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Tailor made for you
OLD EXPLORER
Transfrontier
Collection
Experience multiple countries
OLD EXPLORER
Classic
Collection
Famous hot-spots and classic safaris
OLD EXPLORER
Explorer Collection
Road trips filled with adventure
Malawi
Namibia
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Western Zimbabwe-Zanzibar
The ultimate classic safari combines with beach holiday
This is the ultimate classic Zimbabwe safari with a beach ending! A combination that can't go wrong, with the majestic Victoria Falls, the ultimate game drive safari in Hwange and the best beaches in Africa
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day 7-14
Zanzibar
After your safari in Hwange it is time to head back to Victoria Falls. Here you will have your final two nights on Zimbabwean soil, as a completely different experience is in store for you tomorrow.
We will fly you out from this region to the spice island of Zanzibar in Tanzania! Here the turquoise colours of the Indian Ocean and the best beaches in Africa will be waiting for you! You will spend 5 days at a wonderful boutique hotel right at the beach, followed by 2 nights in the wonderful capital Stone Town, with a rich history, amazing restaurants, exciting souvenir shopping and plenty of activities to choose from.
day 1-3
victoria falls
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zambezi np
Touch down in Victoria Falls and a short transfer will have you right in the middle of the buzz of this busy town. Have a quick freshen up before we take you on a tour of the majestic Victoria Falls, one of the 7 Natural wonders of the world. Before the sun starts to set you will be back at your lodge in this buzzing city. The following morning, we will take you into the Zambezi National Park where you will be staying for 2 nights at a stunning lodge situated right on the banks of the Zambezi River.
Here you will be able to combine river cruises and game drives and even a walking safari, or if you choose just to relax in luxury taking in the sounds of the African bush. Don’t worry if you don’t get to go on all the activities available as you will be coming back here for your last 2 nights.
day 5-9
mana pools
After an early breakfast we will meet you at the lodge for a one-and-a-half-hour drive to take you to Hwange National Park, where you will meet your onward transfer to your camp. This is where you will make your home for 3 nights and we know you will be taken care of. The sheer size of Hwange NP means that its scenery, vegetation and game vary hugely.
With a variety of antelope, giraffe, buffalo, lion, leopard and cheetah not to mention the large elephant herds for which Hwange is also famous for, we are sure you will not be disappointed on your safari in Hwange.
day 7-14
zanzibar
day 1-3
Vic Falls
day 4-6
hwange np
zambia
zimbabwe
Start / finish
Start in Victoria Falls (Zim)
End on Zanzibar (Tanzania)
Best time
All year, June-October
is the best
Price range
Between 3 500 - 4 500 USD
Dep.on: standard, pax, time
Activities
Game Drives, boat safari on the Zambezi and beach
Duration
12-14 days
Add-ons
Plenty of activities to do in Victoria Falls and on Zanzibar
northern Zimbabwe
Worlds greatest canoe and walking safaris
If you would like an active adventure to get close to the
animals in different habitats -this is your trip! Amazing canoe trip on the Zambezi river and thrilling walking safaris in between game drives
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day 1-5
Lusaka
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Matusadona
Touch down in Lusaka (Zambia) where we will meet you and transfer you to your B&B lodge for the night. (You do have an option of flying in to Harare Zimbabwe). Here you can relax after your long flight so you will be refreshed for a bright and early start. The following morning we will cross over the Kariba Dam wall, and down to the harbor where you will meet with your boat transfer to your lodge where you will be staying for 3 nights.
As Matusadona NP is on the shores of Lake Kariba you will have the opportunity to combine some boating and fishing activities with possibly a walking safari and game drives. On your final morning in Matusadona you will cross back over Lake Kariba, then will have a 1.5hr road transfer to Chirundu. From there we start an exiting boat ride on the Zambezi River into Mana Pools where your adventure continues....
day 5-9
mana pools
This park provides incredible walking experiences, where the guides can take you up close to animals such as elephant, lion, and even wild dogs. Another must do activity, is to experience canoeing on the Zambezi River, there is nothing quite like drifting silently past elephant, hippo and a whole range of animals and birdlife for a completely different perspective.
In between walkings and experiences from the canoe on the Zambezi River, there will of course be plenty of game drives to enjoy. With it's diversity of activities, Mana Pools is truly a safari-lovers Mekka! After breakfast on your 4th day, we will take you by boat and take you back up the river to Chirundu, where your transfer will be waiting to take you back to Lusaka in Zambia. This is just a couple of hours drive from the Zimbabwe border.
day 10-11
Lusaka
On arrival in Lusaka you will be taken to a very special lodge that also runs an elephant nursery. It is located at the entrance to game farm which has a long history in supporting wildlife conservation. Two hectares of land was donated to Game Rangers International - a non-profit organisation.
Here you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with a number of orphaned elephants that have seen the loss of their families due to poaching. Your final lodge is just a short drive to the airport for your international departure......or even better, fly direct to Zanzibar. Here you can enjoy a few days by the Indian Ocean with sand between your toes and turquoise blue ocean.
day 9-11
Lusaka
day 1-4
Matusadona
day 4-8
Mana Pools
zambia
zimbabwe
malawi
Start / finish
Start and end in Lusaka, (Zam) or Harare (Zim)
Best time
May-November
is the best
Price range
Between 3 500 - 5 500 USD
Dep.on: standard, pax, time
Activities
Boatride on Lake Kariba, canoe & walking safari
Duration
9-12 days
Add-ons
Lower Zambezi NP, activities in Vic Falls, Zanzibar beach
the old explorer
The ultimate road trip from East to West in Zimbabwe
For those who would like a roadtrip adventure filled with diverse activities, landscapes, game-drives and get to know the inner soul of Zimbabwe -look not further
Day 1-3
harare, Imire, nyanga
Touch down in Harare, where you will be collected by someone from our team. On route to Nyanga, we will stop the first night at a lodge, which is involved in rhino and elephant conservation, where you will be able to have incredible up-close encounters with these amazing animals.
The next morning, after breakfast, a two-hour drive will have you in the Eastern Highlands, a stunning mountainous region of Zimbabwe with amazing hiking opportunities, skywalk or if you prefer, mountain biking. Up for a bit of kayaking, this is also a possibility. This area really is breathtaking with granite mountains, waterfalls and amazing views, so a great place to explore and be active in nature.
Day 3-5
gonarezhou NP
Once you have taken in the mountain scenery then it is time to drive (approx. 6hrs) to Gonarezhou National Park for some safari. Gonarezhou means “Place of the Elephants” The Frankfurt Geological Society (FCZ), FCZ has played a huge part in putting Gonarezhou on the map again, and thanks to their involvement, black rhino are soon to be reintroduced to this area. The scenery is extremely varied ranging from broad sandy riverbeds; extensive systems of seasonally water-filled pans; rocky ridges; towering baobab trees, and of course the famous Chilojo Cliffs; the magnificent red sandstone cliffs that have been formed through millennia of erosion and overlook the scenic Runde River .This "last frontier" of the safari universe has, due to its remoteness, the least amount of visitors of all the national parks in Zimbabwe.
Day 6-11
hwange NP
Your next destination is Matobo National Park. This park is famed for its landscape of balancing granite rocks- known locally as “kopjes”. For a touch of history Bushmen paintings can also be found in the caves of these kopjes. If you are interested in birds then this is a very good area to see the Verreaux Eagle as well as the elusive leopard. After Matobo you will be ready for Hwange National Park where you will base for the duration of your horseback safari, this truly unforgettable experience gives one a completely different perspective to what you ever imagined for a safari. This is where you will make your home for 4 nights and we know you will be taken care of. The sheer size of Hwange NP means that its scenery, vegetation and game vary hugely. With a variety of antelope, giraffe, buffalo, lion, leopard and cheetah not to mention the large elephant herds for which Hwange is also famous for, we are sure you will not be thoroughly enjoy your horseback safari where you become one with nature. The trip will finish in Victoria Falls, which is the hub of adrenaline activities, souvenir shopping, and of course the majestic Victoria Falls themselves.
Start / finish
Start in Harare
Finish in Victoria Falls
Best time
All year, May-October
is the best
Price range
Between 4 500 - 6 500 USD
Dep.on: standard, pax, time
Activities
Game Drives, walking safari, horseback safari, historical+
Duration
12-14 days
Add-ons
Great Zimbabwe, activities in Vic Falls, beach on Zanzibar
On rails through zimbabwe
The ultimate hot-spot and luxury train ride safari
A luxury hot-spot journey through Zimbabwe and a luxury train ride beyond your imagination where you travel back in time
Day 1-2
Zambezi National Park
Touch down in Victoria Falls and we will take you directly into the Zambezi National Park where you will be staying for 2 nights at a stunning lodge situated right on the banks of the Zambezi River.
Here you will be able to combine river cruises and game drives and even a walking safari, or if you choose just to relax in luxury taking in the sounds of the African bush. This environment will provide the perfect start to your African adventure through Zimbabwe, and if you don't find the perfect "African vibe" here, you will never find it! There is also an opportunity to add an additional day here, and include a day trip to neighbouring Botswana, with a full day on the Chobe River in Chobe National Park.
Day 3-4
Victoria Falls
After your introduction to this amazing country, you will head back Victoria Falls, where we will take you on a tour of the majestic Victoria Falls, one of the 7 Natural wonders of the world. But there is much more to explore in this buzzing city!
Victoria Falls offers a variety of adrenaline activities, such as bungy jumping, white water rafting and much more. This is a great little city with some great restaurants and places to do some souvenir shopping.
You will spend 2 nights in Victoria Falls before you start on your 3 night 4 day journey through Zimbabwe by train crossing over the border to South Africa where the trip ends in the capital of Pretoria, just a short ride from the international airport in Johannesburg, which can connect you either back home or to Zanzibar.
Day 5-8
luxury train + hwange NP
And so the extraordinary train ride begins through Zimbabwe! This 4 day trip is like traveling back in time whilst on the train. All restored like it was over a century ago, and an incredible atmosphere with an open sundeck cart at the end, dining carts and lounge/library carts. Mid way through your journey the train will stop in Hwange National Park for a full day game drive.
Hwange offers amazing game drive opportunities with a variety of antelope, giraffe, buffalo, lion, leopard and cheetah not to mention the large elephant herds for which Hwange is also famous for. Spend the days completely unwinding, with no cell phone connection, no TV, just enjoying an unforgettable train ride and time travel through the African wilderness!
Start / finish
Victoria Falls (Zim)
End in Pretoria Joh.Burg (SA)
Best time
All year (Depending on departures of train)
Price range
Between 3 500 - 6 500 USD
Dep.on: standard, pax, time
Activities
Game Drives, boat safari on Zambezi, train through Zim
Duration
7-9 days
Add-ons
Activities in Vic Falls, Chobe in Botswana or even Zanzibar
desert & delta
The mother of all safari trips when it comes to contrasts
An incredible combination of diversity, from deserts to one of the most lush and green waterways in the world!
When you touch down in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia we will be there to meet you at the airport and head north on a 4-hour drive, where the magical Etosha National Park is waiting for you. You will spend 3 or 4 nights here (depending on arrival time in Windhoek) at one of the national parks camps which are simple but perfectly situated within the park or stay outside in one of the more luxurious private camps, and then travel into the Etosha during the day. Whichever you choose it is best to adjust to the rhythm of the animals: rising early at dawn to watch them feed in the cool morning; then relax during the midday heat; and venturing out on safari again in the late afternoon. Some of the pans are floodlit at night offering a completely different game viewing experience. During the dry season between July and November, waterholes around the pan attracts a huge crowd of animals!
Day 5-8
Skeleton Coast + nambib NP
Your journey continues west towards the Pacific Ocean and the Skeleon Coast. This is a photographers paradise heightened by the history of the area where shipwrecks lie abandoned.Continuing our journey south we will head to Namid-Naukluft National Park which has fascinating geology with 4 different landforms, ranging from your dunes to river canyons and mountains and gravel plains which gives a wide variety of habitats for the wildlife which is found here. With the coastline bordering its western boundary colonies of seals can be seen where the dunes meet the ocean. If you are travelling in the cooler winter months you may even see dolphins and migrating whales.This is the place to go to capture the iconic desert photo of striking, graceful, sweeping curves of red/orange sand dunes forming stunning abstract images captured in the early morning light. Or even have a bird’s eye view of these stunning dunes from a hot air balloon. Finish your day off by sitting out under the great expanse of the stunning starlit African night sky.
Day 10-14
Okavango delta, moremi GR
Time to change the scenery completely! Back in Windhoek we will fly you to Botswana and Gaborone where you will spend the night before your connection to Maun and the Okavango Delta. Here the seasonal flooding of the Okavango River forms the intricate ecosystem that becomes home to an amazing variety of animals. After a few nights exploring the Moremi Game Reserve, which combines savannas, lagoons and forests (home to both wild dog and leopard), you can take a short safari flight further into the delta to begin your mokoro adventure where silently gliding through the papyrus waterways will leave a lasting impression on you.
Start / finish
Windhoek (Namibia) Gaborone/Maun (Botswana)
Best time
July-November, but May-June can also be fantastic
Price range
Between 6 500 - 9500 USD
Dep.on: standard, pax, time
Activities
Game Drives, walking safari, makoro in Okavango Delta
Duration
12-14 days
Add-ons
Trainride through Zimbabwe Vic Falls or beach on Zanzibar
the tanzania explorer
For the true active adventurer up for a very high challenge
This trip consist of the ultimate trekking challenge in Africa, in combination with the most famous safari hot-spots as well as chimpanzee experiences
Day 1-8
kilimanjaro NP
Touching down at Kilimanjaro Airport, you might see the full 5895 m.a.s.l. you are going to master over the next 7 days! We have prepared you in detail on what to expect on your 6 night 7 day hike on the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, and the tallest mountain in Africa! We will select the optimal route for you to trek, based on your physical fitness, and time of year that provides you with the best chance of reaching the Uhuru Peak! This will be a tough challenge, but the preparation you have gone through prior to your arrival and our amazing and experienced crew, will fight to get you to the top! There will be blood, sweat and tears on the mountain, but this "once in a lifetime hike" should be on anyones bucket list, that are up for a challenge, love nature, and love hiking mountains!
Day 9-12
ngorongoro, serengeti NP
After the (projected) victory of reaching the summit, we will put in a resting day in Arusha, before a new and completely different adventures awaits! We first set course for one of the natural wonders of the world -the incredible Ngorongoro Crater. This volcanic caldera will provide a view and an experience only found here. We then continue to the home of the great annual wildebeest migration and the endless plains that has made this probably the most famous safari destination in the world: The Serengeti National Park. You will spend 3 nights in this wildlife Mekka, crossing it from east to west in a safari adventure unlike no other!
We will end up in "the rock city" Mwanza, at the shores of Lake Victoria.
Day 13-16
Rubondo Island NP
We head into the great Lake Victoria and set course for Rubondo Island National Park, in search of our great cousins, the chimpanzees!
Getting up close and personal with these magnificent creatures is a feeling that is impossible to describe. We are so different and yet so much alike, and getting eye to eye with a chimpanzee in the wild will truly make a mark in your heart.
If your schedule (and wallet) will allow it, we could continue west, to Lake Tanganyika and Gombe National Park, where Jane Goodall dedicated her life to studying chimpanzees. From hear, we could even connect you to Rwanda for finishing off with a visit to see the mountains gorillas in the Virunga Mountains!
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Hwange National Park
Perfect for 1 destination 2-4 days safaris
