. A sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and a private tour of Victoria Falls as well as a complimentary dinner at the Ilala Lodge are included.

Private transfers are included throughout.

Zimbabwe Explorer Safari With Victoria Falls
πŸŒ… 10 Nights
FROM
πŸ’· Β£3649 per person sharing
πŸ“… Travel between 15th August and 11th December 2022
✈️ Flying from Heathrow. All Other Major Airports Available

Highlights: Hwange National Park - Night Safari - Zambezi Sunset Cruise - Victoria falls - Boma Drumming Dinner

Fly to Victoria falls

1 Night on bed and breakfast at Pioneers Lodge, the latest gem in the accommodation offerings available in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Set in lush gardens with beautifully manicured lawns, this fifty room lodge, a short 2.5 km from the magical Victoria Falls, and situated in a peaceful residential suburb, is a great option for those who value comfort and elegance. Sunset Cruise - Return Jetty transfers included.

Transfer by road and rail car (a single self-propelled carriage on a railway line) to Bomani Tented Lodge.

3 Nights on full board with game viewing activities at Bomani tented Lodge, a top rated and exciting safari destination – in a remote and exclusive area – with great game viewing all year round, and one that actually makes a difference to the local communities and wildlife.

Transfer by road to Nehimba Lodge.

3 Nights on full board with game viewing activities at Nehimba Lodge,  deep inside a private concession, nestled inside the remote northern region of Hwange National Park. Combining luxury living with ultimate elegance and lashings of African charm, this Lodge is designed to create the most exceptional safari experiences. The ain guest area and 9 spacious guest accommodations are thatched tents built on teak decks, overlooking the magnificent lodge pan – a favoured spot frequented by a variety of wildlife and large numbers of elephants, particularly in the dry season.

Transfer by road to Pioneers Lodge for 2 nights on bed and breakfast with a complimentary Boma Dinner and a Falls Tour included.

Return flight from Victoria falls.

All transfers included.

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