A Luxury Safari in Zimbabwe
Experience Highlights
Your safari begins in Hwange, where the horizon stretches wide and elephants gather in great herds at waterholes that shimmer in the heat of the day. Lions move through the grasses, wild dogs course across the plains, and the air hums with birdcalls as you explore by vehicle and on foot. Afternoons slow into quiet hours by the waterhole, before fireside dinners and starlit nights wrap you in the rhythm of the bush. From here, the adventure drifts north to the Zambezi and the wild magic of Mana Pools. On foot you move softly among elephants and buffalo, by canoe you slip past hippos in the river shallows, and in open vehicles you follow wild dogs across the floodplains. As the sun sinks behind the escarpment, sundowners on the riverbank mark the close of each day – moments of stillness in a wilderness that feels eternal.
Rates
Rates starting from USD 18,000 per person
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation, all meals, tea/coffee, evening snacks
- Domestic beer & wine and select liquor, safari sundowners, bush breakfasts, and WIFI.
- Park Conservancy fees, morning and evening game drives in a shared vehicle, and supplemental walks.
- Activities as indicated on the itinerary
- Laundry services
Exclusions
- Goods & Services Taxes as applicable
- Tips, international flights & transfers, additional activities, visa fees, travel & medical insurance, exclusive vehicle.
- All other expenses not mentioned in the “inclusions” above will have to be borne as additional expenses by the participants
Day- Wise Itinerary
Days 1 - 4 | Hwange National Park
Hwange wakes with a pulse of life. Elephants march in great herds to the waterholes, lions slink through the grass, and wild dogs streak across the plains, all moving to rhythms older than time. You follow on foot and by vehicle, catching whispers of the bush in tracks, calls, and the sway of the trees. As the sun sinks, the waterhole shimmers, fires crackle, and the night stretches wide and endless above, full of possibility.
Days 4–7 | Mana Pools National Park
From Hwange, a light aircraft carries you to Mana Pools, a UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Zambezi River. Here, the wilderness unfolds in quiet, intimate moments: guided walks bring you close to elephants, buffalo, and stalking predators, while canoes glide silently past hippos and crocodiles in the river’s gentle channels. Game drives follow the floodplains, where wild dogs move like shadows across the grass. As the sun dips, sundowners on the riverbank mark the day’s close, and the stillness of this wild frontier settles around you, timeless and profound.
Activites
Game Drives
Big-cat conservation
Bush Meals
Night Safaris
Sundowner
Bush Walks
Accommodation
Somalisa Camp - Hwange National Park
Somalisa Camp - Hwange National Park
In the heart of Hwange National Park, Somalisa Expeditions captures the essence of a classic African safari. The camp features a small collection of canvas tents, each opening onto views of a floodplain where elephants and other wildlife often pass by. At its center, an open lounge and dining space lead to a firelit deck beside a waterhole, creating a setting that feels both timeless and alive with the rhythm of the bush. Somalisa is a place where the wilderness is not only around you but woven into every moment of your stay.
Amenities
- 5 Luxury tents
- 1 Luxury family tent, with an adjoining deck
- Main lounge, dining tent, and campfire area facing the waterhole
- Swimming pool
- Elephant pool
- Frequent elephant sightings directly from camp
- Fully Stocked bar
Nyamatusi Camp - Mana Pools National Park
Nyamatusi Camp - Mana Pools National Park
On the banks of the Zambezi in remote Mana Pools, Nyamatusi Camp is where elegant simplicity meets the soul of the wild. Six tented suites rest among riverine trees, each opening to uninterrupted views of the river and escarpment. Built with reverence for its surroundings, the camp uses solar energy and natural materials to create a sanctuary where comfort flows effortlessly into wilderness and every moment feels like a quiet celebration of place.
Amenities
- 6 luxury tented suites with private plunge pools and decks
- En-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers plus soaking tubs
- Air-conditioning and solar power
- Swimming pool, lounge, and riverside dining deck
- Walking safaris, canoeing, game drives, birdwatching, and fishing
- Panoramic views of the Zambezi and escarpment
Locations
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
A place where you can hear the music of the wild loud and clear- from Lion’s snarls and Elephants’ trumpets in the Ngorongoro Crater to the thrum of countless Wildebeests running through in the endless plains of the Serengeti, or to the Starling chirps in the spectacular scenery of Kilimanjaro and Lake Tanganyika. Tanzania offers a truly immersive experience in the heart of the Wilderness.
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Payment Terms & Cancellation Policy
Payment Terms
Payment Terms
- All tours operate on 100% advance payment.
- 50% need to be paid at the time of booking, 25% is due 120 days prior to the trip start date and 25% 90 days prior.
- The preferred mode of payment is Bank Wire. All card transactions will incur a 3.5% service fee.
- Rates are subject to change and are not applicable for Christmas/New Years. Rates are valid for 2024 only. Rates for 2025 will incur a 10% hike.
- Any changes in government taxes and park/conservancy fees have to be borne by the guests.
- We reserve the right to revise any published costs without prior notice. However, confirmed bookings will be honoured.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
- 50% is non-refundable once the payment is done.
- The remaining amount will be refunded if cancellation is done 120 days prior to the tour start dates. Between 90-120 days, 35% is refunded.
- No refund if cancellation is done between 0 – 90 days of the trip start date. Amendment in dates within 90 days from arrival is treated as a cancellation.
- Please note that the date of written communication (e-mail) of intent to cancel will be the date considered for the calculation of the cancellation fees.
- The cancellation amount is calculated as per the total booking amount and not as per the advance deposited.
- No refunds in case of refusal to use a service/activity mentioned in the itinerary.
- All refunds are processed minus bank charges.
