You will be met this morning to start your scheduled tour of the falls. It’s a truly awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell; the humbling feeling that here indeed is Nature’s Supreme Masterpiece. Guests will be accompanied through the rainforest by one of our qualified Guides who will give a brief history of the falls s as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird & wildlife and other points of interest. 

After this experience you will head nearby to enjoy a scheduled lunch at the Lookout Café. Perched on the rim of the Batoka Gorge, the Lookout Café is a fusion of spectacular views and exquisite food. The African Contemporary styled restaurant is designed to emphasize its unique panoramic view of the Victoria Falls Bridge and Batoka Gorge, which forms part of the spectacular backdrop. 

Return to your hotel with the rest of the day at leisure or ask us about pre-booking one of the many optional activities on offer.

Today after breakfast you will pack up and transfer to the airport for your flight to Robins Airstrip in the Western Hwange National Park. Met on arrival and transfer to Deteema Springs Camp for the next three nights. 

Deteema Springs is a small concession area in a well-known northern region of the Hwange National Park. Close to the Deteema dam, the camp is perched on a slight rocky rise above permanent water springs, offering magnificent views of large concentrations of animals, including elephants. While night safaris are not allowed due to park regulations, Deteema offers amazing opportunities for walking safaris and viewing wildlife from the comfort of the camp.

Game Drives
Game drives are conducted in the mornings and afternoon/evening, they can also be taken as a full day drive with picnic lunch. They usually last about three hours each.  This area is famous for its large concentrations of animals, including elephant. Due to the existence of year round water seeps, this area is ideal for game drives, producing incredible wildlife sightings.

Walking Safaris
Walking safaris are also conducted generally in the morning with armed guides. The walks are leisurely and time is taken to observe the smaller things in the bush that one normally misses when driving. Walking is weather dependent, or dependent on the condition of the terrain.

After a chance for a last morning game drive and breakfast you will be transferred to Robins airstrip for your flight to the Mana Pools airstrip. On arrival you will be met by your guide and transfer to Mana River Camp for three nights.

Mana River Camp is positioned on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River nestled between this enormous perennial river and a much visited water pan, particularly enjoyed by elephants for mud bathing. Shade in the camp is provided by riverine forest predominately Trichilia Emetica and the fabled Faidherbia Albida (apple ring or Anna Tree)

The beauty of this camp is that it is a mobile tented camp known as a TEC – Temporary Extended Camp. The whole camp is taken down at the end of each season, before the wet season begins. This gives the feeling of the old, real bush, camping experience. The camp is unfenced and many different animals may be viewed from the camp, whilst enjoying the tranquil atmosphere. Common visitors into camp are elephants.

Game Drives
Game drives take place in the mornings and late afternoons along the floodplains and game rich river banks where there is a high concentration of wildlife. You will explore the floodplains surrounding the camp where the Albida trees attract various wildlife due to the source of excellent protein they provide. These trees are the reason the elephants have adapted to standing on their hind legs to stretch up and reach the delicacies of these Albida trees, especially in the dry season.

Walking Safaris
Morning and/or late afternoon game walks. Mana River Camp offers the perfect environment in which to immerse yourself in nature by enjoying walking safaris. Walking safaris are particularly special in the Mana Pools National Park as the Zimbabweab guides are exceptionally experienced and highly regarded due to Zimbabwe’s stingent examination procedures. On your walk, your safari guide will draw your attention to the details that form part of a bigger story, such as beetles, animal droppings, scents, sounds and spoor.

After a last morning safari activity and breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Harare where you will connect to your onward flight.