Wild Africa: Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia
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- Feel the spray of the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls and learn about its discovery by David Livingstone.
- Learn about local conservation efforts as you meet schoolchildren and villagers.
- Camp under the stars in Hemingway-style tents along the Okavango Delta.
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- 12 nights of accommodations
- 9 expert-led lectures
- 15 expert-led field trips
- 5 flights during the program
- 2 hands-on experiences
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
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In Flight
Meals: Dinner
Activity note: Hotel check-in from 2:00pm
Afternoon: Check in at the hotel and relax before the welcome dinner.
Dinner: At the hotel, we will enjoy a buffet dinner including a starter and entrée with side dish; a welcome drink, bottl...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp
Activity note: Flight time from Johannesburg to Maun is 1.5 hours. Drive from Maun airport to the campsite is approximately 3.5 hours with game viewing en route.
Breakfast: Taken...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp
Breakfast: Served prior to the early morning game drive, breakfasts in camp are buffets with cold cereals, bread, fresh fruit and rusks (South African style biscotti); coffee/tea, fruit...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Mobile Tented Camp
Breakfast: In camp.
Morning: This morning, we will head out on a game drive to search for wild dog and other endangered carnivores. We return to camp mid-morning and have a few h...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Imbabala Zambezi Safari Lodge
Activity note: Charter flight time to Kasane is approximately 90 minutes.
Breakfast: In camp.
Morning: After breakfast, we will transfer to a nearby airstrip wi...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Imbabala Zambezi Safari Lodge
Breakfast: Served prior to the morning safari activity, breakfast at the lodge consists of various bread and cereal options, fresh fruit and hot items cooked to order. Coffee...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Imbabala Zambezi Safari Lodge
Breakfast: Breakfast at the lodge.
Morning: Morning game drive in the private reserve, returning to the lodge in the mid-morning. The heat of the day is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Thorntree River Lodge
Activity note: Drive time between Imbabala Lodge and Victoria Falls is 1 hour. In order to see all viewpoints at the Falls, approximate length of walk is 2 miles. It is possible to w...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Mfuwe Lodge
Activity note: Flight time from Livingstone to Lusaka is 70 minutes, and Lusaka to Mfuwe is 70 minutes. Drive from Mfuwe Airport to Mfuwe Lodge is 45 minutes.
Breakfast: Breakfast buffet at th...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Mfuwe Lodge
Breakfast: Early morning cereal, toast and fruit served at the lodge, followed by mid-morning snacks in the bush (tea and coffee, muffins and cookies).
Morning: This morning, we will either pa...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Mfuwe Lodge
Breakfast: Early continental breakfast at the lodge and mid-morning snacks on drive.
Morning: Again this morning, we have the choice of a game drive or a bush walk with our local specialist an...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Mfuwe Lodge
Breakfast: Early morning tea/coffee and continental breakfast at the lodge, with snacks provided during the game drive.
Morning: We will search the surrounding area for animals that may have e...
Meals: Breakfast
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Activity note: Flight time Mfuwe to Lusaka is 70 minutes; flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg is 2 hours. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. If you are an independent traveler (POP status), see “Ground Transp...
In Flight
Morning: Early morning arrivals in North America.
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Mobile Tented Camp: 3 nights n/a
An authentic, tented safari camp is set up in a private location with Hemingway-style safari tents. Each tent has two beds with linens and an attached bathroom with long-drop toilet and bucket shower (hot water on request). All meals are taken in casual safari style near the campfire and shaded by many large trees.
Imbabala Zambezi Safari Lodge: 3 nights Imbabala Private Concession
The Imbabala Zambezi Safari Lodge is a beautiful thatched lodge resting by the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe. Due to its border with the Chobe Forest Reserve, Imbabala is a regular stop for elephant herds. The lodge features a lounge, dining room, and bar area but meals are often served outside by a hospitable staff. Rooms are stone and thatch mini-lodges with breathtaking views of the Zambezi River and a watering hole where animals often congregate. During the day guests can take advantage of morning and afternoon game drives, river safaris, walking safaris, fishing safaris, and more. Imbabala has an excellent location for those exploring Southern Africa: the lodge is approximately 30 minutes to Chobe National Park (Botswana), 90 minutes to Livingstone (Zambia) Airport, and 60 minutes to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) Airport.
Thorntree River Lodge: 1 night Livingstone
Thorntree River Lodge is a wonderfully situated lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River. The newly built fabric-covered chalets, hidden in the bush, are raised on elevated structures to enhance guests' connection with their surroundings. With a refreshing modern look and soft, traditional elements, Thorntree provides a balanced, relaxing atmosphere. The wide sweeping panorama of the river lends a special magic to the location. Thorntree's riverside location and its unique position within the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park allow for a wide choice of activities, including sunset cruises, game-drives, cultural tours, fishing, and visit to Victoria Falls. The esteemed national park is a sanctuary for white rhino as well as a haven for many other species including giraffe, sable, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and a wide variety of birds.
Mfuwe Lodge: 4 nights South Luangwa National Park
Mfuwe Lodge is situated in the heart of the South Luangwa National Park and is built between two spectacular lagoons. The open plan design keeps the comfort and relaxation of guests in mind, but also capitalizes on the fact that an African wilderness experience is a blend of colors, textures, sounds, aromas and sights unmatched anywhere else in the world. Each chalet has a large private deck overlooking one of the lagoons. From the comfort of the lodge you can view Africa's majestic wildlife as animals come down to drink. Elephant, hippopotamus, many antelope species and crocodiles are plentiful in this area.
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