Fly-In Safari
8 Nights Safari Paradise
Embark on a captivating 9-day fly-in safari through Zimbabwe, where you'll explore the stunning Victoria Falls, Southern Hwange National Park, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mana Pools National Park. Your adventure begins at the majestic falls, followed by intimate wildlife encounters at Somalisa Camp, renowned for its elephant interactions. Experience the elegance of Nyamatusi Camp while canoeing along the Zambezi, and conclude your journey at the luxurious Bumi Hills Safari Lodge, overlooking Lake Kariba.
Overview
Embark on a captivating 9-day fly-in safari through Zimbabwe, where you’ll explore the stunning Victoria Falls, Southern Hwange National Park, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mana Pools National Park. Your adventure begins at the majestic falls, followed by intimate wildlife encounters at Somalisa Camp, renowned for its elephant interactions. Experience the elegance of Nyamatusi Camp while canoeing along the Zambezi, and conclude your journey at the luxurious Bumi Hills Safari Lodge, overlooking Lake Kariba.
Includes
- Accommodations
- Meals, Activities and road Transfers as indicated
- Charter Flight Transfers
- Digital travel document
- National Park Fees & Goverment Levies
- Emergency Medical Evacuation
Excludes
- International or National flights
- Visa Application
- Gratuities and any items of personal nature
- Travel insurancse or medical cover
- Additional Activites not indicated
- Any Government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increase beyond our control
- Any errors & omission
Map & Route
Route Map
Distance Table
| Destination | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| Victoria Falls Airport to Manga Airstrip | Charter flight |
| Manga Airstrip to African Bush Camps Nyamatusi Camp | Charter flight |
| African Bush Camps Nyamatusi Camp to Bumi Hills Airport | Charter flight |
| Bumi Hills Boating Station to Harare International Airport | Charter flight |
| Victoria Falls Airport to Ilala Lodge Hotel | 21 min |
| Ilala Lodge Hotel to Victoria Falls Airport | 22 min |
| Manga Airstrip to African Bush Camps Somalisa Camp | 27 min |
| African Bush Camps Somalisa Camp to Manga Airstrip | 26 min |
| African Bush Camps Bumi Hills Safari Lodge to Bumi Hills Boating Station | 5 min |
Days 1 & 2
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Victoria Falls with a range of unforgettable activities. Start your day with the Ra-Ikane Breakfast Cruise on the Zambezi River, where you can savour a delicious continental breakfast while surrounded by the sounds of nature. Later, embark on a guided tour of the falls, where a knowledgeable guide will share fascinating insights into this natural wonder and its rich history. For an exhilarating perspective, consider a helicopter flight over the falls, offering stunning aerial views of this iconic landmark.
In the evening, indulge in the Riverside Dining Experience, featuring an authentic African-style barbeque dinner set against the picturesque backdrop of the Zambezi River. Enjoy a diverse menu of traditional Zimbabwean dishes, accompanied by entertainment and a welcome drink, making for a perfect end to your day at Ilala Lodge Hotel.
Accommodation
Meals
Activities
Optional
Riverside Dining Experience
The Riverside Dining Experience offers authentic African-style barbeque dining within an unparalleled setting on the edge of the Zambezi River. The diverse menu includes traditional Zimbabwean specialities, fresh salads and flavour-filled side options. Includes a 3-course BBQ dinner with a welcome drink and traditional entertainment. Available throughout the year at the Palm River Hotel, weather permitting. Cash bar available.
Available for individuals and small groups staying at any hotel inVictoria Falls.
Ra-Ikane Breakfast Cruise
Enjoy freshly brewed coffee and a continental breakfast as you cruise up the Zambezi River towards Kandahar Island while enjoying the sounds of the diverse birdlife and the African bush come to life in the early morning. Breakfast includes freshly baked pieces of bread and pastries, fresh fruit platters, jams, yoghurts and cheeses as well as an assortment of teas and coffee.
Shearwater Victoria Falls Guided Tour of the Falls
A knowledgeable guide will take guests on an unforgettable experience through the Victoria Falls rain forest, a journey that not only affords a view of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World but provides a great deal of interesting facts about the geology, wildlife and history of Africa’s most famous landmark. Visitors will listen to magical tales of local legend while they enjoy the constant spray from the “The Smoke that Thunders”. The Shearwater guide will also help ensure the best photographic opportunities of this breathtaking World Heritage Site. At the end of the tour, guests can enjoy something to eat at Shearwater’s Rainforest Cafe, which provides an ideal place to stop and refuel before their next adventure.
Helicopter Flight
See Victoria Falls from an entirely different perspective when you take a 15 or 30-minute helicopter flip over this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon. For an exhilarating day of action-packed adventure, it’s also possible to combine a white water rafting trip through Batoka Gorge with a helicopter pick-up from the bottom of the ravine, saving you the arduous walk back up.
Days 3 & 4
Southern Hwange National Park
Experience the wonders of Southern Hwange National Park at African Bush Camps Somalisa Camp, where adventure awaits. Enjoy exhilarating morning and afternoon game drives, immerse yourself in the beauty of walking safaris, and encounter majestic elephants at the in-camp Elephant Pool. With Zimbabwe’s first Gold Green Tourism Certification, African Bush Camps Somalisa Camp offers a sustainable and enriching experience in the heart of nature.
Capture unforgettable moments from the photography hide, ensuring every aspect of your safari is memorable. Indulge in fully inclusive meals while you relax in this stunning setting.
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Meals
Activities
Morning and Afternoon Game Drive
African Bush Camps Somalisa Camp is set within Hwange National Park. Game drives, walking safaris, & elephant encounters at the Elephant Pool. Zimbabwe's first Gold Green Tourism Certification. Sleep-Out on offer.
Walking Safaris
African Bush Camps Somalisa Camp is set within Hwange National Park. Game drives, walking safaris, & elephant encounters at the Elephant Pool. Zimbabwe's first Gold Green Tourism Certification. Sleep-Out on offer.
In-camp Elephant Pool
African Bush Camps Somalisa Camp is set within Hwange National Park. Game drives, walking safaris, & elephant encounters at the Elephant Pool. Zimbabwe's first Gold Green Tourism Certification. Sleep-Out on offer.
Photography Hide
African Bush Camps Somalisa Camp is set within Hwange National Park. Game drives, walking safaris, & elephant encounters at the Elephant Pool. Zimbabwe's first Gold Green Tourism Certification. Sleep-Out on offer.
Days 5 & 6
Mana Pools National Park
Experience the wonders of Mana Pools National Park from the comfort of African Bush Camps Nyamatusi Camp, a solar-powered retreat nestled along the Zambezi River. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a wealth of activities, including exhilarating morning and afternoon game drives, serene canoeing safaris, and immersive walking safaris, all designed to bring you closer to the stunning wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.
For those who enjoy fishing, seasonal catch and release shore fishing is available, along with the option to unwind on a scenic boat cruise. With fully inclusive meals provided, your adventure in this remarkable setting promises to be both enriching and unforgettable.
Accommodation
Meals
Activities
Morning and Afternoon Game Drive
African Bush Camps Nyamatusi Camp is located within Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Zambezi River. Game drives, canoeing, fishing, & walking safaris on offer. Solar-powered.
Canoeing Safaris
African Bush Camps Nyamatusi Camp is located within Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Zambezi River. Game drives, canoeing, fishing, & walking safaris on offer. Solar-powered.
Walking Safaris
African Bush Camps Nyamatusi Camp is located within Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Zambezi River. Game drives, canoeing, fishing, & walking safaris on offer. Solar-powered.
Seasonal catch and release shore fishing
African Bush Camps Nyamatusi Camp is located within Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Zambezi River. Game drives, canoeing, fishing, & walking safaris on offer. Solar-powered.
Boat Cruise
African Bush Camps Nyamatusi Camp is located within Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Zambezi River. Game drives, canoeing, fishing, & walking safaris on offer. Solar-powered.
Days 7 & 8
Lake Kariba
Experience the wonders of Lake Kariba at African Bush Camps Bumi Hills Safari Lodge, where the beauty of the African bush unfolds before you. Begin your day with a morning game drive, expertly guided to reveal the magnificent wildlife that calls this area home. With insider knowledge, your guide will lead you to the best spots for game viewing, ensuring an unforgettable encounter with nature.
Awaken your senses further with a walking safari, where you can explore the wild for one to two hours under the guidance of an experienced walking guide. For those seeking a more extensive adventure, a full-day walking safari can be arranged. Children under 16 can also join in the fun with nature walks led by child-certified guides as part of the Cub Club. In addition to these activities, enjoy seasonal fishing, a serene boat cruise at sunset, and exceptional game viewing right from the lodge, all while indulging in fully inclusive meals.
Accommodation
Meals
Activities
Morning, Afternoon or Night Game Drives
On a morning game drive led by one of African Bush Camps' experienced guides, guests will see magnificent wildlife indigenous to the area. The guide will give insider’s knowledge and show guests the hidden spots best for game viewing. With years of experience, African Bush Camps guides are some of the best in the business.
Walking Safaris
Guests can awaken their senses and discover all that the bush has to offer on a walking safari. Accompanied by an experienced walking guide, guests can explore the wild for one to two hours. For a full day walking safari, a private walking guide will need to be pre-booked. Children under 16 can experience nature walks around the camp led by African Bush Camps' child-certified walking guides as part of the Cub Club.
Seasonal Fishing
Fishing is a favourite activity at Bumi Hills. The fighting tiger fish along with multiple bream species can be found in abundance in the lake waters that surround the lodge. Bumi Hills has a strict catch and release policy and only certain size fish may be kept once caught. Fishing here is a fantastic experience not just for the thrill of the catch, but also because the game viewing is excellent at the same time.
Boat Cruise
Encapsulating the essence of Africa, guests can cruise along Lake Kariba at sunset and take in the wonderful African wildlife and aquatic animals in this incredibly majestic setting.
Bumi Hills Game Viewing
Bumi Hills is located on thousands of acres of pristine African bush. This area is home to elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, hippo, crocodiles, kudu, zebra, waterbuck and so many more wild animals. The area is also home to over 400 species of bird with a number of iconic species to tick off, such as Verreaux's Eagle and the beautiful Saddle-Billed Stork. Walking with a professional guide at Bumi is also a very special experience.
Bumi Hills Watering Hole
Optional
The Lady Jacqueline experience
Working together with the communities around the areas African Bush Camps operates in gives locals an opportunity to be self-sustainable, and by sharing knowledge there has been a decrease in the human-wildlife conflict. Guests can take the opportunity to visit the locals and become accustomed to their way of life.
Day 9
Harare International Airport
Your 9-day Fly-In Safari concludes today as you depart from Harare International Airport, reflecting on the incredible experiences and wildlife encounters you’ve enjoyed after unforgettable nights at Ilala Lodge Hotel, African Bush Camps Somalisa Camp, African Bush Camps Nyamatusi Camp, and African Bush Camps Bumi Hills Safari Lodge. Safe travels!
