Itineraries & Maps

CHIZARIRA TRAILS

Day 1 - 2 - NORTHERN CHIZARIRA: Early start from Victoria Falls to Chizarira National Park.  Chizarira is the most remote park and least visited in Zimbabwe.  The first two nights are spent on the rugged northern escarpment overlooking the Zambezi Valley.  The escarpment is dissected by numerous 400 metre gorges and campsites are situated in locations described as the most awe inspiring in Africa.

DAY 3 - 6 - SOUTHERN CHIZARIRA: The next four days are spent in the South of the park.  The south is very diverse with wide open plains, mopane forest, acacia lined sand rivers and rocky, spring fed gorges.Chizarira is without a doubt the best walking area in the country.  It has a heathly population of elephant, buffalo, antelop and arguably the best leopard population in Zimbabwe.  The lion population is relatively small but due to tracking skills of the matabele tracker sightings are common.For genuine wilderness experience Chizarira is without equal.
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HWANGE AND ZAMBEZI TRAIL : CLICK FOR MAP

DAY 1 - HWANGE EAST: A mid morning transfer from Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park to connect with the safari arriving from Chizarira at midday.Hwange is the premier park in Zimbabwe and has a wealth of wildlife.  The elephant population is world renowed, there is no walking in the eastern Main Camp side of the park but the animals are habituated to vehicles and game viewing and photographic opportunities are excellent.The first night is spent in an exclusive campsite of the edge of a pan.  The country side is flat and covered by hardwood forests intersected by drainage lines and water holes.

DAY 2 - 3 - HWANGE WEST: On the second day the safari drives through the north west section of the park to the Sinamatella area, this is a walking safari area and home to Rhino protection area.Camping is in well sited exclusive locations.  Mornings and evenings are spent at waterholes game viewing and they days are spent tracking the elusive Black Rhino.  This area is well known for it's Rhino population.Although Hwange is a more travelled tourist desitination the game is amongst the best in the country.

DAY 4 - HWANGE TO ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK: On the fourth day the safari drives through the Matetsi Wildlife area to the Zambezi National Park.The park is situated up stream from Victoria Falls for 40kms along the Zambezi River.  This spectacular river alone is worth a visit and is complimented by a diverse wildlife population that is varied and easy to approach.The camp is situated on the edge of the river, well sited to take advantage of spectacular dawns.The walking is in the South of the park along spring fed drainage lines  that attracts numerous animals.It is not uncommon to have elephant herds pass through the camp to drink and bathe in the river.

DAY 5 - ZAMBEZI - VICTORIA FALLS: The morning is spent on early morning drives and walks.  After breakfast the safari takes a leisurely drive back to Victoria Falls with another short walk to arrive in time for lunch at your hotel.The safari officially ends at midday.  The safari is broken into two sections as not everyone has time to do the entire safari.  However we do suggest that to get a complete African experience both sections should be incorporated into your safari should your time permit.
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