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, 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.

Days 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 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, cobalt 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.

Days 6 – 7 NYANGA NATIONAL PARK [lodge BLD]
We spend two days exploring Nyanga Mountain National Park. The park offers breathtaking 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 breeding in winter, along with a variety of raptors.

Days 8 – 9 CHIMANIMANI NATIONAL PARK [camping BLD]
In the morning 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 visit the Bridal Veil Falls and for the more adventurous we embark on a walk up Pork Pie Hill in Chimanimani National Park. The park offers breathtaking landscapes and abundant birdlife. The Afro-Montane forests are home to 74 species of endemic birds, eland, bushbuck and blue duiker.

Day 10 GREAT ZIMBABWE MONUMENTS [camping BL]
Dating back to the 11th century, Great Zimbabwe was the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe. These are some of the oldest stone structures in Southern Africa. The remnants of a civilization of up to 20,000 people surviving on trade in gold, cattle and crops. The word Zimbabwe means “houses of stone”. The complex drystone walls and ruins leave archaeological clues as to the lifestyle of the people of the area. We explore this national monument and UNESCO World Heritage Site on foot with a guided walk through the hill complex and valley ruins.

Days 11 – 12 MATOPOS [camping BLD]
Bulawayo is our next destination and the Matopos National Park. Arriving in the late afternoon, we set up camp on the outskirts of the park. We spend the following day exploring the park. Matobos National Parks’ giant granite boulder landscapes, ancient rock art and surrounding wildlife make this a highlight of the tour. We embark on an open game drive into the reserve, where we take a guided walk to get closer to nature and hopefully track the endangered white rhino. After lunch we learn about the bushman paintings that adorn some of the rock overhangs. We visit the site of Cecil John Rhodes’ grave and enjoy the magnificent sights from World’s View. We return to our camp in the late afternoon and enjoy a sundowner and evening around the campfire.

Days 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 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 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 distances and travel times quoted above are estimates only and are subject to local road conditions and photo stops.

Highlights

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

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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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

	Overnight: 11 nights on safari designated campsites, in national parks and towns. Campsites have hot showers. Please note there is 1 night of wild camping when canoeing on the lower Zambezi without fences in the wilderness. 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.
	2 nights at a lodge in Nyanga with en-suite rooms.

Meals: 14 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.

Transport: Due to sometimes poor roads we only use Sunway Safari trucks for this tour. Potholes, damaged gravel roads and livestock on the roads can make travel slow, you’ll pass through villages and witness the local lifestyle all the way. For the game drives in Hwange National Park we use open 4WD.

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.

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