Highlights of Zimbabwe

After early breakfast, we set off on our full-day canoe trip on the Upper Zambezi River, above the spectacular Victoria Falls. The day starts with a game drive en route to our starting point at Chundu, in the Zambezi National Park. We canoe along the channels of the island-dotted Zambezi River for a 15km stretch, passing through the wild Zambezi National Park. We paddle down the Upper Zambezi at an easy pace, looking out for hippos, buffalos, crocodiles, elephants, kudus, impalas and other untamed creatures along the banks. Canoeing along the river is also a great way to spot birds, including the powerful Martial Eagle,among the over 50 bird species commonly sighted. Along the way we stop for a fresh lunch picnic on the banks of the Zambezi River. This gentle paddle is all about soaking up the beautiful scenery and enjoying the local fauna and flora up close. Then in the afternoon return to hotel. Rest of the day is free for your own leisure and other activities.

After breakfast, we lift off on our thrilling helicopter flight (at about 10h30). This Flight of Angels takes us on a scenic chopper ride over the thundering Victoria Falls waterfall, providing fantastic views and a whole new perspective of this natural wonder. The 13 minute helicopter flight provides an uninterrupted bird’s eye view of the magnificent Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River and surrounding bush. We fly upstream over Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, looking out for game below, and downstream over the impressive Batoka Gorge. This afternoon the adventure continues with a guided tour of Vic Falls. Our guide first leads us to an ancient Baobab tree in the forest to admire the 16 meter thick giant, simply known as the “Big Tree”, before taking us to the Falls. This guided walking tour passes through the rainforests at Vic Falls, where you may be lucky enough to see bushbuck and other wild animals. The skilled guide explains the geology of Victoria Falls and tells you more about this epic waterfall as you walk along the entire length of Vic Falls. The walk takes you from Livingstone View to the Devil’s Cataract to the Main Falls, and on to the Rainbow Falls and Danger Point – a full range of the stunning viewpoints.

The day is free to explore on your own. Evening we take the sunset cruise along with a dinner. Enjoy a Zambezi style gourmet light dinner prepared on board by our executive chef using the finest fresh ingredients. Relax and enjoy Zambezi style gourmet cuisine, excellent service and the spectacular scenery.

After early breakfast, today you will by transferred overland to Hwange National Park. Hwange National Park is the largest game reserve in Zimbabwe On arrival check in Bomani Tented Lodge. Then do a safari on open game viewing vehicle.

Enjoy game drives to explore the diverse habitats of the Hwange National Park – from palm fringed open plains, to acacia woodlands and teak forests this is a stunning area.

After breakfast, enjoy the guided walks are a great way to experience the bush from the ground up or alternatively you can spend some time observing game from one of the waterhole hides near the lodge.

After breakfast transfer to Victoria falls airport to board your flight to UK.

Arrive home today.