Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern Africa between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It shares borders with four countries; Mozambique in the east, South Africa in the south, Zambia in the northwest and Botswana in the southwest.

 

Three official languages namely English, Shona and Ndebele (both Bantu languages) are used in Zimbabwe. The major cities are Harare, the capital, Beitbridge, Bulawayo, Chinhoyi, Gweru, Kariba, Kwekwe, Masvingo, Mutare, Nyanga and Victoria Falls.

 

Most of the country’s Eastern region has a series of mountainous areas near the border with Mozambique. The highest peak in Zimbabwe, Mount Nyangani at 2,593 m (8,507 ft) is located here as well as the Bvumba Mountains and the Nyanga National Park.

 

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Tours in Zimbabwe

 

Tour of the Falls

This tour is conducted in the morning and afternoon. En route, clients may be taken past the ‘Big Tree’ where they may stop and take photos. Clients will be accompanied through the Rainforest by one of our qualified Guides who will give a brief history of the Falls themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird & wildlife and other points of interest. Guides are also happy to assist clients with photographs whilst visiting this most spectacular of waterfalls. Raincoats are provided when needed.

Tour of the Falls and Craft Village

This tour is done in conjunction with the Tour of the Falls as detailed above, after which they are taken to the Traditional Craft Village. Here they are shown replica homes of the various tribes throughout Zimbabwe & Southern Africa. They will learn about the history of how each tribe began and how they have evolved. There are local people in the village performing traditional skills such as carving, basket weaving and even cooking. Clients are also given the opportunity to shop in the adjoining curio market and shops for souvenirs and gifts.

Zambezi Nature Sanctuary and Crocodile Ranch

This morning or afternoon guided tour stops at the “Big Tree” for a convenient photo opportunity enroute to the Sanctuary. The Sanctuary & Ranch offer clients a unique insight into the Zambezi Crocodiles life and is also home to a variety of wild animals including lion & leopard. In the hatching season, clients may even hold a baby crocodile, and as this is a commercial farm, various Crocodile by-products are on display and for sale in the form of gifts & souvenirs at the Ranch Gift Shop.

Meet the People

You will be taken to an authentic rural village approximately 20km from Victoria Falls town where they are given the opportunity to watch local villagers going about their daily tasks. The tour enables the client to see rural life first hand; visiting rural homes, watching their fields being tended and possibly getting the chance to help in some of the day-to-day chores.

African Dancing

This show is performed nightly and consists of a variety of exciting authentic tribal dances performed by tribes from Zimbabwe, Zambia & Malawi, giving clients the opportunity to sample the wonder & mystery of African ceremony & culture. An interesting point to note is that only genuine members of that tribe may join the dance troops and perform these dances.

River Cruises

The Zambezi River cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the beauty of the River. Clients may have the opportunity to see a variety of game; including hippo, crocodile, elephant and rhino in their home environment, as well as enjoy the many different bird species.
Boating fleet consists of the following:
• Zimbabwe 2 X 30 seater Pontoon cruise boats powered by two 40hp outboard motors on each

Breakfast Cruise

This cruise is perfect for the early riser and a wonderful opportunity for keen birders. Inclusive of a cooked breakfast, fruit, muffins, tea/coffee and orange juice, this is a beautiful time of day to be on the River as there are often fewer boats which give one a real sense of privacy - excellent value for money.

Lunch Cruise

Lunch includes a variety of salads, fresh bread rolls, stir fried chicken, beef and vegetables, deserts, tea, coffee, beer, wine and soft drinks. All food is cooked on board on a skottle-braai so it is served fresh and hot. (Please ensure we are informed in advance of any vegetarians).

Sundowner Cruise

A popular cruise including finger snacks, beer, wine, champagne and soft drinks. There are great photo opportunities against often-spectacular African sunsets.

Elephant Back Safaris

Sunrise Elephant Back Safaris

Join us for an extraordinary and exhilarating journey along ancient game trails.  Seated comfortably on the back of natures true “king of the beasts”, experience an age old tradition whilst silently exploring the majestic Woodlands Wildlife Estate in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Be witness to this mutually enriching and rewarding relationship between man and elephant in a modern day Africa.  Sunset safaris are run daily, promising you much more than just a game-viewing experience, but rather a closer insight into the worlds largest land mammal, the African Elephant. The Morning Safari includes a full English breakfast.

Sunset Elephant Back Safaris

Join us for an extraordinary and exhilarating journey along ancient game trails.  Seated comfortably on the back of natures true “king of the beasts”, experience an age old tradition whilst silently exploring the majestic Woodlands Wildlife Estate in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Be witness to this mutually enriching and rewarding relationship between man and elephant in a modern day Africa.  Sunset safaris are run daily, promising you much more than just a game-viewing experience, but rather a closer insight into the world’s largest land mammal, the African Elephant. The Sunset Safari includes snacks and sundowners.

Multi Day White Water Rafting

The spectacular Batoka Gorge is the highway for our Multi Day Rafting trips. After the wildest one-day run in the world, our experienced guides continue on down the Zambezi River offering 2½ Day through to 6 Day journeys. All equipment is taken on the rafts and camp is set on remote sandy beaches only accessible by raft. The river varies from long peaceful stretches to renowned and wild Grade 5 rapids such as “Ghostrider”, “Chimamba” and “Moemba Falls”.

Canoeing

Breakfast Canoeing
Departing daily, this activity is conducted on the Upper Zambezi, above the Victoria Falls, with a qualified Canoe Guide. Clients are transferred into the Zambezi National Park where they will have a safety briefing prior to the canoe trip commencing. As clients drift gently down the Zambezi River, this activity provides the perfect opportunity for them to enjoy the trees, plants & wildlife with their Guide. A Continental breakfast is served on one of the Islands along the way.

Afternoon Wine Route

Departing daily on the Upper Zambezi River, clients are transferred into the Zambezi National Park where they will have a safety briefing prior to being paddled gently downstream by a guide/paddler. A sunset cruise with a difference, this is a perfect photographic opportunity, and clients can enjoy the selection of soft drinks, beer, wine and snacks provided in their canoes.

Full Day Canoe Trip

Departing daily, this safari starts further upstream to the Morning & Afternoon canoe safaris. Clients are transferred into the Zambezi National Park where they can enjoy a Continental breakfast on the banks of the Zambezi before they set off for the day. On these trips clients paddle their own canoes, following their qualified Canoe Guide as he leads the way & stopping for a light picnic lunch on an island before making their way to the dis-embarkment point at approximately 16.00hrs.

Multi Day Canoe Trips

The Upper Zambezi River is a vast contrast from the rapids of the Gorge below Victoria Falls. Wild Horizons Upper Zambezi Canoeing offering Two and Three Day trips; these diverse safaris are inclusive of game drives in the Zambezi National Park, riverside (fully backed up) camping, Grade 1 and 2 rapids, picnics on remote islands and exploring secret overhung channels. The silence of our inflatable two-man canoes make them unbeatable for bird and game viewing. This is novice canoeing and no previous experience is required.

High Wire Activities
Gorge Swing!
Imagine swinging in a child's swing in the playground...now imagine a giant swing 95m long and 120m high above water...now imagine a 70m free fall before you begin swinging. Our highwire is suspended across the gorge at a point where the width is 316m and 120m deep.  A harness is attached to the jumper and then the jumping ropes, the other end of which is pivoted to the middle of the cable. The jumper leaps off the edge of the gorge, free falling about 70m before going into a 95m long pendulum type swing.

The Zip Line (Foofie Slide)!

Imagine the adrenalin rush travelling a speed of 106 km’s hurtling 425m across the gorge, while suspended 120m above the breath taking beauty of the Zambezi water below! As the river zigzags down the Batoka Gorges, our cable is suspended across from one side to the other. For this product you are harnessed and attached to a pulley, then launched over the edge picking up speed as you descend over the water and reaching a speed of 106 km an hour. This is the longest Zip Line (Foofie Slide) ride in the world.

Abseil & Rapp-jump!

Imagine abseiling 120m down a brilliant sheer cliff, doing 360-degree twists, descending backwards or rap jumping forwards and walking down the gorge as if to defy gravity itself! Suspended against the rock you can jump out and swing yourself from side to side or round in twists in as timid or confident a manor as you feel! With this product you can try both abseiling and rap jumping. Abseiling is descending backwards down the gorge and lowering yourself all the way to the bottom. Rapp Jumping, here the harness is connected backwards enabling you to run or walk down the cliff facing down into the gorge!

The Flying Fox

Imagine taking a running jump into thin air over the chasm, soaring horizontally through the air over the turmoil of the Zambezi below. The gorge at this point is 200 meters wide and 120 meters deep. This is a great appetizer before you try the Zip Line and Gorge Swing.

Helicopter Rides

These 15min and 30min flights depart regularly throughout the day and offer spectacular photographic opportunities. Clients are collected from their hotels 30 minutes prior to their flight departure time and are given a safety talk on arrival at the Heli-pad, near the Elephant Hills Inter-Continental Hotel.
The 15minute Flight Of Angels includes a flight over the majestic Victoria Falls, whilst the 30minute Game Flight also includes a flight over the Zambezi National Park.

Fixed Wing Flights

These flights depart throughout the day, however clients are taken to the airport where they will board fixed wing planes to experience magnificent views of the Victoria Falls. The 25min Flight of Angels includes a flight over the Falls whilst the 45min Safari flight also includes a flight over the Chamabonda Game Park before returning to the airport. Please remember that the transfer to/from the airport for these fixed wing flights takes approximately 25mins each way.

The Lion Encounter

You will be picked up from your hotel/lodge and transferred to the Masuwe estate. Upon arrival, tea, coffee and cordials are served – after which the guide will give a short introductory talk on the African Encounter Lion Rehabilitation Program and a brief on all safety aspects. Guests are then taken to a designated area to meet both lions and lion handlers. This is where your Safari begins and will continue for up to one and half hours.  Each lion is under the charge of a Handler – the trips are lead by a professional Guide, who is armed and carries a first aid kit and handheld radio. The guide and handlers will answer any questions as well as provide knowledge on lions and the environment in general. The morning Safari ends with a Full English Breakfast on the deck at Masuwe safari Lodge. The Mid-morning Safari ends with a good choice of snacks and drinks and the afternoon safari will end with a good choice of snacks and drinks

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