Walking Safaris in Southern Africa - A List of our favorite itineraries
With over 30 years experience guiding in Southern Africa, we have tried and tested many different safari routes. Although we're always open to create fully customized trips catering to your wishes, these are a few of our favorite itineraries that prove to be a hit with guests from around the world.
THE MANA POOLS SAFARI PACKAGE
A 3-10 Night Safari Experience Mana Pools 3 nights (opt. to add on extra nights, up to 10) For all Mana Pools addicts this trip can be extended for as long as you are able to. Best arrival airport: Harare (HRE) or Lusaka (LUN) / Harare (HRE) or Lusaka (LUN) This trip is ideal for people who want to stay in one park and explore it to it’s fullest potential. |
GONAREZHOU EXPERIENCE
A 4 - 14 Night Safari Gonarezhou National Park Unlike other parks, Gonarezhou offers enough excitement for a full 14 day trip. No add-ons needed. Gonarezhou is one of our personal favourite parks - you can find out why here. Best arrival airport: Bulawayo (BUQ) / Best departure airport: Bulawayo (BUQ) The route to Gonarezhou often leads past The Great Zimbabwe Ruins and Matobo National Park, which are both great destinations to begin or end your trip. |
HWANGE PACKAGE
3-8 Night Safari Victoria Falls and Hwange (opt. to add on of 2 nights) 4-8 nights For all Hwange addicts this trip can be extended for as long as you are able to. Best arrival airport: Victoria Falls (VTO) / Best departure airport: Victoria Falls (VTO) This trip is ideal for people who want to stay in one park and explore it to it’s fullest potential. |
ZIM WEST
4-8 Night Safari Hwange Vic Falls Matobo 4 nights (opt. to add on 2 nights) (opt. to add on 2 nights) Explore the western part of Zimbabwe and other regional highlights. Best arrival airport: Bulawayo (BUQ) / Best departure airport: Victoria Falls (VFA) This trip is ideal for people with limited time or who want to combine Zimbabwe with Botswana. |
THE EXPLORER
12 Night Safari Vic Falls Hwange Ferry** or Matobo Mana 2 nights 4 nights 2 nights 4 nights This 12-night safari ticks all the boxes you need to on your southern African Experience. Best arrival airport: Victoria Falls (VFA) / Best departure airport: Harare (HRE) or Lusaka (LUN) This trip can be rearranged with careful consideration to arrival/departure and transit times and distances. |
**The ferry on the 11 Night Explorer Safari is a ferry that links Kariba to Victoria Falls. For any other questions you can look at the FAQs or contact Mike Scott directly.