Tiffany & Eric's Zimbabwe Adventure
Victoria Falls & Hwange Safari
April 2024

Itinerary Overview:
9 Days/8 Nights

Day 1     Saturday, 20 April

Arrive in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Transfer to The Elephant Camp,
Victoria Falls National Park, Luxury Tented Suite, All Inclusive (AI) – Lodging (King Bed), All Meals, All Drinks (excluding Premium Brands), All Fees, and All Activities as listed Included

Day 2     Sunday, 21 April

The Elephant Camp, Victoria Falls Activities, AI

Day 3     Monday, 22 April

Guided Tour of Victoria Falls, Flight of Angels Helicopter Ride, Lunch at Lookout Café
Transfer to Old Drift Lodge, Zambezi National Park,
Luxury Tented Suite, All Inclusive (AI) – Lodging (King Bed), All Meals, All Drinks (excluding Premium Brands), All Fees, and All Activities as listed Included

Day 4     Tuesday, 23 April

Old Drift Lodge, Victoria Falls Activities, AI

Day 5     Wednesday, 24 April

Transfer to Verney’s Camp, Hwange National Park, Luxury Safari Tent, All Inclusive (AI) – Lodging (King Bed), All Meals, All Drinks (excluding Premium Brands), All Fees, and All Activities as listed Included

Day 6     Thursday, 25 April

Verney’s Camp, Hwange National Park Safari, AI

Day 7     Friday, 26 April

Verney’s Camp, Hwange National Park Safari, AI

Day 8     Saturday, 27 April

Verney’s Camp, Hwange National Park Safari, AI

Day 9     Sunday, 28 April

Departure Day, Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1

Welcome Tiffany and Eric to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe! Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transported to The Elephant Camp. Tucked within the Teak Woodland of Victoria Falls National Park, The Elephant Camp, All Inclusive*, will be your Home for your Victoria Falls Activities for the next two nights.

Once at The Elephant’s Camp, you will map out your Victoria Falls Activities for the following days. Some Victoria Falls Activities, such as Walks, River Safaris, and the Flight of Angels, are weather dependent. Your Victoria Falls Activities will be spread out over both The Elephant Camp and Old Drift Lodge, maximizing your itinerary.

With so many Victoria Falls Activities, you will want to go be familiar with them, to be sure you fit them all in. With stays at both The Elephant Camp and Old Drift Lodge, you will have a full Victoria Falls Experience!

The Elephant Camp, Victoria Falls National Park, Luxury Tented Suite, All Inclusive (AI) – Lodging (King Bed), All Meals, All Drinks (excluding Premium Brands), All Fees, and All Activities as listed Included

Victoria Falls National Park

Located in Northwestern Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls National Park, home to Victoria Falls, "The Smoke That Thunders". The mighty Zambezi River creates what is considered to be the World’s Widest Waterfalls. Measuring 1,708 Metres in Width, Victoria Falls is one of the most iconic, sought after experiences in Africa. The Park has dense Rainforest, with water spray from the Falls. The Park is mainly populated by Baboons, Warthogs, and Monkeys. The Flora includes Ferns, Palms, Liana Vines, and Mahogany.

Perched on a ridge between the Masuwe River and the Zambezi Gorges, The Elephant Camp offers exceptional Victoria Falls experiences. At The Elephant Camp you will be enticed with sweeping views of Victoria Falls and the gaping crater of the Batoka Gorge.  

The Elephant Camp

Your Luxury Tented Suite is equipped with Air Conditioners and Ceiling Fans, which are a welcome comfort after a day spent under the blazing African Sun. There is a Tea and Coffee Station as well as a well-stocked, Complimentary Mini Bar, with non-alcoholic options as well, both of which are replenished daily. All Suites are Gorge facing, and during Sunrise and Sunset, the cloud of mist that hangs over the Rainforest is illuminated by an array of deep colors that merge between red and orange, insuring Eric gets the most perfect shots of your Zimbabwe Adventure.

Lookout Café


At both Old Drift Lodge and The Elephant Camp, you can enjoy Complimentary Transfers and the Fully Inclusive use of the Lookout Café. Perched 120 metres above the turbulent rapids of the Zambezi River, the Café overhangs the spectacular chasm of the Batoka Gorge, just down from the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge, which forms part of its backdrop.

Day 2

Begin your day with a delicious African Breakfast. Eat well, for you have a full day of Activities ahead.

The Elephant Camp Included Activities:

Please find more in-depth descriptions of all activities here.

*You are on an All Inclusive Safari Experience. All Meals and Local Drinks, at all 3 Camps, are included. This includes All Inclusive Activities, as listed. In addition, Laundry, not including dry cleaning or special care items, is included and provided at all 3 Camps.

Victoria Falls Ariel View

Day 3

Wake up ready for a Day of Adventure. After Breakfast, as you transfer to Old Drift Lodge, you will have a Guided Tour of Victoria Falls, a Flight of Angels Helicopter Ride*, with Lunch at Lookout Café.

Transfer to Old Drift Lodge, Zambezi National Park,
Luxury Tented Suite, All Inclusive (AI) – Lodging (King Bed), All Meals, All Drinks (excluding Premium Brands), All Fees, and All Activities as listed Included

*Please note: Flight of Angels Helicopter Ride Schedule is weather dependent and will be during stays at The Elephant Camp and Old Drift Lodge.

Zambezi National Park

Zambezi National Park conjoins Victoria Falls National Park, covering 56,000 hectares. With 40 km of Zambezi River frontage, the Park is home to four of the "Big 5": Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, and the elusive Leopard. In addition to the herds of Sable, Kudu, Impala, Zebra, and Giraffe, there are over 400 Bird Species for Tiffany to discover!

Deck, Old Drift Camp

Old Drift Lodge offers the ultimate immersion experience under the blue of the sky and a ceiling of stars. The Luxury Tented Suites are resplendent with stylish furnishings and fittings, all have air conditioning, and are accentuated by an Indoor and Outdoor Shower and Star Bed. Each Suite has its very own Viewing Deck, with a Private Plunge Pool. The Outdoor Bathtub allows you to submerge yourself in hot, bubbly water, while listening to the Zambezi River rush by, bathing you with a wave of calmness and tranquility.

Day 4

Pick up where you left off yesterday! Your choice of Activities and Adventures.

Old Drift Lodge Included Activities:

  • Lunches at the Lookout Café, Including Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks

  • Riverside Sundowners

  • Morning or Afternoon River Safaris

  • Morning or Afternoon Guided Walking Safaris

  • Optional, Morning or Afternoon Game Drives in the Zambezi National Park

  • Bonus Activity Included with 2+2 night The Elephant Camp and Old Drift Lodge Combination:
    12-13 minute Helicopter “Flight of Angels” over the Falls!

Overview of Old Drift Lodge Activities may be found here.

Day 5    

Transfer to Verney’s Camp, Hwange National Park, Luxury Safari Tent, All Inclusive (AI) – Lodging (King Bed), All Meals, All Drinks (excluding Premium Brands), All Fees, and All Activities as listed Included.

Elephants, Verney’s Camp

Welcome to Verney’s Camp, your Safari home for the next four nights. After settling in and light refreshments, head off for your first Game Drive in Hwange National Park. Please see here a Verney’s Camp Fact Sheet.

Hwange National Park

Zimbabwe's largest National Park, Hwange, covers over 14,650 square kilometres, mostly Savanna Grasslands. The Park is home to the largest Elephant population in Zimbabwe and has the largest population of Wild Dog in all of Africa. With nearly 100 Mammal and 420 Bird Species, the Park is home to the "Big 5": Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cape Buffalo, and the elusive Leopard.

Main Dining Area, Verney’s Camp


Verney’s Camp is located on a Private Concession within Hwange National Park, thus not open to regular Park visitors. The Camp is tucked within Mopane and Teak Forests, in the remote Southeastern part of the Park. Each Game Drive Vehicle seats only 6 Guests, insuring both Tiffany and Eric can get exceptional African Wildlife Photos and Videos.

Vereny’s Camp Luxury Safari Tent


With only 10 Luxury Safari Tents, at Verney's Camp you will find the union of modern conveniences with the untamed African Wildlife.

Your Ensuite Safari Tent has a Viewing Deck, where you can watch the African Birds and Wildlife. Verney’s Camp is where “roughing it meets comfort”.

Days 6 Through 8

Safari, Hwange National Park, Verney’s Camp, Luxury Safari Tent, AI

Verney’s Camp Included Activities:

Every Safari Game Drive is different.

*At Verney’s Camp, you will be offered a Day Trip (between Game Drives) to the local Village and Primary School at Hwange Main, which forms part of Machaba Safaris' Social Responsibility program.

What Makes Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park So Special?

• With 14,651 square kilometres of Wilderness to explore, Hwange is almost the same size as the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.

• Hwange has about 43,000 visitors per year, a density of three (3!) people per square kilometre (km2) per year. Compare this to Serengeti with 23 people per km2 per year, Kruger with 85, and Maasai Mara with 192.

Birding at Verney’s Camp, Hwange


• Hwange National Park is home to over 420 species of birds and thus is considered a "Birding Hot Spot". In April, you may be able to see the last of migratory birds during their migration North to Europe.

• Hwange National Park is easy to reach from Victoria Falls Road Transfer.

• Hwange National Park offers exceptional game viewing year-round and can compete with the best Parks in Africa for diversity of Wildlife, with great populations of Sable, Cheetah, Wild Dog, and Lion.


• Hwange is home to approximately 46,000 Elephants, compared with Maasai Mara at 3,700, Kruger at 13,750, and Serengeti at 2,100. Amazingly, there are more Elephants than guests visiting Hwange National Park in a year!

• Hwange’s Professional Guides serve Apprenticeships lasting between 5 and 10 years. Their skills are recognized as among the best in Africa. Your Professional Guide will take you on Bush Walks inside Hwange, showing you how to approach Game on foot, read Animal Tracks, and learn the intimacies of the Ecosystem around you, all adding to a wonderful Safari experience.

• You’ll find great value for money by choosing Hwange – the prices are very competitive with other African National Parks, without compromising on the overall experience.

Day 9

Departure Day, Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport

After Breakfast at Verney’s Camp, prepare for your transfer to Victoria Falls Airport.




Safe Travels Tiffany & Eric back to England ~
We Look Forward To Your Return!




Giraffe Drinking Water, Varney's Camp, Hwange

Price Per Person: $5,775 (Sharing)

Includes:

8 Nights Lodging as Per Itinerary

All required Airport and Camp Transfers, on Shared Basis with other Guests

All Inclusive (AI) – Lodging: Luxury Tented Suites: The Elephant Camp & Old Drift Lodge, Luxury Safari Tent: Verney’s Camp, King Beds All Camps, All Meals, All Drinks (excluding Premium Brands), All Fees, and All Activities, as listed in Detailed Itinerary*, Included at all 3 Camps, The Elephant Camp, Old Drift Lodge, and Verney’s Camp.

Laundry at all 3 camps (No dry cleaning or special care items)

Conservation Levies and National Park Fees

* Including 12-13 minute Helicopter “Flight of Angels” over the Victoria Falls

Excludes:

International Flights

Visas

Premium Alcohol

Tips and Gratuities

Personal Items

Travel Insurance

Additional Activities/Excursions/Entrance Fees not listed as included

Anything not mentioned as included – please ask if anything is unclear

 

*Please note, proof of Travel Insurance is required 14 Business Days prior to Departure.*

 

Visas, Zimbabwe:

United States of America Citizens will get a Visa Upon Arrival. Current Visa cost is USD $30. Please bring USD Cash. Please note, Visa Costs can increase without notice. It is recommended you bring a minimum of $200 USD Per Person Traveling, in smaller denominations, such as five, ten, and twenty US Dollar Notes.

Booking & Payment:

To secure the booking, Payment in Full, 10% Non-Refundable, by Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Cancellation Policy:

60 - 30 Days prior to Arrival, less the 10% Non-Refundable Deposit, 50% Refund upon Cancellation.

Cancellation less than 30 Calendar Days prior to Arrival, Full Forfeiture.

Sunset, Verney's Camp, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe