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HWANGE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE – 3 DAYS
VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE

Hwange is Zimbabwe's oldest and largest National Park and is home to approximately 100 animal species and over 400 different types of bird. This trip begins in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and travels to Hwange National Park and the surrounding area before ending in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. A visit will be made to a local community primary school project giving an opportunity to see something of the life of the people who live in this wilderness area. As this trip departs early in the morning, participants wishing to explore Victoria Falls should plan an earlier arrival. Accommodation can be booked through Amanzi Travel

Location:

VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE

Dates:

Departs daily

Fees:

£185 - 3 days
USD180 - Local Payment

Payment:

£180 deposit at time of booking – balance payment of project fee due 12 weeks before departure

Reference:

AT009

General Information

Start and finish point: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Departure Point Victoria Falls: Victoria Falls Rest Camp, Parkway Drive, Victoria Falls
Check-in time: 9.00am (departure 9.30am)
Please note: This trip requires a minimum of 4 people - please contact Amanzi Travel for available dates.

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park (L / D)

Leaving Victoria Falls behind the group travels through teak and mopane forests and local villages to Hwange Town, made famous for its coal mining. Camp is set up adjacent to Hwange National Park and an afternoon visit is made to the Hwange wild dog research project where more is learned about these misunderstood predators. Hwange is Zimbabwe’s oldest and largest National Park and is home to approximately 100 animal species and over 400 different types of bird.

DAY 2 - Hwange National Park (B / L / D)

After an early start, the morning is spent exploring Hwange to see what makes it Zimbabwe’s premier National Park. The rest of the day is spent in search of some of Hwange’s wildlife population, including the Big 5 – lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant. Hwange has a diverse landscape - from open grassland to Kalahari sand in the southern area of the park to the hillier, heavily wooded areas in the north. Stops are made at many of the artificial boreholes/waterholes where herds of game congregate to slake their thirst. Some have viewing platforms where there will be an opportunity to stretch the legs and gaze in awe at Africa’s magnificent wildlife. Then the group will return to camp on the boundary of the National Park for sundowners and a well earned rest.

DAY 3 - Hwange National Park to Victoria Falls (B)

After breakfast a start is made on the return journey to Victoria Falls. Not far from the camp a visit will be made to a local community primary school project, where it will be possible to interact with the local people and learn about their lives, work and education in this wilderness area. The group then makes its way back to Victoria Falls after having had a brief glimpse of what makes Africa so magical.

Please note that this itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road and weather conditions.

Optional excursions

Elephant Back Safari - $110

Walk with Lions - $115

White Water Rafting on the Zambezi (FULL DAY) - $110

Bungee Jump (111m) - $105

Tandem Bungee Jump - $145

Helicopter Flight over the Falls - 12 minutes - $115

Helicopter Flight over the Falls - 19-25 minutes - $175 - $220

Victoria Falls National Park Entury (viewing the Falls) - $20

River Boarding combo Raft & Board - $140

Canoeing on the Zambezi - half day/full day - $90/$105 plus $10 park fees

Half Day Adrenaline - Gorge Swing, Zipline and Flying Fox - $105

Full Day Adrenaline - as above + Abseil and Rap Jump - $140

Micro Light over the Falls - 15 minutes - $120

Micro Light over the Falls - 19 - 25 minutes - $175 - $200

Zambezi Sunset Cruise - $45

Horse Safaris - 2 hour/Novice - 3 hour/Experienced - $65/$75

Hwange National Park (2 night 3 day safari) - $450

Chobe Botswana - Full day - $170

All activities in Victoria Falls must be paid with Cash or Traveller's Cheques only.

All prices are in US dollars. For a more comprehensive list of things to do before, during or after the trip, please email or call Amanzi Travel on 0117 904 1924.

Please Note - these prices are approximate and are subject to change, and where activities occur away from the base, there may be an additional transfer cost.

Support

Support and advice is available from the Trip Guides whilst on the expedition and from the UK Amanzi Travel Team.
Find out more about Amanzi Travel support.

Orientation

An information pack will be sent upon booking this trip and our staff are always on hand to offer further advice and information via telephone and email before departure. An optional pre-departure meeting is provided which is a great opportunity to meet your trip companions.

Accommodation and Meals

These are camping trips, and spacious 2-person tents with sewn in ground sheets and a separate fly sheet are provided. Most nights the group will stay in organised campsites which usually have hot water showers and extra facilities such as a bar or swimming pool. Increasingly these places have simple roomed accommodation, so there may be the choice, at an extra cost, to upgrade to a bed if wished. Occasionally, if it is impossible to drive any further or when there is no local campsite available, it may be necessary to bush camp. The vehicles used are completely self-sufficient for this and camping out in the middle of the African bush can be a memorable experience.

The safari cook does all the cooking on the trip, although it may be necessary to participate in the preparation of the meals on a rota basis. Meals and menus vary depending on what is available locally, but three healthy square meals a day on the road are provided. Fresh fruit and vegetables are purchased from market stalls along the way, which is supported by a bulk purchase of goods prior to departure. In the towns and cities there is the optional alternative of sampling the local restaurants.

Getting There

The nearest airport is at Victoria Falls

There may be a number of ways to reach your destination airport – for further information or advice please contact Amanzi Travel.
Let Amanzi Travel arrange your flights for you