Zimbabwe Safari IG6C

This classic getaway safari takes you to the Victoria Falls and the Upper Zambezi giving you a truly Victoria Falls experience combing both game viewing opportunities and a visit to a world Natural Wonder

3 Nights Zambezi National Park
3 Nights Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
7 Days / 6 Nights
Reference: IG-6C
Starts Victoria Falls Airport / Ends Victoria Falls Airport

Total Price 6 Nights (2024): US$ 2234 (low season) | US$ 2974 (high season)
per person sharing

Safari Overview

This Victoria Falls getaway is a luxury package at two of Victoria Falls' finest safari lodges.

Start with a fully inclusive stay at the award-winning Elephant Camp, on a private concession 10kms from Victoria Falls town - far enough to be serenely peaceful but close enough to partake in any Victoria Falls activities.

Then enjoy a Upper Zambezi River safari experience within the Zambezi National Park at the also luxurious Old Drift Lodge, 10kms upstream from the Victoria Falls.

Both lodges offer a wide range of activities that you can look forward to.

Zimbabwe Safari IG6C Inspired Journey Overview

Notes: Day 1, 2 & 3

DAY 1
You will be met at Victoria Falls International Airport by one of our representatives and transferred to Elephant Camp. You will arrive some time in the afternoon. Check in and enjoy the view from your private deck. This package comes with a sunset cruise and dinner on the Zambezi River. Return to the lodge in the evening.

DAY 2
It’s a good day to head down to the Victoria Falls on a guided tour. The tour will take most of the morning, then you can have lunch at the Lookout Café nearby. Head back to the lodge after lunch and thereafter take a game drive on the private concession. Sundowners will be at the Batoka Gorge. Head back to the lodge for dinner served in the dining room or on the deck under the stars.

DAY 3
A popular activity at Elephant Camp is meeting the Wild Horizons’ elephants at the sanctuary and orphanage. The resident herds roam freely through the wilderness concession, and when guests visit the Sanctuary, they are taken to the elephants. Another experience nearby is visiting the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, where you can learn about innovative conservation initiatives from a team of passionate research and wildlife experts.

Other activities offered at Elephant Camp include a Canopy Tour, Village Tour, and Walking Safaris on the private concession. Or you can choose to enjoy some of the Victoria Falls activities. Speak to us to arrange these activities for you.

Victoria Falls

One of the original natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site and an extremely popular tourism attraction. Known locally as ‘The Smoke that Thunders’, this spectacle is accessible from both Zambia and Zimbabwe and it is an ideal place to combine a game viewing and water sports. There is a terrifying bungee jump and arguably the best commercial white water rafting in the world.

Overnight: Elephant Camp

Situated on a private concession within and bounded by the Masuwe River and the Zambezi gorges, The Elephant Camp has breath-taking views of the Victoria Falls' spray and the spectacular gorges which separate Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Elephant Camp is a luxury, intimate lodge under canvas within easy reach of Victoria Falls (approximately 10km) and all its attractions and activities, yet secluded in its own private game reserve. The Elephant Camp offers exclusive suite accommodation for only 24 guests in 12 luxury tents.

All suites are gorge facing and boast a private viewing deck and plunge pool, private lounge area, air-conditioning and fans, bath (with a view), inside and outside shower, mini bar and tea/coffee stations. The lounge, bar and dining area lead out to a sun kissed pool from where the roar of the water rushing over gorges becomes a constant beat and soon settles into the background like an old friend. It is calming and therapeutic to sit back, watch and listen to "the smoke that thunders".

Select Spa Treatments are available in the privacy of your suite (subject to availability, on request at an additional charge). Access is by road transfer from Victoria Falls (15 km from Victoria Falls Airport and 10 km from Victoria Falls town), Livingstone and Kasane.

Activities at Elephant Camp

Spa Treatments
Selected Spa Treatments are available in the privacy of your suite (subject to availability, on request at an additional charge).

Walking Safaris - Nature & Birding Walks
Explore the beautiful concession, part of the Victoria Falls National Park, with experienced guides who will bring the landscape to life. This activity is included, but must be scheduled on arrival and is subject to availability.

Village Tour
Guests will be transferred to a rural village where they will see local villagers going about their daily tasks and interact with them. The tour enables them to see rural Zimbabwean life first hand.

Visiting the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust
Guests visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (VFWT), a non-profit whose mission is to advance environmental conservation through hands-on wildlife research, the management of a veterinary laboratory and rehabilitation facility and the education of local peoples in the sustainable usage of natural resources. This activity is included but must be scheduled on arrival and is subject to availability.

Notes: Day 4, 5, 6 & 7

DAY 4
You can take a morning walking safari on this day before you pack up and head out into the Zambezi National Park for your next adventure at Old Drift Lodge. Your transfer vehicle will take you from Elephant Camp through Victoria Falls town, and on to the national park. At Old Drift, check into your room then enjoy lunch at the dining area. This package includes a helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls. You will be taken to the helipad for a 12-minute scenic flight. After that, you will be taken back into the Zambezi National Park where you can enjoy a game drive or sunset river cruise on the Zambezi River.

DAY 5 & 6
Old Drift offers a variety of activities including game drives into Zambezi National Park, Guided walking safari, river cruises. You may also use the lodge shuttle to get into town for some of the exciting Victoria Falls activities on offer. Visit our Victoria Falls Activities page, or speak to us about arranging these activities for you.

DAY 7
Sadly, this is your last morning at Old Drift Lodge. There is time for breakfast and an early morning activity before transferring to Victoria Falls airport for your onward journey.

Zambezi National Park

Zambezi National Park together with Victoria Falls National Park cover an area of 56,000 hectares. The northern border of the Park is formed by the great Zambezi River which also forms the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia for much of its length. A wide variety of larger mammals may be found within the Zambezi National Park including elephant, lion, buffalo and leopard. In addition, herds of sable antelope, eland, zebra, giraffe, kudu, waterbuck and impala as well as many of the smaller species of game can be viewed. The Zambezi River is home to over is 75 species of fish and is famous for its bream and fighting tiger fish.

Overnight: Old Drift Lodge

Upstream from the iconic Victoria Falls in the Zambezi National Park lies a pristine piece of land on the banks of the Zambezi River. The untouched natural beauty of the park is sprawled over 56 000 breath-taking hectares. The activities offered at Old Drift Lodge emphasise the rich natural environment, focusing on the abundance of wildlife that roam through the Park and swim the Zambezi River. The Zambezi National Park can be explored by road, river or on foot, satisfying guests needs to experience every aspect of this natural utopia.

The main lodge area has 360-degree views, north facing onto the Zambezi & south facing onto a water hole. Only 5 kilometres from the town of Victoria Falls, Old Drift Lodge is one of the closest lodges within the National Park to Victoria Falls. Luxury boats transport guests to our natural utopia where we are able to accommodate safari goers in 10 double suites and 4 family suites.

Old Drift Lodge offers family friendly accommodation, with each air-conditioned suite decorated with stylish furnishings, fitting of the bygone eras, which blend in seamlessly with the natural environment. The spacious canvas en-suite rooms all have a private lounge, indoor and outdoor showers, plunge pool and an outdoor bath overlooking the Zambezi.

Activities at Old Drift

Morning or Afternoon Game Drive
Morning and afternoon game drives in 4 x 4 game viewing vehicles will take you along the Zambezi River through the Zambezi National Park. Game that can be seen include elephants, buffalo, kudu, giraffe, zebra, eland, impala, warthogs, lion, wild dog and on occasions, cheetah. Tea baskets and snacks will be taken on the morning drives and Sundowners and snacks on the afternoon game drives.

Walking Safaris
Morning and afternoon walking safaris will take place along the river but also in the spring lines of Zambezi National Park. Guests will be accompanied by a Professional Guide. Please note that children Under 16 years are not permitted on walking safaris.

Morning or Afternoon River Safari
Old Drift has two luxury 10-seater pontoon boats which will be used for morning and afternoon river safaris. Drinks and snacks will be provided on both safaris.

Guided Tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe (Excluding Rainforest Entry Fees)
A guided tour of “the Victoria Falls” is included in the nightly rate, but excludes park fees which are payable direct. This can be booked in conjunction with a lunch at the Lookout Café. Africa has an air of romance that sets her apart from anywhere else in the world. However, it is upon stepping into the Victoria Falls rainforest that guests are truly swept off their feet. There is no finer ambience than the gentle roar of the waterfall. The trees grow so closely together that their branches entwine, and their soft, wet drip across the stone path that weaves through this natural wonder. Submerge yourself in the fragrance of the fauna and the playful fauna in this enchanting and awe-inspiring space. A guided tour is included in the nightly rate, excluding park fees. Satisfy your wanderlust by visiting the more beautiful of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Price

Total Price 6 Nights (2024): US$ 2234 (low season) | US$ 2974 (high season)
Per person sharing

Included in this safari

ELEPHANT CAMP
• Accommodation in luxury tented rooms
• All meals and local brand drinks and house wines, complimentary mini bar
• Laundry
• Emergency Medical Evacuation cover
• Conservation fees
• Lodge activities

OLD DRIFT LODGE
• Accommodation in a spacious tented suite along the Zambezi River
• All meals and local brand drinks; Mini bar
• Laundry
• Conservation levy
• Lodge activities

TRANSFERS
• Two transfers to and from Victoria Falls town per day
• Return Victoria Falls Airport transfers
• One inter-lodge transfer

Excluded

• Activities not mentioned
• Premium brand drinks

More Travel Information

• Victoria Falls Travel Information
• Victoria Falls Activities
• Zambezi National Park

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