Journey to Zimbabwe

NJZV – 05 DAY JOURNEY TO ZIMBABWE

Price: R 3950, Sgl Supp: N/A

Day 1 Botswana – Francistown

The tour begins in Johannesburg where we load up the truck before heading northeast towards the Zimbabwe border.  It is a long and fairly uneventful drive to Francistown, Botswana’s second largest city and the site of Southern Africa’s first ‘gold-rush’ back in the late 1800’s.  Nowadays Francistown is a modern African city and home to many jazz-clubs and casinos making for some excellent nightlife.

Meals:                                                               Lunch, Dinner

Overnight:                                                       Marang Hotel Campsite: http://www.maranghotel.com/

Day 2 Zimbabwe – Hwange National Park

It is just less than 100km from Francistown to the Zimbabwe border and within hours we arrive in Hwange National Park and begin some spectacular game viewing from an open 4x4 vehicle. At around 14650 square kilometres the Hwange National Park is the largest in Zimbabwe and home to one of Africa’s largest Elephant populations as well as over 100 other mammalian species and 400 different birds.

Meals:                                                               Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight:                                                       Main Camp: www.zimparks.com/html/hwange.html

Day 3 Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls National Park

In the early morning there we will enjoy another game drive in the Hwange NP.  After lunch we drive north to Victoria Falls where we will visit the Victoria Falls National Park in order to experience this magnificent natural wonder.  The local people wisely use the expression ‘the smoke that thunders’, or Musi-o-tunya, to describe the unforgettable waterfall in the Zambezi River.  We will also visit a local adventure operator to book activities for the next day.  In the evening there are many excellent restaurants to choose from.  Optional Activity:  Dinner Out

Meals:                                                               Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight:                                                       Victoria Falls Restcamp: www.vicfallsrestcamp.com

Day 4 Victoria Falls

Today there is an entire day free to experience some of the exciting adventure activities that are possible from this tourism town.  While the White Water Rafting is one of the most popular activities there are many others on offer such as: Walking with Lions, Elephant interactions, Gorge swing, micro lighting and scenic Helicopter flights.

Meals:                                                               Breakfast

Overnight:                                                       Victoria Falls Restcamp: www.vicfallsrestcamp.com

Day 5 Victoria Falls

Sadly your tour ends today after breakfast.

Meals:                                                               Breakfast