Zimbabwe & Zambia Ancient Pathways

Zimbabwe & Zambia Ancient Pathways

Zimbabwe & Zambia Ancient Pathways

Zimbabwe & Zambia Ancient Pathways

Zimbabwe & Zambia Ancient Pathways

Zimbabwe & Zambia Ancient Pathways

15 day small group camping safari
Departs: Livingstone (Zambia)
Ends: Vic Falls (Zimbabwe)

Zimbabwe, Zambia

Experience the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe! Embark on thrilling adventures like canoeing in the Lower Zambezi or game drives in Hwange National Park. Uncover the country's rich history with guided walks through the Zimbabwe Ruins and Matobos. Explore nature's wonders on guided walks in Nyangani Mountain and Chimanimani.

overview-icon-group Max 12 people
overview-icon-expert 2 professional guides
overview-truck Transport in safari truck
overview-icon-meal 14 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches & 11 Dinners
overview-icon-ticket Entrance Fees
overview-icon-equipment Use of camping equipment (except sleeping bags)

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€1 980

+ local payment US$ 300 pp
Single supplement €105

 

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Highlights

tick-bullet Victoria Falls
tick-bullet Lower Zambezi – canoeing
tick-bullet Nyanga - guided walk
tick-bullet Chimanimani – guided walk
tick-bullet Zimbabwe Ruins – guided walk
tick-bullet Matobos – game drive and guided walk
tick-bullet Hwange National Park - game drive

 

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Itinerary Summary

Day 1: LIVINGSTONE / VICTORIA FALLS
Day 2: KAFUE RIVER
Day 3 - 4: LOWER ZAMBEZI CANOEING
Day 5: CHINHOYI
Day 6 - 7: NYANGA NATIONAL PARK
Day 8 - 9: CHIMANIMANI NATIONAL PARK
Day 10: GREAT ZIMBABWE MONUMENTS
Day 11 - 12: MATOPOS NATIONAL PARK
Day 13 - 14: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Day 15: VIC FALLS ZIMBABWE - TOUR ENDS
 
Safari Grade: Camping
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14 nights participation camping at formal campsites and wild camping. Sunway will provide a bucket shower with warm water off the fire. Sunway provides mats and chairs with backrests. Tents are large and easy to erect.


Participation: 

An essential part of your safari is participation. From putting up your tent to packing the truck in the morning – it’s all part of your adventure. Your tour leaders will do all the meal preparation but we do ask the clients to help (on rotation) with the washing up. There are some long travel days which means early morning starts so we all need to get involved to make the day run efficiently.

 

Embark on an exhilarating adventure through Zambia and Zimbabwe! Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of Victoria Falls and navigate the Lower Zambezi by canoe. Explore the abundant wildlife of Hwange National Park. Immerse yourself in history with a guided tour of the Zimbabwe Ruins. Encounter majestic wildlife on a thrilling game drive in Matobos. Traverse Nyangani Mountain on a guided walk and marvel at the stunning landscapes of Honda Valley and Chimanimani.

 

Day 1 LIVINGSTONE/ VICTORIA FALLS  [camping ---]
Magnificent Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. David Livingstone 'discovered' the falls in 1885 and named them after Queen Victoria. The scene he encountered was a mile-wide sheer basalt fault line over which the mighty Zambezi tumbled to a depth of 100m, creating a cloud of spray which feeds a surrounding tropical rainforest. The falls are also the centre of a wide range of activities, including white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi, scenic flights or a 111m bungee jump (own expense).

 

Day 2 KAFUE RIVER  [camping BLD]
A long drive takes us across the rolling Miombo forested hills of southern Zambia to the Kafue River where we camp the night. We spend the afternoon preparing for our canoe expedition down the Zambezi River.

 

Day 3 - 4 LOWER ZAMBEZI CANOEING  [camping BLD]
We paddle down the mighty Zambezi River, home of the tribal mythical god – Nyami Nyami. Canoeing past local riverside villages and magnificent scenery. We camp wild on the banks of the Zambezi in the heart of untamed Africa. The following morning we continue our canoe safari through an area teeming with elephants, hippos and other wildlife. We will be collected by a motorboat, and are transferred back up river to our starting campsite.

 

Day 5 CHINHOYI  [camping BL-]
We cross into Zimbabwe at the Chirundu border post and traverse the Hurungwe Safari area to our next stop at Chinhoyi Caves. Crystal clear, cobolt blue water lies at the bottom of the "pool of the fallen". The extensive system of caves and tunnels were used as a place of safety for Mashona tribesman against the Matabele raiders.

 

Day 6 - 7 NYANGA NATIONAL PARK  [camping BLD]

We spend two days exploring Nyanga Mountain National Park. The park offers breath taking vistas and diverse landscapes with Mount Nyangani, Zimbabwe’s highest point at 2592m above sea level. As we explore its trails, you’ll encounter lush forests, cascading waterfalls, and serene lakes. The air is crisp, and the sounds of nature surround us, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

 

The variety of ecosystems and climate in the area make it a birders haven. Interesting birdlife includes the Blue Swallows in summer and Wattled Cranes breed in the area during the winter months, and a variety of raptors.

 

Day 8 - 9 CHIMANIMANI NATIONAL PARK  [camping BLD]
In the morning we walk through Honda Valley before we make our way to Chimanimani National Park, were we make camp for the next two nights. The scent of wildflowers fills the air as you explore the winding trails, immersing yourself in nature's beauty.

On day 9, we embark on a full day walk in Chimanimani National Park. The park offers breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. The Afro-Montane forests are home to 74 species of endemic birds, eland, bushbuck and blue duiker.

 

Day 10 GREAT ZIMBABWE MONUMENTS  [camping BL]
We make our way to the town of Masvingo and the Great Zimbabwe Monuments. The well preserved ruins are some of the oldest and largest stone structures in Southern Africa and were built during the 11th to 14th Centuries. We explore on foot and wonder at the mysteries of these ancient stone structures and the civilization that built them.

 

Day 11 - 12 MATOPOS  [camping BLD]

Moving on to Bulawayo, we arrive in the late afternoon and set up our camp on the outskirts of the park, before enjoying a sundowner and an evening around the campfire.
An exciting day follows as we head into the Matobos National Park with a local guide exploring an area of granite koppies and wooded valleys. On our open vehicle game drive we visit World's View and the historical site of Cecil John Rhodes' grave and discover the unusual rock formations characteristic of this area. As part of our visit we take a guided walk to track and hopefully find endangered white rhino, as well as other wildlife, and view bushman rock paintings.

 

Day 13 - 14 HWANGE NATIONAL PARK  [camping BLD]

Named after a local Nhanzwa chief, Hwange National Park is the largest Park in Zimbabwe occupying roughly 14 650 square kilometres and is located in the north-west corner of the country. It is famed for its large elephant population. Our camp is in the game management area that borders the park, and we explore the park with our local guide, on a full day game drive in an open 4WD game viewing vehicle.

 

Day 15 VICTORIA FALLS - ZIMBABWE - TOUR ENDS  [camping B--]

On our final day we have a short transfer from our last camping site to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe where the tour ends around lunchtime.

Please note: The distance and travel times quoted above are an estimate only, and subject to local road conditions and photo stops!.

Highlights

tick-bullet Victoria Falls
tick-bullet Lower Zambezi – canoeing
tick-bullet Nyangani Mountain – guided walk
tick-bullet Chimanimani – guided walk
tick-bullet Zimbabwe Ruins – guided walk
tick-bullet Matobos – game drive and guided walk
tick-bullet Hwange National Park - game drive

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This trip starts in Livingstone, Zambia at 14:00. There is no need to overnight in Livingstone before departure, and you can fly into Livingstone airport (LVI) or Victoria Falls (VFA) on the day of departure.

This safari ends in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe at 12:00. You can therefore book your flight out of Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) or Livingstone Airport (LVI) on the last day of the trip.

Please indicate if you require assistance with airport transfers and hotel reservations in the notes section of the booking process.

 

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Fully Booked: no seats available, sorry.

 

REPEAT TRAVELERS SPECIAL DISCOUNT:

If you have travelled with Sunway before and would like to return to Africa and do another safari with us, we can offer you a repeat Sunway travellers discount of 5% on any scheduled tour booked.

This discount is also available if you book through your original travel agent again. When you make your booking please make sure you tell your agent the date of your previous tour.

Safari Grade: Camping
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Overnight: 15 nights participation camping at formal campsites and wild camping. Sunway will provide a bucket shower with warm water off the fire. Sunway provides mats and chairs with backrests. Tents are large and easy to erect.

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Meals: 15 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 11 dinners will be provided by the Sunway crew, prepared at the vehicle and eaten around the camp fire or in a boma.

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Transport: Transport in safari truck

Limited Participation: An essential part of your safari is participation. From putting up your tent to packing the truck in the morning – it’s all part of your adventure. Your tour leaders will do all the meal preparation but we do ask the clients to help (on rotation) with the washing up. There are some long travel days which means early morning starts so we all need to get involved to make the day run efficiently.

Responsible Tourism

The Painted Dog Conservation Centre, outside Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, works to rehabilitate and release injured and orphaned wild dogs. A fascinating, beautiful and social species which is critically endangered. www.painteddog.org

 

AGE POLICY

We accept children 12-18 with accompanying adults on scheduled tours (for private groups we can accept younger children).

 

If the clients are older than 65 years, then we require a medical certificate too (stating client is fit and healthy to embark on a multi-day tour covering long distances etc)

 

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT ZAMBIA

The best time to travel to Zambia is traditionally during the autumn - winter – spring months (April – November). This is typically the dry season when days are clear and warm but can get cold during the evening. If you’re interested in wildlife viewing, then this is the best period to visit. Wildlife congregates at the dwindling water points, the wildlife is generally more active, and the vegetation is sparse allowing for easy game viewing. As you travel towards Malawi  the winter temperatures are actually quite warm during the day and evenings. Shorts & T-shirts are the order of the day (& night) throughout the year in Malawi. As winter is the period of low rainfall, time spent on the shores of Lake Malawi will not be interrupted by any rainfall.


The peak summer months (December - March) are characterised by hot, sunny days and spectacular afternoon thunder showers. During the summer months the countryside is lush, with plentiful wild flowers and new floral growth. For birders, this is prime birding season, all of the migrant species return to take advantage of the abundance of insect and plant life. The summer months provide the avid photographer with amazing colours and spectacular scenery. During the times of increased rainfall, malaria becomes more of a risk, so preventative measures are essential. Please bear in mind that all of our tents have built in mosquito nets, and all accommodation establishments used along the route do provide mosquito nets if required.

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